Anafiotika Tours
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Sprawling up the northern slopes of the Acropolis and peeking above the rooftops of Plaka, Anafiotika is a tiny enclave of steep, cobbled alleyways lined with squat, whitewashed stone houses reminiscent of villages in the Greek Islands. The area was developed by skilled craftsmen from the Cycladean island of Anafi, who arrived in Athens in 1843 to work in the building boom that followed independence from the Hellenic Republic. Taking advantage of an ancient decree that allowed people to keep their property if they could build it between sunset and sunrise, the islanders worked on grand neo-classical palaces by day and their own cramped quarters by night.
Part of Anafiotika was torn down in the 1950s and now only around 50 of the artisan dwellings remain, tucked between the miniscule churches of Agios Georgios tou Vrachou and Agios Simeon, both also the work of the Anafi islanders. Their descendants still live in their mini-homes, amid splashes of color from scented gardens and balconies awash with bougainvillea and pots of scarlet geraniums.
Practical Info
Anafiotika is part of pedestrianized Plaka. Take the metro to Monastiraki or Acropoli.
Address: Athens, Greece
39 Tours and Activities to Experience Anafiotika
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Athens at Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Dinner
Discover the most ancient and atmospheric quarters of Athens on a small-group night walking tour. Feel the weight of history while passing the Greek and Roman Forums, and admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis as the city's nocturnal energy comes alive in pubs and cafes. Catch the sound of the ‘laterna’ barrel piano drifting through doorways as you wind along narrow streets, and then complete the evening with a delicious Greek dinner in a traditional tavern.
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$105.31
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$105.31
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Acropolis Private Skip the Line and Hidden Gems Tour
On this skip-the-line tour, you'll save time visiting the Athens sight you’re most excited to see: the Acropolis. You’ll whiz past the crowds, and hear fascinating commentary about the UNESCO-listed site. Your itinerary also leaves time for highlights including Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora, as well as hidden gems such as the tiny village of Anafiotika and Greek Orthodox churches. Please note the admission to the sites is not included in the price of the tour.
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$83.22
Price varies by group size
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$83.22
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Hidden Athens Small Group Walking Tour and Picnic: Plaka and the Hills of Athens
Escape the well-trodden tourist track and discover a quieter side of Athens on this leisurely walking tour. With a local guide, explore the tucked-away areas around the slopes of the Acropolis and uncover their ancient and recent past. Stroll around the cobbled Plaka, Athens’ Old Town; and delve into Anafiotika, where the sugar-cube houses mirror a whitewashed Cyclades village. Discover the ancient sites of Mars Hill and Philopappou Hill, and savor a delicious Greek picnic and glass of wine as you gaze over Athens sprawled below.
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$61.95
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$61.95
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Athens Heart Small Group Walking Tour
The ideal introduction to Greece’s history-packed capital, this small-group, half-day walking tour covers the highlights of Athens. Discover a storied heritage spanning thousands of years, from the hilltop Acropolis to the iconic changing of the guards in front of the Hellenic Parliament. Tours include a complimentary Greek tea or coffee.
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$68.14
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$68.14
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Athens Legends: Gods and Myths Private Tour
Get an on-the-ground lesson in Greek history on this private walking tour. Explore the atmospheric streets of Athens while learning about the myths and legends of ancient Greece from an informative guide. Visit the Trilogy of Athens, learn about neoclassical architecture, explore the Central Market and hear about Hermes, the God of Commerce, explore the colorful local spice market and more on this affordable half-day outing.
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$33.45
Price varies by group size
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$33.45
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer
Memorialize your time in the Greek capital with a private, 1 to 4 hours photoshoot and walking tour in Athens. Stroll through some of the city’s most picturesque locales with a professional photographer guide and have your photo taken against the backdrop of ancient ruins, lush gardens or typical Athenian streets. Learn about the city’s history along the way, and receive a web gallery of high-quality images of you and your sweetheart, friends or family.
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$246.54
per group
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$246.54
per group
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Acropolis Athens Classic eBike Tour
Discover the top sights of Athens with ease on an electric bike tour, led by a local guide. Hop on your electric-powered bike, and make light work of Athens’ attractions following a route that’s mostly traffic-free. Ride around the Acropolis rock and ancient agora, delve into historical Plaka, see the Bath House of the Winds, and more. Stop to savor a traditional Greek coffee, and learn about the sights via the crystal-clear headset commentary from your guide. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour for a more personalized experience.
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$56.74
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$56.74

