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Explore the charm of Nafplio and the ancient wonders of Epidaurus on a private day trip tailored just for you. With a local host as your guide, discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and cap it all off with a refreshing swim at a beautiful beach. Comfortable, flexible, and full of unforgettable moments — this is Greece beyond the guidebooks.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Day Trips

Duration

9 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά, Français, Čeština

Included

• Private guide
• Car transport
• Guest pick up
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 Pick up at your accommodation in 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. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

   On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through while telling you incredible stories and insights

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Palamidi Fortress, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and make a beach stop with swimming plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. 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

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Aris)

11 August 2025

We booked a day trip to Nafplio and had an amazing and memorable experience with Aris! It was an absolute highlight of our trip to Athens. We were traveling with two younger children and Aris did a wonderful job engaging with them and making them also feel included with the tour (and changing things and playing games with them to make it fun for them). Would highly recommend and will reach out to Aris when we are back in Greece! Day trip to Nafplio

Nele🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Dionysis)

9 September 2025

The tailormade tour which Dionysis provided us with was the highlight of our stay in Athens for me and my 3 young adults! Of course visiting the Akropolis is great, and sure the museum is very interesting, but with Dionysis we got to get to know Athens from a different perspective. From the inside out, but also looked at from various angles. In depth discussion of all the questions we had. Worthwhile!!Tailor-tour Dionysis =best experience in A

Janna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

9 September 2025

Ioannis is a great tour guide. We had a nice afternoon walking around the different districts and eating a LOT of different foods. The stories he told that explained why he chose each food were very interesting and made us try new things. Go hungry though because Ioannis does not like to waste food!!😊 It was a great day! Great way to start our trip

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

ann🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Nikolas)

7 September 2025

Nikolas was a fair tour guide. His knowledge was very good and his route was interesting. However my constructive comments are that after several discussions about the heat and sun, previous to the walk and during the walk, it wasn’t until I made it very clear that we need to stand in the shade during explanations, without further debate. He also walked very very very slowly at the beginning, reprimanding us to stay with him always, even though his pace was slow. And at nearing the last 25% telling us to pick up the pace or we won’t finish in time. As mentioned his knowledge was good but his delivery lacked any sense of humor and was a bit dry. Lastly, though also requested by texts, a restaurant for 10 of us, he did not disclose the location until the end of the tour. It was a 25 minute uber ride out of the centre, as he said it would not be touristy. We however had transportation to catch back in town after lunch (another 25 minute cab back in) and added 50 minute to our hotels for pick up. There just seemed to be a lack of maturity on understanding our needs. I am sure he will improve.Ok, could improve

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 September 2025

Dionysis had us enthralled with his deep knowledge. Despite being a hot day, it was a great day.Excellent Tour

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

31 August 2025

I cannot say enough good things about Ioannis!!! He took us on an extraordinary tour discovering some true hidden treasures of Athens. We learned so much about Greek history and culture. He tailored the tour to our specific interests and made the experience more like visiting with an old friend. I highly recommend taking this tour with Ioannis!! We can’t wait to come back and visit again. Great Athens experience

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 August 2025

Dionysus showed us lots of places in Athens. He had many stories, all interesting and showed us out of the way places which is just what we requested. Thank you Dionysus for an informative tour. A wonderful exploration

Clark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

29 August 2025

We spent a day with Ioannis on the Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip. What a treat! After picking us up at our hotel, Ioannis took us on a very scenic drive along the Greek coast to Cape Sunnio. The experience at the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon could not have been any different than the chaotic one we had the day before at the Acropolis. The Temple of Poseidon was just as spectacular in its own way, but without the crowds. But be prepared for the wind. It was fierce the day we went. Following our visit to the temple, Ioannis took us to a nearby village where we had a leisurely lunch and even dipped our toes in the Aegean Sea! We had a great time sitting and visiting with Ioannis. His knowledge of local history is remarkable and he really makes it come to life. This was one of the very best tours we have taken in Europe and I thougt it was a great value. I cannot recommend Ioannis highly enough. A great tour. An even greater guide. A Fantastic Day

Shari

(About local Dionysis)

26 August 2025

Dionysis blew away all expectations for our food tour of Athens. He took us to local spots with top quality authentic Greek food. The amount of food for our party of 8 was plentiful and he kept asking if we'd like to order more. While walking between restaurants, Dionysis was a wealth of knowledge about the history of Athens. We also requested a stroll through Plaka, and he was happy to oblige. We are so happy we booked Dionysis for our first day in Athens as he not only opened our eyes to the best local cuisine but offered suggestions for the remainder of our stay. Thank you Dionysis! Best Authentic Food Tour EVER!

