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Acropolis of Athens Tour - Budget Edition, Same Experience, with Optional Skip-the-ticket line

Explore the iconic Acropolis with our expert licensed guides and enjoy crystal-clear commentary through personal earsets, ensuring you don't miss a word of the rich history and fascinating stories behind Athens' ancient landmarks.

Beat the Crowds at the Acropolis: In-Depth Journey Through History

Escape the crowds and experience the Acropolis like never before! This extended, small-group tour offers early access, expert guidance, and ample time to explore the Acropolis' iconic monuments and capture breathtaking photos.

Early Entry: Acropolis & Museum. Beat the Crowds. Beat the Heat.

Discover the heart of ancient Athens in tranquility. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and immerse yourself in history with our licensed guides.

First Access Acropolis Tour: Beat the Crowds, Enjoy the Parthenon!

Unveil the Acropolis' history in an intimate tour, away from crowds and heat. Join an enriching small-group experience with a knowledgeable licensed guide.

Acropolis of Athens Tour with Optional Skip-the-ticket line

Even with limited time, you can visit to the famous ancient Acropolis. In under two hours, we’ll guide you through the storied monuments which will also be an opportunity to take incredible panoramic photos of the capital.

Golden Hour Acropolis: Acropolis Museum & Acropolis Tour in the Afternoon Light

Explore the Acropolis Museum at noon, avoiding the heat and crowds, and visit the Acropolis of Athens in the afternoon on a small-group tour with a licensed guide.

Acropolis of Athens & the Acropolis Museum Tour with optional Skip-the-ticket line

In a few hours, see two of the city’s most visited sights. Explore the Acropolis and take panoramic photos. See the famous marble sculptures and works elegantly housed at the marvelous Acropolis Museum.

Athens City Tour, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour with Optional Skip-the-ticket line

This tour sweeps through the historic city center, stopping at three of the most loved sights. Experience a visit to the Temple of Zeus and The Acropolis, then head to the Acropolis Museum to admire the marble masterpieces uncovered at the Acropolis.

Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour

Explore the most fascinating ancient sights where democracy was born. Walk up to the Acropolis, stroll through a central marketplace that gathered the greatest thinkers of their time, and view the treasures at the Agora Museum.

Acropolis & Athens Highlights with Food Tasting

Join this unique, worry-free and all-inclusive tour, to combine an extended guided visit to the most important landmark of Athens, the Acropolis, with a guided visit to Plaka, Athens's picturesque old town, and its most beautiful and unknown to many Athens visitors, part of Athens, the Anafiotika area. A food tasting during the tour of some typical Greek foods at the lively area around Monastiraki Square will round up the experience.

Athens Food Tour

Enjoying Greek food is about the smells, the tastes and the flavors. In a central neighborhood, frequented by locals for its markets and restaurants, discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food in a matter of hours.

Avoid the Crowds: Acropolis Afternoon Tour with skip-the-ticket line service (Optional: include entrance ticket)

Discover the Acropolis in an intimate tour, avoiding crowds. Unveil Greece's history with a knowledgeable licensed guide in a small group. Iconic and enriching!

Acropolis Museum Tour

See the famous marble sculptures and works housed at the extraordinary Acropolis Museum. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.

Private Acropolis, Monastiraki & Plaka, the Athens Old Town Tour

Take this private tour and discover the magnificent Acropolis monuments as well as the magical Plaka area with its secret corners.

Private National Archaeological Museum Tour

Enjoy a prehistorical journey by visiting the National Archaeological Museum!

Fantastic setting. We had such a fun evening with Katerina who shared great stories as we cooked delicious food. They served us dinner outdoors overlooking the Acropolis, so the setting was even better than we were expecting. 

Zoe | Sep 24 | Cooking Lesson

I crossed my fingers that this would be a good tour, but I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Well I’m happy to say it exceeded my expectations and was a WONDERFUL way to spend a morning getting to know Athens. 

