Athens travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Athens, Attica, Greece.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Evil eye (mati) jewellery
Price: €3–50 (~$3.30–54)
Where: Plaka, Monastiraki, jewellers citywide
Olive oil (extra virgin, PDO)
Price: €8–25 for 500ml (~$8.70–27)
Where: Ergon Agora, Central Market, specialty shops
Mastiha products (Chios gum resin)
Price: €5–30 (~$5.40–33)
Where: Mastiha Shop, 6 Panepistimiou St, Athens 105 64
Replica ancient pottery
Price: €15–200 (~$16–217)
Where: Museum shops (Acropolis Museum, National Archaeological Museum) — officially licensed
Tanagra figurines
Price: €10–60 (~$11–65)
Where: Museum gift shops and Plaka ceramic shops
Honey (thyme honey from Hymettus)
Price: €5–20 (~$5.40–22)
Where: Central Market, specialty food shops
Leather sandals (handmade)
Price: €40–120 (~$43–130)
Where: Stavros Melissinos 2.0 — Agias Theklas 2, Monastiraki; legendary sandal maker
Natural sponges from the Aegean
Price: €5–30 (~$5.40–33)
Where: Monastiraki market stalls
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Monastiraki Flea Market
Antiques, vintage, souvenirs, second-hand goods
Where: Monastiraki, Athens
Hours: Daily 08:00–20:00; full flea market Sundays 07:00–15:00
Stavros Melissinos 2.0 — The Poet Sandalmaker
Handmade leather sandals; fitted and custom orders
Where: Monastiraki, Athens
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–19:00; closed Sun
Mastiha Shop
Chios mastiha (mastic gum) — liqueur, skincare, sweets, health products
Where: Syntagma / City Centre, Athens
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00; Sat 10:00–18:00; closed Sun
Ergon Agora Food Hall
Artisan Greek food products: olive oils, cheeses, wines, honey
Where: Syntagma, Athens
Hours: Daily 07:30–23:00
Acropolis Museum Shop
Officially licensed museum replicas, jewellery, books, prints
Where: Makrigianni, Athens
Hours: Same as museum: Tue–Sun 09:00–20:00 (Fri until 22:00)