Private Custom Tour with Local Driver in Athens or Nafplio with Lunch
Customize your Greek adventure on a private day tour from Athens. The itinerary is based on your personal preferences and you can choose from the Epidaurus theater, Cape Sounion, and many other points of interests. Private end-to-end transportation - with complimentary wifi - allows you to cover more ground comfortably. Your guide is always on hand and reachable by a provided mobile phone while you’re exploring independently. The tour also includes lunch at a restaurant off the beaten path.
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$340.70
Price varies by group size
From
$340.70
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Athens in a Click Small Group Photo Adventure Tour
If you’re tired of taking blurry photos on your travel camera, or you’re a shutterbug who just doesn’t know where to start in Athens, this group tour will give you the skills and sights you’re looking for. Led by your guide, a professional photographer who can help you get the most out of your photos, explore picturesque, old-fashioned neighbourhoods like Anafiotika and Plaka, vibrant counter-culture areas like Psirri and bustling metropolitan sights like the Monastiraki Flea Market and the Varvakios Agora.
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$121.15
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$121.15
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Full Day Athens Photography Tour
Discover the highlights and hidden treasures of Ancient Greece and learn the tips and techniques of professional photography on this guided, full-day, private photo tour. Walk the city streets and the outskirts of the Greek capital. Learn practical tips from a professional photographer guide, capturing the details that many amateurs miss. See the city from an entirely new perspective and get creative pictures to make memories that last a lifetime. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation are included.
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$370.44
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$370.44
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Athens Old Town: Monastiraki and Plaka Small Group Walking tour
This small-group walking tour is ideal for travelers who want to venture beyond the top tourist attractions of Athens. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll discover hidden alleyways and unusual sites that you wouldn’t find alone. Visit the neighborhood of Plaka, and finish the tour in Monastiraki.
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$38.41
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$38.41
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Athens Highlights Morning Tour with Coffee Break
Get under the skin of Athens and add a dose of local coffee and culture into the mix on a leisurely 4-hour small-group walking tour. Stroll around top attractions including historical Syntagma Square, charming Plaka and the Roman Market with a local guide, and discover tucked-away corners including the dinky whitewashed cottages of Anafiotika, trendy Psiri, street markets and more. Stop to enjoy a cup of classic Greek coffee at a popular café, and learn all about Athens’ history and daily life in the Greek capital.
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$126.08
Price varies by group size
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$126.08
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Top Sites of Athens By Bike
Explore Athens without getting trapped in a large walking group, listening to exhausting, over-rehearsed commentary. Instead, take to the streets on a bicycle on this small-group sightseeing tour. Cycle around landmarks both ancient and modern, from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to the Zappeion Exhibition Center. Ride around tourist hotspots and through quiet neighborhoods with a guide to show you around, providing personalized commentary every step of the way.
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$43.36
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$43.36
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Discover Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens
Join a photographer for a private photoshoot in the atmospheric Plaka neighborhood, where narrow streets, historic houses, and ancient ruins offer a picture-perfect backdrop. Making the most of the natural light and scenery, you’ll create beautiful images to remember your time in Athens.
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$43.36
Price varies by group size
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$43.36
Price varies by group size

Magical Afternoon in Athens & Local tips
We will show you the old and modern way of enjoying the city of Athens. Join us to experience a magical afternoon with locals!
We'll meet at Monastiraki Square and we will walk around Plaka while enjoying a drink among the center's many souvenir stores and taverns. Then going up, we will enjoy a magical view of Athens by sunset!
After capturing the moment of the wonderful Seven Hills of Athens with pictures on the sunset and the Acropolis on the background, we will walk to the islandic alleys of Anafiotika, the most stunning area of Plaka. Going back down, we walk through the famous graffiti streets where you will have the chance to learn their stories and secrets. All along the way we will share with you the best instagram spots of Athens-pictures taken by "Vrontis II".
And we keep the best for the closure: Souvlaki & reccomendations of course for the rest of your vacation in Greece!
Tip: If the city is too hot to walk, don't worry, pame paralia (greek saying)! (Info upon request)
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$30.97
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$30.97
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Athens at night
ATHENS ... AT NIGHT! Noon
NIGHT WALK ON FOOT BY MONASTIRAKI, ANAFIOTIKA, PLAKA & TISEO
Daily at night throughout the year.
Included in this excursion
• Spanish speaking companion guide.
• 3 hour walking tour.
• Small groups of up to 7 travelers.
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$50.80
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$50.80

