Acropolis & Athens Highlights with Food Tasting

What makes this tour unique

Embark on a journey through time with a visit to the Acropolis, accompanied by your knowledgeable guide. Explore some of the most impressive landmarks of the world, such as the Parthenon, the Nike Temple, and the Dionysus Theater. Listen to fascinating myths and stories and create memories that last for life, before continuing with a wonderful culinary experience that is sure to captivate your senses as well as your mind.

Highlights

• Let your guide engage you in powerful storytelling, in a mix of history and myth
• Learn all about world-famous landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora
• Discover the ancient streets of Plaka, known as the Neighborhood of the Gods
• Savor traditional Greek street food at the vibrant Monastiraki area
• Follow a real Athenian and share in their deep knowledge of the city
• Enjoy the relaxed pace of our small-group tours
  

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed English-speaking guide
• Admission tickets to the Acropolis Archaeological Site
  
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service
• Small group tour
• Food and beverages tasting
• Athens guide magazine 
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Food and beverages other than the ones included in the food tasting 
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

At the Acropolis for Myth and Marvel

Kick off with the most renowned archaeological site of the country - the Acropolis. Entering from the southern slope, you will have the chance to marvel at all the important monuments, such as the Dionysus Theater, the Asclepieion and the Dionysus Sanctuary. Ascend the sacred rock and take in perfect panoramic views as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the National Observatory of Athens, and the city's scenic Filoppapos, Mars and Pnyx hills stretch before you. This journey through history, mythology and architecture will take you through every monument of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Nike Temple and the Propylaea.

Capture the moment with impressive and unique photos of the sights and the entire city from the top of the Acropolis.

From Souvlaki to Spanakopita: Tasting Athens' Culinary Delights 

Join us at the heart of Athens for a culinary experience unlike any other. On this second part of your tour, you will receive a crash course on Greek food culture, which isn’t just interesting, but also mouthwatering!

Walk the paths Athenians take to do their household shopping. Discover the Old Town of Athens and its most picturesque neighborhood - the Anafiotika - and taste traditional Greek sweet and savory pies, as well as the staple Greek street food - the souvlaki - from quality, established makers. Top it all off with honeyed loukoumades (the Greek donut) and learn to relish coffee the way Athenians do.

Skip-the-Ticket Line Access
We are pleased to offer all our guests a convenient skip-the-ticket-line service. We take care and pre-purchasing the entrance tickets for each archaeological site and Museum visited during the tour, saving you the hassle of buying them online or queuing up at the ticket counters. However, please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer. 

However, here's where our service truly shines: Even amidst a queue, our experienced guides will always stay by your side. They will use this time as an opportunity to kickstart your tour, offering in-depth explanations about the history and significance of the site you're about to explore. This way, not a moment is wasted, and you're assured of the full, rich experience we promise.

The tour will end in the traditional area of Psirri near the Monastiraki area.

Meeting point

At Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli (3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” This location is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.

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Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli, it is a good opportunity to try a serving of fresh authentic Greek yogurt, best when topped with honey or a spoonful of Greek sweets. Be sure to ask for a free sample after you check in with your guide!

Admission tickets included

The Admission tickets to the archaeological site visited are included in the tour fee.

Discounts and Offers

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups 

• 5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
• Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with second tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discount and special rates

F.A.Q.

Here are some of the common questions we get about this Acropolis Premium walking tour:

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