ATHENS · GREECE
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Walk the Acropolis with a local guide, skip lines (with tickets), use earpieces, and learn myths at the Parthenon and beyond.
Most Popular“Giota was a fantastic guide. We loved experiencing the Acropolis and all of its surroundings with her anecdotes and information to see things in a different light. Absolutely recommend!”
Eat Athens in 3.5 hours on a small-group food walk with market stops, koulouri and loukoumades, wine/tsipouro, and local history.
“Anna is the perfect tour guide. She went above and beyond to educate us on basically the entirety of the Plaka and surrounding neighborhoods as she took us to hand-selected out-of-the-way eateries and an exceptional coffee experience. We never felt rushed even after the allotted time, she continued to educate and offer tastes of some…”
A guided walk from the Theatre of Dionysus to the Parthenon, with skip-the-line options and museum add-on, plus clear audio via wireless devices.
“The lady who hosted us (Anna with the red hair) was mist excellent and enhanced the visit tremendously) she was both informative and funny. Excellent day 5 stars 😊👍”
Small-group guided walk of the Acropolis plus optional museum. Skip-the-line, headset audio, and clear stories for first-time Athens visitors.
“Lots of standing and walking and fairly steep climbs on paths. A lot of lecture about mythology and history.”
Guided Acropolis and Parthenon walk with earsets, key stops, optional skip-line tickets, and unbeatable hilltop views in about 2 hours.
“Our guide Phillipa was fantastic. She was fun, funny, and knowledgeable. She didn’t just have a script, she answered all the questions our large group had about history, mythology, architecture, and modern Athens. She also gave everyone lots of time to take pictures, and paced the tour to meet everyone’s activity level. The tour itself…”
Small-group Athens food walk with market stops, olive oil tastings, cured meats, sweets, and Greek coffee plus neighborhood history.
“Joseph was amazing we had a great tour and food was so good! We were full for two days! We saw so much and really enjoyed the markets and the taverna! Such a friendly and kind guide!!!”
Early morning Acropolis and Old Athens walk with skip-the-line access, wireless audio, and a Plaka stroll ending near Monastiraki Square.
“Our guide , Dimitri, was very knowledgeable!! We learned all about the Acropolis and we saw some hidden places in Plaka Very recommended tour with guides that know the history👏🏻👏🏻”
Athens food walking tour with 15 tastings, Greek cheese and sweets, and a market-focused route near Syntagma Square. 4 hours.
“Gari was an incredible tour guide! We did not know what to expect...& we're so impressed with all the interesting facts snd history she provided about the food and the area ! The quality of the food was amazing as were the portions! We were stuffed by the last stop...but managed to find room for…”
A 3-hour Athens food walk with market time, classic mezes, sweets, and local stores near Monastiraki for about $87 per person.
“Our guide was wonderful and it was the perfect first activity to get us oriented to Athens and eat delicious food!”
Evening Acropolis tour with a French archaeologist guide: Parthenon views, key monuments, and a small-group pace with express security.
“La guide connaissait son circuit. Cependant, c’était bien trop lent.”
Walk Athens with a guide, watch the Changing of the Guards, then see the Acropolis and museum with skip-line entry.
“Wonderful overview of the Acropolis. Tour guide Vassalikki was knowledgeable and made the experience a highlight of our time in Athens.”
3-hour Athens evening food walk with local souvlaki, pies, cheeses and wine, ending in a cozy taverna dinner near Monastiraki.
“The tour was fabulous!! Clea was so knowledgable and took us to some very interesting places while also explaining the areas, architecture and history of Athens. We saw a number of neighborhoods and her tips on navigating Athens were great and we are using them today. Sooo much food we had to leave behind food…”
3.5-hour Athens walk from Syntagma’s station museum to the Acropolis summit, with Parliament guards, key ruins, and Parthenon views.
“Well worth the money. This tour was amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable. Truly a great tour.”
Walk Athens from Syntagma to Monastiraki tasting pies, souvlaki, peinirli, loukoumades, and baklava-style sweets with a local guide.
“This was an amazing tour and our guide was soooo nice and knowledgeable!! He made it so much fun touring around the city trying incredibly delicious foods!!”
German guided Acropolis walk covering Dionysus theater, the Asklepieion, and major temples. Skip lines, 360° views, and time to explore.
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