Hidden Anafiotika and the Mythical Hills of Athens Walking Tour
Explore central Athens on a walking tour focused on the neighborhood of Anafiotika and the city's hills. As you follow a guide along ancient pathways that lead to Mars Hill (Areopagus), Pnyx Hill, and Philopappos Hill, learn about the long history of the area and enjoy views of the city.
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$204.42
Price varies by group size
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$204.42
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Athens: On the prowl- Cats of Athens Plaka, Self-Guided audio tour on your Phone
If you love cats, this self-guided Athens tour is perfect: letting you discover the city’s legendary felines and their favored hotspots at your own pace, yet with guided commentary. Download the Android or iOS mobile app, and follow the directions to Athens’ areas popular with felines. Roam the cat-prowled Plaka, Agora, and more; and hear nuggets and facts about the city’s ancient love of cats that you’d probably miss independently.
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$9.90
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$9.90
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

The Hidden Stories under Acropolis!
- Why did Zeus ask his son to hit him on the head?
- What does the 2004 Greek football team have to do with the first King of Greece?
- Why are there a church and a mosque so near to each other on the central square of Athens?
-What is the stracture of the Roman Agora, that few of us would dare to enter inside today?
- Where is the old Parthenon that was destroyed in 480 BC?
- What is the most bizarre monument which you can also find in New York, Sydney and Oxfordshire?
- What is the secret symbolism of the Acropolis?
>>>You want to know more?
Come walk with me under the Acropolis to experience Athens like a VIP!
The whole activity is interactive as you will participate in a Challenge Game during the tour!
Old photos, paintings and pictures are also part of the tour!
Don't miss it!
PS:The tour doesn't include any visits or tickets inside archaeological sites.
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$28.25
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$28.25

Indulge in a Photo walk w/t an Architect
We will start strolling around the city centre and we will pass by some of the main monuments and archaeological sites of historical Athens. We will take photos from different points depending on weather conditions. Based on the group's interests we may focus on archaeological sites, traditional buildings, temples, sculptures and fountains. We will wander around the picturesque streets of Plaka and Anafiotika and you will feel like a local!
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$67.25
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$67.25

Athens Acropolis tour By Helios travel
Athens tour By Helios travel
Our team welcomes you to the best excursion of Athens and the Acropolis.
Our tours are accompanied by a Helios team member that is constantly toghether with our guests. Our official guide will guide you throught the ancient monuments.
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$114.36
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$114.36

Acropolis and Athens Old Town Walking Tour
Get to know Athens and its Acropolis with the old town
Join a small group tour for a perfect introduction to the Greek Capital
Combine history, archeology, and local neighborhood experiences in Athens
Follow your expert guide to learn about Greek mythology and history in the Acropolis
Discover a little hidden gem dormant the little village of Anafiotika hidden for many tourists
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$105.31
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$105.31
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Photogenic Athens with a Local
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Come with me to discover the city of Athens through your camera lens!
Join me on this short city walk for this unique opportunity to get to know the city from an insider’s point of view and take stunning pictures of it at the same time!
Our walk will take us from Monastiraki Square to the Mama Roux. While you use your camera to capture the beauty of Athens, you will also get to discover local spots and hidden gems that your typical tourist guide won’t show you.
Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Athens and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures!
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$32.21
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$32.21

Plaka & Acropolis Surroundings: Audio Tour on your Phone (no entry to sites)
Discover the best of Athens, the surroundings of the Acropolis and the beautiful Plaka area, with an immersive audio tour & a detailed map of the route. Your tour begins in Plaka, where you will enjoy a leisurely stroll covering the highlights of this most nostalgic neighborhood, including the Tower of the Winds & the Anafiotika, a small piece of Cycladic heaven at the heart of Athens. Then, you will walk around the cobbled paths that surround the Acropolis hill to discover some fascinating stories from its rich past and end your audio tour outside the stunning Acropolis Museum. This is an unmissable opportunity to enjoy a pleasant stroll around the historical area of the Acropolis hill and get introduced to its highlights and some of its most unexpected secrets. The tour doesn't cover the Acropolis site and the Museum, but will provide you a comprehensive overview should you wish to explore them on your own!
* Tickets to the archaeological site and the museum are not included.
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$14.85
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$14.85
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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