Greek Like Me Guide: Best Walking Tours of Athens
Athens can be a bit overwhelming as a city. It is busy and crowded and home to over three million inhabitants. And this is a city that is built on foundations that were built over three thousand years ago! Given that cars only came into the picture a little over a hundred years ago in Athens, you can imagine that using a car to see this ancient capital might not be the best way to get around! Most people didn’t even have their own vehicle until well after WWII!
This is all to say that Athens is a city meant for walking, and you can find any topic you’d imagine to explore around Athens, whether it’s food, art, architecture, music, gardens, history, athletics and so much more. I’ve highlighted just a few of the best walking tours in Athens below, and there are always more popping up!
Top Four Walking Tours of Athens
Culinary Backstreets - Carolina Doriti and her team put together wonderfully unique walking tours of Athens’ most delicious food spots.
Big Olive provides an in-depth look at Modernist architecture in Athens.
If you’re interested in seeing subculture and getting a bit off-the-beaten-path experience, Viator’s walking tour of Athens’ hidden gems is a great option!
Are you more of a DIY traveler? Maybe you’d just rather wander a bit and do more of a self-guided walking tour of Athens. I’m about to toot my own horn! I’ve put together my very own GoogleMap featuring just some of my favorite bars, restaurants, and retail shops where you’ll be able to shop for unique, handmade and artistic souvenirs instead of the typical tourist trash. These are some of the best spots to visit to get the most out of your time in Athens!
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