Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food Tour

Discover the essence of Athens in unparalleled luxury. Begin your journey at the majestic Acropolis, where ancient history and breathtaking views unite. Then, marvel at the Academy of Athens, a masterpiece of Neoclassical elegance and cultural heritage. Journey to the vibrant heart of modern Athens, savoring exclusive tastings at Varvakios Agora, the city’s iconic central market. Conclude at “Miran,” indulging in premium tsipouro or ouzo paired with gourmet pastrami, sausages, and smoked delicacies from across Greece. Experience Athens’ timeless spirit and refined flavors in a tour crafted for the discerning traveler.

1. 1

   Acropolis

   1 hour

   Our first stop will be the most beautiful, the most ancient and the most imposing monument in the world. The Acropolis. From here we will imagine life in Ancient Greece and we will talk about the life of the people who created the culture

2. 2

   Panathenaic Stadium

   20 min

   We will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the Olympic Games began. The Panathenaic Stadium is a classic and cultural monument of Greece and one of the most important monuments not only for Athens but for the whole of Greece. It is one of our city's most popular tourist attractions and one of Athens' landmarks.

3. 3

   Plateia Syntagmatos

   20 min

   We will head to Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) in the heart of Modern Athens. We will take pictures of the Evzones. The name Evzones or Evzonoi refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, a ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

4. 4

   Academy of Athens

   30 min

   We proceed to visit the most beautiful Neoclassical building in Europe. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens and part of the so-called Trilogy. The organization of the Academy of Athens, whose title harks back to the ancient Academy of Plato, was first established on 18 March 1926.

5. 5

   Kotzia Square

   20 min

   We will arrive at the Athens City Hall and the Kotzia square, which initially was named Ludovico’s Square, in honor of King Othon’s father (Othon was the first King of Greece).

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   We will see Varvakio .... Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market). This is literally the Grand Central Station of food. Make no mistake; all shops are here, from celebrity chefs to neighborhood grocery store owners

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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