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Want to see the best of Athens? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Athens!

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, Français, Italiano, العربية, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 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 Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at Monasteraki Square - 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 from Ancient Agora, Hadrian Library, Areopagus (Mars Hill), and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Athens so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along 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 experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. 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

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

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.

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

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

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

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

4 June 2025

Evanthia was high energy, informative, and fun. Highly recommend!Great tour

Pam and Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

2 June 2025

It is difficult to say how much we enjoyed our tour with Makram in Athens. He is not only knowledgeable, but very personable and such a joy to be with. Don’t hesitate to consider booking your tour with Makram. When we return to Athens one day, we will want to visit and tour with him once again! Thank you Makram for a fabulous and unforgettable time together! Makram is fantastic!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

29 May 2025

Eleni guided us on a nice, chill walk to some spots in Athens we would never have known to check out with great views. She also shared some interesting history on our walk. Nice morning tour

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

28 May 2025

Miriam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

27 May 2025

Ioannis was a wonderful tour guide, showing us the hidden gems of Athens! We would never have found these places on our own! He is very enthusiastic and passionate about all things Greek and we learned a lot.Enthusiastic Guide!

Ralph🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

26 May 2025

Ioannis was great! We had a personalized tour experience with him. He asked what we were doing afterwards, and we told him the Acropolis, so he designed our tour to end close the Acropolis. He also recommended a restaurant for lunch that had our favorite baklava of the trip! For our actual tour, he showed us around and gave us the history of all the ruins as well as a few secret bars/restaurants that had great ambience (one had a fantastic view). He answered all of our questions, taught us, and took pictures for us. We highly recommend Ioannis!Great guide!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

20 May 2025

Makram was Ań animated guide, who opened up a wealth of local history as it affects Athenians today.Local Insights in Athens

Laurian

(About local Makram)

16 May 2025

Makram was a wealth of information taking us on a more fun than formal tour of the various parts of Athens. Really enjoyed his tour. Touring the neighborhoods of Athens

Caren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

15 May 2025

We had an excellent tour with Makram. He showed us some wonderful hidden gems and provided some excellent recommendations for places to eat. My husband and I love doing these tours because in addition to taking in the history and sites, we want to learn about the local culture. Thank you, Makram, for a lovely conversation!Wonderful conversation and fantastic tour

Mazen🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Ioannis )

4 May 2025

It was our first time in Athens and Ioannis took us on a 3-hours private walking tour of the top attractions in the city. It was very informative with so many interesting stories. Ioannis really gave it all. We highly recommend him. ⭐️ The best guide for getting to know Athens!

Unknown

(About local Makram)

4 May 2025

Makram was very sweet and enthusiastic to show us his city. He showed us some unique places that we would not have seen on our own (Snow White in the heart of Athens), a very delicious Greek restaurant with live music, a local bar, a restaurant with an amazing view and then took us to see the changing of the guard at Parliament. Sweet and enthusiastic

Jean

(About local Ioannis )

28 April 2025

We had a wonderful “Hidden Gems” tour with Ioannis. He was very personable, knew so much about history and art of Greece and shared just the right amount. He did a great job of tailoring the tour and timing to our interests. His English is flawless. We had had a last-minute cancelation from another guide. And I’m so glad we got Ioannis instead! Great day with Ioannis

Unknown

(About local Markella)

22 April 2025

Markella is the best! She is a walking encyclopedia full of history and stories of Athens and the Greek people! The tour was wonderful, I only wish we had her on the Acropolis as well.Outstanding walking tour!

Unknown

(About local Evanthia)

16 April 2025

Eva was a wonderful guide. She quickly made us feel like part of the family. We loved that she named us Greek Gods as part of the tour. She was funny and informative and a wide range of subjects from history to shopping.Hidden gems tour with Eva

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Markella)

15 April 2025

With only one day in Athens, my family knew we wanted to make the most of it. Markella was a phenomenal guide. Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and able to tailor the tour to exactly what my family wanted to see. Would recommend to anyone looking to see Athens!Amazing experience!

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

8 April 2025

1

Excellent. Couldn't recommend a better guide. Wonderful way to get to know the area. Perfection 🙌🫶🏽

Richard🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Markella)

5 April 2025

Markella nous a fait faire une incroyable visite de la Place Monastirakiou jusqu'aux portes de l'Acropole (que nous visiterons plus tard), en passant par une église grecque orthodoxe et les quartiers Placa et Anafiótika. Sa prodigieuse connaissance de l'histoire, de la mythologie, de l'architecture et de la religion nous ont permis d'en apprendre beaucoup en peu de temps pendant notre promenade. Et quelle belle personnalité ! Merci beaucoup, Markella ! Richard et LouiseOn n’aurait pas pu demander plus!

