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Traditional Greek food tour in hiddens spots of Athens

Let us introduce you to traditional Greek food in non tourists areas and hidden spots in Athens! The type of food and places you most probably would not find on your own! During the market tour we will visit local streets and fish, meat, fruit, and spice markets full of color, scents, and noise and eat fruits and olives from the farm and fresh fish and lamb with tasty lemon-flavoured potatoes and Greek salad right inside the market. We will drink Greek coffee made the traditional way (see it being made) in a 100 year old coffee shop. Visit a cheese and deli shop and dare to try something with a twist - its a surprise! During the Psiri tour we will visit two hidden tavernas and eat traditional fresh food with ouzo and barrel wine. We will walk through the Greek area for socialising, where we will sample something sweet at the end our tour . Large sized tastings and two full meals offered as you learn about Greek culture directly from people who live it daily.

Traditional Greek food tour in hiddens spots of Athens

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Athens Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Greek Traditional Dishes

Athens Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Greek Traditional Dishes

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

ATHENS in a half day - GREAT OVERVIEW OF THE CITY

ATHENS in a half day - GREAT OVERVIEW OF THE CITY

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Half Day Private Tour to Ancient Corinth

Half Day Private Tour to Ancient Corinth

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

DISCOVER ATHENS IN 6HRS Private Tour BEST INTRODUCTION-FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS

Great for first time travelers to Athens, this approximately 6-hour tour gives you an excellent introduction to the city, helping you to plan out the rest of your stay in Athens. Your driver takes you to all the top spots in a Mercedes vehicle, so you don’t have to arrange transport separately. You can also choose to pre-purchase tickets to attractions to save time when you arrive at them.

DISCOVER ATHENS IN 6HRS Private Tour BEST INTRODUCTION-FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Athens Highlights and Athenian Riviera Private Driving Tour

It sometimes feels that Athens has as many hills as it has history, making it hard to get oriented in the city. Whether you’re short on time or looking for an overview before you delve in deeper, this private orientation tour covers many of the key bases—not to mention the Riviera coast and Lake Vouliagmeni. All travel is by Mercedes-Benz vehicles, ensuring a ride as smooth as it is stylish.

Athens Highlights and Athenian Riviera Private Driving Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Half Day Shore Excursion to ATHENIAN RIVIERA- Cape Sounion

Travelling south from Athens, Sounion is located at the southern end of the Apollo coast, right on the tip of the Cape. Taking approximately 1,5hrs to reach Cape Sounion, this tour can give you the chance to walk through the ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon with the immense blue of the Aegean Sea as a background, in a short distance from the city center of Athens. And if you are looking for one of the best places in Greece to enjoy the sunset, Cape Sounio is the place where you can enjoy the summer breeze and capture some of the greatest pictures anyone could ever imagine.

Private Half Day Shore Excursion to ATHENIAN RIVIERA- Cape Sounion

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Shore Excursion Driving Tour of Athens Highlights and Athenian Riviera

Private Shore Excursion Driving Tour of Athens Highlights and Athenian Riviera

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

SunSet Private Tour to Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon

SunSet Private Tour to Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Walking Tour of Athens with Acropolis Entry

Delve into the heart of Ancient Greece with a Private Walking Tour of Athens, including entrance tickets to the iconic Acropolis. This engaging 4-hour journey begins in the charming Plaka district, where you’ll wander through picturesque alleys lined with neoclassical architecture. Head over to Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Guard, then ascend Acropolis Hill as your expert local guide shares captivating stories of Greek mythology and history. At the summit, marvel at the magnificent Parthenon and other ancient structures while skipping the lines with your included tickets. - Explore Athens' historic Plaka district and its timeless charm. - Witness the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square. - Ascend to the Acropolis for breathtaking views and insights. - Learn from an expert guide about Greece’s rich heritage.

Private Walking Tour of Athens with Acropolis Entry

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Plaka and Monastiraki with official tour guide

Discover two of Athens’ most iconic neighborhoods on a private 3-hour walking tour through Plaka and Monastiraki. Wander Plaka's charming streets with quaint shops and traditional cafes, then visit Monastiraki's ancient landmarks like Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora ruins, enjoying views of the Acropolis. Entrance fees are not included, and the tour is available in English, Greek, and Spanish.

Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Plaka and Monastiraki with official tour guide

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Corinth Canal at the night

For this private tour, your driver and personal tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship port in Athens. Passing by the gates of the Holy Rock of Athens you will see the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the temple of Erechtheion with the Maidens and Lycabettus Hill the highest point of Athens. The first stop will be Corinth Canal. At the Corinth Canal you will make a short stop there to take in the breathtaking view of the Isthmus and shortly after this you will head to explore the ancient ruins of Corinth. The ruins include the Temple of Apollo, the Agora, and the Acrocorinth. You will spend around 1 hour here before returning to Athens. Once in Athens, your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Athens. The total duration of the tour will be 6 hours from pick up to drop off.

