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Private Athens Walk: Ruins, Markets & Local Stories
Athens, Greece, Europe
$165.77
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Overview
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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Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Join a Friendly Local English-speaking guide
- Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Sip coffee (or soft drink) at a local’s favourite joint and bite into a local sweet
- Discover Athens’ more recent history and architecture
- Explore the city’s many markets and legendary traditions within
- Additional Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting point
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.
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Return details
The Acropolis
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Kotzia SquareYour Athens tour begins at Ktozia Square, where you will meet your local guide.
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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.
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Central MarketOn 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.
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MonastirakiFilled with warm colours, tastes, and smells, the next stop is Monastiraki Square. The name of the square derives from the Greek word for monastery, and in the centre of the square sits the Pantanassa Monastery.
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Hadrian's LibraryThe square is also home to Hadrian’s Library, an archaic temple constructed in the Corinthian-style.
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Tzisdarakis MosqueNot far away is the 18th century Tzistarakis Mosque, now a ceramics museum. This Athens tour will point out all these landmarks to you and give you all the information you need to know about them in this cultural hub of the city.
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Avysinias SquareNext, we explore the square’s flea market, mingle with merchants, and see ancient monuments as you uncover even more Athens history. Then, you’ll head off to Ifaistou or Pandrossos to discover shops selling all kind of specialties such as leather sandals, handmade icons, Greek music instruments, and antiques. This is the perfect place to pick up a memento of your Athens travel experience.
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Ancient Agora of AthensYour tour will take you past Ancient Agora next, where merchants traded enthusiastically during Greek and Roman times.
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PlakaYou’ll see the lively central neighbourhood of Thission and pass houses from the 17th and 18th centuries along the way, as we make our way to one of Athens’ oldest areas, Plaka, to enjoy a freshly brewed coffee as we chat about all things ancient Greece.
- Your Athens tour ends at the entrance of the Acropolis, where you are free to continue on your own or your local guide can give you advice on the best way to get back to your hotel. Don’t forget to ask for tips on what else to see and do during your stay. (pass by)
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Private Athens Walk: Ruins, Markets & Local Stories
Athens, Greece, Europe
$165.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!