Athens Walking Tour - Between East & West

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Duration: 3h
Location: Athens, Greece | Athens, Greece


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Bustling Ermou Street's fashionable shops & local hangouts
Impressive Byzantine church of Kapnikarea, dating from 1050
Visit to the Museum of Greek FolkMusical Instruments
Colorful produce & lively bustle at Athens' central market
Insight into Greek culinary traditions on the Spice Street

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Athens
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover Greece’s cultural and culinary traditions as you explore the city with an expert local guide. Hear about its multicultural influences as you visit the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments and stroll through the famous Spice Street.

Meet your guide at Syntagma station and begin your tour in the city center. Hear about Greece’s the various cultures that have made their mark on the country due to its geographical position between the eastern world and the west as you admire its architecture and visit the 11th-century Byzantine Kapnikarea Church. Follow your guide down bustling Ermou Street, famous for its fashionable stores and trendy bars.

Next, immerse yourself in the arts as you enter the Museum of Greek Folk Musical instruments. Your guide shares stories from the history of the building, which dates back to 1842, and guides you through the vast variety of instruments from ancient and modern times. Move toward the central food market, where you can see locals going about their day-to-day life and engage with Greek merchants selling fresh produce like fish, meat, and fruits and vegetables.

Your experience continues with a fragrant stroll down Athens' Spice Street, officially named Evripidou Street, as you hear about the influences of Mediterranean cuisine on traditional Greek recipes. Smell the different aromas and spices as your guide shares tips on how to continue your exploration of contemporary Greek culture through the rest of your trip.