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Discover the very best of Athens in one unforgettable day! From ancient wonders to lively neighborhoods, explore the Acropolis, its world-famous museum, and the charming streets of Plaka and Monastiraki with your local, licensed guide by your side.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Day Trips

Duration

7 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Meals

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the entrance of Ice Queen Gelato - Athens to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Discover the Acropolis & Its Museum

   Start your day at the Acropolis, exploring its ancient temples and enjoying stunning views. Then head to the Acropolis Museum to see its treasures and learn more about Athens’ rich history

4. Wonder through Plaka

   Stroll through Athens’ most picturesque neighborhood, filled with cobblestone streets, charming shops, and lively cafés. Take a break to enjoy a local lunch along the way

5. Explore Monastiraki, the Ancient Agora & a Local Market

   Wander through lively Monastiraki, step back in time among the ancient Agora ruins, and visit a local market to soak up the atmosphere and experience everyday Athenian life. Please note the market is closed on Sundays

6. Ask Away!

   Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host experiencing the best of Athens. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about the Acropolis

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Merve

(About local Yorgos)

8 September 2025

Yorgos was a fantastic guide who took us through the art filled streets of Athens. The tour is not only about art but history, culture and daily life of Atheneans. Highly recommended! Yorgos also gave us some restaurant recommendations which we wouldn't discover as tourists. We truly had a blast.An Excellent City Tour

Sreeni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

10 August 2025

Hi Thomas, thank you so much for your company! We all really enjoyed every bit of the tour. I really appreciate that you accommodated additional walking trip in the city. You are very knowledgeable. You made us feel very comfortable. I resonate with your feelings about our deepest connection to our home lands. I think the mind and body absorbs so many things when we live in a place for long enough esp growing up and that connection has special place in our mind and body. We really loved every bit of Greece esp weather. I will be for sure in touch with you rest of my life. These connections are really important to me. Please let us know when you visit California, we surely meet up and you are welcome to my home! I’m sure we will meet again because we will surely come back to Greece! Cheers, -Sreeni” Nostalgic

Jonathan🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Yorgos)

23 July 2025

A delicant mixture of history, architecture, culture and local food, all woven together by Yorgos astounding ability to tell stories. My little brother, not the type to be fascinated with anything but football was impressed by how much he enjoyed the tour. After the tour we all had a feeling we had gotten to know the city through a perspective that other tourists around us were not able to. Great experience, can recommend Yorgos.A great storyteller indeed.

Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yorgos)

20 July 2025

Yorgos is a nice guy. He is gentle, polite and he was on time. He took us to nice places, but we think the experience is too expensive for the foodcost and the things we saw.

Samir🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Thomas)

20 July 2025

Thomas was the most phenomenal guide we’ve ever had in Athens! His vast knowledge of every corner and hidden gem, from secret courtyards to charming local tavernas, brought the city vividly to life. Incredibly family-friendly, he engaged our kids with playful myths while captivating adults with rich historical insights. Thomas’s warm, funny, and kind personality made us feel like we were exploring with a dear friend. His spot-on recommendations, from souvlaki spots to rooftop views, were perfect. His passion for Athens was infectious, making every moment unforgettable. We wish we could take him to every city we visit! Thomas is simply the best guide, creating cherished memories we’ll treasure forever.Thomas: Athens’ Most Amazing Guide!

Martin

(About local Yorgos)

18 July 2025

Great way to see the city and Yorgos made it feel like a stroll amongst good friends. With a good mix of Greek history lessons and everyday experiences of life, Yorgos was a great guide a companion for the day. Thanks 🙏 Great to meet Yorgos!

Lowe🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Thomas)

10 July 2025

Thomas gave me and my two friends a very good rountour of athens this summer. He showed us all the must sees and some of his favorite parts of the city. He gave us everything we wanted and expected and more!! It felt like meeting an old friend. Overall a perfect experience with a guid that went over and beyond!! 10/10 would recommend.Excellent choice for smaler groups

Arty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

26 June 2025

Thomas took my travel group of 8 around Athens for half a day and everyone had a fabulous time. Thomas is engaging and knowledgeable. He first made sure that the rest of our stay in Athens was well scripted and made useful suggestions. Then we set off pounding the pavement and the time flew by in an instant. Between the historical background, the anecdotes, and the jokes, even the teenagers were engaged which happens approximately never. He catered expertly to the needs of our very needy group, including pit stops of different varieties. Great time; highly recommended!An expert with a great personality!

