Athens Private Walking Tour: Acropolis monuments, Plaka and local food

4.9 (33 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy a  tour of Acropolis monuments and the city center of Athens with your private licensed tour guide. Your licensed tour guide will meet you in a central location of your choice, and you will start the tour of the landmark of the Greek capital. After you walk to the magnificent Acropolis and Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaeum Gates, the temple of Nike, you visit the historical neighborhood of Athens, Plaka, with its picturesque streets and beautiful neoclassical balconies. Finish your tour by visiting the culinary back roads of the city, enjoying some of the most famous delicacies of the country, such as pies, souvlaki, deserts, and local coffee—a proper local lunch.

This tour is made with a licensed guide who walks with you in the archeological areas and monuments and has a certification and license.

What's included

  • Tour 100% exclusive to your group
  • Entrance fees of Acropolis
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Athens Hotel or Residence as meeting point with your guide (only in city center)
  • Flexible start time
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks are excluded from the price (aproximetaly 15 euros per adult).

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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 ἄκρον and πόλις.
  2. Parthenon
    Pass by
    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.
  3. Theatre of Dionysus
    Pass by
    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.
  4. Herod Atticus Odeon
    Pass by
    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.
  5. Erectheion
    Pass by
    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.
  6. Temple of Athena Nike
    Pass by
    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.
  7. Plaka
    Pass by
    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.
  8. Central Market Athens
    Pass by
    Bustling market featuring locally sourced seafood, meats, fruits & vegetables, plus street eats.
  9. Monastiraki
    Pass by
    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
  10. Athens Walks
    Pass by
    Join us to the most unconventional Athens tours! In Athens Walks, we create memorable Athens tours for the visitors of Greece.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Inside the tour office of Athens Walks

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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