Greece City Sightseeing Tours

Experience Athens with our all-inclusive tour that combines ancient wonders and lively neighborhoods. Start by skipping the lines at the Acropolis and Parthenon to enjoy breathtaking views and explore ancient history.Explore famous sites like the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, then head to the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place. Watch the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Royal Palace and discover Athens' intellectual legacy at the University, Academy, and National Library. Finally, wander through Plaka's charming streets, Monastiraki's vibrant markets, and other scenic spots, including the old town and the island-like atmosphere of Anafiotika.You'll also get to walk outside Ancient Agora, the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, the Roman Agora, the Roman Library, and the impressive Tower of Winds. Our guide will provide explanations and plenty of photo opportunities along the way. They will also recommend local restaurants for you to try later, ensuring you get a taste of authentic Athenian cuisine.

If you have some ours to spend in Athens, this tour gives you the opportunity to expolre all the major sides of the city. Visit the masterpiece of classical architecture, the Parthenon, enjoy the view from the Lycabettus hill and have a traditional lunch. Spend your time in Athens like a real local.

Take your seat and enjoy the city of Athens and its suburbs in a comfortable open-top, double-decker bus with this unique 48-hour pass and for as many times as you wish. Available in more than 16 languages including English, Spanish, and Chinese with departures from selected points all over Athens as well as from the cruise terminal.In the evening you can join our English-speaking guide on a leisurely but very informative walk through the prettiest districts of Athens, such as Anafiotika, Tiseo, Monastiraki, and Plaka.

Duration: 5 hoursActivity Type: Culture, FoodTime: 9:30 AMAges: All agesLanguages: EnglishTour Type: Private (min 2 travelers)Highlights:Shoot your best photos and blow up your Instagram while discovering all the can’t-miss photogenic spots in Santorini.Explore picturesque Oia and grab one of the best gelatos on the island.Sample local mezedes (our Greek tapas) and quench your thirst with a local microbrewery beer in the medieval Pyrgos village.Enjoy dazzling views of the Red and White beachJoin a four-glass wine tasting session with Santorini’s exquisite wines and local delicacies in a winery with stunning views over the volcano and the Caldera.Meeting point:Departure Point, Traveler pickup is offered. We will pick you up form your Hotel or Cruise Ship.See Santorini’s Most Photographed LandmarksDiscover (and snap tons of photos of) all the highlights and most postcard-perfect spots in Santorini!Get thrilled with the one and only Santorini by following us to all these places that turn your stay on the island into a once-in-lifetime experience! Discover Santorini’s most photographed, can’t-miss landmarks and other amazing settings through a food and drink tour in authentic and absolutely Instagrammable spots!Explore the most photogenic corners of the island, immerse yourself in the endless white and blue of Greek culture, and wake up your taste buds with unique culinary tastes of the local cuisine — and Santorini’s globally-known wines, of course!Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour:You support local farmers and help preserve Satorini’s culinary traditions by sampling food locally sourced from Santorini and nearby islands.You visit 100% locally owned and run stores.At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally produced crafts and edibles.By visiting a local winery that follows traditional methods, you promote Santorini’s indigenous varieties of grapes and local ancient pruning techniques.Full ItineraryAfter meeting us, you’ll start your exploration of fabulous Santorini with a walk around Fira, Santorini’s capital, to spot uninterrupted views over Santorini’s Caldera while we shares with you some of Santorini’s most ‘explosive’ stories!Next, we’ll drive you to the most-photographed postcard location in Santorini, the captivating Blue Dome of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. Don’t be surprised if Beyonce or Lady Gaga take selfies next to you! Either way, capture the best photos from here and blow up your Instagram account!Later on, we’ll move to Oia, deservedly Santorini’s most popular village due to its breathtaking setting at the edge of the steep cliff and its distinctive characteristics. Wander around charming pathways with the picturesque whitewashed buildings and click photos from secret local viewpoints while enjoying the best handmade ice cream on the island.Continuing our tour, you’ll head to Pyrgos, an inland village that once was Santorini’s capital. Enjoy an amazing stroll around its pastel-coloured houses, blue-domed churches, and vineyards. Through its maze of laneways, you’ll walk all the way up to the top of the village with its medieval castle and the dazzling views over the island. Afterwards, going downhill to the village, you’ll stop at a shaded spot to relax your muscles and enjoy a platter of mouthwatering mezedes with local seasonal tastes such as tomato fritters, fava, white eggplant, Apochti (cold cut), and Chlorotyri (local cheese).Next, be mesmerized by the unique beauty of Santorini’s volcanic beaches such as the Red and Black beach and don’t forget to snap those amazing shots!We will end our day in the best way we know, at one of the island’s most impressive wineries. Learn all about the world’s oldest, globally known Santorini wines with the unique character and the harsh local cultivation techniques due to the island’s distinct volcanic conditions, and enjoy four glasses of local wine accompanied with a selection of local cuts and cheeses and mesmerizing views over the Caldera.Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap us up for more hints and tips on how to get the most out of your trip to amazing Santorini!

