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Escape the city and uncover the beauty of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina on a private day trip from Athens with your own local guide. From island charm to rich history, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Greece beyond the capital. Discover hidden gems, local stories, and unforgettable views—all in just one unforgettable day.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Day Trips

Duration

12 horas

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά

Included

• Private guide
• Boat transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Meals
• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 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 Everest sandwich shop - 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. Más sobre Grecia

   Date tiempo no solo para visitar Atenas, ¡sino también para visitar algunas islas preciosas! Grecia es un país tan hermoso que cuanto más lo conozcas, más te enamorarás. Por eso, tu anfitrión estará encantado de llevarte a Hidra, Poros y Egina.

4. Joyas de la isla

   Descubre Hidra, Poros, Egina y más lugares imprescindibles, pero con un toque diferente: desde la perspectiva de un lugareño. Descubre algunos de los senderos menos transitados con joyas ocultas e historias alternativas que solo un lugareño conoce.

5. Contrastes culturales

   Las ciudades son como copos de nieve; cada una es única. Y al visitar las islas, podrás apreciar las diferencias con Atenas. Descubre cuánto pueden cambiar las tradiciones, la arquitectura e incluso el idioma de una ciudad a otra y cómo se complementan.

6. Conocimiento local

   Para disfrutar de lo mejor de los tres lugares, no hay mejor manera de hacerlo que como un local. Tu guía local hará de esta excursión privada una experiencia enriquecedora, compartiendo conocimientos, historias, perspectivas y respondiendo a tus preguntas.

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

Nele🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Dionysis)

9 septiembre 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

Susan

(About local Eleni)

8 septiembre 2025

Eleni was a lovely host for our day in Athens. She took a leisurely pace through the Psiri neighborhood and showed us some interesting areas and is clearly knowledgeable. We got to know more about local and recent politics, and some areas we might not otherwise have seen.Lovely experience

Merve

(About local Yorgos)

8 septiembre 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

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 septiembre 2025

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

Eileen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

3 septiembre 2025

Our local guide, Elena, was very knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot. Wonderful experience

Amanda Brasher

(About local Eleni)

2 septiembre 2025

I booked this a few weeks ago and asked for a private guided tour of Athens. I didn’t save my email text request but wanted a tour of the acropolis and places where Paul preached. I apparently chose the wrong tour which I found out toward the end…the guide was nice & knowledgeable of the areas we were shown, but I would not have chosen this tour had I known what it did not include. I think that the tour should have made it clear that we were NOT seeing any of the acropolis or where Paul preached. It should be in bold red letters on the website. The price I paid was not worth the money for this tour. I was very disappointed. We ended up walking to the entrance and doing the acropolis tour on our own along with the spot where Paul preached. I’m not sure I will use this group again. “Highlights” of Athens

Valerie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

1 septiembre 2025

We used Evanthia for a three-hour walking tour of Athens. She was wonderful! Very personable, easy to talk to, and extremely knowledgeable. Her background is in archaeology so that really helped, too. I would highly recommend!Great guide!

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 agosto 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

Shari

(About local Dionysis)

26 agosto 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!

Jodie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

24 agosto 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!

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

23 agosto 2025

Great kick start tour to visiting Athens for the first time, came away with a good sense of the city, some of the history and even a nice restaurant our first night. Thank you!

Brad

(About local Evanthia)

20 agosto 2025

So good to have this planned in advance - great tour of the Acropolis and museum and Evanthia tailored everything just enough to keep my 9 and 14 year old daughters interested for 3 hours too. Would highly recommend!Brilliant and informative

Cookie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

18 agosto 2025

Eva was not only an outstanding tour guide, but a wonderful person with whom to spend three hours. She is engaging, warm, humorous and by the end of the time together she felt like a friend. She was extremely knowledgeable about greek history and intertwined mythology into the information and stories she shared about the acropolis by giving us each mythological roles. We not only spent time learning details about the acropolis itself, as we wandered around the ruins, but also had an incredibly interesting tour through the museum. Eva pointed out bits of information one would never pick up on their own. I only wish we could have spent the day together!!! I highly recommend Eva, if you are searching for a memorable experience.Most Wonderful Guide

Christian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

17 agosto 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 agosto 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

Nancy

(About local Evanthia)

13 agosto 2025

Eva met us at 8am in Syntagma Square and we were the only ones there! Great photo opportunity. We strolled through the park seeing geese and goats…very relaxing. Then off to the Olympic stadium with stops to hear about history. Eva made it fun for the pre teens as well as the adults. We visited a picturesque village below the Acropolis and a break for a refreshment. Eva is a wonderful photographer so we let her choose the locations for our family photos. Eva is vivacious and very energetic…we all loved spending the morning with her. Family Outing A Success

