How much is a cab from the airport to the city?
Flat rate: €45-50. Unless you’re time traveling – night fares are a bit more.

How much should I tip? Cabs? Nothing. Restaurants?
5-10%. But if you loved it, show the love.

Where’s all the fun happening? 
Αround Syntagma is a sure bet. Or hit the Athens Riviera from Faliro to Varkiza for sea and sparkle.

What happens if I tickle a guard at Syntagma?
He’ll move a finger – and his comrade will handle it. Proceed at your own risk.

Why can’t I flush toilet paper?
Because we love our plumbing, and we’d rather it didn’t explode.

Where’s the zoo?
Just a short drive from the city lies Attica Zoological Park – lions, lemurs and lunch with giraffes await!

I’m free this weekend. What should I do?
Island-hop like a local! Aegina, Hydra (from Piraeus), Andros (from Rafina) or Tzia (from Lavrio). Just... go.

What’s the worst thing about tourists?
When they get obviously drunk.

Where is everyone from 3 to 6 PM?
Somewhere cool. Like hugging an A/C or floating in the sea.

Why is coffee so expensive?
You’re paying for the chair. A Greek can nurse a frappé for hours.

What’s a frappe?
Instant coffee + ice. Shaken, not stirred. Basically, the Greek fuel.

What’s something unique about Athens?
Open-air cinemas in summer. Pure movie magic under the stars. I’m bored of museums. Just one, please. Try the National Archaeological Museum – it’s world-class. 

Where’s your Chinatown?
Around Koumoundourou Square (look for Plateia Eleftherias on the map).

Why are you people up so late?
It’s genetic. Also, it’s cooler at night – literally and socially.

What time do clubs close?
Whenever they feel like it. Greeks don’t wear watches when they party.

Do you ever get drunk?
All the time. You just won’t be able to tell.

Do you still smash plates at bouzoukia?
Nope. We throw flowers now. Still messy. Still fabulous. Also… expensive. I want to go to bouzoukia! Make some Greek friends and let them show you the ropes.

Best way to end a wild night out?
Grab food at the Central Market on Athinas Street. The ultimate midnight refuel.