Athens Private Walking Tour: Ancient Ruins and Markets
Get an insider’s look into the best Athens has to offer on this 2.5-hour a private tour of the ancient city. Explore the city with a private guide who can share insights into the local history and culture. You’ll visit the culturally rich squares of Ktozia and Monastiraki. Avoid the hassle of a big group with this private tour.
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What's included in Athens Private Walking Tour: Ancient Ruins and Markets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kotzia Square
Your Athens tour begins at Ktozia Square, where you will meet your local guide.
You will head to the Mayor of Athens’ neo-classical building on Athina Street, one of the busiest in Athens. Starting at 9.30 AM when the city’s shops and markets are bustling with Athenians, you’ll see the shop owners get ready for a day of business, just as they have done for the past 2,000 years. You will experience the spirit of Greek life with the same commerce of food that existed thousands of years before, and your local guide will be explaining these practices to you along the way.
Central Market
On this Athens market tour you’ll dive into the Athenian way of life as your guide leads you through the markets. Here you will find every Mediterranean fruit, vegetable, meat, cheese, and more on offer. Experiencing local produce is one of the best things to do in Athens, and you’ll be able to pick out all the local favourites with your guide to show you the way.
Inclusions
- Explore the city’s many markets and legendary traditions within
- Discover Athens’ more recent history and architecture
- Sip coffee (or soft drink) at a local’s favourite joint and bite into a local sweet
- Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Join a Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and drinks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that this tour does not go inside the Acropolis.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Kotzia Square, in Athina Avenue between metros staions of Omonia and Monastiraki, in front of the Mayor Building. Your guide will meet you at the fountain in this square. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///smaller.signal.hinders
End Points
- The Acropolis
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Ticket Redemption
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: All the stores you visit on this tour are 100% locally owned and run. Supporting small-scale, locally-run businesses helps to preserve the traditional character of old Athens. By joining this tour, you are supporting a street vendor who sells traditional Koulouri sesame rings, which helps increase his income. At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts. Dress Code In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
