Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Athens

Heading to Athens this summer and want to have the best time possible? Well we go through the most common tourist mistakes tourists make when they visit Athens, from not preparing for the heat or the slick pavement or not preparing the belts for the hefty food they will be eating on their visit to this historic capital of Greece.
Filmed in Athens, Greece

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[billcook]

One of my favorite tips ever: Don’t order a Greek salad in Greece. Only tourists order Greek salad and the price is jacked up. Just order a salad in Greece and you will probably get… a Greek salad.

[tinie]

Hello, an Athenian here commenting on the food topic.
I've been watching all these Athenian food-tour videos here and ALL of them go to the EXACT same restaurants/cafes, and order the exact same things. Don't be afraid to experiment. The quality of Athenian restaurants and taverns is high. Try something new. See where the locals go, find that small, hidden tavern in the neighborhood you are staying at. Ask the locals, even on the street. They will be happy to point you to their favorite place.

[benjaminespunkt]

Biggest Mistake people make - go to Athens in peak season!
You can avoid many mistakes mentioned in the Video if you go between end September-April.
Just went there with the family in March and it was my best Athens experience so far. No lines, no Reservations, spontanous Restaurant visists, very relaxed people, 25°C and sunshine - just perfect ❤

[akalaotinanai]

I love how much you appreciate and love our city and culture! It really does have much to give you if you take your time and explore it thouroughly.
We might complain a little, but we really like tourists and want them to have a good time here!!

[Angell_Lee]

Greece is one of my best trip and favorite place that I have visited. Everything I felt in love with: the weather, landscapes, food, people, etc.. 💖

[realgreekexperiences]

Great tips! As an Athenian, I'd like to add that it's useful to wear sunblock and a hat if you are here in summer - I wear them all the time!

[peternorris]

Hi, went to Athens in 2022 for my wife's 60th birthday for 4 nights, loved it so much returned last year for 11nights, great hotel, great food and just walking around and seeing the sights is awesome, would reccomend it to anyone who loves city breaks, will definitely return

[tjamaicapogue]

I fell in love with Athens. I went in Feb 2023 and wish I had more time there. I spent a week in Greece but I spent the first 3 days in Thessaloniki - which was great - but in retrospect I would’ve traded that time for more time in Athens since I only had limited time there. I plan to come back and spend at least 3 weeks in Greece with an entire week devoted just to Athens.

My favorite activities were Lycabetus Hill - there’s a panoramic view of Athens and a nice restaurant at the top. I took a cab up to the funicular but decided to walk back down. I also loved my trip out of the city to The Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. We went in the afternoon so that we could see the sunset over the cape. What an experience 😍

[jimmyburt]

The streets of Athens were full of music & dancing and friendly people when I visited.

[mikefilimon]

See a movie at an open air theater (they are usually an American movie with Greek subtitles.) A famous one is in the Plaka called the Thession.

[carlfromtheoc]

1. There are certain times of the year when the Parthenon Museum is closed due to Greek holidays. 2. Have an early time to go to the Acropolis and get up extra early and go to the top of Philopopus Hill and then it is a short walk to the Acropolis. 3. Go to the top of Lycabettus Hill. 4. Do not skip the the arena built for the 1896 Olympics, the first modern Olympica and stand on the podium and get your picture taken. 5. Stay hydrated

[Paschini]

I just came back from Europe few weeks ago, and Athens was the final destination we went to. I absolutely loved it and I didnt get to do everything including the Acropolis, but I will defo be going back. Highly Highly Recommend Athens and the restaurants along the Acropolis. 2 restaurants I recommend is GREEK STORIES (Gluten free place) and Kalamaki Bar.

[kluetube]

Sir, I was just in Athens a few months ago and you NAILED this. everything you said is absolutely correct based on my own experience. well done

[alexanderalexandrou]

Don't be a snob towards budget supermarket chains like Lidl. They work with local producers and you can buy stuff much cheaper there than in smaller grocery stores in tourist trap areas.

[jocelynwoltersworld]

Kali Anastasi! Kalo Pascha! I'm so glad you put this out today, honey. Xristos Anesti ❤

[crwalker]

Always on point! Loved my trip to Greece last year. I used Wolter's tips and had a great time. The best part of my trip was Wolter's recommendation to go to Nafplio! Fantastic place.

[alexandroskostalas]

Being Greek and living in Piraeus I totally agree with you, it's the same in most capital cities you need to search and find the hidden gems 😊

[warrenphelps]

Agree with your advice. Went to the Acropolis Museum first and then the Acropolis. Went the first week of April 2024, had advanced tickets for 8 am and then just walked in with no line as well as very few people . Later in the morning large tour groups began to arrive and clearly not as easy to walk around.

[gjmarc]

Just got back from a recent trip to Athens & Crete. Have been many times, (but it was 30 years ago since being there). Really enjoyed the Acropolis museum, as it was not there during previous visits. Best thing about Athens... I bought a bouzouki and will learn to play it when it arrives, music strore owner was nice. Lots of great neighbourhoods that we enjoyed, so yes don't just do the Plaka. Already booked for next year! Best thing about Crete was the tiny village we stayed in, good thing I can speak some Greek. (learned that from my travel days in the '70's).

[chumppy]

My husband and I went for our honeymoon in 2021 and your videos about Athens back then helped us out a lot! We went to the acropolis museum because of your recommendation and it was so cool!