Early Morning Athens Marketplace, Acropolis and Parthenon Tour with Pastry Shop Visit

Athens, Greece

Explore Athens like a local during this 3-hour early morning tour with stops at the Acropolis and Parthenon. Avoid the crowds by starting early and wander the famous Varvakeios Market, where locals pick up their daily goods. Visit the iconic Acropolis and watch the city come to life as the day warms up. End the morning at a traditional pastry shop on Syntagma Square, where you can enjoy a delicious cheese or spinach pie and a coffee. Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel is included.

Rise and shine early in order to meet a friendly local guide at your Athens hotel. The city streets will be quiet in the morning, making it the perfect time to explore the city. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to various important sites, popular with tourists and locals alike.

The first stop is the historic Varvakeios Market. First constructed in the late 19th century, this municipal market has been continuously open for over 125 years since taking the place of its predecessor following a deadly fire in 1884. Take in all the sights, smells and sounds while strolling through its narrow aisles, observing the piles of produce, watching the busy meat and fish vendors and people-watching the throngs of shoppers picking up their daily supplies.

Next it’s on to Athens’ most famous landmark, the Acropolis and Philoppapou Hill. Both sites should be relatively crowd-free this early and are perfect for exploring. Get a brief overview of the sites and then spend some time wandering around. Finally, head to the Chatzis pastry shop in Syntagma Square for a breakfast of traditional cheese or spinach pie and Greek coffee or espresso. Return back to your hotel with your guide or continue exploring from here.