Private Tour of Corinth Canal and Old Corinth With Pick Up and Drop Off

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Ancient ruins in the archaeological site of Eleusis

For this private tour, your driver and personal tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Athens. On this tour, you will learn about the religious and cultural importance of Eleusis, an archaeological site with preserved remains of some of the most significant Greek architecture, including the famous temple of Demeter. You will also see a beautiful, small chapel and some ruins of ancient houses. Eleusis is considered the birthplace of Western civilization. It was known as a center for spirituality and learning. In ancient times, this site was the most sacred ground for the Eleusinian Mysteries, a religious rite that entailed secret ceremonies in honor of Demeter and Persephone, goddesses of the harvest and motherly love. Eleusis is also famous for its Eleusinian Walls, a series of fortifications that were erected in Athens around 180 BC to protect Eleusis from Spartan invaders. From Eleusis, you will visit the nearby archaeological museum and then proceed to Athens.

Private Tour to Eleusis from Athens With Pick Up and Drop Off

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Food Tour Athens with Professional Guide

If you love history and food, there’s no better place to put them together than Athens, a city replete with the flavors of different empires and packed with millennia of history. Visit both Athens Central Market, the nation’s modern food hub, and the Ancient Agora of Athens, the ancient city’s marketplace, on this private tour. Along the way, enjoy plenty of delicious Greek eats, including baklava and baked treats.

Private Food Tour Athens with Professional Guide

Price varies by group size

Half Day Marathon Private Tour

Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490 BC.

Half Day Marathon Private Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Luxury Sounion Sunset Private Tour 2025

Luxury Sounion Sunset Private Tour 2025

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Karyatides

Athens 5 Hour Private Tour (Driver and Transportation included)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Sunset at Poseidon's temple

Amazing Sunset at Poseidon's Temple, Cape Sounio

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Canal of Corinth

Just 90 minutes from Athens by road, Corinth is achievable in half a day—at least with a private driver to save the time wasted parking or waiting for other travelers to join the group. This Corinth highlights tour hits the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth and Corinth Acropolis (Akrokorinthos) in just a morning. Your package includes knowledgeable driver, door-to-door private transfers and bottled water, but excludes entrance fees and site guides.

Breathtaking Corinth Canal & Significant Ancient Corinth in 5hrs

5 hoursFree Cancellation

A powerful Athens Segway tour. Semi-private Historical and Contemporary Tour

See more of the sights in less time—and save your energy for sightseeing—on this small-group Segway tour of Athens. Choose a time that works best for you, meet your art historian guide, and get acquainted with your vehicle. Once you're comfortable on two wheels, set off to discover key city highlights from Hadrian’s Library and the Ancient Agora to the New Acropolis Museum and contemporary neighborhoods like Monastiraki.

A powerful Athens Segway tour. Semi-private Historical and Contemporary Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Athens Ride On E-bike

Athens is a city that's famous for its wealth of attractions—and its many hills. Navigate its slopes with ease, and see more of the sights in less time, all thanks to this electric bike tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon, and set off with just a small group of fellow travelers. Summit hills for optimal Acropolis views, stop outside major landmarks like Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and learn the stories behind the sights.

Athens Ride On E-bike

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Ancient Corinth in Athena - Half Day

Discover Ancient Corinth in Athena - Half Day

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Highlights of Athens and New Acropolis Museum

The tour begins inside your hotel lobby where your guide will explain to you the paths of this tour. You will then be taken to the start point to begin your walking tour of Athens. Begin at the House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards. Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens passing by the Panathenaic Stadium and on to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, both of which you will have an opportunity to visit. From there you enter the famous Plaka district where you see the portrait of Melina Merkouri. After we head towards the beautiful pedestrian walk way of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, passing by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus until we reach Areopagus Hill where we will begin our ascent while taking in the spectacular views of the city below.

Discover Highlights of Athens and New Acropolis Museum

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Biblical Corinth: In the Footsteps of St.Paul in Corinth

A journey through Corinth Canal, Ancient Port of Kenchreai, Ancient Corinth, and the Temple of Apollo offers a unique blend of ancient Greek civilization, Roman heritage, early Christianity, and modern engineering, all within easy reach of Athens. This tour follows the footsteps of Paul the Apostle, who lived and preached in Corinth during his missionary journeys and wrote the biblical letters to the Corinthians. Visitors explore key sites connected to Saint Paul’s journey, including Apostle Paul's Church and the ancient port of Kenchreai, while discovering the archaeological museum and the iconic Temple of Apollo. With Hellenic Private Tours, guests enjoy flexible private tours, certified English-speaking tour drivers, modern Mercedes vehicles authorised for tourist use, outstanding international reviews, responsive customer service, and licensed expert tour guides available upon request.

Private Biblical Corinth: In the Footsteps of St.Paul in Corinth

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Are guided half-day tours in Athens worth it?

Yes, guided half-day tours in Athens are worth it if you want to experience key highlights without committing to a full-day excursion. You can sample local cuisine on a food walking tour, explore historic sites like the Acropolis, or visit the Temple of Poseidon—all with knowledgeable guides who help you make the most of your limited time.

Per one customer who booked the Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour, "We had only a short time and wanted to see and learn a bit about Athens. George was fantastic, friendly, and knowledgeable. His English was impeccable, which was good for us because we didn't speak any Greek. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a personal experience!"

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