Wendy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Nikos)

25 August 2025

Nikos was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed ourselves and found the Delphi site fascinating.Delphi day trip

Naz🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

25 August 2025

Nikolas re-oriented our trip for us as we were arriving at a cruise port outside the main one. He was full of information and enthusiasm and we really enjoyed spending time with him Nikolas was amazing

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

25 August 2025

Fun finding food in athens

Jodie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

24 August 2025

Dionysis shared several of his favorite dining spots while providing us with a relaxed, informative insights on local neighborhoods and Athens in general. Truly enjoyed all the eateries- their food, the atmosphere and most of all the conversation. Brings an appetite and a thirst for knowledge - super time, money well spent. Worth Every Penny!

Camille🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

24 August 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Niko as our guide, he was very knowledgable and a great conversationalist. We enjoyed spending the day with him and would 100% recommend this tour with him. Thanks for everything Niko!!! Excellent tour

Benito🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Nikolas)

23 August 2025

Thanks to nikolas for the kindness and his gastronomic tour.3 places different in their exterior but with tasty food and drinks.I recommend itRecommended tour

james

(About local Ioannis )

21 August 2025

Our family of 5 had a terrific 3 hour walking tour with Ioannis. He was incredibly informative and kept our 21, 18 and 16 year olds entertained and engaged. He shared loads of inside information about the areas on our tour, sharing loads of information and pointing out great art galleries and rooftop bars that only locals would know about. A particular highlight was when we ventured into Anofiatika, the “island village” at the base of the Acropolis. Ioannis pointed out all the things that make this area unique that other tours would likely miss. If you’re visiting Athens take a tour with Ioannis! A Friday Walk in Athens

Elisabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

Our family of five (ages 20-57) toured with Ioannis through the streets of Athens. Ioannis took us away from the busiest and most touristy streets and showed us more of the local life of Athens. There were still lots of people in August, but we weren't cramped or pushing through the crowds. Ioannis tailored the tour based on our preferences. We love history and food, and he showed us both. We saw some very interesting historic spots (outside the slopes and Acropolis), like the Agora, the ancient "mall", temples, and others. He spoke about the city's process of uncovering new archeological sites, something he, as a lawyer, knew a lot about. We asked him about good local honey; check. Greek olive oil; check. Seafood restaurants, best gyros/souvlaki, local wines, local clothes shops; check, check, check, check. He showed us a fun artist-funded, below-ground hangout, where we later (off tour) sampled some local wines and tried our first mastiha. The souvlaki we ate after the tour at the restaurant he recommended was the best we had in Athens. Ioannis was very knowledgable and came with such a unique perspective as a widely-traveled and broadly-educated local. He was entertaining and informative, and all five of us had a wonderful day walking the streets of Athens. We highly recommend a tour with Ioannis!Fabulous tour with Ioannis!

Cookie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

On our recent trip to Greece, we wanted to include at tour of Athens which was off the beaten path and particularly included street art. After feeling comfortable with Withlocals, as a company, we chose Yanni (Ioannis) to be our guide. It turned out to be a wonderful choice, as the three hours we had together was filled with wanderings through Athens in areas that we would never have discovered on our own. Yanni had a great sense of humor and knowledge of history and details that made the time fly by. He took us to see non-stop graffiti or as I would rather describe it as street art, as it was a beautiful display of alley after alley of outstanding art. Every gate, every wall covered with fabulous images. In conjunction with viewing all these creations, he shared interesting bits of info related to the art. He combined this with taking us to some unique spots like “Disney” in Athens and other spots, we, again, would never have seen on our own. It was a very memorable time spent with Yanni and I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable, intelligent and interesting guide and most importantly, someone who makes you feel comfortable and whom you can call a friend!Fabulous Guide

Diana & Jeff🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

Ioannis was an extremely hospitable guide & very knowledgeable about his city & its history. We don't hesitate to recommend him.A great way to learn about Athens.