Gigi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

8 agosto 2025

Evanthia contacted me right after I booked our tour. She even texted me to say I had to purchase the acropolis & slope tour and the museum tickets separately and what website to go to. She also texted us a meeting place. Evanthia’s vast knowledge of the history of Acropolis and all the surrounding monuments is astounding! Evanthia was even a very good sport when we (my 20 yr. daughter and I just stepped off a 10 our flight with a 3 hour layover from our first 2 hr flight at 9am) and told her we were extremely exhausted so Evanthia keep us at a great pace in order to see the entire museum. Needless to say she didn’t race through to get it all in. She was thorough but brief. One of the BEST tour guides around!!

Ken🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 agosto 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

Sylvia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eleni)

3 agosto 2025

Eleni was really informative and tailored the tour to our group and what we were interested in perfectly. We experienced and learned about parts of Athens that we would never have known about. We really enjoyed the tour, and she did a fantastic job of engaging our moody teenagers too! Highly recommend Eleni and her hidden gems tour of Athens! Amazing tour Eleni

Ignatius

(About local Evanthia)

29 julio 2025

The tour was great and we got lots of amazing details during the entire tour. Great experience

Marketa🇫🇷 France

(About local Dionysis)

25 julio 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 julio 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 julio 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.

Martin

(About local Yorgos)

18 julio 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 julio 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

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

12 julio 2025

Evanthia was a wonderful, energetic, and friendly guide. Her recommendations were all wonderful, with the loukoumades and souvlaki being some highlights. We had such a fun time, and would highly recommend her to anyone! Athens Walking Food Tour

Ekua🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

11 julio 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!

Yenni

(About local Eleni)

7 julio 2025

Eleni has a depth of knowledge about the city from her familial roots in Athens and her deep studies and research as an archaeologist. We learned about so much more than food. Speaking of, the food tour took us to over 5 places where we must have tried over 10 dishes and sweet treats. Her energy is very calming and she knows all the best spots for each dish. You can find almost any dish in any of the Greek restaurants and bakeries, but Eleni knew where to find the long-standing locals joints and led us through several beautiful neighborhoods. Highly recommend!Top notch exquisite food tour!

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 julio 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

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 julio 2025

Our family had a great time. He knows all the best places to go and has stories about everything. Just enough for a full day of sightseeing without being too much for our 10 year old. Perfect walking tour!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

5 julio 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!

kashvin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Evanthia)

28 junio 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 junio 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

Solomon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

23 junio 2025

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

Caitlyn

(About local Eleni)

19 junio 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

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

14 junio 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!

Javin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

10 junio 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 junio 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!

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

4 junio 2025

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

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 junio 2025

Great walking to Tour and we recovered lots of ground, even more than we thought in the 1.5–2 hour introduction. Perfect way to put context to the city and some of the histories/archaeology of Athens, would highly recommend.Great introduction to Athens

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

2 junio 2025

Evanthia was a superlative guide and delightful person! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her on the Acropolis and in the adjacent Museum. Her expertise in archeology was evident in her fascinating explanations, and her passion for the grand history of Greek culture was captivating. There is nothing like a personal guide to make history come alive! I have already recommended her to two other friends on their way to explore Greece in the next two months, and you can be sure we will contact her again on our next trip to Athens! Exceptional Experience

Peter

(About local Yorgos)

1 junio 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

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

29 mayo 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

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dionysis)

28 mayo 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

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

28 mayo 2025

We are a group of 6 from Chicago area. Dionysus was great, very knowledgeable and took us to places we wouldn’t have gone on our own. Food selection and amount was perfect and the walk around the streets of Athens was just what we were looking for. Excellent!

CLAUDIA🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Yorgos)

28 mayo 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

Mary🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Evanthia)

27 mayo 2025

We had a fantastic visit to the Acropolis ! Evanthia was very pleasant , incredibly friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Her engaging smile and enthusiasm made the entire morning a memorable experience that we won't forget. We recommend her tour services very highly. A Fabulous Time in Athens

Jesse🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

27 mayo 2025

Dionysis was an amazing guide showing us some of the best food in Athens. He was also very knowledgeable about historical sites that we were able to view while walking between food experiences, which made the tour very well-rounded. Amazing food and history

Debora🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dionysis)

26 mayo 2025

Our family of four spent three hours with Dionysis walking around central Athens. We were taken to fascinating areas away from the tourist hot spots. Dionysis told us many interesting facts and answered our questions clearly. He also provided links to recommended eating places and good, practical advice about where and when to see the sights. We would recommend Dionysis without reservation.Interesting and informative

Boyd🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Yorgos)

25 mayo 2025