Solomon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

23 June 2025

Yorgos, excellent guide in Prague. I would highly recommend him.Yorgos, guide in Prague

Christie

(About local Thomas)

16 June 2025

Thomas and this tour made our trip! We arrived unsure of what to do and decided to book this tour. He has a perfect balance of preparation and customization. He took us to all the best spots in town and simultaneously went above and beyond to incorporate our interests and needs throughout the tour. He has extensive knowledge and passion for the city, culture and history and strikes a perfect balance of providing information and fun. We loved it!!!HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

14 June 2025

I took a solo tour with Thomas to the Peloponnese. I booked it on a whim for my first day in Athens. Although jet-lagged, it was a great experience to get out of the city and see some impressive history beyond Athens. Thomas went above and beyond to ensure I had a great day filled with lively conversation and some special stops. I highly recommend the tour and Thomas who is very passionate about Greek history and what he does. Above and beyond

Javin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

10 June 2025

Yorgos took us to some great authentic restaurants around the city center and we learned a lot about Greek culture and history. These are places we would not have found on our own and we’re glad to have a guide like Yorgos to lead the way. Highly recommended!Fun Day, Great Food

s_lustig🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

7 June 2025

Thomas was great! Apart from being great company for our afternoon tour, he was highly knowledgeable and knew how to adapt his delivery for myself and my partner. Even more importantly he knew how to relate all the information to our 13 year old autistic son (who is very interested in Greek mythology). We would highly recommend Thomas!Cape Sounio and The Temple of Poseidon

Peter

(About local Yorgos)

1 June 2025

Yorgos gave such an informative and personal tour. He was so helpful in increasing our understanding of Athens and its history, philosophy, and people. He has a rare gift of listening to our needs and creating a dialogue tuned to our personalities. His kindness and passionate, intelligent approach were wonderful. What a nice guy!!Highly recommend - informative and fun

Matthew

(About local Thomas)

31 May 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Thomas. He led us on a guided walking tour of the city which took us through all the major sites. Thomas has an encyclopedic knowledge of Greek culture, language and history and was able to contextualize everything we saw. He tailored the pace and itinerary to our interests and engaged with each of our family group in a way that ensured that we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. For us it was a perfect introduction to Athens and set us up for some more self exploration. If we had more time we would have taken another day or two to visit the areas around Athens with Thomas as we enjoyed his company and dedication as a guide. Excellent day. Excellent guided walking tour of Athens

CLAUDIA🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Yorgos)

28 May 2025

We spent a relaxed afternoon exploring Athens through the eyes (and tastebuds!) of Yorgos, who took us to his favourite local spots for pie, pitta, and mezze. This wasn’t your typical food tour (no rushing, no tourist traps), just good conversation, great bites, and a genuine love for the city’s culture. It was like being shown around by a friend who really knows where to eat.Athens Food Tour

Boyd🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Yorgos)

25 May 2025

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

21 May 2025

The tour with Thomas was amazing. The visit to Corinth to see the canal, old town Nafpilo and the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus were great. Lunch by the sea in Nafpilo will long be remembered. The best part was our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Thomas. He knows it all. I will book again with Thomas on my next trip to Greece.Amazing day in the Peloponnese with Thomas

elinor🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Yorgos)

20 May 2025

We had a lot of fun with Yorgos! Interesting conversations and very tasty food!! Thank you 🙏🏼Great and interesting

Anne-Marie

(About local Thomas)

18 May 2025

Thomas was an absolutely amazing tour guide. He was kind, funny, very knowledgeable, and the perfect person to guide a tour! You can just tell by the way he speaks of both ancient and modern history that it is a passion for him, so if you enjoy history he is the best guide for you. It was truly like having your friend show you around. He provided drinks and snacks for the drive and made great conversation. He told us about the history and mythology of the places we were driving by in the way, and he had a PDF ready to go for the site itself since he couldn't enter with us! All of the stops along the way were very cute and had amazing food and drinks. If you're even slightly thinking about booking a tour with him, do it! It will be the best tour you've ever gotten. The Best Tour

