Athens Walking Tours

Our Athens walking tours are led by scholars and experts in archaeology, classical history, and culinary traditions. Choose from nearly a dozen tours to shape your visit to Athens into a real learning experience within a small group limited to six people.

Join archaeologists for an Acropolis tour or explore the central market on our Beyond Feta food tour of Athens.

Bringing the family? Don't miss our Family Program.

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Put Athens in Context

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Context in Athens

We've brought together a network of archaeologists, classical historians, and architects who know Athens inside and out. Join them to go beyond the Acropolis.

Byzantine Athens

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11th century churches

Few people take the time explore the wonderful collection of Byzantine churches that dot the urban landscape of modern Athens. Join one of our Byzantinists for an architectural adventure.

Sounion

Temple of Poseidon

According to legend; it is where Aegeus, king of Athens, jumped off the cliff, thus giving his name to the Aegean Sea. returning from Crete.

Sounion Excursion

Athens Tours With Context

Athens Tours with Context

Docent at Sounion

Half day excursion to Cape Sounion with a Context docent. Ancient history combined with architecture is best discovered with mythological stories surrounding the scene.

Featured Walks in Athens

Archaeology Walks (1 of 2)

Daily Life in Ancient Athens

The birthplace of democracy, and standard bearer for classical art, literature, and philosophy, Athens is widely considered the touchstone of Western civilization. During this thre

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Orientation Walks

Orientation to Athens

With nearly 3000 years of continuous history Athens can be daunting. This basic overview walk is designed to help us get our bearings without being superficial. We'll explore some

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Family Program Walks (1 of 2)

Among the Gods

The world-renowned collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens includes exhibits that span more than fifteen centuries: Mycenaean swords and jewelry, exquisite Archa

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Cuisine Walks

Beyond Feta, a Food Tour of Athens

Food culture in Athens revolves around the central market, or Varvakios. Here nut vendors vie with butchers and fishmongers in a heady, excited atmosphere for the attention of pass