The 13 Best Plaka and Monastiraki Tours

1.Culinary Backstreets of Plaka – Athens Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Spend about five and a half hours walking Plaka with guides such as Constantine, Carolina, or Natalia. Expect Greek food, olive oil, wine, mastiha, coffee, and local history in a group of no more than seven. Tastings are included, and the tour returns to its central meeting point.

“Constantine was the perfect guide. Thoroughly explained the cultural and historic reasons for the food we enjoyed on the tour but in an entertaining manner which was greatly appreciated. It was not a lecture but rather an explanation of the food. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring this areas food!”

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2.Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Plaka, Monastiraki walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend 3.5 hours with a licensed English-speaking guide at the Acropolis, Parthenon, Roman Agora, Plaka, and Monastiraki. Skip-the-line Acropolis entry saves time, while spanakopita and semolina custard add a tasty local touch. Expect uphill walking, cobblestones, and a group of up to 20.

“We really enjoyed our tour of the Acropolis. Artemis was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable.”

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3.Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 178 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours in Plaka with hotel pickup, a scenic Athens drive, a traditional taverna dinner, and Greek music and dancing in costume. Guides such as Joseph, Elvis, and Andreous have been praised for friendly service. Drinks cost extra, and coastal hotels require a separate transfer.

“Our driver, Andreous, was the most friendly and professional. He made our evening relaxed and informed. Big thanks to him Howard & Carmen”

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4.VIP Private Guided Tour of Athens Acropolis & Plaka in a Sidecar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride through Athens with a private driver-guide in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. In about an hour, you’ll see Plaka, Anafiotika, Monastiraki, and Thiseio, with photo stops, helmet and goggles provided, and room for up to two people.

“Dimitri was an excellent tour guide! He was supper friendly, took great pics and well versed about the city of Athens, he was also giving me safety recommendations on places to visit and live (since I am highly considering moving out of the US). Most importantly, he was kind enough to reschedule my ride as the rain would have canceled us but he texted me all afternoon until we found a time that worked for us both. I had a 1230 ride scheduled, which turned into a wonderful 9:00pm night ride. The city looked beautiful all lit up and Dimitri made me feel safe the entire time. He also had…”

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5.Evening Guided Walking Tour with Plaka & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 3.5-hour evening walk from Syntagma Square through Plaka, the Roman Agora, Monastiraki, and Psirri. Guides such as Maria, Katerina, Eva, and Costa combine city history with a traditional dinner and wine, making this a useful first-night introduction to Athens.

“Our guide was Costa and he was great, he was very informative, animated, friendly and engaging, our group was small, is as a couple and one other couple from the States, he walked us through the streets and areas, gave us a lot of historical facts and engaged in what we would like to see and get out of the tour, he gave us plenty of information on the areas and places we should visit while we were there and took us for a truly authentic meal, explaining each dish and really engaged in the conversation, thanks Costa”

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6.Ouzo Tasting at Brettos Plaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 30 min · from $25

Meet in the basement of Brettos Bar in Plaka for five Brettos ouzos, ranging from 40% to 50% alcohol. Certified English-speaking sommeliers explain the labels and distillation process in a small group of up to 10 people. Food and hotel transfers are not included.

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7.Acropolis & Plaka Neighborhood Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $163

You’ll tour the Acropolis and Parthenon with a state-licensed archaeological guide, then choose a Plaka walk with local shops, monuments, and optional tastings of coffee, souvlaki, pies, and sweets. Guides may speak English, German, Italian, or Greek.

“Lisa is one of the best guides we have ever had. In addition to the archeology information she shared the culture, legends, and history that brings it all to life.”

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8.Professional photoshoot at Anafiotika Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 15 - 45 minutes

Meet Anne, Ioanna, or another English or Greek speaking photographer by the 11th-century Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas. Pose through Anafiotika’s whitewashed lanes, then receive the photographer’s best edited digital images within 48 hours.

“It was such an incredible time shooting with Anne. I had never bought from Get Your Guide before, and I have no complaints about my experience. Anne is very professional and knows where to position us for the best photo. Lightning and sun are the magic! She was great! I had a little problem to find the location, but I communicated with her the whole time. I recommend it to people who already have some modelling experience, and also to people who want to have beautiful photos of Athens. The photos turned out so great! Oh la la who’s this ‘Greek’ model!? Yeah 😍❤️”

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9.Acropolis Guided Walking Tour & Plaka Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $28

Join a small group of up to 18 people for a two-hour Acropolis walk with a licensed English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See the Theater of Dionysus, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and more, then use your voucher for a self-guided Plaka audio tour.

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10.Cats of Athens: Self-Guided Mobile Tour in Plaka

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 14 reviews · from $9Best value

Follow a two-hour English audio tour through five Plaka locations, starting in Anafiotika and ending where you began. Your phone guides you offline with maps, audio, video, text, and stories about Athens’ cats, from ancient households to Mechlempe, the imperial Byzantine cat.

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11.Acropolis, Plaka & Ancient Agora Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $66

Start at the Acropolis south slope with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting the Dionysus Theater, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and more. After a short snack break, walk to the Ancient Agora and Attalos Museum. Guides including Vasaliki, Tina, and Sissy have earned praise for clear explanations and a relaxed pace.

“Excellent guided tour. Well organized. Our guide Vasaliki was very good. She provided lots of helpful and interesting information about the Acropolis and the the temples there including of course the Parthenon. She was friendly and fun. She would stop in the shade to talk to us about what we were seeing. Also the lace of the walking was good so even though I am an older person with some knee issues, and the Acropolis does require walking up inclines and steps to reach the top with the temples, it was not a struggle. At the end of the tour we asked her for restaurant recommendations and did eat at…”

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12.Plaka to Acropolis Smartphone Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 365 days · from $11

Follow a self-guided Clio Muse Tours audio walk from Plaka through Anafiotika and Areopagus Hill to the Acropolis Museum. You get English or French narration, an offline map, and 365 days of access, but Acropolis and museum admission are separate.

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13.Food Tasting Tour in Plaka with Central Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Walk Plaka with an English-speaking food specialist, taste iced coffee, yogurt, spanakopita, bougatsa, and souvlaki, then explore Athens Central Market. Vegetarian alternatives are available at the meat stop, but gluten-free and dairy-free choices are limited. Guide Katarina has earned warm praise for her city and food insights.

“Geweldige wandeling door de straten van Athene en heerlijke hapjes gegeten. De gids, Katarina was geweldig! Heeft veel uitgelegd over het eten en de stad”

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