Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
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ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
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Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
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Tickets for all tours are refundable up to 30 days prior to the tour's starting time and regardless of the cancellation policy of the tour itself. After that tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable.
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If a client misses their time slot for any reason (client delay, missed flight, delay of flight or cruise ship etc.), new tickets need to be purchased on the spot by the client. If there is no availability for the required time slot, then the tour may not take place and is non-refundable.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore mythological Athens with a visit to the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. Dive into ancient tales before wandering through lesser-known culinary hubs, savoring Greek tapas, sweets, cheeses, and more. Experience the city's rich history and vibrant flavors firsthand!
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Small group for an optimal experience
Food tastings as described in the tour
Fun ancient Athens map
Food or drinks guests may get on their own
Transfers
to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
Meeting Points
Departure
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias.
The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".
Return
Monastiraki Square
Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour
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Explore mythological Athens with a visit to the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. Dive into ancient tales before wandering through lesser-known culinary hubs, savoring Greek tapas, sweets, cheeses, and more. Experience the city's rich history and vibrant flavors firsthand!
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Small group for an optimal experience
Food tastings as described in the tour
Fun ancient Athens map
Food or drinks guests may get on their own
Transfers
to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
Meeting Points
Departure
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias.
The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".
Return
Monastiraki Square
Itinerary
1
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside.
15 minutes
2
Acropolis
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the Theater of Dionysus,...), all unique masterpieces of ancient architecture, have influenced art and culture for many centuries and stand in harmony with their natural setting.
2 hours
3
Syntagma
The central square of Athens is dominated by the Greek Parliament (formerly the Royal Palace) and characterized by the high energy level created by the constant movement of people through the city’s busiest crossroads.
40 minutes
4
Plaka
Souvenir shops, ancient monuments and the oldest area of the city attract the greatest concentration of tourists in Athens to this picturesque cluster of narrow alleys just below the towering stone sides of the Acropolis...
45 minutes
5
Monastiraki
Hadrian’s library, great street food and an underground river hidden in a metro station await those who come to this antique and flea market area in search of a bargain or a look of one the city’s few surviving Ottoman mosques.
40 minutes
6
Psiri
Long a neighbourhood where local craftsmen worked out of small shops, Psirri is now one of the city’s hottest new spots for evening food and drink. It’s also one of the best places to check out the city’s latest street art.
30 minutes
7
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
Athens' food market, bustling with locals seeking fresh produce, meats, and fish. Despite its lively atmosphere, it remains a true reflection of daily life, offering a genuine experience of the city's culinary culture.