Christian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

17 August 2025

Dionysis was super accommodating and knowledgeable. We learned so much during our tour with him. He did a great job at trying to engage our children throughout the walk. He was also adaptable and knew our kids needed breaks and food and helped me with my stroller. Truly great guy!Amazing tour with our family!

David

(About local Dionysis)

17 August 2025

Dionysis provides the absolute best experience in Athens. What sets Dionysis apart is the incredible range of knowledge. One moment we were transported back to ancient Athens with vivid stories about the Acropolis, philosophers, and myths that shaped Western culture; the next, we were catching up on modern Greek life, politics, and even what’s happening in the city that very day. It felt like walking with both a historian and a friend. The pace was perfect, the conversation flowed easily, never felt overwhelmed—just enriched and inspired. Left with a much deeper understanding of Greece’s past and also with a real connection to its present. If you want more than just a tour—if you want an unforgettable experience with someone who brings Athens to life—look no further than Dionysis. Truly outstanding.What sets Dionysis apart

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

11 August 2025

Ioannis did a great job! He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. It was hot and we were walking slow and needed breaks and he was great about letting us take them. Loved the honey store and we stopped for some delicious meats and dolmas. Athens with Ioannis

David

(About local Ioannis )

11 August 2025

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

Alison

(About local Ioannis )

8 August 2025

Ioannis was an excellent guide: punctual, well informed and VERY knowledgeable about Greek history, local culture and the best restaurants and hidden beaches for exploring and cooling off! Excellent tourguide

Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ioannis )

6 August 2025

Ioannis is a great guide and very nice person - extremely knowledgeable about Athens/Greece and very interested in ensuring you have a great experience and interested in the people he is hosting (in this case family with teenage children). Being a lawyer, actor and guide he has a unique view on the City and Greek culture, people etc - thank you Ioannis for an extremely enjoyable morning, Mark Great morning with Ioannis - top guide

Deborah

(About local Ioannis )

6 August 2025

Ioannis was an amazing tour guide. We had a private tour of the city, and Ioannis was so knowledgeable and interesting. His English was impeccable and very enjoyable to hear him speak about his city. It was the perfect way to spend part of the day as a way to learn about the beauty and history of Athens. He is so easygoing and relaxed. I cannot recommend him and his tour enough!Fantastic Tour

Harm Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ioannis )

4 August 2025

Erg leuke en interactieve rondleiding gehad met Ioannis. Hij sloot goed aan bij ons gezin en weet veel en kan het ook met een dosis humor brengen. Warm aan te bevelen!Gezellig en interactief

Ken🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 August 2025

We are so lucky to have had Dionysis as guide. He was flexible and met us at a location more convenient for us which had a great view of Acropolis. He was full of great information and brought us at the end of the tour to a great spot for the best souvlaki in town. In addition, we needed a guide for the following day for one of the museums, and he turned us on to a great friend of his and Registered National Archaeological museum guide. With locals was perfect way to find DionysisFabulous guide! Great trek and information

Helena🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Ioannis )

1 August 2025

We chose Ioannis as our guide for a food tour in Athens – and what an experience it was! The theme was Greek cuisine, but the tour offered so much more than just flavors. Ioannis shared his deep knowledge of both food culture and history – we especially remember the story about why the Acropolis, despite its name, is not the highest mountain in Athens. Those little insights truly brought the tour to life! He took us through the meat, fish, and vegetable markets ❤️ and introduced us to amazing local specialists and authentic eateries well off the typical tourist trail. Everything felt genuine, thoughtfully selected, and incredibly tasty. We were absolutely delighted from start to finish and really hope our paths cross again in the future. And the spritz we had after parting ways was the perfect refreshment in the heat 😄 We warmly recommend Ioannis – a passionate, knowledgeable, and charming guide who truly makes Athens a flavorful experience! Helena and Joacim from Sweden

Ruben🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ioannis )

1 August 2025

We had the great pleasure to spent a five hour tour with Ioannis in Athens. He is a very knowledgeable, funny and engaging guide whom could include our family & friends group of six people very nicely into the tour with interesting questions and comments. We can only highly recommend him as a tour guide for Athens!Athens Highlights Tour with Ioannis

Dawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

29 July 2025

Niko was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. He took great care of us during our food tour and shared the history of this beautiful city as well. The food offerings were outstanding and something for everyone in our party of 4. Thank you for an amazing experience.Athens With Nikolas!

