The Monastiraki Flea Market is a vibrant and colorful bazaar where you can find pretty much anything from antiques to souvenirs to spices. You’ll enjoy exploring the winding alleys of the market while snacking on Greek sweets and street food.
Elevate your foodie experience by exploring the magnificent Acropolis and then wandering around the charming Plaka neighborhood. Plaka’s streets are full of traditional tavernas and coffee shops where you can try mouthwatering Greek dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, spanakopita, and baklava.
In this gastronomic walking tour of Athens, you’ll visit some of the city’s most historic food establishments and taste a variety of traditional Greek foods. You’ll savor regional cuisine and learn about Greek culinary history and traditions.
The National Archaeological Museum houses some of the finest art and antiquities from ancient Greece. After the museum, you can head to the anarchist neighborhood of Exarchia where you’ll find numerous hip cafes, bars, and eateries. You’ll savor fusion cuisine and drinks with a laid-back atmosphere.
Pireaus is a large port city in Athens that’s famous for its seafood market where fishermen sell the freshest catch of the day. Nearby, Mikrolimano Harbor is a picturesque marina with many waterfront seafood restaurants. You’ll savor grilled octopus, calamari, shrimp, and fish meze with a beautiful sea view.
It’s easy to get around Athens by public transport, especially the metro, which is reliable, cheap, and air-conditioned. You can purchase single or multi-day tickets from kiosks, stations, or online. Taxis are also available but more expensive than the metro. The cost of a taxi from the airport to the city center is about €35-50, and the journey takes 30-45 minutes.
If you have more time, you can visit other foodie spots in Athens, such as the Varvakios Central Market, Gazi neighborhood, or Kifisia suburb. If you have less time, you can combine some of the above places or skip some of the museums or markets. However, it’s recommended to prioritize the Acropolis and the Central Athens Food Tour as must-see and must-do activities in Athens.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is located 33 km east of Athens city center. It is the largest airport in Greece and a hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. You can reach the city center by metro, bus, taxi, or private transfer. The metro line runs every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 40-50 minutes. The taxi fare is fixed at €38 from the airport to the center between 5:00 am to midnight and €54 from midnight to 5:00 am.