Ancient and modern Agora of Athens half-day guided tour

Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianoy, Athens, Greece, Athens, Greece
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Meet your guide around 9.00 am at Monastiraki square, a can't-miss spot in the city of Athens.First, you will visit the ancient Agora of Athens, which once served as the centre of political, commercial, administrative, and social life, as well as the religious and cultural hub and the seat of justice. Today, it remains one of the city’s most important archaeological sites.After this, you will head to the heart of Modern Athens and sample local delicacies to truly immerse yourself in its vibrant culture. Visit Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market). This is literally the Grand Central Station of food. Make no mistake; all shops are here, from celebrity chefs to neighborhood grocery store owners. Wander in the meat market and the fish market to get to know the riches of the Greek seas, buy fruits and vegetables and finally, pause at a renowned taverna to savour "tsipouro" or "ouzo" alongside pastrami, delicious sausages, and smoked pork from across Greece.The tour will finish at around 1:00 pm as you head toward Syntagma square.

What to remember

Important info

  • The tour will last approximately 4 hours
  • Drinks: you can choose among 0.5lt local wine for 2 people, 1 soft drink, or 1 beer per person
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What's included
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Drinks. Guided walking tour. Skip-the-line tickets. Food tasting
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What's not included
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Additional food and drinks
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Highlights

Visit the political and social heart of the ancient city of Athens. Explore Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Food Market) and learn about the city’s culinary history. Drink ‘Tsipouro’ at a traditional tavern with delicacies

Cancellation Policy
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Provider
Specialty Tours Ltd
Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the entrance of the Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece. The guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Specialty Tours sign. Please be at the meeting point by 08:45 am. The tour will start at 9:00 am.