Libby | Aug 24 | Athens Food Tour

Very interesting. Guide was great and loved that he found shade while he explained  

Shamra | Aug 24 | Acropolis Tour

Amazing!!! Better than I thought it would be, so glad we went in the morning. Our guide was so passionate and informative, fantastic!!’  

Sheryl D | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis

It was an amazing experience! We were the 1st tour to enter the Acropolis! Olesya was our tour guide, she was AWESOME!!! She took the time to answer all our questions, we never felt rushed! We were able to take a lot of pictures! Thank you for the experience!    

Nayelli | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis

We enjoyed an excellent "highlights tour" through Athens Walking Tours in 2014. Based on that, we booked AGT40B (Acropolis & Parthenon... Extended Edition") for our return in 2024. The early start was worth the effort because we beat the crowds and heat. Niobe, our guide, was excellent. She was informative and easy to understand and walked at a manageable pace for the group of 15 to 20 people. She even knew a shady spot where we could get off our feet. It was particularly special to peer into the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where we attended an outstanding concert the

garyp | Sep 24 | Acropolis & Parthenon, Extended Edition

Our guide was amazing, made a conscious effort to keep us cool. Stopping in the shade to talk and kept us engaged with relevant history/facts often relating it to where we were from.

Ryan | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour

Niobe was fantastic, so knowledgeable and took wonderful care of us. It was warm but we always stopped in the shade. So much information on the history of Greece & the Acropolis. We had a wonderful walk. Recommend booking early morning if possible.

John | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour

Very well organized tour. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly Guide. Seeing the temperatures and the crowds really the best way and time to visit the Acropolis.

Marco | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour

Margarita was the absolute best — amazing English, full of information, fun to hang out with, etc. Book this tour asap!

Jason | Jun 24 | Athens City, Acropolis & Museum Tour

Angel was a wonderful and entertaining guide! He provided great descriptions and cultural contexts for each delicious dish we enjoyed. Angel also provided excellent and informative histories of the various sites and places we passed on our tour. My wife and I raved about our experience with our family. I highly recommend this tour, and Angel as a guide.

Jack | Jun 24 | Athens Old Town Food Tour

Easy skip the line - early entry allowed for good photos without the crowd. Tour was quick (1.5 hours) and left most of the rest of the day to explore on our own.

Barry | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour

Rina was amazing for our first ever walking tour. Incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to listen to. We learnt and enjoyed it so much. Great experience - our 11 and 9 year old got so much out of it. Thanks Rina!

Nicola | Jun 24 | Athens City & Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis and museum tour was great. Alice provided good historical context and explanations without overwhelming with too many facts. We were so glad we did the tour vs. going on our own and learned a few things along the way. Definitely recommend.

Maya | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour

We had such a great Acropolis tour, Niiloletta was such a personable and informative tour guide, we learned so much and the tour went a good pace where we were truly able to experience the history of Acropolis!

Y Tresnan | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour

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Athens Free Tour - Official

The original free tour in Athens, the award winning, independent pioneers of free walking tours in Greece - Since 2007.

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We are thrilled to welcome you to the original, the first free walking tour in Athens. Our aim is to share local insiders knowledge with passion and fun enhancing your overall Athens experience in an on-point city discovery by foot the essential first thing to do in Athens, perfect headstart for a day stopover, a two-day visit or a more relaxed Athens citybreak, our free walks are crafted to showcase the very best Athens overview.

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Ultimate Free Walking Tour of Athens

As the trailblazers of free walking tours in Athens, we continue to live our passion every day by providing an ever evolving fun and vibrant 5-star experience through Greece's premier free tour initiative. Athens Free Tour offers the ultimate Athens overview around the historic centre, including Athens must-see sites, hidden gems, and major highlights. You'll meet charismatic local experts who are deeply connected to the city and can present it in such a captivating way. Our time will fly in a 2.5 - 3 hour amazing Athens on foot adventure, the birthplace of Western Civilization will come alive in an entertaining mix of myths, facts, and local legends.

