Walk and eat your way through the highlights of Athens, Greece
Athens is the oldest city in Europe and the city with the longest history! Strolling through Athens, you will be thrilled to discover this rich history as Ancient, Roman, Byzantine and modern monuments abound. Pedestrian walkways lead you through green parks connecting major sites like the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and the Pnyx Theater, which is considered the birthplace of democracy. Dine on multiple courses at fine restaurants and sample the fare at local taverns in each spot. A unique food-on-foot tour!
Highlights of the Walking and Dining in Athens Tour
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Walking and Dining in Athens Tour (3-day) Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Athens Airport
Meet taxi driver and transfer to hotel in Athens.
Explore the ancient city center and enjoy your first evening in the Plaka area.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Athens
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Walk & Dine in Athens
The tour starts on Syntagma square. First you meet the Evzones on Syntagma, then you walk through the National Gardens to the Olympic Stadium, Kalimarmaro, where you may follow an audio tour including a visit to the well-hidden catacombs. Then it’s on to the temple of Zeus to the rooftop restaurant of an excellent hotel for a cold starter whilst enjoying views on the Acropolis and the temple of Zeus.
Continue along the Dionysos theater and the Acropolis museum and ascend the sacred rock of the Acropolis. Descend into Plaka for our hot starters in a typical traditional Greek tavern. Along the Roman and Greek Agora you walk through the oldest parts of the city to the restaurant in Thission for your main dish in an excellent restaurant with a show kitchen. For your dessert, you have to walk the final short stretch of this interesting trip and come along the Kerameikos and then the final section of another 5 minutes to Thissio for the dessert. In this area you will find lots of trendy bars and cafes in case you still have energy to continue the day.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Athens
Distance: 7 hrs, 5km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Departure
Your trip to Athens comes to an end today after breakfast. Departure to the airport or to another destination in Greece.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Walking and Dining in Athens Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided walking and biking tour in Athens is always run as a private tour for your group only and the price depends on the types of rooms that you choose and your preferred departure days.
Prices below are per person.
Departure between January 1st and March 30th:
- Price per solo traveller: $425 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $350 USD
- Price per person sharing a double room: $295 USD
- Price per person sharing triple room: $250 USD
Departure between March 31st and October 31st:
- Price per solo traveller: $525 USD
- Price per person staying in single room (min 2 travelers): $450 USD
- Price per person sharing a double room: $350 USD
- Price per person sharing triple room: $295 USD
Accommodation on the Walking and Dining in Athens Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Jason Inn ★★★★
With a sunny rooftop lounge patio, the Jason Inn is an ideal hotel for those who want to soak up the beauty of Athens after a long day of adventures. Enjoy air conditioning and minibars in-room.
What’s Included in the Walking and Dining in Athens Tour?
Meals
2 breakfasts and one 4-course dinner are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 2 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes pick up from Athens Airport to Athens on Day 1. It doesn’t include transfer by public transportation.
Also Included
- Digital route notes and maps
- GPS App
- 24-hour telephone assistance, just a phone call away
Not included
- Other meals
- Departure transfer
- Personal expenses (drinks, phone calls, tips, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Tickets for museums or archaeological sites
Optional Extras
- Transfer back to the airport at additional costs
- Extra nights can be booked at the standard accommodation
- Printed tour materials (in addition to digital)
Frequently Asked Questions about Walking and Dining in Athens Tour
S-Cape Travel Greece is a Greek outdoor company, established in 1994 and member of the S-Cape Group of companies since 2010.
At S-Cape Greece you find a varied portfolio of active and adventure trips that offer you a hands-on experience of Greece, having time to slowing down and appreciate the details: view the sites and landscapes, savor the specialties, meet and mingle with the locals and learn about the culture.
All our trips and itineraries are developed by our team of professional walkers and cyclists who have a keen eye for great trails, exciting itineraries, breath-taking scenery and good quality accommodation that share our vision on sustainable travel.
If you travel on one of our self-guided trips, you receive a Destination Manual with information on the country and a state-of-the-art Road Book with detailed route description, turn by turn diagrams of each crossing and explanatory text. On top, you can navigate the route in your own smartphone via our excellent S-Cape Travel App.
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Maria has worked in the Athens office of S-Cape for nearly 4 years. She’s discovered an even deeper love for her country through the process of helping others explore it.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead and why?
- A: My favourite trip is Crete “Coast to Coast” because you discover unspoiled Crete while following walking paths through wildflowers, lush valleys, and gorgeous gorges. You get to know the locals, drink wine with them, and taste the famous Cretan food in local taverns. You meet the locals of this village in the “kafeneion” and drink a “Raki” with them. You get to stay in a beautiful old restored house and enjoy views of the White Mountains whilst having breakfast. Explore the White Mountains and walk at an altitude of 1,300m gazing at the white peaks surrounding you. On the south coast, you walk through beautiful gorges. It’s just wonderful!
- Q: What are guests most surprised about in visiting your country?
- A: You hear how good the food, the sun, and the people are. It’s even better in real life!
- Q: What is one local dish anyone visiting should try?
- A: Greek salad, tzatziki, stuffed tomatoes, fried zucchini, and traditional souvlaki, of course!