Athens Famous Landmarks & Hidden Gems: Private Walking Tour
Description
Explore the best of Athens in just a few hours with your private guide, who will take you to all of the highlights of the historic centre, including Monastiraki Square, Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, and Lysicrates Monument. Your guide will help orient you with recommendations for the best dining and shopping, including pointing out several of the artisanal shops which remain on otherwise touristy shopping streets. Meet artisans and chefs with your local guide, who will immerse you in the real Athens, hidden in plain sight amongst the ancient ruins and commercialised spaces. Enjoy a coffee and a traditional pastry at one of Athens’ oldest bakeries, before your tour ends in front of the New Acropolis Museum, which we recommend you explore at your own leisure.
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Enjoy this fascinating orientation tour of the highlights and hidden gems of Athens with a private guide, seeing the highlights of the historical centre in a matter of hours, including Athens Cathedral - and exploring the shops and bars of the famous Monastiraki area.
Watch the Changing of the Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and get to enjoy a coffee and traditional Greek pastry at a local bakery.
See some of Ancient Greece's most iconic sites, including Hadrian's Library, Arch, and the Roman Agora.
Wander through the charming Plaka district, with its white staircases, cafes, and terraces.
End your tour outside the legendary Acropolis Museum, where you can continue to explore at your own leisure.
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Maria was basically our private archeological historian. We enjoyed every step and every nugget of Greek history she shared. We truly appreciated Maria’s Greek pride and wisdom. Cheese pies from the oldest bakery and a Greek coffee were unexpected treats! Dinner recommendation of Psaras Tavern was perfect! Thank you, Maria.
Good day, Maria will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words. It sounds like she truly brought Greece’s history to life for you, with her passion, knowledge, and that unmistakable Greek pride shining through at every step. We're so glad you enjoyed not only the historical highlights, but also the local flavours. Sounds like a deliciously unforgettable day! If you snapped any photos, we would love to see them! We hope to welcome you back on another Travel Curious adventure!
The Plaka district of Athens is a really cool, busy place. There are tons of restaurants & bars plus lots of shopping opportunities. Everybody’s friendly! It’s also a great place to do people watching. The Changing of the Guard at the Parliament building is very interesting to watch. It’s done every hour, on the hour, 24 hours a day, rain or shine. The guards a very colorful in their uniforms, especially if you visit on a Sunday or holiday.