Athens Guide

Athens Free Tour is like visiting Athens with family and friends giving confidence to navigate our capital like an Athenian, with insider tips and fascinating stories, we also aim to significantly enhance your visit with an Athens guide to the best things to do in Athens, discover convenient areas for dining, try the best Moussaka in Athens, relax with an ice-cold Greek beer or try a frappé coffee during our adventure, enjoy every moment of your stay in Athens and we'll help to make it truly memorable.

Athens free Tour is available every day, separately in both English and Spanish languages. We meet conveniently close to all central Athens Hotels, airbnbs, and Athens hostels just a few minutes walk from Syntagma Square.

Feel like a local, not just a tourist

Testimonials, laurie 2024.

Eleni was fantastic. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, funny and best of all, so proud to share stories and information and show off Athens. Make this one of the first things you do when you arrive - you'll learn not only about history, culture and mythology, but also where to visit, what to see and where to have a great meal

An excellent overall perspective of the important sights in Athens! Eleni provided a fun and interesting insight from a local perspective! I highly recommend this tour!!

Very fun, informative tour! Teresa was a very engaging, knowledgeable guide and shared many interesting stories/facts as the group explored the city. She made sure we were looked after and encouraged everyone to ask as many questions as possible! Appreciated her good sense of humour!

William 2024

An amazing tour hosted by Teresa, she was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Went over and beyond providing us with great facts and recommendations about Athens. Thanks team!

Vera was an absolute gem of a tour guide. She shared many details of Athens history and recommendations for food/entertainment. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!

Michelle 2024

A highlight of our trip! Grateful to Vera for her knowledge, generosity and pride in sharing the Athens and Greek culture. We have plenty that we “want to remember.” Highly recommend.

Mariah 2024

Our tour guide Nick was great! The tour was very comprehensive and our guide provided us with some great history and stories regarding the sites! I definitely recommend everyone who visits Athens to take this tour!

Steve - 2024

So enjoyed this tour with Teresa which was recommended to me by my daughter. She's engaging, informative and entertaining and obviously enjoys what she does. Highly recommend

Naphtali - 2024

Highly recommended tour. Vera the guide was great, full of knowledge and a sense of humour, and her love for Athens is felt in every sentence!

Anu Shree 2023

The walking tour was amazing and so informative. We enjoyed the tour and Persephone was so friendly and made the session very interactive. Would definitely recommend this walking tour!

Brent Beaumont 2023

This was a fabulous tour of Athens. Jonathan was professional, funny, interesting, and easy-going. We learned so much about the city, saw great sights, and even got tips on how to best enjoy!

Idan Levy 2023

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The Best Walking Tours in Athens

There once was a time when Athens was considered the most overrated capital in Europe .

But that was before the 2004 Olympics.

The Greek government got itself in order for just long enough to clean up and renovate this ancient metropolis. It added subway lines and a better connection to the airport. It fixed up crumbling structures and cleaned the streets. It sounds like a cliché straight out of a travel magazine, but now this city of just over three million inhabitants really is better than ever.

And, while Athens has never been my favorite destination in Europe, the Greek capital does have a lot to offer, including the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of bar-flanked streets underneath the Acropolis, and one of my favorite parts of Athens.

But besides that, Athens is 5,000 years old . How many cities can you say that about? Stroll around the Acropolis to gawk at the biggest collection of ancient Greek ruins in the world.

If you want to really understand the city, take a walking tour. This will not only give you a lay of the land and introduce you to the main sights but provide access to an expert local guide who can answer all your questions and share insider tips.

No matter your budget or interests, there is one that will deepen your experience and help you make the most of your time here.

