Small-Group Walking Tour in Ancient Athens Ruins and Markets

Greet your guide in central Athens and begin your walking tour along Athinas Street.

Pass the Mayor’s Office and see the locals going about their business as your guide shares details of city life and Athens’ 2,000-year-old culture.

Roam backstreets and buy some foods for a post-tour snack from a fresh produce market, with tips from your guide.

Admire the 1st-century Hadrian’s Library near Monastiraki Square and pass the 18th-century Tzistarakis Mosque before chatting with vendors at various shops. Then, after perusing Monastiraki’s flea market, continue to either Ifaistou or Pandrossos to discover their artisanal stores.

Next, wander around the Agora, once the heart of ancient Athens, and take in views of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis from Thisson. Finally, stroll around the Acropolis perimeter as your guide provides background on the monuments.

Your tour concludes here, leaving you to explore independently either in the Acropolis (own expense) or outside.

• Explore Monastiraki’s markets and the Agora
• Enjoy views of Acropolis and learn about its history
• Limited to 12 for a personalized feel, with a coffee or soda included

Exploring Athens without a guide means you may miss out on lesser-known sights and vital background on its classical treasures. This tour walks along the perimeter of the Acropolis and also visits hidden gems: Peruse the food and flea markets in and around Monastiraki, and see the Agora and Hadrian’s Library, hearing guide commentary along the way. And because it’s a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time for questions.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: All the stores you visit on this tour are 100% locally owned and run. Supporting small-scale, locally-run businesses helps to preserve the traditional character of old Athens.
By joining this tour, you are supporting a street vendor who sells traditional Koulouri sesame rings, which helps increase his income.
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that this tour does not go inside the Acropolis.
Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers