Viator
From €157
Private Tour: Alternative Athens City Walk
Discover the historical city of Athens by foot on this private 4-hour walking tour. Get up close to top landmarks, ancient ruins and royal palaces. Then, step off the well-trodden tourist path to explore bustling markets, modern city sights and other local hotspots. Feel as though you’re flipping through a real-life history book as you walk around diverse, history-rich neighborhoods, and uncover the city’s long and storied past through your private guide’s eye-opening commentary.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 12 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
Photos
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 itinerary stops
Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.
- 1
Plateia Syntagmatos
Parliament
10 min - 2
Central Market
Varvakios
15 min - 3
Monastiraki
Monastiraki square
10 min - 4
Psirri
Psiri
30 min
What's included
- Private guide
- City map
- Hotel pickup (if hotel in historic city center, please contact us)
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to 5 are free of charge
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Please contact us if you wish to schedule a different departure time
- If your hotel is located within the historic center of Athens and you prefer meeting your guide at your hotel instead of the meeting point, you need to contact us up to 24 hours prior to your tour so that we arrange accordingly.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Tour in French
Pickup included
Tour in English
Pickup included
Reviews
5.0 · 70 reviews
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