You have just one day in Athens. Here are the best things to see and do!

Have just one day in Athens? Athens is a great city to explore in just the day with its rich history, lively neighborhoods, and unforgettable flavors. We’ll help you maximise 24 hours in athens. And explain why our food tour and acropolis tour are perfect ways to do it.

Try the authentic Athenian food.

Begin your day with our Athens Street Food Tour, which is the best introduction to the city through food. As the day begins and the city wakes up, you will visit traditional neighborhoods and local markets while tasting authentic Greek dishes such as koulouri (sesame bread rings), spanakopita (spinach pie), loukoumades (honey donuts), while of course also trying souvlaki.

On the way, your guide will tell stories about Athenian food traditions that will fill your belly and spark your intellect. It’s not just a food tour—it’s a cultural experience that kicks your Athens experience off on the right foot.

Strolling Through Plaka and Anafiotika

After the food tour, get a chance to walk through Plaka, the oldest district of Athens. You will get an idea of the traditional character of the city through its narrow streets, neoclassical houses and charming shops. Make sure you check out Anafiotika, a very sweet little neighborhood on the slopes of the Acropolis that looks like a small Greek island village.

In the afternoon, guided tour to the Acropolis

In the afternoon, join our Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour where you will learn a lot about the history of Athens. The licensed guide during your tour will make the most mythological aspect of the place come alive.  Visiting this storied place in the afternoon is a great idea, with fewer crowds and cooler weather.

Evening: Enjoy the View.

Conclude your day with a wonderful walk to Areopagus Hill or Filopappou Hill, which are excellent spots to get a glorious sunset behind the Acropolis – a perfect end to your visit.

If you have a layover in Athens or simply don’t have enough time to visit all the city’s highlights, our Athens Street Food Tour and Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour are the perfect blend of flavours and history to see the best of Athens in just one day.