Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Tour (3 Hours)
After meeting your guide at the prearranged location, stroll to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Acropolis of Athens, an ancient citadel and one of the world’s most revealing archaeological sites.
Head for the south slope to avoid the main crowds, then pay your entrance fee and make your way inside. Along the way, visit the Theatre of Dionysus, a 5th-century amphitheater often cited as the birthplace of the performing arts. You’ll also stop at Dionysus Sanctuary, a site dedicated to the Greek god of wine and fertility.
Inside, get up close to important sights such as Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon, a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Pause for photos by these fascinating ruins and learn all about their history and historical importance from your guide.
At the summit of the sacred hill, be awed by the sweeping panoramas of Athens. Then, continue on to the New Acropolis Museum, ranked one of the top five museums in the world. Follow your guide on a tour of its highlights, which include impressive collections of statues and relics, as well as the Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis, where glass floors reveal archaeological excavation sites.
After approximately 1.5 hours, your tour concludes inside the museum, leaving you free to explore its exhibits further.
Athens Small-Group Food Tour (3 Hours)
Make your own way to Panepistimio Metro Station in central Athens to meet your guide, and then embark on a culinary journey of taste, color, smell and texture, right below the striking Acropolis in the heart of Athens’ historic city center.
With your insider guide leading the way, spend the next three hours visiting delicatessens, aromatic bakeries and sweet shops, restaurants, dairies, spice merchants, grocery stores and pie shops, where you’ll sample traditional Greek food, including the ever-popular koulouri, a circular bread with sesame seeds.
As you stroll through Athens’ foodie center, learn about the unique and intricate culinary heritage of Greece, as well as the famous Mediterranean diet, hailed today as a model of healthy living. Visit, too, the vibrant Varvakeios food market; its bustling energy and aromatic fruit, spice, meat and fish stalls make for a truly cultural experience.
Please note: These two tours can be taken in any order across two days of your vacation.
