Medieval Athens Walking Tour with Late Lunch and Wine

Athens, Greece

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Trace the history of medieval Athens on this unique half-day walking tour. Follow your guide around the little-known medieval gems of Athens, stop to admire the centuries-old Church of Kapnikarea, wander the neighborhood of Plaka, and visit the Ottoman Fethiye Mosque, then explore the fascinating Byzantine and Christian Museum. Finally, finish your morning by indulging in delicious Greek cuisine and wine with a 3-course lunch at the museum’s acclaimed restaurant.

See sights dating from the Middle Ages that most tourists miss
Admire 18th-century frescoes and other treasures at the Christian Museum
A guided tour for insights into the history and culture of medieval Athens
Feast on a 3-course meal with wine to avoid the hassle of organizing lunch

What's Included

3-course meal with a glass of wine
Entry/Admission - Byzantine & Christian Museum
Local guide

Entry/Admission - Church of Kapnikarea
Entry/Admission - Fethiye Mosque
Entry/Admission - Plaka
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pl. Monastirakiou 6, Athina 105 55, Greece
Evangelismos metro station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

Itinerary

Meet your guide in central Athens to start your walking tour. After a leisurely stroll through the streets of Athens, stop to explore one of the city’s little-known architectural wonders—the Petraki Monastery. Hear about the monastery’s 1,000-year history and how it is still inhabited by monks today, as you step inside its hallowed halls. Marvel over the distinctive Byzantine-style church, one of the best examples of its kind in southern Greece, and admire the 18th-century frescoes, thought to be the work of the celebrated hagiographer Georgios Markou.

Continue your discovery with a guided tour of the nearby Byzantine and Christian Museum, housed in the former palace of a Greek duchess. Follow your guide around the fascinating exhibitions, which display more than 25,000 artifacts from Byzantine Greece, dating between 600 BC and the mid-15th century. Marvel over antiquities, religious artifacts, and paintings, including a magnificent collection of Coptic Christian paintings and some striking mosaics.

End your tour at the museum’s acclaimed restaurant, where you enjoy a decadent 3-course lunch with a Medieval Greek theme. Dine on a starter and main dish, plus shared salads and a shared dessert platter, accompanied by a glass of fine local wine. With your appetite sated, bid your guide a fond farewell and make your own way back to your hotel.

Byzantine and Christian Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Athens Walks

Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Fethiye Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Church of Kapnikarea

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Our guide Ephtimia was excellent. We...

GERMAN_H, Jun 2016

Our guide Ephtimia was excellent. We learned a lot from her and she clearly demonstrated interest on showing us whatever was important. Late lunch in that nice restaurant was great, with excellent food and attention.