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Are you looking for the best way to discover Athens with your little explorers? On my tour you will experience the city through fun activities like a treasure hunt, your own graffiti art, learning Greek words and of course tasting one of the local desserts along with ice cream in town.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Italiano

Included

• Private guide
• A yummy local dessert with ice cream
• Handmade souvenir

Excluded

• Meals - souvlaki
• Gratuities

What you can expect

This is the plan

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

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Monastiraki Metro Station - 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. Meeting Point

   Meet me at Monastiraki Metro Station

4. Treasure Hunt!

   Discover Athens in a fun way! Go on a fun treasure hunt, and enjoy fun games and activities along the way!

5. Fun History

   Go to Monastiraki Square and hear everything about the different eras of the area like the Roman and Ottoman Empire through a fun role playing game

6. Leave Your Mark

   Explore Psiri, the most artistic neighborhood in the city and put your graffiti skills to the test

7. Colorful Market

   Visit Varvakios Agora, the biggest and most colorful food market of Athens

8. Optional Tasting

   Have a break in a beautiful square and taste the famous greek delicacy Souvlaki. Let me know if you wish to add this tasting!

9. Playground Fun

   Take your kids to the National Gardens where they can play with other local kids in a lively playground

10. Ice Cream & Goodbye

    Enjoy the best ice cream and receive more local recommendations before saying goodbye

11. 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.

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Reviews from guests

Edward🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 October 2024

Vasiliki was excellent. She met us on time at an easy to find spot and immediately engaged our two children ( aged 10 and 14). The tour took us through lots of areas of Athens that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It was paced just right and she was very knowledgeable about the history of the city ( modern and ancient). I would not hesitate to recommend Vasiliki and her tour. Really enjoyed it. Great family walking tour

catherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 July 2024

You couldn’t ask for a better guide to Athens than Vasiliki. She’s brilliant at tailoring the tour to different age groups and kept everyone’s interest on a very hot day. The perfect way to experience the city and see the highlights when you’re short of time.Highly recommend

Cat🇨🇦 Canada

13 July 2024

We had an incredible tour with Vicky around Athens. Her knowledge of the city and hidden gems are incomparable. We did a family friendly food and walking tour which had perfect amount of walking and break stops. Each break stop included a food and drink component. We loved going to all of the different eateries and trying everything out. The highlight of the tour for our family would have been spice alley and the olive tasting. Wow! Vicky your knowledge of the city and her beautiful history made our trip. Thank you!Amazing Tour around Athens

Cristina

2 June 2024

We (a couple with a 3 years old child) booked the Athens tour with Vasiliki for last Sunday. It was a really good experience to get to know the city from a local. Also the way she does it is very nice for children. Maybe our daughter was quite too young to understand the play. I think, from 4 years old would be better. We also got some recommendations from Vasiliki for the rest of the days in Athens and for our stay in Naxos. We recommend it!Great tour for families

Ana

28 May 2024

We booked a walking tour on the day of our arrival from the US and it was the best thing we did. Vasiliki gave us a great sense of orientation, culture and local life. She made it super fun for the kids as she kept them engaged while jet lagged. Could not recommend her more. ❤️Best way to start your Athens adventure

Viacheslav🇪🇪 Estonia

16 May 2024

Great walk through the city center. It is tailored not to be boring for kids, thus expect it to be lightweight. This was exactly what we have expected and needed. By the end of the tour we knew few key city areas, couple great restaurants, some pieces of Athens/Greece culture and history, while our daughter had a great time on the small treasure hunt.Kid oriented light walk

Christian🇨🇭 Switzerland

12 May 2024

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Vassiliki die spontan auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen ist und die ganze Tour auch vor allem für unsere Kinder zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis gemacht hat und mit vielen Informationen bereichert hat die wir sonst nie erfahren hätten. Absolut empfehlenswert!Super Moment!

Georgi

7 April 2024

A recent excursion through Athens left us with mixed feelings. The tour showcased some interesting stops of the city but ultimately fell short of expectations. Our three-hour journey took us through graffiti-adorned walls, busy flea markets, the fish and meat market, and the iconic Parliament building. While the itinerary covered a diverse range of sights, the lack of a cohesive narrative made the experience feel disjointed at times. On the positive side, our guide provided insights into recent economic challenges faced by Greece, adding a contemporary perspective to our exploration. Additionally, she sprinkled in tidbits of ancient history, which was appreciated by our children who are fans of Greek myths. Despite these highlights, the information provided felt cursory, and the tour often seemed improvised rather than carefully planned. While the spontaneity had its charm, it left me longing for a more organized and engaging experience. I must commend our guide for her warmth and enthusiasm throughout the tour. Despite the shortcomings, her genuine passion for sharing her city with visitors was evident, and her efforts to make the experience enjoyable are appreciated. The visit to a cafe was a great hit with all the family. In conclusion, my tour with Withlocals offered glimpses of Athens that I might have otherwise missed, but it fell short of delivering a truly enriching experience. While the guide's charm and authenticity were notable, the overall lack of structure and depth left me feeling underwhelmed.Mixed Bag