Here’s some of the best walking tours in Athens:

Best Overall Tour

There’s something about Take Walks . Nearly everywhere they give tours, they always seem to have an inside edge that other such companies don’t have. In Madrid, you get to go into the Royal Palace an hour before it’s open to the public. In Rome, you can meet the key master of the Vatican in the morning and accompany him as he walks around the museums, unlocking all the doors.

In Athens — surprise, surprise — they’ll get you into the Parthenon before any other visitors. It’s just you and thousands of years of history, quietly sizing each other up. In addition to that, you’ll also get to stroll around the ancient agora, as well as Plaka, my favorite neighborhood — and all with an expert local guide.

Best Free Tour

Athens Free Walking Tour

Athens Free Walking Tours is an assemblage of local volunteer historians, guides, and scholars who love Athens and love talking about it. The two-hour walks go at an easy pace and are very informative, coving all the main historic sites around the city. If you just want a basic intro to the city, this is it. (While they’re technically “free,” tips are appreciated (and expected), so don’t come empty-handed.)

Devour is my favorite food tour company, with a presence across Europe and the States. In Athens, they offer an Ultimate Athens Food Tour, where you’ll get a calorie-laden introduction to the local cuisine with thirteen tastings across nine traditional establishments in three historic neighborhoods. You’ll dip into bowls of honey-slathered Greek yogurt, mouth-tackle a souvlaki, sample fresh cheeses and cold cuts, and visit the central market. This is a must for foodies like me.

Tours start at 69 EUR.

Book a tour with Devour here!  

2. Athens Walks

Athens Walks offers several different types by foot — from general, small-group tours that give you a good overview to more specific small-group ones, such as those just focusing on the Acropolis or nightlife or the food and dining scene. Apart from the morning and afternoon Acropolis group tours, which are two hours long, most of the tours offered by Athens Walks last about four hours.

Tours start at 35 EUR.

Book your tour with Athens Walks here!  

3. Alternative Athens

This company leads guided, small-group tours that focus on art, design, fashion, and street food. One of the most interesting and enlightening is the street art walk since Athens is starting to rival Berlin for its vibrant art scene and the mesmerizing creations that coat the walls along the streets are definite must-sees. And you’ll discover some cool new neighborhoods along the way!

Tours start at 49 EUR.

Book your tour with Alternative Athens here!  

4. Eureka Athens

Eureka is ancient Greek for “I found it.” Whatever you’re looking for in Athens, this company may help you find it. If you’re in search of strange feasting, its “Bizarre Food Tour” will certainly lead you in the right direction, taking you to hidden shops and bakeries and through markets to find the oddest eats in the Greek capital. There are also kid-focused tours, as well as ones that zero in on wine, shopping, and specific up-and-coming neighborhoods.

Book your tour with Eureka Athens here!  

5. Athens Photos Tours

Are you a budding photographer? Want to level up your Insta game to wow friends back home? Then this photo walking tour is for you. Choose the time of day you want — sunrise, morning, sunset, or evening — and then you and up to three other camera-wielding future influencers will be led by a professional photographer who will share professional tips and advice to help you hone your photo skills.

Tours start at 99 EUR.

Sign up for Athens Photo Tours here!  

6. Athens Bike Tours

If you prefer pedals to going bipedal, this three-hour tour is for you. After all, on a bike, you can cover more ground (but don’t worry, these outings aren’t rushed). Guides lead your pack of cyclists to panoramic views of the city, through the ancient Greek and Roman agoras, past museums, and through hip, off-the-radar neighborhoods. They also conduct rides on electric bikes in case you’re feeling lazy after a few days of exploring.

Tours start at 36 EUR.

Book Athens Bike Tours here!  

7. Athens Walking Tours

This company does several small-group walks around Athens, all led by long-time, licensed guides. There is a plethora of options: tours that focus on Greek mythology and ones at the Acropolis that really dig into the history of the place. There’s an off-the-beaten-path option and a one that just takes you around the Acropolis Museum. And those are just the cultural and historical tours. Athens Walking Tours also offers an array of food-and-wine-themed options too.

