Athens Compact tour (1-3 pax)

Tour
highlights

• The archaeological stars like the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora of Athens, sites of world-heritage
  importance you just can’t miss

  The other unmissable spots – a modern Athens tour of the
  places where Athenians actually hang out.

  The food tastings, whether at the market or at the taverna,
  which delivers great flavors in simple but classic dishes – for dessert, you’ll
  want to eat your return ticket 😉

  The feeling that you’re getting to know the city
  -both ancient and modern Athens, not just the sights.

   

  From the Acropolis, where your guide will
  explain both what you’re looking at and what it meant to the people of ancient
  Athens, to the Ancient Agora, where the
  history you learn will cover philosophy and politics, you’ll spend an important
  part of the tour in the past. 

  After the Acropolis and Ancient Agora tour, however, you’ll come
  straight back to the present with an exploration of the neighborhoods of modern-day Athens that are
  changing right now. You’ll stop for a coffee in one of Athens’ secret gardens, a surprising café in an unexpected
  setting in the heart of the city.

  Then, take a walk around the neighborhoods of  Monastiraki,
  the colorful flea market, and Psiri and keep an eye out for street art – your guide will know where – as well
  as cool new design shops and vintage clothing stores.
  Check out both the pre-war and the post-war buildings and the concentration of
  hardware and specialty item stores in an area they happily share with brand-new funky little bars.

  Head into the traditional “belly of the city”,
  the bustling Varvakios Market, the biggest and
  most popular fish, meat and vegetable market in the whole of Athens and explore
  the main spice street of Athens too. Enjoy the food tastings along the way – you’ll see that
  here, too, there’s a choice between tradition and novelty. You’ll get to try cheeses from various parts of Greece, cured meats, olives, and delicious Greek sweets!

  In Plaka, the oldest part of Athens,
  find out if there’s a compromise between history and modernity as you explore
  an area that is trying to offer more than just souvenirs. Here, you’ll also
  have lunch, in a traditional tavern at
  the feet of the Acropolis, serving delicious Greek food. 

  This full day ancient and modern Athens tour will alllow you to
  discover the city -and what a city! sure, a day is still not enough, but
  it’s a great start to a beautiful new friendship.

Notes:

Ideal starting time: 10:00 – 11:00

Transfer prebook is available and pick up/drop off services will be sent by the booking confirmation.