Athens Like A Local Tour

Athens Like A Local Tour

A private tour with flexible start time & Hotel pickup if in easy walk of either of the main central squres. Syntagma square or Monasteraki Square.

This tour is ideal for first time visitors & based around the three main old central Squares forming a triangle inside of which the heart of Athens beats

In the shadow of the Acropolis, past classic temples, Roman monuments, Byzantine churches, and through the small streets of the Plaka, Live like a local & spend time in the congenial company of one of our experienced tour leaders who will show you their city as only they know it & if you wish take an extra option to round off the tour with traditional Meze Dishes (many small dishes) in a perfect off the beaten track local haunt.

One of the best times to start the tour is 10:00 when the markets have woken up & end with a traditional lunch, but the tour can be taken at anytime as convenient on request.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

Our walk starts from one of Athens oldest central & Ikonic squares at the same location of the Ancient Athenian market (Agora) 2000 years before.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Syntagma Station, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63 Greece

You will stop to see the Parliament & the changing of the guards & learn about some key cultural & historical points

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Omonia Square, Athens Greece

Central squre of Athens with local fish meat & spice markets nearby where you can see more of the local produce & learn more about the Greek Diet & local customs

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Adrianou Street, Odos Adrianou Plaka, Athens 105 55 Greece

Bustling central street full of arts & crafts shops selling traditional products where our guide will give you a great insight into many aspects of local cuture

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Arch of Hadrian (Pili tou Adrianou), Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece

A central monument & part of the city orientation where you can learn more about the ancient history of Athens

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece

A central part of the city orientation & beautiful mature Gardens with great stories to tell!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

The central market area packed with shops, cafes, local tavernas, antiques & full of colour, ideal for soaking up the atmosphere of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes