Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Athens

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  @billcook4768 · 2 years ago

  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.

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  @tinie15 · 2 years ago

  Hello, an Athenian here commenting on the food topic. <br>I&apos;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&apos;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.

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  @benjaminespunkt9433 · 2 years ago

  Biggest Mistake people make - go to Athens in peak season!<br>You can avoid many mistakes mentioned in the Video if you go between end September-April. <br>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 ❤

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  @googlyooglyoogl · 2 years ago

  If someone leaves a wooden horse at your gates don&apos;t bring it in. You need to ask for the check at the end of a meal. &nbsp;You can buy amazing olives at the little grocery stores.

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  @carlfromtheoc1788 · 2 years ago

  1. &nbsp;There are certain times of the year when the Parthenon Museum is closed due to Greek holidays. &nbsp; &nbsp;2. &nbsp;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. &nbsp; &nbsp;3. &nbsp;Go to the top of Lycabettus Hill. &nbsp; &nbsp;4. &nbsp;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. &nbsp; &nbsp;5. &nbsp;Stay hydrated

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  @dinetk3125 · 7 months ago

  I was at the Acropolis yesterday. At 8. There were about 12-15 people. It was really magical.

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  @WilliamMentsas · 2 years ago

  The salad the Americans want with the FETA, is called, &apos;Horiatiki&apos;.

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  @alexanderalexandrou · 2 years ago

  Don&apos;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.

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  @anthonydrimones1805 · 2 years ago

  Make friends with a cabbie in Athens and he will be your &quot;uber&quot; while you are there. &nbsp;My experience especially in small towns, the cabbie is a great source of info - where to go, eat and visit. Go where the locals go.

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  @Willfdk · 1 year ago

  Man Greece is beautiful

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  @realgreekexperiences · 2 years ago

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

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  @michaelbeauregard822 · 1 year ago

  I think the OG has a lot of knowledge. &nbsp;However, I disagree on his opinion to see the Acropolis Museum prior seeing the Acropolis. &nbsp;We went ahead and visited the Acropolis (after downloading a free Rick Steve’s Acropolis walking tour) first. &nbsp;Then we went down to the museum. &nbsp;We found we knew exactly what the ancient items and signs were referencing having seen the Acropolis. &nbsp;My wife and I both thought we would not have understood what the museum item descriptions were talking about had we not seen the replica items that are now in the Acropolis or the items our tour mentioned were in the museum. <br><br>Great job on everything else!😊

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