Explore Athens on a fantastic combination full-day tour of the unmissable sights, like the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora of Athens, but also the modern side. On this Athens tour you visit some of the liveliest neighborhoods in town, where trend-setting art and hip style coexist with authentic and traditional food joints.
Take a walk around the neighborhoods of Monastiraki, the colorful flea market, and Psiri and keep an eye out for street art – your guide will know where – as well as cool new design shops and vintage clothing stores. Check out both the pre-war and the post-war buildings and the concentration of hardware and specialty item stores in an area they happily share with brand-new funky little bars.
Head into the traditional “belly of the city”, the bustling Varvakios Market, the biggest and most popular fish, meat and vegetable market in the whole of Athens and explore the main spice street of Athens too. Try cheeses from various parts of Greece, cured meats, olives, and delicious Greek sweets!
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Alternative Athens lets you explore local life and venture off the beaten path to discover the authentic side of Greece with their top-rated tours and experiences. Started in 2013 with just one aim: to show travelers the genuine side of Greece, away from easy tourist stereotypes, the local company with a global outlook has earned TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence every year since their inception. Private itineraries, fully customized and impeccably delivered! Based on your interests and you travel needs, Alternative Athens makes sure you enjoy every step you take and every little detail with tailor made tours.
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