Private Tour: Acropolis Mythology & Food Walk Tour
Description
A great combination tour for those wanting to experience both ancient and modern Athens in just a few hours! Begin at the iconic Acropolis, where you'll explore the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and, of course, the magnificent Parthenon. As you walk these sacred grounds, hear captivating myths of Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon, and uncover the real stories behind these legends. Then, dive into the vibrant flavors of Athens with a guided food tour! Savor Greek coffee, souvlaki, and sweet baklava while exploring bustling markets like Varvakios. Wander through Spice Street, taste a warm bougatsa pastry, and end with a delicious meze feast at a traditional taverna. Perfect for history buffs and food lovers alike, this tour offers an immersive cultural experience filled with unforgettable flavors and fascinating insights.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Acropolis
Syntagma
Plaka
Monastiraki
Psiri
Varvakios Central Municipal Markets
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is in central Athens and within 10–15 minutes of the tour’s starting point, your guide will meet you directly at your hotel. Otherwise, you will meet your guide at the location arranged with your travel designer.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Strollers are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
- It is recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen in summer months (June to Sept)
- As this is a walking tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable
Reviews(6)
The guide was really amazing so knowledgeable and so friendly and nice, it’s a great tour. Highly recommend.
Amazingly knowledgeable and fun guides and very generous food tour - we left absolutely stuffed full of knowledge and local delicacies! Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful time with Vassia, our wine and tapas guide. She was so kind and warm and personable and knowledgeable. The bar we went to was so lovely, the staff was so welcoming! We had the tastiest wines and lovely, elegant tapas. We had a great experience and made friends in the process. Would most definitely recommend!
Our tour with Vassia was wonderful. We learned all about the wines in the region and what best to pair them with. The meze plates were delicious and the ambience was beyond our expectations. The staff at the place we visited were so delightful. We’ll do this tour again next time we visit Athens.
My friends and I signed up for the Wine and Meze experience on the day of and Alternative Athens was extremely accommodating to fit us in. We had a GREAT experience with Andreas, who walked us through the history of wine making and how Greek wine fits into the picture. There was plenty of wine to enjoy and A LOT of delicious small plates to snack on, all of which were explained by Andreas and the staff at the cozy cafe where this all took place. In our group we had some people that are very familiar with wine and some that are new to it. This experience was great for both! Andreas is what really made the experience memorable. I never felt like we had a tour guide just spouting off a script about wine, food, and Greece. It was more like hanging out with an old friend who is well-traveled, cultured, and extremely knowledgable of wine, food, and greek and world history. Well worth the cost!
Hello sighos999, We are excited that you felt the true essence of Greek Hospitality in our Greek Wine and Meze Tasting Tour. We’re passionate about serving delicious food with a taste of history so it’s fantastic you enjoyed the greek tapas and the cozy wine bars so much! Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, the Alternative Athens team, and especially Andreas our tour guide, really appreciates the feedback. We hope to see you again soon in one or more of our high quality tours in Athens and beyond! Warm Regards, Phaedra
A very rewarding evening. Our guide, Antigoni Dionsiadou, spoke outstandingly good English and, from the start, was friendly and informative. She took us to a modern wine bar, Materia Prima, where the staff were efficient and the owner extremely knowledgeable about Greek wine. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable as well as being instructive (and most welcome to be outside the normal tourist destinations).
