Private Athens Walk: Ruins, Markets & Local Stories

Meeting point

Where

Kotzia Square, in Athina Avenue between metros staions of Omonia and Monastiraki, in front of the Mayor Building. Your guide will meet you at the fountain in this square. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///smaller.signal.hinders

Departure

09:30, daily except Sun; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

The Acropolis

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Intrepid Urban Adventures - Greece; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Kotzia Square

   Your Athens tour begins at Ktozia Square, where you will meet your local guide.

   2 min
2. 2
   You will head to the Mayor of Athens’ neo-classical building on Athina Street, one of the busiest in Athens

   Starting at 9.30 AM when the city’s shops and markets are bustling with Athenians, you’ll see the shop owners get ready for a day of business, just as they have done for the past 2,000 years. You will experience the spirit of Greek life with the same commerce of food that existed thousands of years before, and your local guide will be explaining these practices to you along the way.

   10 min
3. 3
   Central Market

   On this Athens market tour you’ll dive into the Athenian way of life as your guide leads you through the markets. Here you will find every Mediterranean fruit, vegetable, meat, cheese, and more on offer. Experiencing local produce is one of the best things to do in Athens, and you’ll be able to pick out all the local favourites with your guide to show you the way.

   30 min · Admission not included
4. 4
   Monastiraki

   Filled with warm colours, tastes, and smells, the next stop is Monastiraki Square. The name of the square derives from the Greek word for monastery, and in the centre of the square sits the Pantanassa Monastery.

   15 min · Admission not included
5. 5
   Hadrian's Library

   The square is also home to Hadrian’s Library, an archaic temple constructed in the Corinthian-style.

   5 min · Admission not included
6. 6
   Tzisdarakis Mosque

   Not far away is the 18th century Tzistarakis Mosque, now a ceramics museum. This Athens tour will point out all these landmarks to you and give you all the information you need to know about them in this cultural hub of the city.

   5 min
7. 7
   Avysinias Square

   Next, we explore the square’s flea market, mingle with merchants, and see ancient monuments as you uncover even more Athens history. Then, you’ll head off to Ifaistou or Pandrossos to discover shops selling all kind of specialties such as leather sandals, handmade icons, Greek music instruments, and antiques. This is the perfect place to pick up a memento of your Athens travel experience.

   30 min
8. 8
   Ancient Agora of Athens

   Your tour will take you past Ancient Agora next, where merchants traded enthusiastically during Greek and Roman times.

   15 min · Admission not included
9. 9
   Plaka

   You’ll see the lively central neighbourhood of Thission and pass houses from the 17th and 18th centuries along the way, as we make our way to one of Athens’ oldest areas, Plaka, to enjoy a freshly brewed coffee as we chat about all things ancient Greece.

   1h
10. Acropolis

    Your Athens tour ends at the entrance of the Acropolis, where you are free to continue on your own or your local guide can give you advice on the best way to get back to your hotel. Don’t forget to ask for tips on what else to see and do during your stay.

    Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator