Private Walking Tour- Bites of History and Gastronomy
After your pick up from your location we head to Syntagma / Constitution square, which is fundamentally connected with the first official Greek Constitution and political developments in the 19th and 20th centuries.We return to Syntagma square to tell the story of the luxurious Grande Bretagne Hotel. . Palia Vouli / Old Parliament building at Kolokotroni square, where stands the imposing statute of Theodoros Kolokotronis, one of the most distinguished leaders of the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans We cross Athinas street getting to the Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market). This is literally the Grand Central Station of food, where people from all walks of life converge to discover the freshest and most delicious ways to satiate their hunger. .Further down on Evripidou street we will stop at the well-known “Miran”charcuterie, to taste “tsipouro“ or “ouzo” with delicious Greek specialties when our tour will finish, your guide will accompany you to your location.
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Private Tour
Walking Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Private Walking Tour- Bites of History and Gastronomy
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plateia Syntagmatos
We will start from Syntagma/Constitution square, which is fundamentally connected with the first official Greek Constitution and political developments in the 19th and 20th centuries. As we stand at the upper part of the square we see right in front of us the Greek Parliament which until 1922 used to be the Old Palace for the ex-kings and queens of Greece. We cross the road to get closer to where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies in front of the Parliament. We return to Syntagma square to tell the story of the luxurious Grande Bretagne Hotel.
National History Museum (Old Parliament)Pass-by Only
Palia Vouli/Old Parliament building at Kolokotroni square, where stands the imposing statute of Theodoros Kolokotronis, one of the most distinguished leaders of the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans. Τhe Old Parliament was built in 1875 by the French architect Francois Boulanger, housed the Greek parliament for 60 years and now houses the National Historic Museum.
Kotzia Square
Athens City Hall and Kotzia square, which initially was named Ludovicos Square, in honor of King Othon’s father (Othon was the first King of Greece).
Inclusions
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- We taste “tsipouro“ or “ouzo” with pastrami, delicious sausages and smoked pork meat, greek coffee,sesame bread rings,loukoumia
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Including private pick up and drop off service from/to the hotels in Athens city center, by Our Guide.Also,Pick up and Drop off service by luxury car(1-2) or mini van (3-6) from / to any hotel in Athens with an additional cost....
