Athens at Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Dinner
Description
Join your tour guide for an enchanting evening stroll through Athens' historic heart. This 4-5 hour small group tour kicks off at Syntagma Square, leading you through vibrant streets lined with lively cafes, pubs, and restaurants, all bursting with energy and traditional charm. As you wander, enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the Parthenon and Acropolis from the outside, beautifully illuminated against the night sky, and capture stunning photos along the way. Accompanied by the nostalgic melodies of the Laterna, a classic Greek music box, the tour's highlight is a delightful stop at a traditional Greek taverna, where you'll savor the flavors of local cuisine
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Itinerary
After meeting with our tour leader weyou will start today's tour by visiting the Greek Parliement to watch the famous change of guards.This ceremony is performed by the Greek " Evzones" soldiers and it is dedicated to the "Tomb of the unknown soldier". Our host will explain the symbolism of the ceremony and will provide all details about the the Greek Parliament building.
Walk around the famous "Plaka area" and pass by the famous "Metropolitan Cathedrall" of Athens. Short stop a the oldest house of Athens which is well restored and ready to give you great photos.
Our next steps will bring you at the "Stoa of Attalos" which is located in the North entrance of Ancient Agora of Athens. The beautifull and well restored building used to be the gathering point of ancient Athens and today operates as the museum of Ancient Agora. The building and the surrounding is well illimunated and you will have the chance of great night photos while our guide explaines all the historical backround.
Dive into the picturesque narrow roads of the oldest neighborhood of Athens, the famous Anafiotika, which brings a Cycladic Islands' essence to the heart of the city
The Acropolis coudn't miss from this tour. The highlight of the illuminated Athens! While walking around ancient Agora our guide will bring you uphill to a great spot for watching the Acropolis at night and the illimunating Parthenon. Prepair your cameras for some of the best photos! * We do not enter the Acropolis archaeological site or any other archaeological site mentioned in the tour description. Instead, we walk by these sites, with our tour guide providing explanations
The area of the ancient forums or ancient Agora covers all the south west foothill of the Acropolis hill. We will walk around the area and have great photos while our guide will explain the true significance of Ancient Agora in people's lifes and the role of the area to strengthen the Athenean Democracy.
Right before dinner there is another great photο spot here! The best preserved Temple in Greece. The monument is dedicated to the God of Fire and the surounding lights highlight the fine lines of the monument's architecture.
It is now time for a break! The route will bring us to the area of Thision. We are going to visit a traditional Greek Taverna. You will have the oportunity to do it like the ancient Greek. Eat really nice traditional food, drink and more important discuss and get to know each other. Thsi is what the ancient Greek called " Symposium".
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Comfortable walking shoes will make walking a lot easier. Please avoid wearing sandals.
- We do not enter the Acropolis archaeological site or any other archaeological site mentioned in the tour description. Instead, we walk by these sites, with our tour guide providing explanations
Reviews(266)
A great introduction to Athens. I joined a small group and our knowledgeable guide took us all over the area, explaining the history and significance of what we saw. We covered a lot of ground and used stairs and paths to get to so many interesting places. We finished up with dinner in a nice taverna (so much food!). Thank you for a great experience.
This tour was absolutely amazing, the guide really loved what she did. It was so beautiful overlooking the city at night. The place we went to eat after the tour was the best food we had on our whole 5 day stay in Athens
This was a very enjoyable tour. We saw many of the famous sites, several unique neighborhoods and had an absolutely amazing traditional Greek dinner. This tour was very affordable given the quality and quantity of food we had for dinner.
Great walking tour! Wear good shoes and be prepared to walk and learn all about Athens! The dinner spot was delicious, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable!
My husband and I had a wonderful evening food tour with Sevi, along with just one other traveler, and I truly can't express how much we enjoyed the experience. With limited time in Athens, we wanted something that combined sightseeing with authentic local food, and this tour was exactly what we were looking for. Sevi shared a wealth of knowledge about the city's history, culture, and neighborhoods while leading us through areas we never would have discovered on our own. She introduced us to parts of Athens that we'll definitely return to explore further. I would say the evening tour is especially well suited for adults, both because of the relaxed pacing and the topics and atmosphere throughout the tour. It felt like much more than a food tour—it was an in-depth introduction to Athens. The price was absolutely worth it, considering the extensive walking tour, the personalized experience, and the delicious seated meal that was included. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens, and it's one I'll be recommending to my own travel clients as well.
Our guide Stevi was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and fun to be around. Great trip would recommend highly! Dinner was excellent— huge portions, enough to share!
This was a very informative tour. Paul/Pavlo gave us a lot of good information, walked at a good pace, and was very helpful. The food at the end of the tour was traditional and fantastic!
It was a great introduction to Athens and the history surrounding the city. Our guide, Danai (?) was wonderful!!! I would recommend this to all first time visitors to Athens.
Wear comfortable shoes because there is a lot of walking, but this tour is a great way to familiarize yourself with Athens. We had a wonderful guide in Lily who kept the pace nice and easy with great information.
You will start from Syntagma Square, see the changing of the guard, then on into the Syntagma and Plaka areas at the aperitivo hour (an actual time designation in Greece), and on through Plaka past archeological sites of the ancient Agora to the Tissio area for dinner. Our guide Vivian was very knowledgeable and easy to follow, and the meal was delightful, made even more wonderful with the lovely small family that was in our group. However be aware that serious climbing is involved: Plaka is along the steep slopes of the Acropolis; while the climb up was fine, the climb down very narrow and uneven stone stairs, without any railings and even through the outdoor restaurants that make Plaka Plaka, was a somewhat scary experience. So be forewarned; if you have balance issues and/or cannot walk unsupported, this one part might not be for you.