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

3 April 2025

Great guide, a lot if local knowledge, very interesting. We enjoyed it immensely!Great morning

Unknown

(About local Markella)

1 April 2025

Markella nous a fait faire une incroyable visite de la Place Monastirakiou jusqu'aux portes de l'Acropole (que nous visiterons plus tard), en passant par une église grecque orthodoxe et les quartiers Placa et Anafiótika. Sa prodigieuse connaissance de l'histoire, de la mythologie, de l'architecture et de la religion nous ont permis d'en apprendre beaucoup en peu de temps pendant notre promenade. Et quelle belle personnalité ! Merci beaucoup, Markella ! On n'aurait pas pu demander plus!

Marion🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Markella)

10 January 2025

1

Markella meet us on time and was very friendly. She was knowledgeable and proud to be an Athenian. Tour included information on ancient and modern Greece which was interesting. It was a private tour for two people. After finishing, we realised it was 30 min short and we didn’t get our local drink or snack. Tour was good but if you want to see the main tourist attractions it may be better to book a more conventional tour. Friendly knowledgeable guide

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Markella)

7 November 2024

We had a lovely few hours with Markella as she shared her love for Athens and her extensive knowledge of the history of Greece. Highly recommend!Wonderful intro to Athens

Betsy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

19 October 2024

We loved our time with Evanthia. She was excellent at communicating with us before to arrange the meeting place. We asked to start 30 min later which she accommodated with no problem or complaint. We loved seeing all the interesting hidden gems of the city center, including the Public Garden and the meat and fish markets. We were grateful to stop for a coffee and rest for a few minutes. She gave good advice on places to go for meals etc. All in all, terrific experience. Terrific Guide- fun morning

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

2 October 2024

Alexandros was charming and knowledgeable. He's a wealth of information and delivers it in a way that makes it accessible to everyone. On his advice, we went late in the day when the crowds were somewhat lighter and the heat had lessened. He gave us tips for the rest of our trip and generally was a perfect guide. Thank you, Alex!!Wonderful evening walk to the Acropolis

George🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

1 September 2024

Our group of five hade a great 3 hour tour of Athens with Evanthia. She showed us the Old Olympian stadium, Hadrians Arch, the Plaka neighborhood and Monastiraki area while giving us a history and mythology lessonExcellent intro to Athens

Stephanie🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Markella)

11 July 2024

We did not the first Withlocals tour in a city and can highly recommend people to do the same. Markella offered us a very interesting tour in Athens and we saw corners which we not would have seen without her. THANK YOU.Great sightseeing tour with Markella

Wayne

(About local Makram)

28 June 2024

Makram provided us with amazing insights into less obvious fascinating aspects of central Athens features and life. Wonderful persona!Amazing person and guide

Melanie

(About local Makram)

19 June 2024

I recently booked a private 3-hour walking tour for my husband and me during our city break to Athens, and it was a delightful experience. Our guide, Makram, was not only friendly and considerate, but also provided a comprehensive overview of the city, tailored to our interests. While the tour wasn't inexpensive, it was worth the cost as it revealed many hidden gems we might have missed otherwise. This tour was a fantastic start to our holiday, and I highly recommend With Locals and Makram.Exceptional Private Walking Tour

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

1 June 2024

What an amazing tour with Evanthia! She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable as she guided us around the city, taking us through areas that we otherwise never would have seen. We only had two days in Athens, so we were excited to pack so much into a three hour tour. Thanks Evanthia!Truly Highlights and Hidden Gems!

Shannon 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

31 May 2024

Makram was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic host. He is very passionate about his country and Athens especially. We learned about the history, culture and food of Athens, as well as personal anecdotes about daily life in city. Makram is warm, friendly, welcoming and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with him on our Highlights and Hidden Gems tour!Excellent tour

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Markella)

24 May 2024

Markella gave us an excellent overview of Athens. She covered history, different neighborhoods, further sightseeing and shopping we should put on our list, and current events. She answered our many questions and more. She also showed us areas that are less known, which we really appreciated. Thank you for your time, Markella!Excellent individualized experience!

