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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Athens, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Athens.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, العربية, Español, Français, Čeština

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 In front of Coffee Lab Athens - Athens to start your journey

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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. City Highlights

   See Temple of Hephaestus, Athens City Hall, Street Art, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Athens so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

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!

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

24 June 2025

We spent two days with Ioannis - one day to Delphi and one in Athens. He was great!Excellent Guide!

Sharon🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Voula)

9 June 2025

We would highly recommend Voula. Our group of 4 ladies booked a 5 hour walking/food tour with Voula and we are still talking about it today. Voula was so knowledgeable and personable . Guiding us around was like she was one of our friend group. After meeting for 9:00am we headed over for a mini tasting of a cheese pie and a milk cream pie. From there we explored the history of Athens. Lunch with so many tapas was incredible followed by an olive market sampling. We tried so many different olives. Off to see many different markets including the fish and meat market where Voula arranged a sampling of a Souvlaki a recipe from Northern Greece before heading off for desert of honey donuts and ice coffee. It was the most perfect tour we’ve had yet. Everywhere she took us the people were incredible. One VERY important thing to note, a lady in our group was celiac (very special diet because she also had food allergies) and Voula did an absolute incredible job to manage this. Our friend ate like a queen that day and she was so grateful for that experience. Thank you Voula for that. We highly recommend Voula……Voula thank you once again. It was a perfect day. Excellent Athens Tour

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dionysis)

28 May 2025

Dionysus was a great guide he went over the time allowed to show us everything planned. Very informative and interesting throughout. I would recommend him you won’t be disappointed Informative

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

19 May 2025

Ioannis took our group of 4 on a five hour tour of Athens. Ioannis was incredible in his knowledge on just about everything Greek-mythology, ancient history, current history, art, food, music, architecture, and politics. He is a genuinely warm and easy going person. We couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely try to get Ioannis for any of the tours offered.Incredible 5 hour tour with Ioannis!

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

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

15 May 2025

Dionysis gave us an awesome tour of Athens. We really enjoyed our day even with touring with a 2 1/2 year old an 4 month old. He was very flexible and patient with the toddler and adjusted as needed. We saw so many things that we would have never discovered on our own. He also gave us a great dinner recommendation for dinner at Lolo's. Thanks Dionysis. Athens Tour with Dionysis

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

10 May 2025

We chose Loannis (Yanni) as our tour guide for the day. It was a six hour tour of the city of Athens. He was very informative, knows the history of Athens and took us to places only the locals know about!! He made our time with him very adventurous. Yanni was a lot of fun and we would highly recommend him!! Personable

Oonagh

(About local Nikolas)

10 May 2025

We did the 5 hour walking tour of Athens with Nico. It was a great tour, he was highly knowledgeable and he delivered the information in a fun, entertaining way. We enjoyed spending time with him as much as the tour itself. His English was excellent and he had no problem understanding our belfast accent. We loved our time with him, he’s an all round great guy and I would highly recommend him.What a great guy

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

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!

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!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

5 July 2025

We genuinely enjoyed Evanthia and her tour around Athens. She made a great effort to ensure we were all engaged, from a buff like me to a jaded 16yo girl. We covered a lot of territory, from the classical sites to off the beaten path. We had originally wanted to get up to the Acropolis, but bad timing on my part prevented our ability to get tickets. Evanthia made the most of the time we had, and I don’t feel cheated out of any part of our Athens experience. Highly recommended.Educational and fun day in Athens!

Tonina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ioannis )

4 July 2025

We are a family of 5 who met with Ioannis on our first day in Athens. He was fabulous !! He was very knowledgeable about history and culture and shares with is us some Greek mythology too. He recommended wonderful out of the way places to go back to, which we did, including a rooftop bar and a delicious traditional restaurant away from the tourists. Would highly recommend Ioannou. We found him to be very personable. Adult Family Holiday

mcintyrea

(About local Alexandros)

4 July 2025

Absolutely the best tour we had over the entire two-week trip. Alex is a fantastic tour guide who obviously loves what he does. At our request, he seamlessly combined the mythological, historical, and modern stories about the Acropolis into an amazing day for us. We would book him again in a heartbeat!Best tour of the trip!

Joanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

1 July 2025

We wanted a private tour for four people the day after our daughter’s wedding on what ended up being the hottest day in Athens so far this year. HOT 🥵 Alexandros took care of everything and took great care of us. We went into the air conditioned museum and learned about fascinating parts of Greek history and the museum would have meant so much less without Alexandros. Then onto the climb to the Acropolis. We stopped in shady spots along the way for him to explain what we were seeing. There is so much more there than we realized. Alexandros made it all very interesting and he has a great personality. You will be so happy if you take any tour with him. Fantastic Acropolis Tour with Alexandros

Chloe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

1 July 2025

Amazing guide who completely accommodated our crazy schedule. We had flavors we never would have found on our own. We truly loved and appreciated the experience.Wonderful, perfect and savory menorirs!

Rasmus🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Voula)

30 June 2025

We had a fantastic food tour with Voula last week. We were so happy that we decided on a private tour and that we picked Voula as our guide. We enjoyed it from start to finish, and it felt more like exploring authentic Athens with a friend than a guide. The places she took us to were all amazing, and she is very knowledgeable about both the food culture and the history of Athens. Other guides can – understandably – seem like they are just delivering a memorized monologue for the 100th time. With Voula, we did not feel that way, and she was very interested in engaging with us and answering all our stupid questions. We can highly recommend a food tour with Voula – just ensure to show up with an empty stomach!Food tour with a friend, not a guide

Russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

29 June 2025

Ioannis was the perfect guide. His initial greeting was gracious and welcoming. I had written to him before the tour to inform him that I required a slow pace and occasional rest stops. He crafted the perfect walking tour for these old bones. It was clear from his commentary that he loved his country and he loved showing it off to visitors. I would most definitely recommend him highly.

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

29 June 2025

Alex was amazing! From planning through the end of our tour, he was easy to work with, thoughtful, and entertaining. Alex was more than agreeable to my request to create a custom 6 hour tour of the Acropolis, Museum, and Agora with a lunch break built in. He walked me through purchasing the necessary timed tickets. Finally, he was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide. He is beyond knowledgeable on the history of the area and he makes the information digestible and entertaining. This tour was worth every bit of the 100+ euros per person we paid for 6 of us plus the tip that was well-earned. Alex was my 7th tour through With Locals and I’ve never been disappointed! Thank you, Alex. Incredible custom tour of Athens

Dale

(About local Ioannis )

28 June 2025

Ioannis was great very knowledgable and very helpful for suggestions for what to see and where to eat. Great tour

kashvin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Evanthia)

28 June 2025

My wife and I booked a private tour of the Acropolis Museum, the Acropolis, and the Parthenon. She admits she didn’t know much about Greek history or mythology beforehand, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect — but we were both absolutely blown away. From the moment Eva greeted us, it felt like catching up with an old friend. She was warm, genuine, and instantly made us feel at ease. Her knowledge is truly incredible, but it was the way she shared it — with passion, depth, and clarity — that made the experience unforgettable. What really stood out was how Eva made the tour interactive and personal. She even turned us into characters from the myths she told, adding a playful and creative twist that brought everything to life. We both agree that this was one of the best tours we've ever taken. Eva didn’t just guide us — she connected with us, and made the history feel alive. We left completely captivated and incredibly grateful for the experience.The perfect tour

Kevin 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

27 June 2025

I was only in Athens a short time for the first time and wanted to get a sense and feel for the city. Dionysis was accommodating and really flexible. I booked for a much shorter time that we actually spent walking and touring. His archaeologist background and passion for Athens is evident with his knowledge and take on ancient Greece and the current state of things He has wonderful grecian hospitality and informative insight. After spending an already long day touring, Dionysis was a great addition to my visit. A great embassador! Efharisto.A little rivalry with Dionysus

George🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Voula)

26 June 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Athens with Voula, and she was exceptional from start to finish. Engaging, deeply knowledgeable, and full of fascinating stories, she brought the city’s rich history to life in such a memorable way. What made the experience truly special was how she took us beyond the typical tourist spots—introducing us to hidden gems and local secrets that we would have completely missed on our own. Voula’s passion for Athens and its heritage shines through in everything she does. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the tour and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a meaningful and enriching experience in Athens.Athenian Charm

Cindy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ioannis )

23 June 2025

What a great experience we had with Ioannis. He clearly takes great pride in sharing his love for Athens and the food and culture there Don’t expect to walk around the touristy areas. Ioannis took us off the beaten path to vibrant local neighborhoods where we experienced how real Greeks eat and shop. The dinner spot he chose for us set the bar for every meal we had during our entire 12-day trip—it became our gold standard! Real authentic cuisine. Most importantly, Ioannis was incredibly accommodating, especially when it came to my food allergy. Not only did he handle it with care, but he also kept the mood light and fun and managed to turn those moments into laughs. Ioannis always found delicious alternatives so I never felt like I was missing out. Anyone with a food allergy knows how hard it is to share in the joys of food in other countries. I highly recommend Ioannis to anyone looking for a genuine, warm, and memorable Big Fat Greek Food Tour Experience. Great Experience - from the Lolli Family

Solomon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

23 June 2025

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

Chris

(About local Ioannis )

22 June 2025

We had a great few hours. Ianny is very nice and knowledgeable and showed us places we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Good pace, not overwhelmed with history but definitely appreciated the info he provided. Would recommend in a heartbeat.Great way to kickstart a trip to Athens

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

21 June 2025

Niko was very flexible to accommodate our unique timing and needs. He had great stories and history to share. We visited a local gem of a cover beach. He did not accompany us to the temple so in that way he was more of a driver than tour guide. We had a lovely meal at a local taberna. Thanks Niko! Fun, local experience!

Sonja

(About local Voula)

19 June 2025

We had a fabulous time on our food tour with Voula. She is so lovely we really enjoyed her company. She took us to some amazing little food places in parts of Athens we would never had visited. The souvlaki was to die for and all of the food at the Taverna was delicious! The spicy feta dish and the pork dish were standouts! We were so full and extremely satisfied after our tour. Highly recommend with Voula. 10

Della

(About local Ioannis )

19 June 2025

Ioanni was amazing!!!! We were SO happy we hired him for our morning tour through part of the center. Ioannis masterfully wove mythology, architecture, history, and cultural information all together. We had two teenagers with us and while history and mythology isn’t really their thing, ioannis included them and made it a bit more interactive. We loved his explanation of the Agora, our walk through Anafiotika (neighborhood of tiny homes at base of Acropolis in the Plaka), and our walk through various neighborhoods. So much info packed in a few hours!!!! Wonderful!

Caitlyn

(About local Eleni)

19 June 2025

Overall the tour itself was just okay- a bit disappointing, actually. We were so excited about this tour and were really looking forward to the personalized and more intimate experience of hiring a tour guide from withlocals. I sent a message a month in advance to let our guide know a bit about us and our goals/interests for the tour and never heard back. I reached out again a couple days in advance through the website and finally heard back. However, when we were on the tour, it really didn’t seem like our guide read anything I wrote. The tour wasn’t personalized at all and honestly it lacked energy and enthusiasm. The time spent walking between locations was in silence whereas most tours I’ve been a part of the guide takes that time to tell stories or preface us with information for the next location we will be seeing. I will say, we definitely learned a lot about architecture and a little bit about the history of Athens and Athens’ occupiers which was so fascinating and I would have loved to learn more. I love history and hearing stories about past events, sadly, what history we did learn was spotty and disjointed which made it hard to put the pieces together. We enjoyed getting some lemonade near the foot of the Acropolis and hearing a bit more about our guide’s life and some details on modern Athens. I really don’t mean to be too harsh because our guide was a kind person but the tour wasn’t at all what we were expecting based on the descriptions on the website and the price.Athens Hidden Gems Tour

DeeAnn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

17 June 2025

Ioannis was a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable about this history of Greece. He took up on the Cape Sounio tour. Ioannis was prompt, friendly, passionate about Greece. He truly went out of his was to meet any requests we had. He chose a wonderful lunch spot for us along the coast, which had the freshest seafood and a stunning view. He made sure we had a wonderful table, which was kind gesture. He found us a perfect spot along the coast free from the crowds, we went on our tour on a Greek holiday, so the beaches were unusually busy. I highly recommend Ioannis for any tour you choose.Fantastic guide

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!!!

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Makram)

16 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the Athens Food Tour. Our guide, Makram, made the experience great. He was friendly and gave us new information about Athens and its history. He was very responsive to our wants for the tour, and he took us to places we would not have found on our own (especially our last stop of the evening). When we decided to walk back to our hotel at the end of the night, Makram made sure we knew how to get there before we parted. Overall, a great tour that we wouldn't have been able to do on our own!Athens food tour

Paolo🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ioannis )

15 June 2025

Notre petit groupe à beaucoup apprécié la visite avec Ioannis en français. Merci Ioannis et à bientôt, PaoloMerci Ioannis