Howard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 April 2024

Spent a lovely few hours in Athens with Vasiliki. Got to see parts of the city we wouldn’t normally have done and Vasiliki kept both parents and our son (8yo) engaged throughout. Would highly recommend especially those with kids and looking to experience Athens outside of the main tourist sites. Great personal tour of Athrns

Rob🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 April 2024

We booked a tour hoping to see more than the main historic sites and typical attractions and to see more of Athens. Our kids are 4 and 6 so we looked for a tour that catered specially for children, hoping it would keep them interested. As soon as we met Vasiliki, the kids were engaged and excited to start. We got to experience things that you probably wouldn't do, if you were just walking around, and Vasiliki was so knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited, the graffiti, fish market and Greek donuts and ice cream being the highlights for the kids. All the information was presented so even our 4 year old was telling us about some of the facts the next day. We would definitely recommend this tour for families of any age, Vasiliki was a fantastic guide, thank you!Fun and engaging tour for the whole family

Lisa

17 February 2024

Theo was great at boy helping our boys learn and stay excited through a scavenger hunt, lessons on the gods, history lessons, and even local art and cultural curiosities. Weaving points of interest for both adults and kids, we toured 4 local neighborhoods and felt like we got a local’s personal touch. We especially loved Psyri and the little island neighborhood near the Acropolis. Plenty of recommendations and ideas to do after the tour as well. Include this tour easy in your trip and then choose what to do with your time left!Great way to see Athen’s neighborhoods

Tomasz🇪🇸 Spain

9 December 2023

Vasiliki was a lot of fun to spend the few hours with. Both the adults and the kids enjoyed the time together, along with coffee, ice cream and lots of fun facts about Athens. Great guide

Jan🇩🇪 Germany

4 November 2023

A good introduction to the old town of Athens and its surroundings. Highly recommended for the first day to get an overview of the culture, local highlights and hidden gems. Vasiliki is also highly recommended as a guide.Great introduction into Athens old town

Oliver🇩🇪 Germany

28 October 2023

Wir hatten einen schönen Rundgang mit Vasiliki durch Athen. Es war sehr Interessant und wir haben einiges über Athen gelernt. Vasiliki hat uns noch einige gute Tipps für die nächsten Tagen gegeben. Wir können die Tour mit Vasiliki nur empfehlen.Rundgang mit der Familie durch Athen

Janett🇩🇪 Germany

16 October 2023

It was a loving tour and our daughter had a lot of fun. But it was also great for us to see such beautiful hidden places in Athens. Thank you very much again for the great hours, dear VasilikiLoving Tour

Ulrike

14 October 2023

We booked a Colors & Myths Tour with Vasiliki because we wanted our kids to explore Athens from their view. The tour with Vicky was definitely worth it. Not only was she able to capture the attention of our kids during the whole time, we also explored a part of the city we would not have, without the tour and discovered an Athens besides the ruins. Besides that our kids loved to learn to write their name in Greek letters, taste Greek deserts and draw their own graffiti. In the end, Vicky rewarded our kids with a special gift which will remind them of a wonderful tour. Colors & Myths Tour

Sam🇦🇺 Australia

16 July 2023

Vasiliki is amazing. She had a great tour for us of Athens, and knows kids. She managed to hold our boys’ attention (5 and 7) in the summer heat (35 degrees+)… at the end of our six week trip through Europe. We saw local parts of Athens that you just wouldn’t see on a “highlights” tour or hop on/hop off. Highly recommended.Fantastic tour and great rapport with kids

Gili🇮🇱 Israel

13 July 2023

ואסיליקי מקסימה ונעימה מאוד , מדברת אנגלית שוטפת ומעולה עם ילדים במהלך הדרך הוסיפה עובדות מעניינות וגם נתנה המלצות להמשך ! נהננו מאוד וממליצים בחום (: מומלץ מאוד למשפחות

