Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Athens

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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.
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@tinie15 Ай бұрын

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.

@Fegga1955 Ай бұрын

Perfect

@terryhaggerty7510 25 күн бұрын

Any favorite recommendations? I'll be in Athens in September and would love to branch away from the typical tourist dining spots.

@Lovelyone1 23 күн бұрын

Hi! We are going in 3 weeks. I have 2 very picky teenage boy eaters. Please tell me we can find regular old burgers and fries in Athens 😬😬

@Fegga1955 22 күн бұрын

@@Lovelyone1 Fries for sure,old burgers not sure if same available.

@DLGemma 22 күн бұрын

There are no burgers in Athens. Only real food. Do not waste the chance. Your boys have to learn how to eat. Food in Greece is going to be totally different. You can't go to Greece and expect to eat a good or better burger than where you are used to having them. Because burgers are considered to be junk food. Try the real deal. @Lovelyone1

@billcook4768 Ай бұрын

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.

@iloveanimals1662 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@DT-wp4hk 16 күн бұрын

🔩 people over from the backside isn't called 'greek' for nothing😂

@DahonGone 14 күн бұрын

Ask for "horiatiki". It's a "village" salad, known abroad as... "Greek salad"

@Angell_Lee Ай бұрын

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.. 💖

@benjaminespunkt9433 Ай бұрын

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 ❤

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Yep. Agreed. But kids holidays dictate some of our trips. Those dang kids

@benjaminespunkt9433 Ай бұрын

@@woltersworld 😄 That's true. For us still 4 years to go where we are not restricted to school holidays. We try to make use of it as good as possible

@ShadowSolaris Ай бұрын

I believe the breaking point is in June. Last year, we visited Athens early June: it was wonderful, 25-ish degrees with quick showers, a bit crowded but not overly so: we went to the Acropolis at 5 pm just after the museum and we walked in like a breeze...two weeks later, when we came back to Athens at the end of our trip to catch our flight back home, it was disney-land type of crowd and 34-ish degrees. Glad we came just before summer break!

@BoogieBubble 23 күн бұрын

@@ShadowSolaris As a local this is not always the case. I say is 50-50 every year to get an early summer from the last month of sping and June is very very hot. I guess you had luck on your side friend.

@Robert89349 22 күн бұрын

@@ShadowSolaris You were very lucky. June can be much hotter. Today May 22nd in Athens, it is already 30 degrees, with absolutely no breeze and full of sand from the Sahara desert in the atmosphere. Plus, this year tourism has rebounded more than 100% since COVID, with visitors from the cruiseships flocking the city and its sites from around 09:00. As a hospitality employee, I would say that the best season to visit is March-April, October-November. If you have to visit in the summer, then it should be August. It is always less busy in Athens and especially around August 15th, Athens is empty because Athenians are on vacation.

@mikefilimon1584 28 күн бұрын

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.

@filb Ай бұрын

I definitely agree with you on Piraeus port. It's so big and I I get lost there, luckily I was there early and the locals were very helpful in guiding me to my ship. Also a shutout to the island of Hydra (Ydra), wow, that island reminds me of Sicily where my family is from. An island with full of donkeys and cats.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@warrenphelps5342 Ай бұрын

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.

@jimmyburt2212 Ай бұрын

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

@theshadowman1398 Ай бұрын

Did anyone actually work ?

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

@@theshadowman1398Yes, the Greeks work the MOST HOURS than any other Europeans! 👌🏻 Do you even work? 🤔

@theshadowman1398 Ай бұрын

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 I do.

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

@@theshadowman1398 LIAR. Get a job Malaka

@JasonTabile 9 күн бұрын

Yes. I agree. But the graffiti everywhere is off-putting. Whether you consider it art, it pales in comparison to the art of Ancient Greece. Those vandalized walls are and eye sore and puerile.

@jocelynwoltersworld Ай бұрын

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

@NewEra- 6 күн бұрын

Alethos Anesty

@Paschini128 Ай бұрын

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.

@crwalker33 Ай бұрын

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.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Thank you. And yes Nafplio is the best 😀

@crwalker33 Ай бұрын

@@woltersworld There were only about 12 other people at the ancient Mycenae site when I went, compared to 5000 of my closest friends at the Parthenon. Both were worth it, but I love to slowly wander around ancient ruins and let my imagination run wild. That's hard to do with too many tourists.

@akalaotinanai Ай бұрын

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!!

@alexanderalexandrou 19 күн бұрын

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.

@tafnamtaf8909 15 күн бұрын

Lidl was my go to supermarket as well as Masoutis and Sklavenitis ; they all have good prices for your grocery needs

@peternorris3286 21 күн бұрын

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

@carlfromtheoc1788 Ай бұрын

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

@alexandroskostalas6474 Ай бұрын

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 😊

@thanasis_k Ай бұрын

you mean gem??😊

@anthonydrimones1805 9 күн бұрын

Make friends with a cabbie in Athens and he will be your "uber" while you are there. 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.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 4 күн бұрын

and be prepared to be ripped off.

@lympevas 4 күн бұрын

Very good video you explained many important things for the future tourists or travelers As a Greek the best periods to visit Athens is before and after summer (April may - September October) In the summer the Athens it can become unbearable some days Do things early in a morning and the afternoon Don’t eat in plaka and monastiraki The august the Athens is empty because all locals go for holidays (and you can rent a car a drive without traffic and find a parking) In restaurants and taverns ask for tap water is free Don’t need to visit especially in night omonoia exarchia keramikos and metaxourgio because it can be dangerous I wish you to enjoy your visit And ask informations from us,can be very useful sometimes!

@samantha1877 Ай бұрын

Dang missed so much...loved Athens and Greece

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Can always go back 😀

@catsofastypalea Ай бұрын

Really love you tips for traveling. Many thanks and keep enjoying your travels. 😊👍🏻

@gjmarc Ай бұрын

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).

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 4 күн бұрын

Crete should become autonomous and break away from Greece. Cretans want your money, but they are more interested in making you happy first.

@selenajosephina 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. I’m planning to go to Greece this year and this video was very helpful 🎉

@realgreekexperiences 25 күн бұрын

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!

@mascode1 27 күн бұрын

You give the best tips always. Thank you!! Great video!

@italianlifestyle7911 Ай бұрын

Great pointers for this summer👍

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Glad to help. Have a great trip

@mattball2700 Ай бұрын

TY! Good timing - we're going later this year!!

@EasternDreamer615 Ай бұрын

Lovely video Mr. Wolters, this video is very helpful in my Greece trip planning. This planning is for the trip I didn’t know I’d be taking until I saw you and Gabriel Traveler talking Greece up.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Gabe's a good dude. Glad we could help you find greece

@chumppy12 Ай бұрын

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!

@tobiojo6469 Ай бұрын

Hey Mark, awesome video

@3limac 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the good tips!

@P3truts 9 күн бұрын

Having been to Athens twice, this is such a good video! Good job!

@charmainelawrence9580 Ай бұрын

I love your channel and your family!!!!! Been following you all since your boys have been babies. 😊🙏🏼❤️

@jayhulrs1435 Ай бұрын

Thuse crowds look absolutely painful

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Thats a loooong time. Thanks for sticking with us

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

@@jayhulrs1435it was one of the restricted entry days so everyobe came first thing in the morning

@nazninsultana9248 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Lagouko1 Ай бұрын

Small details and tips but extremely useful ❤

@arminvanbuuren883 19 күн бұрын

Another big mistake is being scared of some specific neighbourhoods, cause of bad publicity like Exarcheia, Kerameikos and Omonoia. They are actually the only places young locals hang out

@anastasioshadjistephanou 7 күн бұрын

Excellent video!

@missj.4760 19 күн бұрын

Don't miss the agora (in my opinion, much better than the acropolis). While you are at the acropolis, don't miss the other attractions around surroundings (Filopappou, Socrate prisons, etc.) so you won't have to climb there the day after.. Don't think the airport is close or small. It is quite a journey to get there and once you are there too. Don't think there is a lot to see at the acropolis, in archeological sites or in museums in general - most of these places are relatively expensive to visit but only keep you busy for one hour.

@lada-leesmyth3253 Ай бұрын

Just returned from 2,5 days in Athens Loved it ❤

@billtsirtsis7060 Ай бұрын

Very good advice

@gordonyates7972 21 күн бұрын

My wife and I were there last Nov. and the weather was beautiful! Went to the Parthenon and it was a very pleasant walk and not to crowded! We loved the city of Athens.