Duration: 5 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Food, WalkingLanguage: EnglishTime: 11.30 AMHighlights:Discover the hippest local spots in Athens, such as trendy coffee shops, artists’ workshops, and music studios.Watch the city’s most innovative creators at work.Explore the modern street food scene in Athens and taste some of the locals’ favourite gourmet snacks.Meet young local artists and learn about the production of handmade objects in designers’ collectives.Discover the innovative urban street art of Athens, one of the biggest street art scenes in the world.Support a fair-trade cooperative and promote sustainability by sipping a tasty coffee provided directly by the producers.Meeting point:Korai Street/Square in front of Starbucks (next to Panepistimio metro station).We will be standing next to the entrance of Starbucks holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.Πλ. Κοραή 7-1,Athens 105 64.Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Discover the hippest local spots in AthensTour snapshotOn this alternative Athens tour, explore New Athens, a lively hub that was born due to its creativity throughout the financial crisis. Discover the hipster side of Athens with us by exploring its modern street food scene, the hip coffee bars, and the edgy art, interacting with some of the new generation of Athenians who are behind this scene, and capturing the best spots of the city blowing up your Instagram account!Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourPromote the multicultural and multi-ethnic character of the neighbourhoods you visit on this tour.By supporting the new generation of Athenians, such as young artists, you promote their work and their enterprises to thrive through financial crisis.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Full ItineraryFollowing this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Whatever you choose to do, we will be more than happy to give you hints and recommendations on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens!

Duration: 4 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Iconic sites, WalkingLanguage: EnglishTime: 9:00 AMHighlights:Enjoy an easy hike through the hills.Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts.Take snapshots of Athens’ famous landmarks as you pass by them.Refresh yourself with an organic energy juice.Meeting point:We will be standing at 20 Aristippou street Athina 106 76.It is at the foot of Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) next to the funicular railway.Check out for our sign Athens Local Adventures!.Aristippou 20, Athens 106 76. See the MapGuests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Enjoy an easy hike through the hillsTour snapshotDiscover Athens from above and snap postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists. Walk in the footsteps of ancient philosophers and heroes. This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to exercise while exploring Athens.Full ItineraryAre you ready to explore Athens from above? Don’t worry, you won’t need to board a plane but instead enjoy a hike from one hill to the other.We walk with you through the city’s highlights whilst helping you to spot dramatic scenes that many visitors miss.We start our hike by climbing up Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos Hill. Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of Athens. From the top (weather permitting), you can see as far afield as Aegina Island! After all, the myth says that the hill was created by the Goddess of wisdom, Athena.Next, we venture into the city, passing by most of the city’s landmarks. Admire the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium (the stage of the first modern Olympic Games), Hadrian’s arch, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, and the Acropolis museum.Admire from below the extremely photogenic Acropolis of Athens and one of the most popular sites in the world, the iconic Parthenon!We move on to the hill of the Areopagus, a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. In classical times, this was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court, which mainly dealt with homicide. From here, admire the ancient sights and especially the Ancient Agora, which is located just underneath it.Finally, we make our way to the Hill of the Nymphs. This small hill, about 100 meters in height, is located in the northern point of the green area making up the south west area of the AcropolisDuring our tour, we have a stop for a much-needed energy drink made from organic local vegetables and fruit.By the end of our tour, you will have explored the most interesting parts of the city while exercising.Don’t forget to ask us for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens.

