Athens Evening Tour: Dinner Plaka Monastiraki Ancient Sites

Walk the oldest neighbourhoods under the lit Acropolis, then eat where Athenians do.

An evening walking tour of Athens that begins at Syntagma Square and moves through Plaka, the Roman Agora, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Monastiraki and Psiri, ending with Greek food and wine at a local eatery. The tour runs 3.5 hours with a live English-speaking guide. Dietary requirements can be noted at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tour of Athens highlights

• Start at Syntagma Square
• Watch changing of the guards
• Visit Hadrian's Arch
• See Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Walk through Plaka neighborhood
• Discover Tower of Winds and Roman Agora
• Stop at Hadrian's Library
• Explore Monastiraki district
• Visit Psiri neighborhood
• Enjoy dinner with local wine

The experience

The tour starts in the heart of the city at Syntagma Square, where you'll see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watch the Evzone guards change at the top of the hour. From there you move to Hadrian's Arch, a monumental Roman gateway, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples in the ancient world and still half-ruined in the centre of the city. Both are photo stops that frame the scale of what stood here.

Then you walk into Plaka, the oldest neighbourhood, lit up in the evening and lined with cafes and shops below the illuminated Acropolis. You'll pass the Tower of Winds, a marble clocktower, and the Roman Agora, which was once the main meeting point and market in ancient Athens. Hadrian's Library comes next before you move into Monastiraki, where the architecture and the bustle of the district fill the alleyways, and then into Psiri, a trendy neighbourhood full of bars and eateries where locals spend their evenings.

The tour finishes at a local restaurant where you sit down to Greek food and sample local wine. The whole evening is guided in English, and the pace is a leisurely stroll rather than a rush. The kind of evening that lets you see how the city actually moves after dark.

What’s included

• Interactive evening walking tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• visits to Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Roman Agora, Tower of Winds, Plaka, Monastiraki and Psiri.
• Greek food and local wine at a neighbourhood eatery.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs every day at 17:00, from € 89 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 102 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.2 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Athens Food on Foot

Is this one for you?This is a shared small-group tour with a set route and timing, so the evening unfolds without you planning stops or transport. You walk, listen and eat at a set pace. It suits anyone who wants to see the old city lit up and eat where locals do, without building the itinerary themselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Temple of Olympian Zeus and why is it worth seeing on this tour?

The Temple of Olympian Zeus was one of the largest temples in the ancient world. The half-ruined monument still stands in the centre of Athens and serves as a major landmark and photo stop on the route.

Do I need to arrange my own dinner, or is it included in the tour?

Dinner is included: the tour finishes at a local eatery where you'll enjoy Greek food and sample local wine as part of the experience.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns or use a wheelchair?

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels. If you have specific mobility needs, you can note them at booking.

What is the Roman Agora and what will I see there?

The Roman Agora is an archaeological site built during the Roman period that once served as the main meeting point and central market in ancient Athens. You'll walk through the remains as part of the evening stroll.

How long does the tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for 3.5 hours in the evening. The exact start time can be confirmed at booking.

Can I request a vegetarian or other special meal at dinner?

Yes, dietary requirements can be indicated at the time of booking so the restaurant can prepare accordingly.