--- title: Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-mythology-food-tour/ --- # Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour In our comparison: #34 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore mythological Athens with a visit to the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. Dive into ancient tales before wandering through lesser-known culinary hubs, savoring Greek tapas, sweets, cheeses, and more. Experience the city's rich history and vibrant flavors firsthand! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your meeting point is under the Arch of… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: Food tastings as described in the tour - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Alternative Athens - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.94 from 35 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 35. - 5 stars: 33 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | French Tour | €115 / person | French | - | | Tour in English | €115 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Professional guide - Small group for an optimal experience - Food tastings as described in the tour - Fun ancient Athens map ## Not included - Food or drinks guests may get on their own - Transfers - to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you) ## Itinerary 1. **Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion w...** (15m) - Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside. 2. **Acropolis** (2h) - The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the... 3. **Syntagma** (40m) - The central square of Athens is dominated by the Greek Parliament (formerly the Royal Palace) and characterized by the high energy level created by the constant movement of people through the city’s busiest crossroads. 4. **Plaka** (45m) - Souvenir shops, ancient monuments and the oldest area of the city attract the greatest concentration of tourists in Athens to this picturesque cluster of narrow alleys just below the towering stone sides of the Acropolis... 5. **Monastiraki** (40m) - Hadrian’s library, great street food and an underground river hidden in a metro station await those who come to this antique and flea market area in search of a bargain or a look of one the city’s few surviving Ottoman mosques. 6. **Psiri** (30m) - Long a neighbourhood where local craftsmen worked out of small shops, Psirri is now one of the city’s hottest new spots for evening food and drink. It’s also one of the best places to check out the city’s latest street art. 7. **Athens' food market, bustling with locals seeking fresh produce, meats, and fish** (15m) - Despite its lively atmosphere, it remains a true reflection of daily life, offering a genuine experience of the city's culinary culture. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS". ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know! - ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts - Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour - Tickets for all tours are refundable up to 30 days prior to the tour's starting time and regardless of the cancellation policy of the tour itself. After that tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable. - If a client misses their time slot for any reason (client delay, missed flight, delay of flight or cruise ship etc.), new tickets need to be purchased on the spot by the client. If there is no availability for the required time slot, then the tour may not take place and is non-refundable. - If a client misses their time slot for reasons outside our control (strikes, unforeseen closure of the Acropolis, rain, heatwaves etc.), tickets can't be refunded and new tickets may need to be re-purchased for a new tour by the client. - If a client decides to purchase their own tickets without consulting with us first and/or purchases tickets for the wrong time slot, they may not be able to do their tour, in which case the tour will not be refundable. ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 82** | €115 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (35) | shared | | [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared | | [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared | | [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared | Ranked #34 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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