Book with Athens Walking Tours here!  

Whether it’s your first time in Athens or your twenty-first, a walking tour is a fun, simple way to deepen your experience and learn more about this historic capital. Regardless of your interests or budget, there are offerings here that will add depth and authenticity to any trip. I always take at least one walking tour when I visit. You should too!

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Explore the Athenian Riviera like a local!

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Walk out of the touristic areas and explore the other side of Athens

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Dive deep into Greek mythology while exploring Athens main monuments

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Taste Greece's best olive oil and wines and learn everything you need to know from the experts

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Taste delicious vegan food at the most local favorite vegan places!

ACROPOLIS AND ACROPOLIS MUSEUM SUNSET PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy the two most famous landmarks of Athens by joining this totally private tour during sunset. Skip the line tickets included

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Walk in lightened up Athens and enjoy the favorite Christmas tastes

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Visit 2 awarded wineries, taste exquisite wine labels and enjoy a delicious picnic

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Try the best extra virgin olive oil and wine varieties Greece has to offer

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Athens tours;, a journey through history.

Athens is a large metropolitan city with a rich past and surprises around each corner. Unlike other cities, the variety in the style of Athenian neighborhoods gives the impression of being in a different place each time. Ancient, historic, old, and loud at the center, yet at the same time rich and commercial at its north suburbs; warm, coastal, young, and vivid at its south beach coast.

Certainly, in Athens, you will hardly feel bored. That is to say. Every day is a new opportunity for exploration and discoveries. Hence, Athens Walking Tours is the perfect way to seize the day and make this trip the most memorable! Let us take you on an Athens City Tour and show you the city of Plato and Socrates, or secret gems only the locals know.

Along with your Athens Tour guide, you will unveil all the city’s beauty and glorious history. Above all, get ready to fall in love with the city of 280 days of sunshine, with the amazing 50-miles beach coast, and strong contrasts from green to concrete, from peace to loud, from chaos to relaxation, from ancient to modern.

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After being a guide for 25 years, touring all over Greece and Athens, with buses, stuck in traffic half of the time, I decided I had enough and I was pretty sure so did most of our visitors. Since guiding is my passion, something I cannot live without, back in 2004 Athens walking Tours were born .

Something new for Athens, but already a big hit abroad, guided tours on foot in the center of the city, in small groups with no buses or traffic involved .

Our expertly designed tours that are both educational and fun and our carefully selected and trained Guide s, made Athens Walking Tours the first Tour Operator with the most excellent reviews  on TripAdvisor and Viator . After 11 years our team consists of more than 50 professional licensed guides all of them sharing one common trait; they love their job and do it with passion, which they regard as a mission, and do not repeat rehearsed information.

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Athens Walking Tours

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world.

And, its tight, ancient, winding streets make it a great walkable city.

Its center, around the Acropolis, Its center, where the majority of the ancient sites are gathered around the Acropolis, is small and easy to navigate on foot.

This post covers the best free, English-language walking tours in Athens, what they cover, and when they take place.

Seasonally dependent, there are 4 types of free tours available at one time or another, history/city centre tours, tours covering street art, food tours, as well as night tours. 

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• Self-Guided Walk

Free walking tours are tours that have no upfront cost and therefore are technically free.

However, these tours are well-understood as pay-what-you-wish tours, meaning that you pay what you think the tour is worth at the end. 

The popularity of the tours means that group sizes are very large, especially during the busy summer season.

For travelers who want to have more interaction with their tour guide with smaller groups of tourists, we recommend paid small-group tours .

These outings sometimes take place on tourist buses, allowing you to save both time and energy!

TIP: If you want a tour of Athens and some surrounding areas combined with convenient transportation, hop-on-hop-off tours are a popular option.

Athens History Tours

These are the tours if you’re interested in learning about the birthplace of democracy and its 7000 years of history.