Vincenz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Makram)

18 April 2024

Maxim war sehr sehr freundlich, zeigt Dir Plätze, die man so selbst in der Kürze der Zeit nicht entdecken würde. Für einen ersten, schnelle aber wichtigen Überblick mit kurzen Fakten sehr zu empfehlen. Und dazu bekommt man noch ein paar versteckte Orte gezeigt. Wie hatte eine Kombination aus „Hidden Places“ und „Local Food“ gebucht (extra Anfrage) und waren sehr begeistert. Gerne wieder. Danke Maxim und alles Gute in Athen😀! P.S. Yayamas ist ein super Getränk!Die etwas andere Mixtour durch Athen

Susanne🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Eleni)

1 April 2024

Unfortunately the experience was disappointing for us. Eleni was kind, but I am sorry to say that her English simply wasn't good enough, so it was way too difficult for us to understand her. Also we had expected a deeper knowledge of history or at least an ability to better unfold and connect all the interesting sites. Disappointing

Jeniffer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

26 March 2024

We loved our guide Makram! He was so knowledgeable and also friendly and personable! We enjoyed all his conversations and hospitality! He showed us all the great places in Athens we wouldn’t have discovered ourselves. Will recommend him to all future friends and family! Wonderful guide! We loved Makram!

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

25 March 2024

1

Brigid🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alexandros)

16 March 2024

My husband and I were guided around ancient Athens by Alex. He was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who made sure that we were comfortable and enjoying our tour at all times. He used illustrations to bring the ruins which we were looking at back to life, as they would have been originally. He also gave us tips regarding other worthwhile things to do during our stay. We have no hesitation in recommending Alex.Great History Tour

Franck

(About local Markella)

14 February 2024

Markella nous a fait partager son expérience d’Athénienne. Elle a partagé avec nous de nombreux petits secrets de la ville et nous a aussi bien expliqué l’histoire du pays depuis l’antiquité jusqu’à la période moderne. Mon fils de 17 ans a beaucoup apprécié cette expérience. Je recommande.Une expérience unique

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Markella)

15 January 2024

My tour guide (Markella) was incredible and pleasant to converse with throughout the tour. Her historical and cultural knowledge was impressive. The first 30-40 minutes was what I expected…an introduction to the history of Athens, sprinkled with mythological stories. However, the last portion of the tour seemed more off the cuff (in a good way). Markella tailored the rest of the tour based on my questions and interests. This adjustment proved Markella knows the city and really listens to her customers. I have two friends considering visiting Athens in the next year and the half-day tour with Markella will be at the top of my list of things to do and see. Thank you Markella!!! Athens Walking Tour

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

6 October 2023

1

Eleni was a lovely guide who had the necessary education as well as living locally for many years to make the tour memorable. She knew when and where to stop for refreshments! Wonderful tour!Very informative guide!

Ellen

(About local Eleni)

24 September 2023

1

Eleni was knowledgeable and fun to be with. We liked how she explained the ancient history to us and mixed it with current history as well. We felt like we were spending time with a knowledgeable old friend. Easy learning with Eleni

Charlotte

(About local Eleni)

20 September 2023

1

Eleni was thorough knowledge and shared so many hidden gems. Understanding the origins of the city took on a whole new life. From the lemonades that reminded my husband of the ones his grandmother made and a thorough detailed picture of the city both recent and past. Her knowledge is unbeatable and we learnt so much it was a fabulous day. Thank you for sharing your city, and incredible places to visit, walk, think and eat. Athens with a local - unbeatable

Brenda🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Makram)

13 September 2023

Padrisima atención, lugares visitados y escondidos de Atenas . Gracias Makram!! Gran experiencia en Atenas !!Experiencia en Atenas

jorgemorfins🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Makram)

6 September 2023

Makram nos ayudó a descubrir un lado de Atenas que no conocíamos. Recorrimos diversos barrios y lugares que no son tan turísticos. Fueron tres horas muy bien invertidas. Muy atento y ameno

Matthias🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Makram)

26 August 2023

Die Führung mit Makram war wie der Besuch der Stadt gemeinsam mit einem alten Freund. Makram schafft es sofort, eine freundschaftliche, sehr angenehme Atmosphäre zu schaffen. Er geht auf Kundenwünsche sehr gut ein und hat viele Einblicke in das Leben der Griechen, aber auch in die Historie der Stadt und des Landes gegeben. Rundum ein sympathischer, perfekter Gastgeber und daher eine echte Empfehlung!Super Führung durch Athen!

Ursula🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Markella)

23 July 2023

Markella was absolutely fantastic! She was helpful with advice before our trip, answered questions and responded to our requests. She knows so much about Athens, Greece and Greek History and was able to distill 3000 years into a fun, entertaining and well described 3 hour tour of the city. We would absolutely book another tour with her, for her expertise, fluent explanations and her thoughtful tour. Thank you so much for introducing us to the best of Athena, Athens and many contributors to Greek culture! A wonderful walk back in Greek history

robertteunisse

(About local Eleni)

18 July 2023

1

We really enjoyed our late evening walk along pittoreske streets of Athen ending up in the lively restaurant/pub areas. She gave us some insight into the confusing Greek history and current politics in Athens. Thank you EleniGreat walk with a local