Athens Highlights Afternoon Tour with Dinner - Private Experience
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Athens Highlights Afternoon Tour with Dinner - Private Experience
By Greeking.me
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- Evening walking tour
- Local archaeologist expert guide
- A hearty plate with mezedes (savory Greek appetizers) & home wine
- We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians
- All taxes and VAT
What's not included- Any additional orders or purchases
- Private transportation
- Start:
- Syntagma Square, Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, GreeceIn front of the fountain at Syntagma Square. The tour begins at 5.30 or 6.30 pm.
End:- Psyri, Athens, GreeceVery close to Monastiraki Square, from where you can take a taxi or the metro.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26368P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26368P2
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- Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, GreeceIn front of the fountain at Syntagma Square. The tour begins at 5.30 or 6.30 pm.
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- Psyri, Athens, GreeceVery close to Monastiraki Square, from where you can take a taxi or the metro.
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- 340sherik0 contributionsA wonderful evening in AthensOur private food tour with Eugenia was amazing. She was a lovely guide and was very thorough with everything during the tour. The selection of restaurants and shops were excellent! There was so much delicious food and drink to be had! I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a fabulous evening exploring the food and wines of Athens!Written 14 January 2025
- kathleenmX8863MQ0 contributionsA perfect introduction to Greek food and wine.Eugenia was the perfect guide. A passion for both Greek history and culinary delights. The meal was incredible. The olive oil tasting was a unique experience as was the wine tasting. All hosts were very hospitable and engaging. I thoroughly recommend this tour as a perfect introduction to Greece.Written 6 December 2024
- molliew3790 contributionsExcellent tour!Greeking.me was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was excellent and everything was well organized. Our tour guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and he interacted well with the children in our group. Both the children and adults in our large group loved the tour. We highly recommend it!Written 13 November 2024
- 736diannam0 contributionsGreat ExperienceThe team at greeking.me helped to customize a shore excursion for our group of 11 family members ranging from 24 to 82. We were picked up at the port and taken to the Acropolis. My parents did not feel comfortable with the terrain, so the helpful staff at greeking.me had already suggested that they go to the Acropolis Museum. The rest of us had a wonderful Acropolis tour with Anna, who was excellent. We then had an hour to stroll along the city streets and shop before meeting Eugenia for our food tour. She did a terrific job teaching us about Greek food and culture. We enjoyed the tastings and the lunch. We definitely did not leave hungry. At the end of the tour, we were driven back to the cruise port. It was so nice we having to worry about transportation.Written 3 November 2024
- aaccli0 contributionsOur guide sorely lackingWe love food tours in new cities to learn from a local about the history of the area and to learn where to go and where not to go for meals, shopping, sightseeing, etc. We like them because it marries food with history and we find that is a great way to get to know a city. This tour was worthy of the 3 stars only because our guide was probably one of the worst we have had- and we have done food/wine tours in London, Rome, Amsterdam, Paris, New York, Florence, Venice, Avignon, and Barcelona. She was very cordial and kind. However when it came to sharing history about various sights that we passed, she was sorely lacking. For instance, we passed by one small church that a modern building had incorporated into itself and we were all wondering what it was- she kept on walking. Or she would tell about something to the folks that were near her at the front of the pack but if you were in the back, you missed out. Good tour; good food; we went back to HoeCut for lunch one day; we bought some wonderful olive oil at one of the stops. The meal at the end was good as well, although we had to choose from a scaled down menu. Guide- not so good; therefore, we missed out on a large part of the tour.Written 2 November 2024
- vickiemB2092GS0 contributionsDon’t miss this tourOur tour was fantastic! Maria was extraordinary guide. She shared stories and history of Greek food and traditions. Took us to spectacular wine bar, olive oil store, restaurants and had us taste some of the best food, I am not a very fast walker and I was able to keep up with the tour. Highly recommend any tour with Greek me.Written 29 October 2024
- 995ritchiec0 contributionsPrivate Acropolis Tour for Families by Greeking.meWe had a truly memorable tour of the Acropolis with our two girls, age 5 & 12, the older of whom is a mythology aficionado. Jason is a fabulous guide with a wealth of knowledge of the history, mythology and archaeology of the Acropolis and the ability to share it with visitors of any age. His passion for his subject, depth of knowledge and willingness to tell the girls stories or enter into geopolitical discussion with the adults made this a unique and unforgettable experience. We will never forget seeing the Parthenon and looking out over the birthplace of democracy. Extremely highly recommended.Written 26 October 2024
