TAX FREE

Travelers residing in non-European Union countries are entitled to claim back the VAT / GST on purchases when they are brought home. So whilst shopping in many of the exciting tax free shops in Athens, you can save money and make your trip even more rewarding!

Simply follow the steps:

1) Shop where you see the Tax Free Shopping logo and simply ask for your Refund Check.

2) Show your purchases, receipts and passport at the border and then have your Global Refund Check stamped.

3) Collect your refund in cash at a nearby Cash Refund Office (the airport or certain borders listed on www.globalfund.com), or mail back the check to Global Refund for direct crediting of your credit card or a bank check sent to your address. The Currency Choice logo next to a credit card terminal means that here you can pay by credit card in your own national currency. The amount on the receipt is the sum that will be debited to your bank. Therefore, there will be no hidden fees and no unwanted surprises when you get back home.

LOCAL INFORMATION
VAT: 23%
Minimum spending: 120 Euros
Export validation: 3 months from the issuing of the Check. The lower VAT rate is valid on the Aegean Islands.

• Official Site of the Global Refound

Gastronomy

FASOLI
\"Trendy\" restaurant / kitchen based primarily on the Mediterranean cuisine, but also on \"exotic variations\"... more
ALEXANDRIA
A haven harbor in the center of the city with Egyptian and Mediterranean tastes. Falafel, humus, babaganous, foulia with... more
KAVVOURAS
Very good Souvlaki, one of the best in Town. Good Prices, check it out!... more
BARBARA'S FOOD COMPANY
International cuisine with Greek influences and tasty desserts such as cheesecake and chocolate soufflé, at moderate prices.... more
CREPEXARCHIA
The best crepes in Athens. Sweet and salty. Open 24 hours.... more
ST' ASTRA (Hotel Park)
Under the care of Herve Pronzato and the view of the big park, a modern cuisine of a high grade... more
I PITA TOU PAPPOU
Chain of grill houses, that serve (among other things) the rumored biggest souvlaki in town.... more
FLORAL BOOKS + COFFEE
Located in the historic “Blue Building” of infamous Exarchia Square, Floral has been around for a long time. Having recently... more
BAIRES
Baires made its debut in the very select spot of Sina 21 and Skoufa Street in Kolonaki. It is what... more
EN DELPHIS CAFÉ - BAR
This café / bar is a meeting place of many young actors and musicians. After undergoing a face lift, it... more
GIANTES
Pioneer of the cuisine with biological products served with love, a high aesthetic and products straight from the growers.... more