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

26 June 2023

Our family (myself, my husband, and 3 kids ages 8, 7 and 6) recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Colors & Myths of Athens: Family Friendly Tour led by the incredible Vasiliki, and I cannot express enough how much we all loved every moment of it. This tour was an absolute gem and provided an unforgettable experience for our entire family. Vasiliki's expertise and enthusiasm shone through right from the beginning. She began the tour by captivating the kids by teaching them a little Greek mythology. What made it even more special was that she encouraged each child to pick a god or goddess they wanted to be, and she adorned their hands with that character's symbol. This personal touch immediately sparked the kids' imaginations, and they were thrilled to be a part of the mythical world. Vasiliki then showed us with a scavenger hunt page that listed various items and hidden gems we would encounter during our walk - the kids loved being on the lookout trying to find each of these places! Vasiliki's ability to strike a perfect balance between walking and taking rest breaks with the kids was commendable. She ensured that we explored different neighborhoods and soaked in the vibrant atmosphere of the city, all while considering the energy levels of the little ones. Her thoughtfulness in incorporating breaks allowed us to enjoy the tour to the fullest without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. One of the standout moments of the tour was when we made a stop at a charming little shop. Here, the kids were treated to Greek donuts (loukoumades) and ice cream, which they absolutely adored. It was a delightful break and while we were there, Vasiliki taught us how to write our names in Greek. The kids just loved this and it fostered a deeper connection to the Greek culture and left us with a newfound appreciation for the language. The value for money on this tour was exceptional. Not only did we get to explore the city and uncover its hidden gems, but we also gained insights into the rich mythology and culture of Athens. It served as an excellent introduction to the city, helping us plan the rest of our trip with newfound knowledge and inspiration. As if all of this wasn't enough, Vasiliki surprised the kids with thoughtful souvenirs at the end of the tour. These little gifts were incredibly special to them and served as lasting mementos of their time in Athens. It truly showcased Vasiliki's dedication to making the experience unforgettable for each and every participant. Vasiliki is an absolute gem and a true professional. Her passion for Greek culture and her ability to engage both children and adults is truly remarkable. The Colors & Myths of Athens: Family Friendly Tour is an absolute must for families visiting Athens. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you, Vasiliki, for providing us with an unforgettable experience that we will cherish for years to come! We miss you already! A true gem!

Penny🇺🇸 United States

26 June 2023

Our tour started on a very hot day when our grandchildren 6 and 8 were very tired from traveling. Vasiliki quickly engaged their interest and her tour was fun for both the children and adults. We saw areas of Athens we hadn’t seen yet and loved her stories. We highly recommend Vasiliki and this tour!Vasiliki is wonderful!

Clare🇮🇪 Ireland

2 June 2023

We (2 parents 3 kids), had a great afternoon with Vasiliki. We got to see some interesting spots we wouldn't have with out her. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The kids had a great time. EFHARISTÓ POLI A fun afternoon

Chesley🇦🇹 Austria

1 April 2023

We had a great time with Vicki! She was able to accommodate us and our flight delay—she took us through several neighborhoods and gave us great information—all this with one semi-sick kid in tow. We were really grateful!Vicki was great!

5dgq5fc75h🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 March 2023

Thank you Vasiliki (and Theo) for a fab afternoon tour! We decided to do this on our first afternoon in Athens to get a local perspective on the city. Her enthusiasm and clear pride in her city were a great way for all of us to truly begin to appreciate this magnificent historical place. Our 9-year old daughter found it fun, informative and engaging with big hugs to end the tour!Fabulous local perspective on Athens

Marie 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 February 2023

We loved our tour with Vicky, she kept my 5 year old engaged and a few days later my son was still asking after her. We got to see lots of the city without feeling rushed. Friendly and engaging, I would recommend to anyone looking for that local knowledge. A great time had by all

Abhi🇸🇬 Singapore

20 December 2022

Vasiliki was amazing in this activity with kids and they enjoyed every bit of it. They remember the walking tour and her name so well like a friend. We would recommend this to anyone with small kids and need engaging host who is good with kids. Great and memorable with kids

Unknown

14 December 2022

Vasiliki really made an effort to engage the kids and to orient us to Athens within a compact timeframe. This is a great introductory tour for families, esp if you just landed and have a few free hours in the afternoon (we started our tour only at 3:30pm).Great Introductory Tour for Families

Eleanor🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 October 2022

Vasiliki was brilliant, she had great knowledge of the area, and showed us off the beaten track and beautiful areas of the city...moreover, she had my almost 13 year old chatting away where he was visibly resistant to begin with, she also engaged with my quiet 18 year old, whilst also considering my 9 year old. Gave me the time to enjoy the tour too. Spot on! Thank you xPerfect for kids and adults

Kira🇬🇧 United Kingdom

27 October 2022

Our family really enjoyed our off the beaten path tour of Athens with Vasiliki. We scheduled our tour with her for the first day of our arrival. From a multi-generational Athenian family, she gave us a great overview of the city and, most important, the heart and soul of the people. She is deeply knowledgeable, outgoing and an a wonderful local ambassador for Greece. She held the attention of our teens (and us!) with great insights of current and ancient history, fun facts, a city-based scavenger hunt, a stop for a treat rewarded the earliest of Olympians (Lukamades), and so much more. Her three hour tour was really a wonderful experience for our whole family. Spectacular tour!

