After breakfast, we will explore the culinary backstreets and secrets of downtown Athens, in search of the soul of this historic yet always vibrant city. We’ll visit an old-school dairy bar and a hidden gem of a loukoumades joint. We’ll sample souvlaki, and a kebab made according to a recipe brought to Athens by refugees from Constantinople.
The walk will explore the hidden seafood eateries of the Stoa, the arcades that are among downtown Athens’ most unique architectural features. There will be artisanal cheeses, honey and even a few sips of homemade spirits to be sampled. Save space for an unforgettable bite
in the center of the main fishmongers’ market!
A combination of rough and beautiful, ancient and modern, our culinary tour of downtown Athens lives on and tells the story of this city in a way few other landmarks can. You will have time to relax before we explore the mighty Acropolis at sunset and finish your day in Europe’s oldest capital with a walk around Plaka neighborhood!
Your guide will make his first stop at the archaeological exhibits which were found in the excavations of the New Acropolis Museum area. Then you will continue walking on the pedestrian streets of Makrigianni and Dionysus Areopagitou, nearby Plaka and the new Acropolis Museum. Your Guide is an awarded archaeologist with 25 years of
leading guided tours, this tour should take roughly 2 hours.
Connect the dots between “yesterday” and “today” by letting your tour leader unveil unknown parts of history and significant details on historical buildings, beautiful old chapels and numerous monuments. Create memories that will stay with you forever and always have your camera ready, as you're in the most picturesque area of Athens! Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views and learn secrets unknown, even to many Athenians!
The tour ends at the neighborhood of Plaka where you can continue strolling and enjoy a delicious meal at your own cost.
After a delicious Culinary and Culture experience, rest and prepare for your visit to The Acropolis at sunset. Spend the evening exploring Plaka, Athens oldest neighbourhood!
Activities
- Culinary Culture Tour By Local Guide
- Lunch During The Tour
- Private Tour Of The Acropolis
- Entrance To The Acropolis Via Skip The Line Access
- Evening Walking Tour Of Plaka & Anafiotika
Accommodation
V1935 Luxurious Apartments or
Elia Ermou Athens Hotel