Greece
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Freenow (the former Beat) dominates Athens taxis. Google Maps works well for the metro, and efood and Wolt handle food delivery in cities.
๐Rideshare & Taxi
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Western Europe taxi-hailing, especially strong in Germany, UK, Spain, Ireland.
Beat folded into Freenow here โ order licensed taxis through the app.
The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Books licensed taxis in Athens; Freenow (ex-Beat) is what locals actually use.
๐บ๏ธNavigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Solid for Athens metro and walking.
๐ฌTranslation
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The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.
Helpful for menus written in Greek script.
๐ฑFood Delivery
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Helsinki-born food and grocery delivery โ big in Finland, the Baltics and much of Central and Eastern Europe.
Food delivery in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities; local app efood is the bigger rival.
Is Greece one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type F: Two round pins + grounding clips on top and bottom (Schuko). Standard across most of Europe.
Standard European.
Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but modest; rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is common and welcomed. A service charge is sometimes included, so check the bill before adding more.
CurrencyEUR
Greek you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
โ Do
- Greet with a friendly 'Yassas' and a handshake; Greeks are warm and value genuine, unhurried conversation
- Dress modestly when visiting churches and monasteries, covering shoulders and knees
- Accept offered food, coffee, or hospitality graciously, as refusing can seem cold
- Meals are leisurely and social; lingering over a long lunch or dinner is normal and expected
- Be patient with relaxed timekeeping for social events; punctuality is looser than in Northern Europe
- Tap your glass and say 'Yamas' before drinking together
โDon't
- Do not show your open palm facing outward toward someone (the 'moutza'); it is a serious insult
- Avoid calling neighboring North Macedonia simply 'Macedonia'; to Greeks, Macedonia is a region of northern Greece and the name is politically sensitive
- Do not be loud or disrespectful at religious or historic sites such as monasteries and ancient ruins
- Avoid praising Turkey's role in regional disputes or making light of Greek national history
โ ๏ธ Common scams to know
- Taxi drivers (especially from Athens airport and ports) taking longer routes, refusing the meter, or claiming it is 'broken'
- The 'friendly bar' or 'tea house' scam where men are lured by a local and hit with an enormous bill, sometimes with intimidation
- Overpriced restaurants near major sights with no posted prices, or 'fresh fish' charged by weight at shocking rates
- Street vendors and 'find the ball' street games designed to fleece tourists
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