These tours will provide information about some of the most notable architecture in the city and the mythology of ancient Greece, making them perfect for history buffs.

Additionally, most tours will also include tips for sightseeing, activities, and even great places to eat.

Here are some of the most historic sites typically included with these free walking tours:

• Hadrian’s Library
• Acropolis of Athens
• Theatre of Dionysus
• Temple of Zeus
• Hadrian’s Arch
• Syntagma Square

Each of the services listed below is very well-rated and has several positive reviews.

The average rating is either 4 or 5 stars out of 5 .

Discover the history behind these sites on one of the following tours.

New Athens Free Tour

This 2 ½ hour walking tour takes place daily at 10:15 am and will take you around the historical center.

Guests report that their tour guide is humorous, informative, and willing to be flexible based on your plans and wishes.

In addition to the free tour, the New Athens Free Tour also offers paid street art and other themed tours.

Check out their tours here .

See Athens Walk

This 3-hour free walking tour covers both the history of the city and details about well-hidden restaurants you may want to visit for a bite to eat.

Reviews suggest that their tour guide is not only very well informed but also that they are quite funny and provide a lot of helpful tips about places to eat or things to see in Athens.

This pay-what-you-wish walking tour is available once a day at 9:30 am and there is a second outing offered on weekends at 17:00 (5 pm).

Street Art / Alternative Tours

If you’re interested in learning about what modern life and culture are like in Athens, these tours will give you a look at another side of the city.

Some alternative tours focus more on the street art scene while others provide information about contemporary life in Greece, including fun things to see and do in Athens.

Here are a few of the locations you can expect to visit on these tours:

• Exarchia Square
• Popular Cafes
• Notable Bars
• Navarinou Park
• Kallidromiou Street
• Old Summer Theatre

Most of these tours are very positively reviewed and have a ranking of either 4 or 5 stars out of 5 .

Discover these sites and many more by taking one of the pay-what-you-wish walking tours listed below.

In addition to its history tour, this company also provides a street art and graffiti tour that covers several notable sites in and around Exarchia Square.

Reviews suggest that their guide knows a lot about the neighbourhood as well as why and how the artwork is done.

You can take this 2 ½ hours free walking tour every day except Saturday at 15:30 (3:30 pm).

Book the tour or learn more .

ATHENS FOOD TOURS

There are a lot of fantastic restaurants, cafes, and bars in Athens where you can enjoy a wide range of delicious Greek foods. 

If you need help finding the best dishes and eateries, consider taking one of these free food tours!

Each of these outings is pay-what-you-wish, but the food won’t always be free. 

What this means is you control how much you’re going to spend and what you choose to eat rather than paying one flat price for everything.

You can expect to visit some of the following sites on these tours:

• Athens Central Market
• Evripidou Street Market
• Monastiraki Square
• Kydathineon Street
• Adrianou Street

Each of these outings is well-reviewed and typically has at least 4 or 5 out of 5-star ratings.

If you want to learn more about the best food in Athens, these pay-what-you-wish walking tours are an excellent opportunity.

Take Athens with Sam

This service focuses on the best local restaurants and markets in Athens.

Sam limits the size of his tour groups to just 10 participants.

Reviewers report that the tour is cozy and reveals a lot of great restaurants where you can find reasonably priced and delicious authentic Greek food.

You can take this free walking tour any day of the week at 13:00 (1 pm), which is the perfect time for lunch!

Athens Street Food Tours

If you’re more interested in trying street food than visiting local restaurants, this is an excellent free food tour that will give you a taste of the best dishes you can get from Athenian vendors on the street.

These tours are kept to small groups to ensure a more personalized experience. Did we mention this tour is vegetarian and vegan-friendly?

Check their availability with the link below to see if there are any tour dates during your visit.

This 2 ½ hour tour is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 18:00 (6 pm) – just in time for dinner!

Athens Bites

This is another option that lasts for approximately 3 hours and is available in either English, Russian, or Greek. 

