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ATHENS

Athens is ancient ruins by day, rooftop raves by night. Climb the Acropolis before noon, grab souvlaki in Psyrri, and sip ouzo with a view of the Parthenon as the sun sets. Then head to Gazi, where the beats go all night and history feels like a backdrop to the chaos.

Attractions

Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Night tour

At night, Acropolis is illuminated and the other structures look way cooler with the night skyline. Also helps avoid crowds. Only open on Fridays!

Acropolis and Parthenon

You can buy a ticket there for $15. However the tour is a great learning experience.

Filopappou

Short 15 minute hike to see Athens from an incredible view. Recommend going at sunset.

Cycladic Art Museum

Discover the collection of art and artifacts from the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus.

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

Half-day trip to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. Amazing sunset spot.

Activities

Greek Cooking Class with rooftop dinner

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view with this 3.5-hour cooking class in Athens.

Street Food Tasting Tour

Street food in Athens is amazing. The tour is 4 hours and takes you to a lot of great spots.

Night time sightseeing with drinks and food tastings.

4-hour nightlife and food tour of Greek capital. Great way to see the city and have a fun night!

Hydra, Poros, and Aegina

Highly recommend. You only really need one day in Athens and then can spend the other seeing the surrounding areas.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Huge Flea Market with a large variety to choose from. Great spot to get presents for the family!
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Okeanida Beach

If you want to spend one day relaxing and one day site seeing, Okeanida Beach is the perfect spot.

Breakfast and Lunch

Abibayio

The service and food was amazing. Warm bread at the beginnign was to die for and the prices aren't bad at all.

Arcadia

Great location. Try to sit outside. Food was a wide range of yummy greek.

Hoocut

Great cheap spot for good quality food. Featured on Gordon Ramsay's show!

Louis Bistrot

All day bistro. Go here for brunch.

Lukumades

Must have snack!! Stop in the middle of the day or even have them for a meal.

Picky Brunch

Coffee was fantastic and so was the food. Convenient location as well.

Regal

Great cocktails and a really cool environment.

The Rabbit Punch

Unique brunch spot. Amazing Coffee!

Usurum

The Eggs Benedict were so good! Also has great fruit bowls.

Dinner

Akti

Waterside restaurant with top rates seafood.

Efcharis

Located in a central spot to enjoy traditional Greek food and the sightseeing of the ancient classical Athens.Best rated sandwhiches in Barce. Cash Only

Karamanlidika

A lot of locals eat here (thats how you know its great traditional food).

Mironi

Traditional Greek restaurant with a wide range of menu options for most people.

Oroscopo

Top rated Modern Greek cuisine & Italian cuisine.

Strofi Athenian

Insane views of the Acropolis. Must get dessert and everything on the menu was amazing.

Must Do Activities

Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Night tour

At night, Acropolis is illuminated and the other structures look way cooler with the night skyline. Also helps avoid crowds. Only open on Fridays!

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

You can buy a ticket there for $15. However the tour is a great learning experience.

Filopappou Hill

Short 15 minute hike to see Athens from an incredible view. Recommend going at sunset.

Monastiraki Flea Market

Huge Flea Market with a large variety to choose from. Great spot to get presents for the family!

Street Food Tasting Tour

Street food in Athens is amazing. The tour is 4 hours and takes you to a lot of great spots.

Best Eats

Lukumades

Must have snack!! Stop in the middle of the day or even have them for a meal.

Karamanlidika

A lot of locals eat here (thats how you know its great traditional food).

Strofi Athenian

Insane views of the Acropolis. Must get dessert and everything on the menu was amazing.

Best Airbnb

Elegant 2BR with Jacuzzi & Acropolis View

Jacuzzi & Acropolis View!! Just 1-minute walk from a Metro Station and 4-minutes walk from the entrance of the Acropolis' Museum. The neighborhood is very lively with mini markets and plenty of bistros and cafes.

Airbnb

Elegant 2BR

Jacuzzi & Acropolis View!!

Unforgettable holidays

Very Cheap. 4th floor in the Psyri area featuring one double bedroom, a double sofa bed in the living room, fully equipped bathroom, a full kitchen with electric hobs, and a lovely balcony.

Divine 2BD

This former art gallery has been transformed into a spacious, open-plan hospitality studio, providing a perfect urban retreat.
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Hotel / Hostel

Attractions

Sagrada Familia Tour

Largest Catholic Church in the World- The line is always long so the Skip the line ticket is the play.

Parc GĂĽell Tour

The iconic Gaudí Park. Recommend buying Skip-the-Line tickets, it’s usually pretty crowded!

Casa MilĂ 

A 2-hour class with a The last private residence designed by the famous architect Antoni GaudĂ­.

Moco Museum

Independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art- great spot for good photos!

Bunkers Viewpoint

It can be tough to fit a game into a weekend, but the tour is a perfect way to experience the stadium in a short amount of time.

Picasso Museum

Visit the largest collection of Picasso’s work and learn from a specialized art expert to get a full understanding of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Montjuic Castle

You can either take the tour or hop on the metro to the hill and ride the cable car up to the castle.

