The 11 Best Walking Tours to Take in Athens

With the Athens Small-Group Food Tour, you will get a chance to sample the delicious staples of Greek cuisine over two-and-a-half hours. After this feast on ouzo, feta, olives and olive oil and koulouri, the pretzel-shaped, sesame seed-crusted ring bread that Greeks eat on the go as breakfast. You will also get a glimpse of traditional sweets and deserts with a stop at a local delicatessen. Welcoming up to 12 people, the tour provides a glimpse into Athenian culinary scene, while exploring the streets and areas you wouldn’t see if you were on a regular tour.

One of the best ways to experience Greek culture is on Sunday. Just like everywhere else, Greeks spend their Sundays eating with family and friends and when the weather allows it, stroll around the city center. This tour takes you in an authentic taverna for a Sunday meal after a leisurely walk around Monastiraki square and the flea market. The tour also includes a small exploration of Thissio and the Ancient Agora, Petralona and Psyrri. Come hungry as you will be making multiple stops along the way.

The Food and Wine tasting tour starts at 5.30pm and from there you’ll be guided through a tantalising journey of taste! Start your culinary adventure in the vibrant Monastiraki neighborhood. Here, you’ll have the chance to taste a souvlaki of your choice, a quintessential Greek street food. Choose from a variety of meats or vegetarian options, all wrapped in a warm pita with delicious toppings. After enjoying your souvlaki, take a short walk to Syntagma Square where you’ll indulge in a wine-tasting session. You’ll then wander through the charming streets of Plaka and stop for an olive oil tasting session. Return to Syntagma for the main event: a full dinner including your main course of choice, appetizers, and the famous Greek salad. This meal will be accompanied by traditional Greek spirits, offering a complete taste of local gastronomy. To conclude your night, treat yourself to a unique Greek flavor of gelato.

All the foodies please stand up! This Greek Food and Markets Tour might just be the right one for you. Tour the central market with your guide, who also happens to be a chef and food journalist, and explore the nearby streets with more stores and shops. Retsina wine, vegetables, bread, meat, spices, you will learn all about these delicious foods.

It is not surprising this tour has a five-star rating on Viator. This walking tour through Plaka and the hills of Athens is a refreshing exploration of the quiet parts of the city. You will discover the historic district of Plaka and the little gem that is Anafiotika, nestled on the slopes of the Acropolis. Your visit continues with a stroll to Areopagus on Mars hill before escaping the crowds in Filoppapou Hill for a restoring picnic of Greek delicacies with white wine before returning to your starting point.

Perfect if you are staying in Athens for a day before heading to the island, this eight-hour tour introduces you to the many charms of Athens. Including a visit of the Acropolis and its museum, this guided tour will take you on a stroll around Plaka where you will visit several monuments and sites before reaching Syntagma square, the heart of modern Athens. You will get to explore the National Gardens, as well as the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus with the Hadrian’s Arch. Your day ends at a wine bar, because, how else would you want to end it anyway?

The Acropolis Walking Tour is a best-seller. Starting with an exploration of Syntagma square, considered to be the heart of the modern city, the tour will include a stroll on the scenic Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian street, which begins on the other side of the Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will see the Filoppapou hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and end at the Acropolis. During the tour, you will learn about the historical monuments of the city but also colorful anecdotes and side notes which history books don’t mention.

You may have already seen Athens and the Acropolis on a previous visit. Or maybe you are the type of person to stay clear of touristic tours? Whatever your situation is, this insider-guided tour is exactly what you need. Forget the museums and ancient ruins, this tour will show you the contemporary side of Athens, with a three-hour tour of Athens’ offbeat districts. Get to know Monastiraki, Thissio and the Kerameikos cemetery, as well as Psirri and the central market, where many Athenians shop.

Explore the city with a guide at your disposal. The Alternative Athens City Walk takes you on a tour of the ancient city’s historical landmarks and through iconic neighborhoods such as Psirri and Monastiraki where you will learn interesting facts, before discovering the non-touristy spots of the city that only locals know. This contact, up close, will allow you to understand the city, its past and its present.

With more than 2,000 years of history, Athens is an interesting destination for everyone. If looking for a tour that combines historical and contemporary Athens, then the Highlights and Hidden Gems tour is for you. See the main landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, as well as the Roman Agora and Syntagma, while strolling around town through small streets and hidden gems.

If this is not your first time in Athens, but you still want to learn another aspect of the culture and explore the city, this Greek Spirits Tasting tour by Athens Insiders is the answer. Besides wine, Greece has a spirit-producing tradition that few know about. Learn how the local liqueurs and spirits such as tsipouro, ouzo, mastic liqueur and Metaxa, the local brandy, are produced and sample local delicacies.