City highlights evening group tour with meze dinner in Athens
Get ready to explore Athens with the company of your expert local guide and walk the vibrant streets under the starry night sky on this evening tour as you discover the city highlights. Perhaps the best option for new-timers to discover and explore Athens, at the end of your walk a mouth-watering typical Greek dinner will appropriately round up your experience!
Starting from Syntagma Square, you'll be able to admire the illuminated Greek Parliament building and descend down Amalias Avenue, which has a different character at night. Look up at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and listen to stories of Emperors under the imposing Arch of Hadrian.
Then you'll head off to Plaka neighborhood, enjoy a stroll around picture-perfect alleys and view the small cafes and restaurants around the area. You'll be able to see the Tower of the Winds, a view to the majestic Acropolis of Athens and the lit Roman Agora. As you walk towards Monastiraki, another spot you can tick off your Athens bucket list, you'll find yourself at the oldest square in Athens and feel the lively vibe of a place that never sleeps. You will get the chance to check out the street performers and admire the monuments of the square; the impressive Hadrian’s Library and the emblematic Tzistarakis Mosque.
Afterwards you'll follow down Adrianou Street, see the Ancient Market and the Stoa of Attalos. Learn about the mythology behind the Areopagus, where the supreme court of ancient Athens used to be. To conclude your tour, wander around the alleys of Psirri to discover the alternate color and vibrancy of the area, home to neoclassical houses, local cafes, bars, and small restaurants and favorite local joints that shape the Athens nightlife experience! By the end of your tour, find yourself among friendly locals in a convivial atmosphere, drinking traditional Greek liquors or wine, and enjoying an authentic Greek ‘mezedes’ dinner.
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- Set on a evening walking tour around the city center of Athens with a local guide
- Listen to stories of the past as you wander through neighborhoods of Athens such as Plaka
- Enjoy a Greek ‘mezedes’ dinner with traditional Greek liquors or wine
Important to know
- Please bring a bottle of water and your camera in order to capture some of the best shots in Athens
- This tour runs rain or shine. Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes
- A sample menu would consist of: 1. Dakos Cretan salad with tomato, rusks & feta cheese 2. Soutzoukakia; spicy meatballs with tomato sauce and rice 3. Tzatziki; Greek yogurt-garlic sauce 4. Pastry rolls with cheese and pastrami 5. White house wine
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Evening walking tour with an expert local guide and archaeologist
- Assortment of mezedes (savory Greek appetizers) and house wine
- Goodbye gift
- All taxes and VAT
What’s not included
- Extra food and drinks
- Entrance to the Acropolis (from €19)
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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