Walking Tour of Changing of the Guard, Monastiraki, and Plaka

In Athens - one of the world's finest preserved ancient cities - venturing off the tourist drag is near impossible to perfect without a local guide. Greece's capital ranks amongst the world's oldest cities with a history spanning over 3,400 years. Today, the city packs a heady punch of absorbing the ancient history and hip, gritty neighborhoods overlooked by the Acropolis even in Athen's furthest reaches.
Enjoy meaningful insights from a local Athenian while wandering the historic center with a local. Tour guests will explore the famed shopping street, Pandrossou street, and the guide will give invaluable recommendations for the artisanal shops which are hidden in plain sight.
On this walking tour, see several of the major attractions, including Hadrian's Library, the Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, and Lysicrates Monument, all of which the guide will share the history. The guide will take participants to one of the oldest bakeries in Athens, where they can enjoy a coffee and a traditional Greek pastry. This tour ends in front of the Acropolis, which guests are welcome to explore at their own pace.
Duration: 2.5 hours