Rob🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 October 2022

Vasiliki was a fabulous guide; she took us on a tour through parts of the city we might easily have overlooked on our stay. We loved the hidden bar (TAF), the markets, the graffiti, and the great stories that Vasiliki told us along the way. Recommended! XxFantastic tour of Athens!

symonds.lees🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 October 2022

We absolutely loved our tour with Vasiliki. We all learned loads and explored streets we wouldn’t have found without her. Our 7 year old son has ADHD and can be quite intense but he loved Vasiliki and the fact that we kept moving and didn’t stay in places too long. Both children and adults couldn’t recommend this tour more! Perfect tour for the whole family

BRITTA🇩🇪 Germany

23 October 2022

Our children loved the Tour. They could ask Everything and didn‘t get bored. I think we saw Lots of places we wouldn‘t have seen during a „normal“ tour. We loved vasiliki‘s Energy. Highly recommended!Had a wonderful time, learned a lot!

Valerie🇳🇱 Netherlands

20 July 2022

Vasiliki, was so patient with my wild and somewhat cranky boys! Our tour was at the end of a hot day walking in Athens, which wasn’t the best planning on our part, but when you only have one day you make it work. She was flexible, positive and high energy. We loved it! Learned a lot, got to see things we wouldn’t have otherwise seen that the boys loved. I would absolutely recommend. Lovely

Katie🇳🇿 New Zealand

7 June 2022

We had a lovely few hours with Vicky on our family tour. She was engaging, friendly and very passionate about her city. Our children (14, 8 & 5) warmed to her right away and they were all kept happily amused the whole way. The little gift on departure was a hit too. Thank you so much Vicky, we hope to see you again one day!Wonderful family experience

Gregg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 June 2022

Athens is huge. Any like any city it is often difficult to know where to start. So a 3 hour tour with Vasiliki is a perfect way to start. As we had two young boys with us of 7 & 9 we wanted to ensure that they wouldn’t be bored too. Vasiliki made the tour engaging for them from the start to finish and tailored the tour to meet their needs. We discovered some real gems and felt like we had seen some of the new and old on the tour. The boys are still talking about it now. I won’t spoil any of the details, but if you want a good intro to Athens and to keep the kids engaged, Viki the one to call! A must if in Athens!

liv🇩🇪 Germany

3 June 2022

Wir (mein 9jähriger Sohn und ich) haben uns sehr wohl mit Vasiliki gefühlt. Sie macht eine tolle Tour und kann sich sehr gut den idividuellen Bedürfnissen und Geschwindigkeiten anpassen. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns wieder!Colors & Myths of Athens: Family Friendly Tour

Shamsher🇺🇸 United States

20 April 2022

Vicki shared some interesting tidbits about various parts of the city and also helped explain to my son the various gods in Greek mythology. The treasure hunt and the opportunity to do our graffiti was a total hit with my son, who loved the tour. It was a very interesting look into parts of the city I reckon don’t get a lot of tourists. I totally felt like a local.A kid friendly and cool tour of the city

Jamal🇺🇸 United States

26 March 2022

Wife and I plus 3 kiddos (10, 8 and 6) loved every minute we spent with Vasiliki exploring Psyri, multiple markets, enjoying olives with a vendor, tasting Greek desserts, learning about Greek history, learning a little of the language and getting to know our guide and feel the pride she has for her culture and country! She taught us a ton, shared great spots for us to visit and things to add to our next trip in Athens. Amazing family journey through Athens!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

14 March 2022

Vasiliki is so lovely. My family (kids aged 10 & 13) spent a wonderful afternoon exploring parts of Athens we likely wouldn’t have seen without her. She adapted her tour to be age-appropriate, with plenty of ancient and modern history for the adults, too. Vasiliki has great energy and clearly loves what she does. Book this tour NOW!

Rebecca 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 December 2021

Our tour with Vasiliki was a great introduction to the amazing City of Athens and a real highlight of our trip. Vasiliki spent time making the tour suitable for both my 4 year old and 13 year old, and we explored the food markets, did a treasure hunt, learnt our names in Greek and enjoyed an amazing sweet treat. Vasiliki gave lots of recommendations for local shops and restaurants and we were left with loads of information for continuing our trip! Perfect, must do tour!

