Private Walk of Acropolis & Food Tour, Athens

History, mythology, culture, and gastronomy come together in this six-hour, expertly guided tour of Athens' highlights to offer you an immersive and authentic experience. Visit iconic sites including the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, in between which you will sample Greek delicacies such as olives, baklava, and souvlaki. To ensure exclusivity and authenticity this activity accommodates up to 5 people  or 10 people with 2 guides. This tour does not include a visit to the Acropolis Museum.


Please keep in mind that visiting the Acropolis involves walking on rocky, uphill terrain with inclines and steep steps, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Note: the Acropolis stands 512 feet (156 meters) high. 

Your Athenian guide will meet you at your hotel or a selected starting place at a flexible hour, although early morning is recommended in order to beat the crowds (and the heat) at the Acropolis. Your first stop will be the iconic Acropolis and the Parthenon, where your guide will teach you all about the fascinating history and way of life that once took place on the hill. 

On your way down the hill, marvel at the Ancient Theatre of Dionysus after which your guide will lead you to sample Greek souvlaki—the best and most authentic in town. Stop next at a coffee shop and try the traditional Greek coffee prepared in Hovoli—a tray of hot ashes dotted with copper coffee pots. 

Refreshed after your coffee and souvlaki stops, carry on to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, where your guide will regale you with ancient myths and stories surrounding these sites. Learn also about modern-day Greek culture while sampling honey-soaked baklava at a street food store.

Continue to the Roman Agora, the Gate of Athena Archigetis, and the Temple of Hephaestus, among other historical sites, after which you will head into the buzzing Monastiraki and Psyri neighborhoods. Your guide will take you to the oldest distillery in town where you will try three different liqueurs. Finally, you will enter Central Market, with bustling walkways flanked by colorful fruit, vegetable, fish, and meat stores. You will try Greek olives, pistachios of Aegina, and Green raisins.