- VisitAll70 contributionsGreat Introduction to Athens (city center)Penelope was a wonderful guide taking us to four locations to sample Greek wine, spirits, and food. We had fun sampling the appetizers while learning a bit about each wine, then a hearty main course, followed by more small plates of local flavors. Our tour ended with gelato and/or baklava. All of the restaurants were very good; we found ourselves returning to one of them a second time during our stay in Athens. Penelope was very accommodating throughout the tour and very helpful in securing transportation back to our hotel.Written 23 October 2024
- 592JaniceM0 contributionsAthens food tour with Niki!Niki, our tour guide; was amazing, knowledgeable about food and the city of Athens. Our tour included a wide variety of local food and beverage. We had a fun time..Written 22 October 2024
- 883leeannl0 contributionsFabulous Food TourOur guide, Ismene, was fabulous. We had a 4 hour Athens foodie tour which took us to 7 different stops around Athens. We learned much about the food, culture, as well as important sights/landmarks along the route. Definitely recommend this company and experience.Written 18 October 2024
- Gerald S0 contributionsAthens private foodie tourNiki was our guide and she was fantastic. She knew everything about the food and answered all of our questions. The tasting were numerous and plentiful. We learned so much about Greek food that we didn’t know and will change the way we cook at home.Written 15 October 2024
- V14150 contributionsHighly recommend this tourOur guide Manos was fantastic, very knowledgeable and passionate about his city, Athens. Loved all the food we had and there was plenty of it. We really enjoyed our tour - it was a highlight of our time in Athens.Written 15 October 2024
- Jerry G0 contributionsHighly recommend!Great introduction to Athens! Melbi was an outstanding tour guide!! All of the tastings were excellent! Highly recommend!Written 13 October 2024
- ianmQ7504IT0 contributionsSeven villagesAn excellent day’s excursion, the pickup was on time and the minibus was comfortable and clean. Our guide was excellent, easily understood and imparted his information with enthusiasm. The scenery and locations visited were beautiful, the food and drinks were excellent.Written 11 October 2024
- 709stuartv0 contributionsPerfect eveningOur guide, Rita, led us on a fun and educational tour of Greek food and drink that was an absolutely perfect way to spend an evening in Athens. The pacing of the tour was perfect, our guide provided personal attention and made each participant feel comfortable, and there was more than enough to eat and drink. The flavors were amazing! I’m glad we booked this tour and highly recommend it.Written 10 October 2024
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Katya K
London, UK9 contributions
Oct 2020
My advice is, as soon as you arrive, book a tour with Greeking.me and get a solid foundation for your exploration of Athens for the week ahead.
It seems that majority of tourists use Athens as a stopover on the way to the islands. As a result, they will see Acropolis and try gyros on Monastiraki square, while missing out on all the other treasures. We spent a whole week in Athens in October 2020 and this was not enough. There is so much to see in Athens museums and open air sites, you need at least a month to do this city justice.
If you want to quickly determine which monuments you want to see up close and have an overall understanding of Athens history, an introductory tour in the first day or two on your holiday is a must.
We booked Athens Higlights Evening Tour and our guide Penelope was an absolute delight. We spent more than 3 hours walking streets of Athens , absorbing history and ancient tales. Penelope was great at engaging my daughter, who is 9 and has Ancient Greece as part of her school curriculum this year, and making parallels with mythology.
At each of the sites Penelope gave us detailed description of the history and background to the monument. She was able to show us on her iPad how some of the characters looked like , or how a certain temple or a building were used when they were first built. I thought iPad material was a great addition to a walking tour, especially for my daughter as it was much easier for her to imagine how things would have looked like when they were first built.
We did not go inside any of the historical sites or buildings during the tour. However, with Penelope’s guidance we were able to determine which ones we wanted to visit during our stay in Athens and went there on other days.
For example, Penelope pointed out a couple of churches, which she suggested we could visit during the day. We did come back to a couple of them later in a week, and I thought that Penelope’s recommendations were spot on.
Overall, I could not think of better guide and a better organisation of the tour from Greeking. me. Booking process was straightforward and Greeking.me was always responsive on the emails. I thought the tour was a perfect start to our holiday in Athens and would definitely appeal to families with school aged kids.
