Walking Tours in Athens

Get under the skin of Athens and add a dose of local coffee and culture into the mix on a leisurely 4-hour small-group walking tour. Stroll around top attractions including historical Syntagma Square, charming Plaka and the Roman Market with a local guide, and discover tucked-away corners including the dinky whitewashed cottages of Anafiotika, trendy Psiri, street markets and more. Stop to enjoy a cup of classic Greek coffee at a popular caf e, and learn all about Athens' history and daily life in the Greek capital.

Experience Athens at its most enchanting - as darkness falls - on this 4-hour evening walking tour. Admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis and roam the alleyways of Plaka past tavernas filled with cheerful locals. Continue by classical sites bathed in moonlight, such as Ares Rock (Arios Pagos) and the Ancient Agora, and learn about their role during Athen's Golden Age between 500 and 300 BC. Lastly, discover Monastiraki's flea market and join the locals at a bar in picturesque Psyrri, savoring a drink and traditional 'mezedes' appetizers.

Escape the well-trodden tourist track and discover a quieter side of Athens on this leisurely 3.5-hour to 4-hour walking tour. With a local guide, explore the tucked-away areas around the slopes of the Acropolis and uncover their ancient and recent past. Stroll around the cobbled Plaka, Athens' Old Town; and delve into Anafiotika, where the sugar-cube houses mirror a whitewashed Cyclades village. Discover the ancient sites of Mars Hill and Philopappou Hill, and savor a delicious Greek picnic and glass of wine as you gaze over Athens sprawled below.

Experience the delights of eclectic Athens on a tour that includes bustling markets, ancient marvels and traditional coffeehouses. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Psiri, Exarheia and Kolonaki; browse the stalls at Monastiraki flea market and Athens Public Market; and admire ancient sites like Kerameikos Cemetery and the Temple of Hephaestus. Along the way, discover bold street art, foodie hotspots, handicrafts workshops and secret local hangouts.

Get an intimate look at Athens with your own personal guide on this 3-hour, private walking tour. See the National Gardens, the neoclassical Zappeion Hall and Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held. As you travel from each major landmark, learn the history behind this ancient city and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Perfect for travelers seeking an alternative sightseeing experience, this 3-hour Athens sightseeing tour reveals the city's highlights and hidden gems. Alongside your guide, you'll stroll down secluded alleys and over ancient roads and tick off top Athens attractions including the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Uncover the best souvenir shops and local haunts, and sample a traditional Greek sweet in a caf e. On this small-group tour, limited to 12 people, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Experience the beauty of Athens during its most captivating time of day with a 2-hour sunset walking tour. Climb up to some of the best viewpoints and the city, where you can admire the coastline, Port of Piraeus and Salamina Island.  See the white marble of the Acropolis and ancient temples washed in a golden glow, and toast the end of another day in the Greek capital with a glass of local wine.  

Discover the ancient history of Athens, Greece on this guided, 3-hour walking tour. Walk along the city streets packed with famous and not-so-famous historical sites and the center of Greek civilization. See sites like the Acropolis of Athens, the Ancient Agora of Athens and Panathenaic Stadium. Learn about the 4,000-year history of Athens and discover modern-day life from a local guide's perspective. Also, witness the traditional Greek changing of the guard ceremony. Metro ticket is included.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens is the city's most visited attraction, but it has the traffic to match. This 2-hour walking tour makes an early start to avoid the crowds and includes highlights such as the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, and the Odeon. For the full experience, upgrade to include a 2-hour guided visit to the Ancient Agora.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a 4-hour mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and the Olympian Zeus Temple and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; admire the morbid majesty of the ancient Keramikos cemetery; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Explore the heart of historical Athens and its ancient Agora on this 3-hour private walking tour. With your own private guide, learn about Athens' long history and colorful culture as you stroll by the markets and squares of Monastiraki, and delve into the charming lanes of the Plaka, the city's Old Town. Discover churches, Ottoman-era monuments and Roman ruins, and explore the Agora, once the main square of ancient Athens. View the antiquities here, and visit the archaeological museum at the restored Stoa of Attalos, the forum's ancient shopping mall.

Explore central Athens on a walking tour focused on the neighborhood of Anafiotika and the city's hills. As you follow a guide along ancient pathways that lead to Mars Hill (Areopagus), Pnyx Hill, and Philopappos Hill, learn about the long history of the area and enjoy views of the city.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this 3-hour Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historical heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient Greek gods and philosophers on a 3-hour walking tour along the mythical Heridanos river in Athens, uncovered during construction of the city's modern metro. Pass by the ruins of Roman baths, mystical sanctuaries, and ancient highlights like the Agora and Acropolis for a unique journey through millennia of Athenian history.

Combine ancient Greek architecture with traditional Athenian food on this 4-hour Acropolis and Plaka walking tour. Head to the hilltop Acropolis and tour its age-old buildings as your guide shares their stories. Marvel at the Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Odeon, Propylaea, and more; and then explore Plaka, Athens' cobbled old town. Admire the neoclassical architecture and visit cafes, markets, and shops to sample local delicacies such as Greek donuts, cheese, pies, coffee, and more.

Head deep underground and uncover the wonders of Ancient Greece on this UNESCO-approved tour of Athens' metro stations excavations. Traveling both on metro and on foot, you'll visit four of the Greek capital's most significant excavation sites. See the haunting ruins of a sub-Mycenaean cemetery at Syntagma station; visit Monastiraki station to see the supposed riverbed of the old Iridanos River; uncover burial grounds at Kerameikos station; and learn more about Athens' underground treasures at Kerameikos station.

Get an insider's look into the best Athens has to offer on this 2.5-hour small-group 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 and get an up-close look at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Avoid the hassle of a big group with this small-group tour, designed for 12 people or less.

See Ancient Greece's most impressive sights on this 3-hour Athens walking tour. Get an up-close look at the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the presidential guards who protect it. Explore the National Gardens and wander the timeworn streets of Plaka. Then, cap your tour at the Acropolis of Athens, the Greek capital's UNESCO World Heritage-listed showstopper, where the Parthenon and other classical ruins await.

Delve into Athens' character and cuisine on this small-group walking tour. The Greek capital mixes ancient, Ottoman, neoclassical, and modern influences, and this tour lets you explore its different neighborhoods and culinary styles. Stroll through Syntagma Square, the city's heart; explore hip and old-school neighborhoods; visit markets, and stop to taste local specialities such as 'koulouri' bread, meze, olive oil, cheese, and authentic Greek coffee. Food tastings and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is undeniably the star attraction of Athens, but the ancient Greek capital also has a wealth of sights to discover away from the tourist trail. This full-day small-group walking tour will introduce you to the real Athens, as you shop at the local markets, explore the vibrant Plaka neighborhood, visit a secret garden and sample traditional Greek foods.