Twilight Athens Tour
Highlights
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Go on a moonlight walking tour of Athens
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Listen to urban myths and legends about one of the oldest cities in the world
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Sample Greek wine and spirits like ouzo, raki, and tsipouro at three different local bars
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Dig into a plate of traditional meze
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Learn the nightlife traditions of a nation that knows how to party!
Summary
Athens at night can transform even the most skeptical romantic. Come experience a completely different side to the city as you walk through its historical centre and bustling neighbourhoods after dark. Listen to urban stories and myths, sample the best local spirits, and try mouthwatering finger food, in an Athens only known by locals!
Tour info
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
On this tour you will visit 100% locally owned stores that serve traditional Greek dishes, which helps to presreve local culinary traditions.
All of the food you sample during your tour is sourced from the Greek countryside..
Just because the day is over, that doesn’t mean your sightseeing is! This Athens tour will give you the opportunity to view many of the city’s most famous landmarks under the moonlight, while checking out Athens’ thriving nightlife scene. Join this evening adventure for your best night ever! During the day, the spirit of ancient Athens is everywhere, but the true magic of the city is best experienced at night. On this Athens tour, we’ll walk along ancient streets and laneways, follow in the footsteps of famous personalities, hear secret stories of celebrity visitors, learn about local myths and traditions, spook ourselves with ghost stories, and dig into the city’s music scene. We’ll visit three themed bars located in unique secret gardens and on rooftops with splendid vistas, hanging out with crowds of cheerful locals enjoying a night out in their home. You’ll get to check out corners of the city that only locals visit, and uncover some of the city’s coolest spots. You’ll also get to participate in some local drinking traditions, sampling ouzo and raki paired with mouthwatering finger foods. From our last stop, you'll have the option to head off on your own or, if you want to keep the night going with your new Urban Adventures friends, join us for free VIP entry to a bouzoukia venue featuring urban folk music — a true local experience for night owls with itchy feet! You’ll see how locals enjoy life in this city that never sleeps!
On this tour you will visit 100% locally owned stores that serve traditional Greek dishes, which helps to presreve local culinary traditions.
All of the food you sample during your tour is sourced from the Greek countryside..
Just because the day is over, that doesn’t mean your sightseeing is! This Athens tour will give you the opportunity to view many of the city’s most famous landmarks under the moonlight, while checking out Athens’ thriving nightlife scene. Join this evening adventure for your best night ever! During the day, the spirit of ancient Athens is everywhere, but the true magic of the city is best experienced at night. On this Athens tour, we’ll walk along ancient streets and laneways, follow in the footsteps of famous personalities, hear secret stories of celebrity visitors, learn about local myths and traditions, spook ourselves with ghost stories, and dig into the city’s music scene. We’ll visit three themed bars located in unique secret gardens and on rooftops with splendid vistas, hanging out with crowds of cheerful locals enjoying a night out in their home. You’ll get to check out corners of the city that only locals visit, and uncover some of the city’s coolest spots. You’ll also get to participate in some local drinking traditions, sampling ouzo and raki paired with mouthwatering finger foods. From our last stop, you'll have the option to head off on your own or, if you want to keep the night going with your new Urban Adventures friends, join us for free VIP entry to a bouzoukia venue featuring urban folk music — a true local experience for night owls with itchy feet! You’ll see how locals enjoy life in this city that never sleeps!
What’s included?
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Local English-speaking guide -
3 bar stops with a glass of local spirit at each stop -
Finger food (meze dishes) -
Train fares -
Optional VIP entry to bouzoukia venue -
Additional food and drink
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Tips and gratuities for your guide
About operator:
Imagine a network of local friends all around the world, people you can call on in any city to show you the secrets of their hometown. That’s us!
We are a global community of thousands of foodies, history buffs, street art fanatics, beer connoisseurs, wine lovers and active adventurers, and together we lead day tours about these passions in cities around the world.
Most of all, we are 100% committed to creating a positive impact whenever and wherever we travel, whether that's by showing you how to go plastic-free in our destinations, or how to make sure your tourism dollars go where they're needed most. We believe that every time we travel, we can support communities. And we can do that together, globally.
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