It seems that majority of tourists use Athens as a stopover on the way to the islands. As a result, they will see Acropolis and try gyros on Monastiraki square, while missing out on all the other treasures. We spent a whole week in Athens in October 2020 and this was not enough. There is so much to see in Athens museums and open air sites, you need at least a month to do this city justice.
If you want to quickly determine which monuments you want to see up close and have an overall understanding of Athens history, an introductory tour in the first day or two on your holiday is a must.
We booked Athens Higlights Evening Tour and our guide Penelope was an absolute delight. We spent more than 3 hours walking streets of Athens , absorbing history and ancient tales. Penelope was great at engaging my daughter, who is 9 and has Ancient Greece as part of her school curriculum this year, and making parallels with mythology.
At each of the sites Penelope gave us detailed description of the history and background to the monument. She was able to show us on her iPad how some of the characters looked like , or how a certain temple or a building were used when they were first built. I thought iPad material was a great addition to a walking tour, especially for my daughter as it was much easier for her to imagine how things would have looked like when they were first built.
We did not go inside any of the historical sites or buildings during the tour. However, with Penelope’s guidance we were able to determine which ones we wanted to visit during our stay in Athens and went there on other days.
For example, Penelope pointed out a couple of churches, which she suggested we could visit during the day. We did come back to a couple of them later in a week, and I thought that Penelope’s recommendations were spot on.
Overall, I could not think of better guide and a better organisation of the tour from Greeking. me. Booking process was straightforward and Greeking.me was always responsive on the emails. I thought the tour was a perfect start to our holiday in Athens and would definitely appeal to families with school aged kids.
Written 12 December 2020
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Katya,
Thank you for your detailed and flattering review. We are over the moon that you consider our ‘Athens Highlights Evening Tour with Meze Dinner’ tour ‘the best way to explore Athens’. This is all we can hope to achieve. We appreciate that you recognize the worth and beauty of Athens, and not misconceive it as a ‘stepping stone’ to the Greek islands.
Penelope is an excellent guide full of knowledge, and her connection with kids is amazing to see! We are glad that her recommendations improved your trip and we will make sure she knows how you felt about her.
When designing our trips, our motivation is the love we nurture for our country and the desire to communicate it to the rest of the world. Your review is the best reward we could ask for, especially during those difficult times.
We hope to see you again as soon as possible and share with you even more of Greece’s beauties!
Written 12 July 2021
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JnKPowers
Kennewick, WA9 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Eleni was a wonderful guide and made us feel instantly at home in Athens. We visited several of the same sites during the day after our evening tour and we all agreed that they are most beautiful at night. Eleni used her media device to add detail to her presentation and it really helped us understand the history better. The meal was great, too. Thanks for a great tour!
Written 10 March 2020
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Hello Kathleen!
Thank you so much for the review and your kind words! We are happy to hear that you had such a great time with Eleni and you enjoyed the tour, the meal and the city, too!
We hope to meet sometime again in the future!
Best wishes :)
Written 18 March 2020
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Sonny W
Salt Lake City, UT37 contributions
Great experience and highly recommend tour of Athens sites, history, culture, and finished with a wonderful dinner. Our guide, Penelope, gave us an expertly delivered tour around the Plaka, Anafiotika, Monastiraki Square to mention a few. This tour is an absolutely must if you want to get to know the old city of Athens, it’s culture and history, and finish tour with an authentic meze dinner at a local favorite restaurant.
Written 23 October 2021
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Hello Sonnyfoodietraveler, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us in Athens. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Greece:)
Written 5 November 2021
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K E
27 contributions
Wow! So loved our Athens Highlight tour with Penelope! She is so delightful, personable and knowledgeable on so many various aspects of Grecian history, both recent and ancient. As a certified archeologist and tour guide she gracefully laid out our highlights tour in a very walkable and fascinating route through neighborhoods around the Acropolis. Very easy to understand and presented all the facts clearly and effectively so as not to lose the attention of my travel exhaust 13 year old child. For that, I am very grateful!
Truly enjoyed seeing lots of historic landmarks and feeling grounded as to where I was in relation to our hotel.
And the meze dinner.... wow! As my child is a very picky eater, Penelope was able to find a fantastic taverna that satisfied my desire for authentic Greek dishes and my child's desire for typical bland food. We were both quite satisfied and it is a meal I will always remember..
historic landmarks
Truly enjoyed seeing lots of historic landmarks and feeling grounded as to where I was in relation to our hotel.