@user-so3xj7yq9j 10 күн бұрын

Good tips for travelling in general. How to be careful of your surroundings and how to get the most out of your visit.

@nikosniko7092 Ай бұрын

Just in time!! Love this channel ! Miss the live streams you guys use to do! Cheers

@rsnc23 Ай бұрын

You forgot to mention a bad ouzo hangover is a horrid way to experience a boat or an airplane.

@carolinecaiger6717 Ай бұрын

Many years ago, I did the Acropolis in 4" heels! Unplanned obviously :) And another time in 42 degree heat. I stayed covered under a wet pashmina and had the place to myself. Magical. Bus from airport to Syntagma is cheap and easy. Too many pickpockets on the Metro.

@kumral76 Ай бұрын

And peoole try to bring down Turkiye, how people get scammed.. 😅😅😅Sounds like it's no better there!

@kouklakee Ай бұрын

Oh the food !

@carleyoneil476 Ай бұрын

Good morning Jocelyn and Mark! Your videos have saved our family from making terrible mistakes. You have helped us, (or me), and my fears while booking trips overseas for our family so thank you so much!!! No words can express our gratitude.❤ May I ask, have you ever arrived at a location and your VRBO or rental had become a nightmare? Not dirty, per say, but they took your $, or kicked you out in the middle of the night, or had people come into your room etc... Thank you again! 😊

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Many years ago in sorrento, italy. Not a fun time.

@carleyoneil476 Ай бұрын

@@woltersworld This is a genuine invitation and I am sure your family gets this all the time, but if you guys ever come to Vancouver Island, BC, your family is more than welcome to come stay with us. We can show you around, etc. We will be back on the Island this summer.

@thomaswilson1312 Ай бұрын

It is very helpful yo learn to read the Greek alphabet so you can read street names and simple street signs.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

I sometimes sit there and sound out the words. Then, I realized what i said and am so proud of myself. Like a little kid

@jjjddd231 Ай бұрын

Just use Google. Point your smart phone at the Greek sign and let Google translate it for you. Besides, Greeks are very friendly and will help you out if you ask them.

@googlyooglyoogl Ай бұрын

If someone leaves a wooden horse at your gates don't bring it in. You need to ask for the check at the end of a meal. You can buy amazing olives at the little grocery stores.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

😀

@iliasda8465 Ай бұрын

Good job ! All of them are true

@cujoyyc4453 Ай бұрын

We went to a rooftop restaurant for the fantastic night view of the Acropolis all lit up and had two rather expense adult beverages. We knew it would be expensive. We ate elsewhere at far more reasonable prices.

@sunflowerfields4409 Ай бұрын

Greece is on my list of places to see. This advice is great! Thank you.

@dave928 Ай бұрын

it looks a lot different now than during 2015's "austerity" economy. there were no crowds anywhere. restaurant owners literally begging you to come eat with them, even after seeing you finish eating at a different place. but after being a greek history nut since the 4th grade, going there was bucket list item #1 checked off. i need to go back.

@peterpain6625 Ай бұрын

"Don't make the mistake and drive around in Athens" ... Had a little panic attack remembering that one ;) Jeez. Thanks. Also people: Get a hat. Keeps your head from lobstering the first day!

@akalaotinanai Ай бұрын

Hahaha as an Athenian let me tell you, driving in this city really builds you character 😄

@peterpain6625 Ай бұрын

@@akalaotinanai And your tolerance for near heart attacks ;)

@papalampraina2k 4 күн бұрын

Back when I was working in an airline company, all of our non-Greek crew members were staying in the southern suburbs where the company was renting them hotel rooms for their overnight stays. So, even though some times they had more than one night to spend in Athens, they would stay over there or just go to the tourist-packed areas around the Acropolis. I once took two pilots to a place that I was DJing from time to time, a really big beer place in Peristeri. It was far from the tourist areas, in a nice neighborhood and it was a place where only locals would go. For them it was an eye-opener and for me it was a great chance to show them around around city. Even though I am an Athenian and I spent most of my years in the municipality of Athens, eventually what we all think of Athens is the whole metro area, and that's what is actually increasing the city's diversity. And yes, the metro can take you to a lot of places. So, if you're a tourist, just hop onto a train and exit at a random station. It's a great experience.