Day Trips

Montserrat Monastery - Hike

Long day trip but so worth the views of Catalonia from the top of the mountain.

Montserrat - Horse Riding Experience

6.5-hour day trip to Montserrat – enjoy a chill 50-minute scenic drive, then spend the rest of the day horseback riding through the stunning park. The perfect way to see all the epic views and hidden gems!

Montserrat Hot Air Balloon

Once in a lifetime experience. If you are going to hot air balloon, the two places to do it are Montserrat and Switzerland.

Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava

An 11 hour tour that does a fantastic job at hitting all the spots. See the booking link for details.

Penedés Wine Tasting

If you’re studying in Barcelona or planning an extended weekend, we highly recommend this wine tour! We’ve gotten amazing feedback from past guests – it’s a must-do day trip to Catalonia!

Shopping

Passeig de GrĂ cia

Mix of designer shops and the classics like Zara. Right around Plaza Catalunya.

El Cortes Inglés

Big department store in Spain, where you can find everything from clothes to tech and home stuff.

Avinguda Diagonal

Close to Passeig de GrĂ cia. Shop in both these areas in the same day.
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La Rambla

La Rambla is a street in the center of Barcelona, running from Plaça de Catalunya to the Columbus Monument. It’s lined with shops, restaurants, and street performers.

El Raval

Diverse culture, vibrant street life, and a mix of modern and traditional shops, cafes, and galleries.

Holala

Unique vintage clothing with a wide range of options from cheap to expensive.
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Montana Vintage Shop

“This place is insane. Liourally so much stuff and all fantastic quality. You have to have energy to go here but it’s all great brands and they have unique things.”

Love Vintage Shop

High end quality vintage clothes.

Brown Acropol

Great restaurant at the top. Also, lobby snacks were addicting. Great price and better locaiton.

Moxy Athens City

Great location. Prices aren't bad for a Moxy.

Royal Olympic Hotel

Another option with an incredible rooftop view. The hotel lays just in front of the famous Temple of Zeus and National Garden!
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Wyndham Grand Athens

New and clean hotel. Prices are similar to the other ones listed. Rooftop restaurant.

Bars

Baba au Rum

Cocktails are ridiculous! Good pregame spot or final destination.

Drunk Sinatra

Located in center of Athens. Has both energetic vibes and relaxing vibes at the same time.

Tiki Bar Athens

Fresh fruit cocktails and an amazing culture.
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Hotel / Hostel

Attractions

Sagrada Familia Tour

Largest Catholic Church in the World- The line is always long so the Skip the line ticket is the play.

Parc GĂĽell Tour

The iconic Gaudí Park. Recommend buying Skip-the-Line tickets, it’s usually pretty crowded!

Casa MilĂ 

A 2-hour class with a The last private residence designed by the famous architect Antoni GaudĂ­.

Moco Museum

Independent museum with a wide range of inspiring modern, contemporary, and street art- great spot for good photos!

Bunkers Viewpoint

It can be tough to fit a game into a weekend, but the tour is a perfect way to experience the stadium in a short amount of time.

Picasso Museum

Visit the largest collection of Picasso’s work and learn from a specialized art expert to get a full understanding of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Montjuic Castle

You can either take the tour or hop on the metro to the hill and ride the cable car up to the castle.

Day Trips

Montserrat Monastery - Hike

Long day trip but so worth the views of Catalonia from the top of the mountain.

Montserrat - Horse Riding Experience

6.5-hour day trip to Montserrat – enjoy a chill 50-minute scenic drive, then spend the rest of the day horseback riding through the stunning park. The perfect way to see all the epic views and hidden gems!

Montserrat Hot Air Balloon

Once in a lifetime experience. If you are going to hot air balloon, the two places to do it are Montserrat and Switzerland.

Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava

An 11 hour tour that does a fantastic job at hitting all the spots. See the booking link for details.

Penedés Wine Tasting

If you’re studying in Barcelona or planning an extended weekend, we highly recommend this wine tour! We’ve gotten amazing feedback from past guests – it’s a must-do day trip to Catalonia!

Shopping

Passeig de GrĂ cia

Mix of designer shops and the classics like Zara. Right around Plaza Catalunya.

El Cortes Inglés

Big department store in Spain, where you can find everything from clothes to tech and home stuff.

Avinguda Diagonal

Close to Passeig de GrĂ cia. Shop in both these areas in the same day.
Info

La Rambla

La Rambla is a street in the center of Barcelona, running from Plaça de Catalunya to the Columbus Monument. It’s lined with shops, restaurants, and street performers.

El Raval

Diverse culture, vibrant street life, and a mix of modern and traditional shops, cafes, and galleries.

Holala

Unique vintage clothing with a wide range of options from cheap to expensive.
Info

Montana Vintage Shop

“This place is insane. Liourally so much stuff and all fantastic quality. You have to have energy to go here but it’s all great brands and they have unique things.”

Love Vintage Shop

High end quality vintage clothes.

Clubs

Lohan Night Club

Best club in Athens. Definitely over stimulating.

Island Club

Restaurant turned club right near the water. Defines partying while abroad.

Bolivar Beach

Recommend eating dinner here and staying for the night vibes.
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