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

17 May 2025

Did the full city tour and Yorgos took us all around to the major sites. He was informative and adjusted the tour to whatever we wanted to do. It was a lot of walking but he paced it to match the group and happy with what we got to see. Recommended!Great tour

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

14 May 2025

My husband and I had a private tour to Delphi a few days ago. We had a truly memorable day. It was great to be able to set our own timetable rather than be herded on and off a coach and to be with an Athenian who can give you knowledge and insights that you probably won’t get elsewhere. Thomas is a charming, knowledgable, enthusiastic and friendly person who speaks excellent English. He was very organised, communicated well beforehand and made us feel very relaxed - this was important as its a long day. We felt that Thomas went above and beyond and would definitely recommend him for any of the tours on offer. Memorable trip to Delphi.

Ίρις και Μιχάλης🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Thomas)

13 May 2025

Imagine walking through a foreign city with a good old friend who has lived there for a long time: in addition to some of the “typical” attractions, you will hear stories and gain insights that only a real “local” can present to you, especially if he loves his city with all his heart. That actually describes our tour “off the beaten track” with Thomas perfectly. I generally feel well informed about my vacation destinations thanks to extensive reading - and we've already been to Athens several times. But Thomas always had that one extra story to share that you wouldn't find in a travel guide. We touched on topics such as mythology, history, architecture, trendy districts and the Tembi railroad accident (currently there is a temporary memorial in front of the parliament building) as well as people such as Kekrops, Zorbas, Kazantzakis, Babis Stokas, Callas, Onassis and Melina Merkouri, and Thomas never failed to provide answers. When he left us after around four and a half (!) hours with an insider tip for a type of greek beer that is rarely available on draught, the time had just flown by. My conclusion: definitely recommended!Περί ανέμων και υδάτων στην Αθήνα

Debbi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

11 May 2025

Our trip to Greece was truly unforgettable, thanks in large part to our incredible guide, Thomas. From the moment the tour began, Thomas impressed us with his deep knowledge of Greek history, culture, and mythology. We enjoyed talking with him and learning about everything Greek. We used Thomas for two trips, and both were above and beyond what we could have asked for. Thomas was not only informative but also warm, professional, and incredibly organized. He managed every detail with ease, making sure we were comfortable, safe, and never rushed. He also had a great sense of humor and a genuine passion for sharing his country’s heritage, which made the experience even more engaging. Thomas made sure that my son who was nervous about touring Greece felt very safe and had fun. In the end my son said, “he wouldn’t have had so much fun if it weren’t for Thomas”. Thomas recommended the best local food, helping us learn a few Greek phrases, and guided to hidden gems, Thomas went above and beyond. It truly felt like we were exploring Greece with a knowledgeable friend. My son came home loving Orange Pie. If you're planning a trip to Greece and want a guide who is insightful, reliable, and a joy to travel with, I can't recommend Thomas enough. Outstanding Guide and Orange Pie

Guilherme

(About local Yorgos)

10 May 2025

Such an amazing tourguide! We got to meet not only the most important touristic points but history of greece at a perspective from a local. Yorgos was attentive and a great company. I’d give 11 if possible

Mitchel

(About local Yorgos)

5 May 2025

Great storyteller. Knows all the best hidden spots. Great vibe. Good food. Can highly recommend him!Yorgos is the best

Renee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

3 May 2025

There were 9 of us with Yorgos. Some have never done this type of tour before. He was super accommodating with such a large group. Yorgos gave us a meeting spot within walking distance of our hotel and it was super easy to find. We had SOOOOO much food. Everything was fantastic. Some small bites and then we sat down at a restaurant and had a feast!!! We learned the history of the food and tried so many different things. I would recommend this 100% but probably do less than 9 people lol was a bit harder to find places to sit with that many. What a fun experience!

Ashley🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

23 April 2025

We had a great two days with Thomas, and I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens. Our first day was a five hour walking tour of the city, and we had such a great time that a few days later we booked and went on a driving tour exploring the Athens Riviera and the Temple of Poseidon. Both days felt like spending time with a good friend. Thomas is extremely knowledgable about the city and its history, sharing stories and answering questions. He clearly loves what he does, and wants to ensure anyone booking an experience with him has a great time. On both days, he definitely showed us 'hidden gems' that we wouldn't have found by ourselves, which definitely added to the experience. We'd consider a trip back to Athens just to do more of Thomas' experiences! Excellent experience - highly recommend!