Marketa🇫🇷 France

(About local Dionysis)

25 July 2025

Dionisys was a wonderful guide, a true Athenian in heart and spirit. His deep knowledge of history, mythology and archaeology provided a fully immersive experience, the one we were hoping to receive. He shared all this knowledge in an easy manner, that wasn’t overwhelming, on contrary, it was wonderfully enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating

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.

Marissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

22 July 2025

I had an incredible experience with Ioannis on an off-the-beaten-path tour of Athens. From the very beginning, he really listened to what I was interested in and tailored the tour to match. He took us through local neighborhoods that combined street art, culture, and history in such a thoughtful way. One of the highlights was when he showed us some hard-to-find ancient frescoes tucked away in an area I would have walked right past if I were on my own. Ioannis was kind, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. His English was perfect, and he made the whole experience feel relaxed and engaging. He even gave us great recommendations for places to eat after the tour, which turned out to be just as spot-on as everything else he shared. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with him and will absolutely book another tour the next time I’m in Athens. I can’t recommend him highly enough.A True Local Experience

Alexander

(About local Nikolas)

20 July 2025

We booked a Full Coverage Athens City Tour (approx. 5 hours) with Niko. It was an amazing experience to get to know Athens in a very authentic and curated way. Niko blends history with great storytelling, making the tour both very interesting and entertaining. Can highly recommend!Full Coverage Athens City Tour

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!

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

18 July 2025

Dionysis Was extremely knowledgeable about many topics about Athens. We visited some historical sites and got to walk the National Garden. Enjoyed a coffee and refreshments along our walking tour. I would recommend hai tour to gain a better understanding of the history of Athens from a locals perspective. Very Knowledgeable

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 July 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Athens with Ioannis, and we can’t say enough good things about the experience. From the start, Ioannis made us feel like we were spending the day with a good friend rather than a tour guide. He was so personable, friendly, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great time. He took us beyond the typical tourist stops, showing us places around Athens we never would have discovered on our own — each with its own unique story. His knowledge of the city’s history and culture is remarkable, and he shared it all in a way that was engaging and easy to connect with. Our teenage boys especially loved him, and it was clear that Ioannis knew how to keep everyone involved and interested. We truly enjoyed every moment we spent with him and came away with a deeper understanding of Athens — and some great memories too. We highly recommend Ioannis if you’re looking for a guide who’s not only informative but also a pleasure to be around. He made our time in Athens truly special.Tour Athens like a local with Ioannis

Polina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Ioannis )

16 July 2025

It was our first time in Athens and we had one day, having our personal guide Ioannis that showed us highlights and so many secrets, combining with funny and interesting Greek stories from the past and present - was perfectly what we wanted! Very friendly and humble, very insightful and personal. Highly recommend 🌻If you go to Athens, please book Ioannis

Fiona

(About local Nikos)

15 July 2025

Brilliant day with Nikos. My teenage girls had a great time. Coffee stop and swim, lovely visit to the Temple of Poseidon and great lunch. Highly recommend.Great day and visit to Temple of Poseidon

Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Ioannis )

15 July 2025

Thank you Ioannis for the adapted tour in Athens. We recommend it to everyone!Best local tour ever

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

14 July 2025

Nikolas was a wonderful guide who was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. The route there was stunning, and the stop at The beach was a great time. The views at the temple are breathtaking. His lunch recommendation was also incredible and we loved all dishes he said we should try. It was a lovely day and we cannot recommend Nikolas enough! Temple of Poseidon Tour

Ekua🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

11 July 2025

Dionysis was extremely knowledgeable and answered most of our questions. He was super personable and helped us experience Athens like the locals do, he also gave us recommendations on places to eat and shop. Thank you so much!Exceptional!

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

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

7 July 2025

Nikolas is a charming and informative guide. He works to make sure everyone has a great experience. And we did. Everything about the day was perfect. We toured the coastline, and he timed out visit to the Temple of Poseidon perfectly. He is engaging and an informative guide who is genuinely interested in his guests. We ate at a lovely restaurant after the tour that was highlight of our stay in Athens. Would definitely recommend him. Fantastic Day with Nikolas

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 July 2025

We had a great private food tour on our arrival day in Athens. Dionysis was flexible with our start time since our flight was slightly delayed. We went to more off the beaten places, which was our goal. He also followed up with recommendations for the rest of our stay. Our group of 4 really enjoyed our tour!Great day with Dionysis