And the meze dinner.... wow! As my child is a very picky eater, Penelope was able to find a fantastic taverna that satisfied my desire for authentic Greek dishes and my child's desire for typical bland food. We were both quite satisfied and it is a meal I will always remember..
historic landmarks
Written 19 July 2021
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Hello KE,
Your kind words are the best reward we could hope for! We are glad you appreciated the skill and personality of Penelope. We aim to make our guests feel welcome while getting valuable insight into the history and culture of our country. Thank you for your positive feedback and we hope to see you and your child again in the near future!
Written 27 July 2021
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Travel With Bender
811 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Our guide Penelope was extremely knowledgeable, and gave us a fascinating insight into Athenian culture and history. She was energetic and friendly, and didn't miss a thing. There was a little drizzle on the night, but it didn't dampen our spirits. The food at the end of the evening was delicious. What else could I ask for?
Written 15 March 2019
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So pleased to hear that your evening with us was such a success despite the drizzle and thank you so much for your generous feedback, which Penelope will be thrilled to hear! Hopefully, next time you are in Athens it will be sunny so that you can enjoy some of our day tours too :)
Written 5 April 2019
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Găvan Ştefan
11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
It was an interesting food tour with a lot of good food. In fact, we could not eat it all:)) as a bonus, our guide Tatialena was a very pleasent person and she smiled all the time creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Written 4 March 2020
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Hey there,
Thank you for your review! We are very glad that you had a great time and that you really enjoyed the food and spending your time with Tatialena. We hope to meet sometime again in the future!
Written 7 March 2020
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maxbsitaly
Brescia, Italy96 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
A lot of thanks to Eva a very professional guide! She was very polite with everybody
Dinner was excellent
Thanks again
Dinner was excellent
Thanks again
Written 7 October 2019
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Dear Max,you are most welcome! Eva is an outstanding guide indeed and we are hoping to see you again some time :)
Written 11 October 2019
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Sophie
2 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We had an amazing time with Eleni ! She shared her passion and knowledge with us. We were so glad to have this wonderful hours with her. An amazing experience with her. We can’t believe how much we learnt about your beautiful city and culture.
Opaaa !
Opaaa !
Written 29 July 2019
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Hello Sophie! We are so glad that you enjoyed the city and learned a lot about it! Eleni is indeed a passionate and knowledgeable guide, always happy to share her knowledge with our guests! She had a great time with you as well! Hope to see you soon! Opaaa 😊
Written 12 August 2019
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Steve B
stockton, United States7 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
What an enjoyable evening! We had a great tour around Athens at a perfect pace. Since it was off-season, it was only my wife and I and our guide, and she was very knowledgeable, fun, engaging and the choice for dinner was superb! I would definitely recommend this tour, especially at night when the illuminated city of Athens is quite breathtaking.
Thank you once again.
Steve & Jimi-- California, USA
Thank you once again.
Steve & Jimi-- California, USA
Written 19 November 2018
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Dear Steve,
What a lovely review - thank you so much for taking the time to write it :). We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening tour so much, I am sure you learned a lot of things about Athens. Please do reach out next time you are here, we would love to host you!
Kind regards,
Written 20 November 2018
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Nabber2
Surrey, Canada116 contributions
This was a highlight for sure! Eleni met us at the fountain as instructed. She was an amazing host and guide. We were very fortunate that is was just the two of us so we were able to customize our walking, breaks etc... Eleni was very knowledgeable, kind, passionate and super sweet.
This was a great way to see Athens neighborhoods safely as we were two women unsure of touring alone at night on our first day in Athens. This gave us good insight as to what we wanted to accomplish on our own the next few days.
We had a great dinner, so much food! We took it to go for the homeless.
I highly recommend this tour and Eleni. Thank you! Lisa & Lisa - birthday trip!
This was a great way to see Athens neighborhoods safely as we were two women unsure of touring alone at night on our first day in Athens. This gave us good insight as to what we wanted to accomplish on our own the next few days.
We had a great dinner, so much food! We took it to go for the homeless.
I highly recommend this tour and Eleni. Thank you! Lisa & Lisa - birthday trip!
Written 30 June 2018
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Dear Lisa,
It is fantastic to hear that your tour was fully customized to your satisfaction! Eleni will be so ecstatic with your kind words and positive feedback.
The pictures look fantastic and we hope that you enjoyed the rest of your visit! Please think of us the next time that you’re in Greece!
Best wishes,
Written 5 July 2018
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