Eveline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yorgos)

21 April 2025

Very Nice guide, very helpfull and the choice of a local fish restaurant was Great.

Sandra🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Thomas)

19 April 2025

We made a booking with somebody else to bring us to the Oracle of Delphi. But last minute we got a message that our selected guide was not available and that Thomas would fill in. And this turned out to be a good thing! Thomas is a great guide and a relaxed driver. He speaks excellent English (lived in the UK for 10 years) and is very keen to make your day special! He asked what we wanted to see and when we wanted to see it. He brought us not only to Delphi, but also to lovely small villages with awesome views. He told us about the Greeks, the history and about present life in Greece. He has a very comfortable car, and we were lucky to taste his mothers olive cake! A few tips: Leave early, about 8 or 8.30h, go first to Delphi and than to the rest of the villages, and the last one: let Thomas order your lunch, you will eat like the Greeks do!Hidden gems of Thomas

Martina

(About local Thomas)

15 April 2025

Dear Thomas, it was very nice to meet you! Thank you for showing us the hidden parts of Athens, taking us to that great restaurant and treating us with the Greek specialties! You gave us a very personal tour which we really enjoyed! Many thanks again and many greetings from Germany! To everybody else - book this guy! Tina & DirkGreat time on our 5 hours tour!

Neil

(About local Thomas)

31 March 2025

We highly recommend Thomas as a guide! My husband and I spent two days with Thomas - one day on a walking tour in Athens, and the other on a full day tour through The Peloponnese. Thomas’ vast knowledge, worldliness and passion made for a great tour and great conversations. Thanks Thomas!!!

hadar

(About local Yorgos)

1 March 2025

Our morning tour with Yorgos was delightful, he is a generous and performative guide that gently adjusted himself to our wishes and interests. Thanks to Yorgos we had a welcoming intriguing encounter with Athens. Many thanks! Highly recommended private tour

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

16 January 2025

Thomas did a fabulous job sharing Athens' history and his favorite parts of the city. We many of the historical sites, with historical context in a way that our group of nine (including 5 tween/teens!) really appreciated. From sharing delicious New Year's treats, a perfect lunch spot, and ending at golden hour with incredible views of the city, the full day with Thomas will always be with us. Thomas also really went above and beyond, sharing sites outside of Athens to visit in our travels. We are deeply grateful for this experience!Thomas Made Athens Come Alive!

Neta

(About local Yorgos)

11 January 2025

I want to express my sincere gratitude to our tour guide in Athens. He had extensive knowledge and shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and culture. His English was clear and easy to understand, making the entire experience enjoyable. He was attentive to our requests and tailored the tour to meet our interests, taking us on a comprehensive journey to some of Athens' most magical spots. He also recommended excellent restaurants, bars, and taverns, which added so much to our trip. Even after the tour, he was available to answer our questions and provide further tips. We are truly grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens. An Exceptional Tour Guide in Athens

Samya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

15 November 2024

My husband and I selected to tour Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon with Thomas as our guide. The pre-tour communication was just a preview of the excellent service Thomas provided. Thomas made us feel like old friends from the very start of our tour. He took us to see places he grew up visiting and hidden gems we would never have encountered on our own. Thomas is extremely knowledgeable about so many subjects and has such a passion for Greek Mythology. He instantly drew us into his world. We had so many fantastic conversations on the way to the temple and on our return. Thomas waited patiently while my husband and I explored the Temple and the surrounding area. He had provided us a write up to help guide our explorations. We had such a wonderful and informative day and woukd not hesitate to book another tour with Thomas when we return to Athens!Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon

Tom

(About local Thomas)

2 November 2024

Thomas is an exceptional guide. We hired him for the day to give us an oversight of Athens. He has an incredible knowledge of the city and its history. His enthusiasm for his job is clear and he’s a lovely man to spend the day with. He was adaptable to our needs and clear and engaging when speaking. I’d thoroughly recommend him Excellent Athens Guide