Jones🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

15 June 2025

We had the most incredible food tour in Athens, all thanks to our phenomenal guide, Voula. From the moment we met her, it felt like we were being shown around by a local friend who knows all the best hidden gems. Her passion for Greek food and culture was contagious, and every stop on the tour was a delight. The Nutella donuts were out of this world — warm, gooey, and absolutely addictive. The visit to the honey store was both delicious and educational; we never knew honey could be that complex and flavorful! The meat market gave us a fascinating peek into daily Athenian life, and Voula brought it to life with stories and insider knowledge. One of our favorite moments was the little shop she took us to, where we tried an incredible variety of feta-based dishes — each one better than the last! We never would have found a place like that on our own. Voula made the experience feel personal, authentic, and truly local. This was so much more than a food tour — it was a cultural deep dive and a highlight of our trip. We can’t recommend her (and this tour) enough! A must do in Athens! A truly unforgettable tour with Voula!

ruben🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Makram)

15 June 2025

Experiencia ideal, muchas gracias! Excellent

LAURE-ANNE

(About local Ioannis )

14 June 2025

C’était une excellente après-midi, Yanni a été à l’écoute de nos demandes et a satisfait nos curiosités… jolies découvertes entre street art et ruelles d’Anafiotika … et ce qu’il faut d’histoire pour comprendre et aimer ce qu’on voit ! Et il a été très généreux de son temps…À la revoyure à Marseille!Un super moment partagé

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

14 June 2025

It’s great to have a guide with expert knowledge combined with a great personality and that is what Evanthia provides. She clearly loves Athens and makes her customers love it as well!Evanthia Is The Best!

Geoff🇫🇷 France

(About local Ioannis )

14 June 2025

We found Ioannis to be both very knowledgeable and passionate about his home city! It was a pleasure to be in his company and to see parts of Athens through his eyes and experiences. We asked for a mixture of local street art, mythology and to explore areas “off the beaten track”! This was truly delivered, with both charm and wit. Thank you!Wandering wonderment!

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

14 June 2025

Whenever I travel to any international destination, I always make time to get to know a place through it's food culture. This is a great tour with a guide who truly cares about ensuring you have a great experience. Voila will work around your food allergies/preferences/restrictions while still giving you great insights and tastes of Greece & Athens. There is so much to learn about a place through it's food and this is definitely (and deliciously!) time well spent. Get to know Greece thru its food culture

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

Nicki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

13 June 2025

Ioannis was amazing! He shared history, funny stories and brought us to places we would have never discovered on our own. He even engaged my teenage boys with the history and myths. He adjusted the tour to what we were interested in and showed us truly local off the beaten path things. This tour was worth every penny do not hesitate to book with Ioannis. This was hands down the best tour we have ever taken and was a tremendous value. Best tour ever!

Aoife🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Alexandros)

11 June 2025

Alex gave us a fantastic tour of the Acropolis museum & site. We were with our 3 teenage children & we really enjoyed it. We started in the museum which I would recommend as it’s laid out to mirror the actual site & he spent lots of time with us there explaining the different buildings and interesting artefacts & telling us some v entertaining myths associated. He is obviously extremely knowledgeable but with a very light & entertaining style which made the tour v relaxed. He then brought us through the site itself and nicely reminded us & brought together whet we had learnt & seen in the museum which really brought the ruins to life. He was extremely patients and gave us lots of time & we even had time to stop for coffees and ice creams and a lovely chat about Athenian life between the museum & the site. Thanks again Alex 😀Great family tour of the acropolis’s

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

Unknown

(About local Evanthia)

9 June 2025

Evanthia is everything you want as a private tour guide! She quickly made us feel as thought we were good friend having a fun day exploring Athens! Her knowledge on how to navigate the crowds, where to take the best photos (and great photographer skills!), and her depth on the history and heartfelt connection to her culture is unbeatable. Our next trip back, we will be spending more time with Evanthia again!Our new best Greek friend!

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

7 June 2025

Thanks Niko for a wonderful day visiting Nafplio and historic sites around. We really enjoyed the lunch and Greek history lessons along the way. Niko is a great guide and host - take the day and get out of the city!Great day on the Peloponnese!

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

s_lustig🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alexandros)

7 June 2025

Nice, friendly guy. Very considerate, always made sure we had a shady spot where he could share his considerable knowledge with us. We had a great afternoon. Highly recommend!Acropolis and Agora

Harrison

(About local Alexandros)

4 June 2025

Alex was highly knowledgable, friendly and easy going. We enjoyed a 3 hour walking tour around Athens looking at the ancient sites of Athens and some different areas around Athens that we wouldn’t have been confident seeing on our own. He gave good restaurant recommendations along the way which we later went to and was delicious.