Get ready to explore Athens with the company of your expert local guide and walk the vibrant streets under the starry night sky on this evening tour as you discover the city highlights. Perhaps the best option for new-timers to discover and explore Athens, at the end of your walk a mouth-watering typical Greek dinner will appropriately round up your experience!
Starting from Syntagma Square, you'll be able to admire the illuminated Greek Parliament building and descend down Amalias Avenue, which has a different character at night. Look up at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and listen to stories of Emperors under the imposing Arch of Hadrian.
Then you'll head off to Plaka neighborhood, enjoy a stroll around picture-perfect alleys and view the small cafes and restaurants around the area. You'll be able to see the Tower of the Winds, a view to the majestic Acropolis of Athens and the lit Roman Agora. As you walk towards Monastiraki, another spot you can tick off your Athens bucket list, you'll find yourself at the oldest square in Athens and feel the lively vibe of a place that never sleeps. You will get the chance to check out the street performers and admire the monuments of the square; the impressive Hadrian’s Library and the emblematic Tzistarakis Mosque.
Afterwards you'll follow down Adrianou Street, see the Ancient Market and the Stoa of Attalos. Learn about the mythology behind the Areopagus, where the supreme court of ancient Athens used to be. To conclude your tour, wander around the alleys of Psirri to discover the alternate color and vibrancy of the area, home to neoclassical houses, local cafes, bars, and small restaurants and favorite local joints that shape the Athens nightlife experience! By the end of your tour, find yourself among friendly locals in a convivial atmosphere, drinking traditional Greek liquors or wine, and enjoying an authentic Greek ‘mezedes’ dinner.
Evening walking tour with an expert local guide and archaeologist
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