@gdltc123 Ай бұрын

Hi Marc 😊 been watching for a while. Would be helpful to know WHEN you go to these spots like at leats the month. Thanks !!

@sol-brevivendonanoruega794 18 күн бұрын

Went to Athens last summer with my teenagers, and we love it so much, so we are going this summer again. “Unfortunately” we have to go on school holidays which is the most busy and warm time of the year.

@Fefinho83 2 күн бұрын

Hello my friend, thanks for this great video and super usefull info! I'll be in Athens soon for a cruise stop, I'm thinking about taking the hop on hop off bus at the port (including the Acropolis ticket so I skip the line) and then go and return to the center by that option, do you recommend this? Thanks again!

@annihilator_of_orks 18 күн бұрын

We`re flying to Athens next Sunday for three day, then head over to Crete! As experienced tourists we are mostly aware of the dos and donts when travelling, but thanks for your valuable advise anyway! We`re gonna enjoy Athens for sure, booked our tickets to the Acropolis, and our airbnb is in a suburb with lots of food places and bars around. Greetings from ZH, Switzerland!

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 4 күн бұрын

You will love Crete. Too late. You have already been. I hope you enjoyed Crete.

@annihilator_of_orks 3 күн бұрын

@@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 are there right away and enjoying it! The only minus: far too hot for June) but everything else is breathtaking. Btw it is not my first time on Crete, been there already back in 2006 with the age of around 20, unfortunately, no smartphones existed back then to compare the changes 😁and I somehow lost the photos made with the digi cam back then. Regards!

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 3 күн бұрын

@@annihilator_of_orks Oh wow. I am envious.

@georgeellinas2147 19 күн бұрын

Greece has become way too expensive! Used to be a bargain years ago. Not anymore.

@Mongoose-ct6us 14 күн бұрын

You are so correct

@Aieshoo Күн бұрын

20 euros for a meal.

@anna_r0891 Ай бұрын

Hi! Do you have a website recommendation for buying acropolis and the museum tickets ahead of time? Thanks!

@FalconsRays8 Ай бұрын

Love Athens. Get the hop on hop off buds there… it is one of the only places in the world where it’s a good deal 😂

@stanislas4990 Ай бұрын

Don't go to Athens in summer time, it's too hot, and too much crowded. Any other time of the year is ok, except during the summer.

@alexhousakos 3 күн бұрын

6:42 Hey shoutout to my friend Vagelis's shop!

@matenzo 10 күн бұрын

Do not underestimate how hot it can get during the summer. ALWAYS put on sunscreen if you're gonna be walking about throughout the day. You're gonna be spending time under direct sunlight. There's no avoiding it. Invest in a thermos or even in one of those isothermic bags. Those plastic water bottles get hot super fast even if you got them in your bag and they won't be pleasant to drink. Especially if you got kids with you make sure they stay hydrated at all times.

@tmo7734 15 күн бұрын

Getting "small bills" is easier said than done. It's the same in Italy too.

@jjjddd231 Ай бұрын

Definitely have some cash with you. It's amazing how often the merchants in a taverna or restaurant will tell you that their card reader is offline or not working. Tax evasion is still a thing throughout Greece.

@perseusarkouda Ай бұрын

We also need to point out how the state is taking A LOT and some businesses, not all, have to resort to things like that just to survive.

@DahonGone 14 күн бұрын

That's good to hear! Cash is private and taxation is - literally - theft!

@missj.4760 19 күн бұрын

I went in April. They now have a fountain at the acropolis. Even better than buying a bottle of water: bring one or two refillable bottle of water. Tap water is safe to drink. You will save money and produce less plastic junk.

@giokun100 Ай бұрын

Hi Mark. One small correction, Acropolis mean ''city edge''. Acron=edge/extremity Polis=city

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jocelynwoltersworld Ай бұрын

Acron means Edge, but Acro means High. Acropolis, High City.

@giokun100 Ай бұрын

@@jocelynwoltersworld Νο, Acro is the modern spelling of the ancient Acron and mean the same thing. In the case of Acropolis, it loses the final ''n'' because of grammar when merging words. If I would translate it in English, ''extremity'' would be the closest word in this context.

