Tours and Tickets to Experience Anafiotika

There are plenty of ways to experience Anafiotika. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Athens at Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Dinner

• The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

• Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour

• Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

• VIP 90" Private Sidecar Tour of Athens Acropolis & Lycabettus

While you can certainly explore Anafiotika on your own, there are plenty of walking tours you can join to learn more about this historic neighborhood without breaking the bank. Self-guided audio tours start at around US$2, while private guided tours by day or by night are closer to US$45.

No, the narrow winding streets and flights of steps that make Anafiotika such a charming area are for pedestrians only. The best way to reach this neighborhood is by walking from Monastiraki Square or from the Akropoli metro station, both about 10 minutes away. Once in Anafiotika, take a walking tour to cover its most atmospheric corners.

This timeless neighborhood tucked into Plaka is particularly popular with photographers, and the light is best in the early morning or late afternoon. This is also when Anafiotika is relatively quiet so you can capture its pretty lanes, colorful flowers, and traditional architecture without the hassle of crowds.

This pocket-sized area in Athens’ historic center is primarily residential, and there are almost no shops or restaurants along its car-free streets. To find eateries, boutiques, and other services, head into the neighboring commercial streets of Plaka, which are overflowing with cafés, tavernas, and stores.

Anafiotika is relatively compact and easy to stroll in less than an hour, depending on how long you linger to snap photos and soak in its charm. Most travelers pair a visit to Anafiotika with time delving into the larger neighborhood of Plaka, home to one of the best dining and shopping scenes in Athens.