Sign up for this tour from Monday - Saturday at 11:30 am or on Sundays at 10:45 am.

Learn more or book this tour .

Night Tours & Pub Crawls in Athens

Discover what the city looks like after dark or during sunset on a free night tour in Athens. 

Your knowledgeable guide will show you some of the best, most well-lit, and notable locations in the city.

These are essentially history tours, and one of the services we’ve already listed also counts as at least a sunset tour.

See Athens Walk offers a 5 pm tour with runs until 8 pm.

It’s also worth noting that the Street Art tour offered by the Athenians begins at 6:30 pm and runs until 9 pm. 

The Athens Street Food Tour also starts at 6 pm, making it an excellent option during sundown.

There is also at least one free pub crawl you might want to consider.

Here are just a few of the landmarks you can expect to see:

• Agora of Athens
• Tower of the Winds
• Kallimármaro Stadium
• Panathinaikos Stadium

Free Tour Atenas

This is essentially another Athena history tour, but it’s available at 17:30 (5:30 pm) and lasts for approximately 3 hours until around 8:30 pm. 

Even during the summer months, this should ensure that you can at least enjoy the historic sites and landmarks of the city at sunset.

This tour is limited to just 8 people per group, so you can rest assured that their guide will provide a lot of personal attention and answer any questions you may have.

Offered in both English and Spanish, this free walking tour is provided every day of the week both in the evening and in the morning at 9:30 am.

Into Athens

This company offers a free sunset walk in Athens which takes place as the sun is going down.

You can expect to visit a lot of the same sites you would see on a daytime history tour.

The hour at which this tour begins will depend on the time of year, as it literally takes place at sunset. 

You’ll meet your tour group at the entrance of the National Gardens.

Additional Night Tours/Pub Crawls

If you’re looking for another type of night tour or pub crawl in Athens, there are several other ways to see the city after dark. 

Whether you want to take a tour by segway, by bike, or by foot, there are quite a few options to consider.

Ticket prices range from €35-€80 and tours last between 2-4 hours on average. 

Although these aren’t free Athens walking tours, you may still want to consider taking one of the following night tours or pub crawls.

Check this list of Athens night tours/pub crawls for additional services.

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Overview of the tour in Athens

For those looking for a quick and easy introduction to Athens. Since the tour is exclusive, it is customized to your interests, audible to everyone, and easy to engage with each person. Over the tour of 2.5 hours, you will discover all the important monuments of Athens and learn exciting facts about life in ancient and modern Athens. It grew from a little town to the capital of Greece and survived wars, plagues, invasions, and almost everything. Now, Athens is known as a cultural capital, a food place, and a land of mythology. Join my Exclusive Walking Tour to feel like a local. Learn about ancient Greek civilization, walk picturesque streets, and discover why the Greeks are called the happiest people in the world! Tips and suggestions about restaurants and bars in the city will be provided. This is a free walking tour, but if you feel it was up to your expectations, a tip is much appreciated!

This activity includes:

• Syntagma Square
• Ermou street
• Monastiraki Square
• Athens National Garden
• Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
• Monument to the Unknown Soldier
• Hellenic Parliament
• Hadrian's Library
• Maximos Mansion
• Hadrian's Arch
• ATHENS FLEA MARKET

Meeting point

Agia Dynami chapel

1. Get on the Metro Line 2 (Red Line) or Line 3 (Blue Line). 2. Get off at SYNTAGMA station. 3. Follow the signs to Exit at Syntagma Square. 4. Head south for 30 meters towards Othonos str. 5. Turn right onto Othonos for 130 meters. 6. Cross Filellinon str. through traffic lights and head straight towards Mitropoleos str. 7. Keep walking on Mitropoleos str. until you reach Electra Metropolis Hotel (Mitropoleos 15). 8. The meeting point will be Agia Dynami chapel right next to the hotel.

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