@jocelynwoltersworld Ай бұрын

@giokun100 this just blows my mind. I remember this lesson from my Yiayia (whose 1st languagewas Greek), Acro means High, Polus means City. Literally 46 years as a Greek American and I've never heard Edge City.🤯

@giokun100 Ай бұрын

@@jocelynwoltersworld I'm born and bred in Athens, my greetings to US Greek community! Actually ''City's Extremity'' would be the best translation.

@the_meccaneer 27 күн бұрын

I only ever wear hiking shoes everywhere in the world: even the streets around the world are rough!

@DrVVVinK Ай бұрын

I've seen you make the car comment in several videos. And as someone who has lived in the Northeast, in a simi walkable city, with good public transit his whole life, I am always flabbergasted to find people rent cars when traveling and staying in the cities in Europe.

@missj.4760 19 күн бұрын

I am happy to learn I have not made any of these mistakes :)

@konstantinos8405 Ай бұрын

As a Greek I would like to raise a small concern in one of your tips, when you said “that restaurants in Athens will charge the customer for the customary water and bread, and that it’s normal.” As far as I know it’s not legal for them to charge you for items that are brought to the table without an order, also water and bread are usually free I have never seen anyone get charge for that, so I think that it’s a potential tourist scam that some restaurants do. Ps use FREENOW or Uber for taxis to avoid the shady taxi drivers.

@georgek5737 Ай бұрын

Βασικά αυτό το κάνουν κάποια καταστήματα στην Αθήνα ανεξάρτητα αν είσαι τουρίστας ή όχι... Για το νερό νομίζω πως εννοεί το κλειστό μπουκάλι που φέρνουν, όχι κανάτα με νερό βρύσης.

@markharris1125 Ай бұрын

I literally had my first meal in Athens a couple of hours ago (in Plaka) and can confirm I wasn't charged for water and bread. And the food was delicious.

@user-er3bx8qb1j Ай бұрын

The food was a lot better here pre-covid. As soon as the tourists returned, standards plummeted. I say this as a disgruntled Athenian. Makrygianni (the main drag at Akropoli metro station and the Acropolis museum) is an absolute tourist trap now and the food is rubbish.

@georgeellinas2147 19 күн бұрын

This is true almost everywhere now! Covid effed up so much.

@christinebingham2879 Ай бұрын

Lordy how your boys have grown!

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Its scary sonetimes

@lynnmaners9165 Ай бұрын

For lots of Roman ruins, try Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Including a Roman amphitheater in regular use. I have been to several concerts there, when in Plovdiv for international conferences.

@MiaHessMusic Ай бұрын

Can YOu go if you don't speak Bulgarian??

@lynnmaners9165 Ай бұрын

@@MiaHessMusic Of course. Lots of people in tourist serving industries speak English, as it is the international language of the modern world. I don’t speak Bulgarian except for a few simple words, but I have never had a problem.

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

I Love Byzantine Ruins! 😍 Anything related with Greeks & Greco-Roman Civilization 🥰 I want to see Poniropolis & Filippopolis 😉

@Tramptraveller Ай бұрын

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@cafesousoutsa 25 күн бұрын

είσαι καλοσυνάτος άνθρωπος

@subrenachin 3 күн бұрын

Which site do you recommend for tickets? We will be in Athens for 3 days. Thanks

@pug987 23 күн бұрын

I think it's better to visit Athens in Spring or Autumn than during Summer. The heat can become unbearable on Summer months whereas the weather is pretty nice and mild even in late Autumn.

@supaschwamal Ай бұрын

I found getting the water at the table was a nice convience to stay hydrated. Also, paying for the water already, I didn't feel pressured to order some other, likely more expensive beverage along with my food like you would be in some middle european countries. Likewise, if you are from those places and accustomed to ordering, say sparkling water together with your meal, don't do it, it will be far more expensive than the water.

@johnperry713 Күн бұрын

Strikes and protests have never been a problem. They always know in advance and you can work around them.

@desireei4053 6 күн бұрын

Hi! I was wondering what website you used to purchase your tickets for acropolis?

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 4 күн бұрын

Do it as a tour. If you turn up late or buy tickets at the gate it will turn into a night mare.