Janice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

28 October 2024

We had a fantastic day-trip to Delphi! Thomas is a wonderful guide - pleasant to talk with, fun, informative, and very accommodating. Delphi is a beautiful site, though a bit of a distance to get to. Thomas made the drive go by quickly with good conversation. The excursion was the highlight of our 5 days in Greece.Adelpi excursion with Thomas

Orla🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

26 October 2024

Thomas was an excellent guide, clearly passionate about Greece and who loves sharing his knowledge as well as his own experiences of Greek mythology, history and culture. We were very pleasantly surprised to see that it was possible to do a driving tour and really enjoyed all of our stops along the way as well as our lunch in a lovely taverna by the beach. Highly recommend Thomas for this tour! Trip to Sounia

Jo🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Yorgos)

24 October 2024

Yorgos really did take us “local”, showing us the vibrant, buzzing and real Athens. Tastes of delicious foods with an insight into the history and traditions. Fabulous thank you!Local, authentic and informative.

Donna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

15 October 2024

Thomas’s passion for Greece, his knowledge and concern for our requests made it a REMARKABLE experience. Thomas went above and beyond to share his knowledge of Greece both past and present to us. The trip rating deserves more than a 10!!Passion is contagious

Bert

(About local Thomas)

15 October 2024

Visiting Athens with Thomas was visiting this most interesting town with a local friend. Thomas was very flexible to adopt to our interests and has showed us many hidden gems and told us many stories about the town and its people.A tour through Athens with a friend

Marcy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

10 October 2024

Yorgos was such a pleasant person, and we are so happy he was our guide. In addition to a lot of great commentary on the history of the city, area, and food, he had very good knowledge of restaurants to customize based on what we wanted. Outside of his exceptional knowledge, he also was very easy to speak to, had a great sense of humor, and told great stories. 10/10 for Yorgos!Extremely personable, knowledgeable guide

Lulu

(About local Thomas)

9 October 2024

We had a six hour walking tour with Thomas around Athens. There was initially some confusion about the meeting point, which was our fault, but he quickly smoothed things over. He took us all around central Athens and showed us everything he possibly could and we never were made to feel time pressured. Thomas has a good knowledge of the history of Athens and unbiased insights into modern Athenian living. However, he struggles to deliver this information clearly, often stopping mid-sentence to start another as his train of thought gets carried away. We found the history he described difficult to follow, but his kindness and enthusiasm could not be faulted. Future clients may benefit from a text message the night before to exchange numbers and reiterate the meeting point. 100% effort from thomas

Barb

(About local Yorgos)

5 October 2024

As promised, Yorgos was full of interesting bits of information. He adapted the tour to suit my needs as an older solo traveler. We covered a lot in the 2.5 hours. I would highly recommend Yorgos! Fantastic guide

Fiona🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Thomas)

30 September 2024

Thomas was a delight: energetic, friendly and a natural communicator. We had so much fun and learned so much about Athens and Greek culture. I look forward to a return visit.Worth every Euro

Nancy

(About local Yorgos)

19 September 2024

Yorga was quite enjoyable during our food tour. He really did a wonderful job of finding unique Greek dishes for us to try since we were accustomed to the usual dishes. We were all quite pleased. My recommendations to improve the experience is to 1) assess the walking ability of the whole group as our walk to last restaurant was very long for the over 65 folks, and 2) don’t wait too long for one item. The dessert was a long wait which made the walk to final restaurant feel even longer. Would definitely recommend Jorga though. Delightful ! Fun experience

Bruno

(About local Yorgos)

15 September 2024

He is fun. Patient. Well informed. On time. Enjoyed every moment with him.Excellent

Thorsten🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Yorgos)

15 September 2024

Had a good time with an experienced, relaxed and patient guide in Athens. He recommended unique Greek tastings that we would not have found on our own, while explaining bits and parts of the city on the walk between tasting locations. Yorgos speaks a good English and proved to be a good and knowledgeable guide. My wife and I recommend him without any reservation.Nice and interesting tasting trip

Hamad🇧🇭 Bahrain

(About local Thomas)

25 August 2024

Thomas went above and beyond to ensure I was having a nice time. I’m really happy that I decided to take the tour with him. Best Tour Ever