Spend an evening like a local in Athens

Name: Spend an evening like a local in Athens
Brand: Urban Athens Collective
SKU: b909e81f-844e-4346-9d85-a7e0f576dbd8
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Summary

Choose your preferred start time and meet your guide near the Acropolis metro station in central Athens. Delve into the pleasant streets, and climb the rock- and pine-clad hills of the Pnyx and Philopappos near the Acropolis. Hear how the ancients called Philopappos the 'Hill of the Muses' for being inhabited by the nine muses, and how the Hill of the Pnyx was the site of Athens' early political assemblies. Listen to more legends, and admire the spectacular views of the Acropolis and Athens, all bathed in lights if you’re on an evening tour. Then, select a scenic spot for your picnic. Sip wine or tsipouro (anise-flavored spirit) and dig into tasty mezze including olives, traditional cheese, fresh bread, homemade pies and baklava (syrupy, nut-filled filo parcels.) As you relax, hear fun stories from your guide, and listen to Greek music played by local musicians. Enjoy the lilting strains, and learn about the instruments and ethos behind traditional Greek melodies. In rainy weather, your picnic-and-music experience will take place in an old-school café. Your experience concludes near the Acropolis.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Tour around the Acropolis like a local. Enjoy a unique guided tour to experience the primitive music, wine and Greek mezedes (snacks), like Greek traditional cheese, olives, Greek pies, and much more. Support local music artists, eat and drink local products, and spend an evening like a local Athenian on this 3-hour walking tour. Tour includes a local guide, wine, Greek snacks, and live music.

What’s included?

Snacks
Food tasting
Wine or Tsipouro
Local guide
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Urban Athens Collective

About operator:

Urban Athens is a collective consisting of people whose common characteristic is that they love their city and have deep knowledge of her. Their vision is to offer their knowledge to those who are really interested in discovering the unknown Athens. Following their steps, through the ancient roads, you will get to know the contemporary Athens. You will discover the, not so common, but of great historic importance ancient ruins, you will learn all the urban myths, you will visit secret caves and crypts, you will follow the paths of other religions, you will visit the open… museum of the streets, the young inhabitants neighborhoods, the smells, the tastes and the entertainment of a city that you are not afraid to get lost in its streets, a city that for thousand years integrates all the positive elements that people who inhabit her bring with them, no matter how they got here. Our vision is to give, both to the citizens and travelers, a different view of our city, by discovering the not so common, but of great historic importance ancient ruins, neighborhoods, buildings, caves and crypts, revealing urban myths and discovering unknown hidden paths, having fun while strolling around the city and at the same time gaining the knowledge needed to understand the modern lifestyle of the city. Urban Athens Collective is a NON Profit organization and is legally entitled to conduct workshops and seminars, organize congresses and events, provide cultural education and offer urban tours and excursions. Part of the revenue from the participation are used to support voluntary programs that give prominence to the cultural and architectural inheritance, voluntary groups that support vulnerable sets of the population and many others.