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Athens Private Walking Tour: Explore Acropolis Monuments, Plaka Neighborhood and Local Cuisine
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30 Ratings
Athina
Embark on a private walking tour of Athens, exploring the iconic Acropolis monuments, charming Plaka neighborhood, and indulging in local cuisine. Join a licensed guide for an immersive experience.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words
- Parthenon - The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power.
- Theater of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950.
- Erechtheion - The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
- Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
- Plaka - In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows classic movies al fresco. Nearby, the whitewashed homes of the Anafiotika neighborhood give the small enclave a Greek-island vibe.
- Central Market Athens - Bustling market featuring locally sourced seafood, meats, fruits & vegetables, plus street eats.
- Monastiraki - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views
- Athens Walks Tour Company - Join us to the most unconventional Athens tours! In Athens Walks, we create memorable Athens tours for the visitors of Greece.
What's Included
- Tour 100% exclusive to your group
- Flexible start time
- Entrance fees of Acropolis
- Licensed tour guide
- Athens Hotel or Residence as meeting point with your guide (only in city center)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks are excluded from the price (aproximetaly 15 euros per adult).
Additional Information
Take a private tour of Athens’ Acropolis monuments and the heart of the city with your personally assigned official tour guide. Your guide, who is licensed, will meet you at a convenient spot of your choosing. This is followed by a tour of the prominent symbol of the Greek capital. Post your visit to the glorious Acropolis and Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaeum Gates, and the Temple of Nike, traverse through Athens’ historic neighborhood—Plaka. With its charming lanes and stunning neoclassical balconies, it is a sight to behold. Conclude your tour by exploring the city’s gastronomical side streets, where you can relish famous Greek culinary delights like pies, souvlaki, desserts, and local coffee, essentially a full local meal. A licensed guide, who is certified, accompanies you to all archaeological sites and monuments throughout this tour.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 16
Athanasiou Diakou
Inside the tour office of Athens Walks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Carriemink
Oct 29, 2022
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE in ATHENS - Maria was FABULOUS as our guide. She met us at our hotel and catered our walking tour to what we wished to see! We saw the highlights around town and loved the Acropolis. She was very knowledgeable about the history and taught us a lot. We loved sitting outside at the quaint coffee shop, and tasting some authentic greek foods in the square. Highly recommend this tour with Maria as your guide.
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Shayandalbe
Sep 20, 2022
Amazing Tour Guides, Great Value and Experience. - What an amazing tour! Our tour guides - Stella for the acropolis and Sophia for the food tour - were so nice and very knowledgeable. We highly reccomend Athens Walking Tours, especially is you don’t have too much time in Athens. Stella taught us so much about Greek history and the Acropolis. Sophia took us to amazing markets, restaurants and a family owned dilstillery with great liqueurs. 5 stars!!
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Trail8338
Jul 14, 2022
Take Your Tour With Dorina! - Dorian Theodora was wonderful! She was so incredibly knowledgeable about the Acropolis and related Greek Mythology. The day continued through Plaka, where Dorina told us so much about the Greek neighborhoods and current Greek life. The food was authentic and truly delicious. We accidentally ran into her the next day at the Acropolis Museum, where she again could not have been friendlier and more helpful. We recommend her 1000%. Couldn’t be happier!
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276kristind
Jul 3, 2022
Recommended - Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Acropolis and Parthenon, and Athens generally. We learned quite a bit. She also gave us great recommendations for lunch, dinner and a place to buy a few last gifts we were having trouble finding! We are very pleased.
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Alyx_m
Jun 19, 2022
It was a very informative... - It was a very informative and relaxing tour. Our tour guide was very much accommodating to what food, shops, and stops we wanted to make during our time together. Definitely worth the time and money to have a local show us Acropolis.
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Lacubuff
Jun 11, 2022
Stelios was EXCELLENT! The BEST! - Myself, my wife and two daughters were so fortunate to have Stelios as our private tour guide! He was so energetic and provided history with so much enthusiasm. As we walked to the Acropolis, Stelios would provide interesting facts as we passed through the neighborhoods approaching the Acropolis. We spent a good portion at each major stop
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Patricia_t
Apr 7, 2022
Acropolis and Food Tasting Tour - Our guide, Vicki, was excellent. She handled a last minute issue professionally, imparted just the right amount of knowledge so not to overwhelm us, and planned delicious and ample food tastings. We enjoyed the entire Acropolis and food tasting tour!
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Acadiafernbrook
Oct 24, 2021
Fabulous Private Tour - We loved our excursion with Artemis! She helped us navigate the Metro, gave us a very good explanation of the Acropolis, and introduced us to favourite Greek food and drink. It was wonderful to have a native of Athens show us around and answer our questions. The personal attention of a private tour is well worth the expense.
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Sarahae440qy
Aug 2, 2021
One of Our Favorite Tours Ever - My husband and I took this tour in May when Greece first reopened. We have done many private tours and this has to be one of our all time favorites! I was a little skeptical due to the lack of recent reviews but took a chance because I figured a lot of it was because of Covid. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and had some props/renderings to make the Acropolis come alive. Then, she took us to some local food spots and had us try local dishes but ones that we wouldn’t have known about without her (not just Greek salad and baklava). The food was the best we had on our trip and we were stuffed by the end.
A wonderful tour that anyone should book who is visiting Athens and wants a mix of history and great food. Highly highly recommend!
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568maryg568
May 15, 2023
Excellent Acropolis Tour - Maria was a pleasant and extremely knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much about Greek history, archeology and mythology, as well as the birth of democracy. My only criticism would be that I was expecting the tour to be a little more food-focused than it ended up being. We only had souvlaki and bougatsa, which were both delicious, but expected more food related stops as part of this tour.
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