Plaka Tours and Tickets

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

• Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike
• Athens Full Day Private Tour
• Athens Small Group Electric Bike Tour
• Small Group, Delicious Athens Food Tour
• Athens, Greece Full Day private tour

It’s free to visit Plaka, but many travelers opt to explore its highways and byways with a guide. Walking tours start from around US$22, while food tours cost around US$54. Other options include street art tours, mythology tours, and bike or e-bike tours.

The Acropolis towers over Plaka. This ancient wonder is undoubtedly the area’s best attraction, with the Acropolis Museum a close second. Plaka is more about cafés, restaurants, and atmospheric narrow lanes than specific sights, but other attractions in the area include the Greek Folk Art Museum.

Yes, you can visit the Acropolis on a Plaka tour. Plaka runs round the base of the Acropolis, so many tours include a trip to the Acropolis and sometimes also the Acropolis Museum. It’s a great way to get a sense of how the area evolved and mix up the history a bit.

How long it takes to tour Plaka depends on whether you’re also visiting the Acropolis. You need at least an hour (ideally two) to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 30 minutes is enough to get a sense of Plaka, although you’ll need longer to discover its food.

Yes, Plaka is partially accessible to travelers who use wheelchairs. There is elevator access to the Acropolis, plus a dedicated route for travelers in wheelchairs. Plaka has several accessible street-side restaurants, but some cobbles and stairs mean people who use wheelchairs need to plan their route carefully.