@sperdouklikos Ай бұрын

Tourists and mostly Americans think that gyro is made out of ground lamb,greek salad has lettuce and they keep calling souvlaki a kebab . They miss out on a lot of great greek food in general

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

Facts! 👌🏻 Need to teach the tourists so they know

@a.alonso2457 2 күн бұрын

How many days did you spend in Athens with your family ? Did you go to any of the islands and if yes, how long were you there ? I am planning a 2 1/2 to 3 weeks trip which would include Athens and maybe 2 of the islands, not sure yet which ones. Thank you.

@TravelonlineWalk Ай бұрын

Amazing, we had same in Marmaris

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

Nice! Marmaro means Marble in the Greek Language 🇬🇷👌🏻

@travel_with_renix6956 Ай бұрын

Wolter did you ever been to Romania?

@babsr8479 Ай бұрын

Good advice. People really won't pay 50 cents for water?

@Carnovach Ай бұрын

Dear mr. Wolters, I noticed in one of your videos that you call Netherlands The Netherlands. So Netherlands is our name. Greetings from Roelof.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Thanks

@Zaxos123 Ай бұрын

Small shops, taxis and even street markets are required by law to have a POS machine that accepts card payments in Greece since recently.

@fixpacifica Ай бұрын

I would visit the University of Georgia.

@ahmd5 Ай бұрын

You should visit the British Museum in London to see the full glory of the Parthenon

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

Getting those back soon! 🇬🇷👌🏻

@geogeo2299 11 күн бұрын

I hear they're selling those antiquities on eBay.

@SpartanLeonidas1821 10 күн бұрын

@@geogeo2299 I bought some Ancient Greek Coins from there. Gifting them back to the Hellenic State 🇬🇷👍🏻

@geogeo2299 10 күн бұрын

@@SpartanLeonidas1821 Rumor has it that they sold those antiquities to get money to fix their roof that is collapsing.

@travelingthediaspora7996 Ай бұрын

Mark can you make suggestions for things to do outside of the ruins?

@geogeo2299 11 күн бұрын

The Athens riviera is great place for a walk.

@bwana-ma-coo-bah425 4 күн бұрын

Head south. Nafplio, beautiful city. Best beach in the world, Voidikilia.

@steveb1086 14 күн бұрын

We loved Athens visited Apr 23. Got to plan, buy tickets before , see as much as can, try the food etc. Would say if your walking around holding your phone say with Google Maps watch for the theives, we had a lady and man looking like tourists trying to trip me up but it didn't work, they kept following us. We walked into a shop and waited for them to move away it was quite nervey but lesson learnt

@DahonGone 14 күн бұрын

There's a disproportionate amount of migrant crime unfortunately.

@steveb1086 14 күн бұрын

@DahonGone a few annoying kids walking around but these 2 were dressed well and didnt look migrants. Just need to keep your wits and safe

@gervalterto 29 күн бұрын

Olá, estive em Athens agora em Abril /2024 e não cometi nenhum erro que você menciona. A diferença é planejamento, fez toda a diferença para conhecer a Grécia. Realmente, não recomendo visitar o país no verão, o calor deve ser insuportável.

@perseusarkouda Ай бұрын

Athens, the islands, the sun, the sea and such are very nice but Greece has a lot more to offer. Like even winter vacation in Pelion, Zagorochoria and you will have the best treatment for supporting less touristy places while enjoying the most traditional Greek stuff. Actually mostly us, the locals, are visiting these places and it's a shame to see only the popular destinations to be promoted, even by the Greek state itself.

@mrdth1987 Ай бұрын

Oh god, Wolter is watching me I just talking about booking a trip to Athens. Wolters World stop spying on me lol.

@woltersworld Ай бұрын

Its not just your phone that is listening to you 😉

@mrdth1987 Ай бұрын

@@woltersworld No I don't believe you but it's okay I have my tin foil hat on so you can't read my mind, so there lol

@hasanabbas21 Ай бұрын

@woltersworld we are thinking of going to Athens on our trip to Spain in November . Is weather ok in November ?

@flukos79 Ай бұрын

Acropolis actually means the edge of the city.

@jocelynwoltersworld Ай бұрын

I don't understand this. AcroN means Edge but AcrO means High. I very specifically remember this lesson from my Yiayia (whose 1st language was Greek) that the Acropolis was the High City.

@SpartanLeonidas1821 Ай бұрын

@@jocelynwoltersworldIt means Extremity. Akrodaktylo means FINGERTIP. Both are Correct