Desiree🇩🇪 Germany

6 December 2021

Wir hatten wahnsinnig viel Spaß auf unserer Tour. Vicky ist super herzlich, lustig und toll mit Kids. Große Empfehlung! Super Tour mit Kindern!

Anne-Solenn🇳🇱 Netherlands

29 October 2021

It was a very fun activity to do and you get great information about Athens. You get too taste delicious Lukumades! The time flys by when you are having fun. 😁 Inès 11 years old.Fun and full ofInfo

Lori🇺🇸 United States

27 October 2021

We loved our time with Vasiliki! She held my 9 year old daughter’s interest and showed us areas of Athens we may not have otherwise explored. Then she treated us to a local dessert that was amazing!! I would highly recommend her!!Great Experience!

vipul🇩🇪 Germany

30 August 2021

We have a 2 Hours tour ( Colors & Myths of Athens: Family Friendly Tour ). For me and my family this tour is the best one , where my 6 year old daughter is fully engaged with some games and stories and along with that she makes sure we are also fully engaged. She showed us nice authentic amazing restaurants , Flea Markets and what is tradition in Athens , what gifts and souvenirs we can buy. Even she went the extra mile to help us buy some good Olives and Oils . Taught my daughter to write her name in Greek . This Special Tour for us , because till now what tour we taken its more focused on history but this is first time where our daughter enjoyed most and she first time start liking the place and love to walk along with that we see complete other side city which is more amazing than most of Tourist driven places and its happen only and only because of Charismatic and engaging skills of Vikki. My family and I highly recommend Vasiliki (Vikki) . I must say to all travelers without the Vasiliki Tour , the Athens trip is not finished. Thanks Anaya , Shruti and VipulBest & Incrediable Tour with Vasiliki ( Vikki )

micol🇮🇹 Italy

27 June 2021

It was a really hot day (40 degress!!!) and Vasiliki adapted the tour to the needs of our little ones! It was a great experience!Child froenfly tour

Lauren🇩🇪 Germany

23 June 2021

After a less than fabulous first day in Athens (a result of my own poor planning), our family took Vasiliki’s Myths and Colors tour. She was amazing. My three children (8, 6, and 5) were engaged and delighted. Thank you, Vasiliki, for such a lovely morning!!Fantastic Tour

Sophie🇬🇷 Greece

29 October 2020

We really enjoyed meeting Vasiliki yesterday. It was a great way to experience Athens and to find some hidden and not so hidden gems of the city. She built a great rapport with my shy 9 year old who couldn’t stop talking by the end of the tour. A fun informative way to see Athens. We loved it

Amy🇳🇱 Netherlands

22 October 2020

We had a fantastic time with Vasiliki who took us on a lovely walking tour which really engaged the kids (aged 3 and 6) We saw different neighborhoods and learnt about the real city as we walked. My son loved the market and grafitti and throughly enjoyed the tour. I would definately recommend as a great way to share the wonders of a city with children and adults alike. Thank you Vasiliki!A Fantastic walking tour the whole family enjoyed.

Virginie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

21 October 2020

Excellent tour with Visiliki, off the beaten tracks going to places we would have missed otherwise. Vasiliki is very dynamic and managed to capture our kids imagination and spark their curiosity, mixing games, interesting facts and being super friendly. Our kids aged 7, 9 and 12 loved the tour (and the 3 adults too). Highly recommended. Kids (and adults!) loved it!

Klaudia🇬🇷 Greece

16 October 2020

Vasiliki hat meine 2 Töchter (12 und 10 Jahre) und mich durch Athen geführt. Sie ist eine sehr sympathische, sehr engagierte und flexible Person, die ihre Führung ganz unseren Bedürfnissen angepasst hat! Auch kann sie viele Tipps geben, wo man den besten Kaffee, das beste Essen oder was auch immer man sucht, finden kann. Sie hat und ihre Stadt mit viel Wissen und Liebe vorgestellt! Wir können Vasiliki als Tourguide absolut empfehlen! Tolle individuelle Führung

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

12 October 2020

Vasiliki hat uns in 4 Stunden viel in Athen gezeigt, zu schönen Plätzen geführt und viele Informationen gegeben. Wir waren mit der Familie mit 2 Kindern (11 und 14 Jahre) unterwegs und Vasiliki ist wunderbar auf uns alle eingegangen. Sie hat uns Routen abseits der üblichen Touren gezeigt und auch kulinarisch begeistert. Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Tag. Herzlichen Dank!Sehr schöne Tour mit Insights und schönen Erfahrungen