Duration: 3 hoursTour Type: PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Art & architecture, NeighbourhoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 10.00 AMHighlights:Experience the real Athens and capture unique city moments including Athenian gems and the locals’ everyday life.With the help of a local photographer, wander through the bustling side of the city discovering some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks.Stroll around alternative districts and discover the city’s back alleys with artsy vibes and creative locals.Capture colorful moments as you venture to a food market and a flea market.Meeting point:Syntagma Square (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square, at the fountain.We will be standing next to the fountain which is located at the middle of the Square.We will be holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63.Capture unique and colourful city momentsTour snapshotDiscover Athens’s most famous landmarks with a professional photographer who can help you get postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists.Capture exceptional images of imaginative modern graffiti and colourful street scenes that contrast beautifully with the city’s classical architecture.This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to hone your photography skills and create your own picture-perfect memories in one of the world’s greatest historic cities.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourThis tour offers the opportunity to tour street art and visit alternative neighborhoods that aren’t generally impacted by tourism.Full ItineraryBegin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Begin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap us up for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens!

Duration: 4 hoursTour Type: Private (min 2 people), Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All agesActivity Type: Culture, Family-friendly, Food, Iconic sites, WalkingTime: 9.00AMLanguage: EnglishHighlights:Wander through layers of Heraklion’s history and cultural influences and listen to stories of its turbulent past while exploring legendary monuments, fountains, and churches.Discover Crete’s culinary traditions by sampling the best products at the local market and find out why it’s home to one of the healthiest diets in the world.Explore the off-the-beaten-path side of Heraklion that only locals know by winding your way through hidden laneways and old city walls.Enjoy Crete’s oh-hey-that’s-strong raki and tsikoudia spirits and a mouthwatering meze platter of local flavors.Meeting point:Our guide will be standing next to the statue of a soldier in the middle of Eleftherias Square at 9:00 AMEleftherias Square is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum and opposite the Astoria Hotel.Our guide will be standing on the square holding a Crete Local Adventures sign.Statue of Unknown Soldier, Heraklion 712 01. Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick-up time is adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your hotel lobby or at the port at your cruise ship. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.Get to know Heraklion with a localScratch the concrete surface of the city and head straight for the heart of Heraklion. Discover the hidden laneways and the lesser-known backstreets, but also explore the city’s highlights, indulge in local tastes, and experience all these ‘spicy ingredients’ as a local insider.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourVisit local market vendors and 100% local family-owned businesses that sell their own and Cretan-only products.During this tour, you sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers, and stock-breeders.You’ll have the opportunity to buy from stores and support locals who don’t generally benefit from tourism.Full ItineraryHeraklion isn’t a city that captivates you from the first sight but that is exactly why you should book this bites and sights tour with us you will bypass the capital’s concrete buildings and dive into the fascinating soul of our city.Upon meeting us we head off to the center of Heraklion to start our day with a traditional Greek coffee paired with “koulouri” that delicious circular bread, typically encrusted with sesame seeds, and get an introduction to the local history. Heading off from “Freedom Square,” a.k.a. Eleftherias Square, get to know the city as it is now, but also as it was centuries ago, uncovering remnants of occupations by the Byzantines, Arabs, Venetians, Turks, and pirates… yes, pirates.Moving on, we’ll walk along the pedestrian street of 25 August, admiring some of Heraklion’s major highlights, like St. Titus Cathedral and the Morosini Fountain in the heart of the city. Continue along the hidden backstreets of Heraklion, where we will discuss the city’s history and point out further evidence of how the city has been shaped into the lively place it is today.From there, take a hop back in time with a walk atop Heraklion’s great Venetian wall fortifications for some of the best views of the city. It’s also a great vantage point to see how these walls (ahem, the longest in Europe, ahem) divide the old city from the new city. Continue along to the lonesome tomb and monument of Nikos Kazantzakis, the son of Crete, and discover what inspired him to write Zorba.Nothing better exemplifies Crete than its food and wine and both are plenty on our last stop. Discover a side to this city only heard from the mouths of locals, while indulging in typical cuisine and one of  Crete’s most delectable exports – wine. Dig into a meze platter and sip local specialties like raki and tsikoudia, the island’s famous (and oh so strong) distilled spirit. Opa!

Vrondados advancing northward along the coast of the island, we see homes that make up the most beautiful examples of island architecture. Our first stop is Daskalopetra (Teachers Rock). Daskalopetra on the north coast of Vrondados is one of the islands best known monuments. Tradition closely links it with Homer and it is regarded as Homers School where he used to teach.