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

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά, Čeština, Français, العربية, Español, Hindi

Included

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

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 12 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

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

1. Meeting point

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

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

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

4. Hidden Gems

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

5. Special Treat

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

6. More Things to See

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

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Ashley🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thomas)

23 April 2025

We had a great two days with Thomas, and I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens. Our first day was a five hour walking tour of the city, and we had such a great time that a few days later we booked and went on a driving tour exploring the Athens Riviera and the Temple of Poseidon. Both days felt like spending time with a good friend. Thomas is extremely knowledgable about the city and its history, sharing stories and answering questions. He clearly loves what he does, and wants to ensure anyone booking an experience with him has a great time. On both days, he definitely showed us 'hidden gems' that we wouldn't have found by ourselves, which definitely added to the experience. We'd consider a trip back to Athens just to do more of Thomas' experiences! Excellent experience - highly recommend!

Martina

(About local Thomas)

15 April 2025

Dear Thomas, it was very nice to meet you! Thank you for showing us the hidden parts of Athens, taking us to that great restaurant and treating us with the Greek specialties! You gave us a very personal tour which we really enjoyed! Many thanks again and many greetings from Germany! To everybody else - book this guy! Tina & DirkGreat time on our 5 hours tour!

Eveline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yorgos)

21 April 2025

Very Nice guide, very helpfull and the choice of a local fish restaurant was Great.

Annette

(About local Eleni)

20 April 2025

Sites we visited were great, little shop with honey and food were AWESOME. Very knowledgeable of the history of Greece , wish there was a little more mythology . Define worth it Had a great time

Unknown

(About local Ioannis )

19 April 2025

Ioannis was a kind, entertaining and knowledgeable guide. His background in history as well as local culture, and his lovely personality made our tour so enjoyable. Instead of droning with a continuous monologue like so many tour guides, Ioannis asked us up front what are interests were, answered our questions as they came upon, and interacted skillfully with our group. Yiamas to Ioannis for a great tour!DC family had a great tour!

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Evanthia)

19 April 2025

Sandra🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Thomas)

19 April 2025

We made a booking with somebody else to bring us to the Oracle of Delphi. But last minute we got a message that our selected guide was not available and that Thomas would fill in. And this turned out to be a good thing! Thomas is a great guide and a relaxed driver. He speaks excellent English (lived in the UK for 10 years) and is very keen to make your day special! He asked what we wanted to see and when we wanted to see it. He brought us not only to Delphi, but also to lovely small villages with awesome views. He told us about the Greeks, the history and about present life in Greece. He has a very comfortable car, and we were lucky to taste his mothers olive cake! A few tips: Leave early, about 8 or 8.30h, go first to Delphi and than to the rest of the villages, and the last one: let Thomas order your lunch, you will eat like the Greeks do!Hidden gems of Thomas

Letitia

(About local Ioannis )

19 April 2025

Ioannis was fun and extremely informative. Tour was great value for money. Fun in the back streets of Athens

Gerald🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Vasiliki)

18 April 2025

Wir durften als Familie 3 wunderbare Stunden mit „Vicki“ in dieser einzigartigen Stadt genießen. Ob es Monastiraki oder Psyrri sie hat uns mit Storys diese Viertel toll und lebendig erklärt. Auch die Olivenverkostung am Markt war ein Highlight für uns. Wir würden Vicki 💯 prozentig weiterempfehlen.Tolle Stadtführung

Pete and Judy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

18 April 2025

We love exploring cities via their restaurants and cafes. Voula planned an interesting and varied tour for us in central Athens. We walked about three miles and visited a variety of places to eat. We also enjoyed speaking with her and learning more about Athens and Greece. Voula is knowledgable, friendly and fun to be with.Fantastic Food, Outstanding Guide

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

Cynthia

(About local Voula)

15 April 2025

Voula was the best. She took us to many interesting places (meat market, seafood market, vegetable market) All the food tastings were amazing. Make sure you go hungry! Voula made sure you understood what you were eating and took your likes and dislikes into consideration! I would highly recommend Voula and the Taste of Athens Tour!Best Tour Ever!

Marie

(About local Alexandros)

13 April 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Alexandros, seeing Acropolis and the museum. Alexandros is a fantastic guide and he made history come alive.Fantastic experience

Maarten🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Evanthia)

12 April 2025

Eva is an excellent and smart guide and a wonderful person. This is the BEST way to see Akropoli and the Museum. We all love and recommend Eva as your Tour Guide!!! 🫶🏻😀Great Tour!

Cecilia🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Alexandros)

11 April 2025

Abbiamo fatto con Alex il tour dell’Acropoli. Ci ha raccontato con passione e competenza non solo la storia e l’architettura dei posti, ma anche l’anima e miti della antica Atene. Un tour eccezionale che raccomando a tutti. La differenza tra visitare da soli o con una guida come Alex è come tra vedere oppure guardare e capire. Bellissimo il tour che ci ha fatto fare anche al museo dell’Acropoli guidandoci tra i capolavori. Prenotate tranquillamente e non ve ne pentirete.Eccezionale Alex per capire Atene

Michal🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Vasiliki)

10 April 2025

We were a family of 5 - two of whom don't speak English... And yet - we all had a great time! Viki was very attentive and flexible, especially considering we had a vegetarian child with us. Vicky’s vibrant and lively personality added so much to the experience, and we really enjoyed every moment with her. Highly recommended! Wonderful two hours with Vasiliki (Viki)

Mary

(About local Voula)

9 April 2025

A friend & I booked a tour with Voula for our first night in Athens. She provided a warm, insightful tasting & cultural experience. Tried foods I thought I knew (the "authentic" version was different) plus a host of new things. Voula made sure we knew how to access the meeting point & return plus had recommendations for restaurants later in our 3 week trip. Highly recommend.Perfect introduction to Athens & Greece

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

8 April 2025

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

Julie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Dionysis)

7 April 2025

Dionysius gave us a wonderful tour of Athens which included many hidden treasures that we never would have found by ourselves. He was knowledgeable and provided facts and information at each stop. He even took the time to provide restaurant tips & he also sent other tips for Athens to us via WhatsApp.Fantastic tour of Athens

Sam🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alexandros)

7 April 2025

Alexandros told us many things about the history and structure of the Acropolis and also about Athens as a whole and some Greek mythology. Even the myths that we knew were of interest because they took on a new meaning when linked to part of the Acropolis. He also showed us what he called the highlights of the Acropolis museum, which included something in every part of the museum and was about as much as we could take in at one time, so maximised the value of our time in the museum.Extremely interesting and engaging

Katie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ioannis )

6 April 2025

I am travelling from Australia with my 15 year old daughter. We took a tour to Mycenae, Napflio and Epidavros with Ioannis. It was a fantastic day. The sites themselves are beautiful but there are many other tours that go to the same places. The difference for us was having Ioannis as our guide. He made the day very interesting for both of us and also went out of his way to be kind to my daughter - even insisting on taking her to the best gelato place. We both found him warm, funny and a wonderful guide. When I asked my daughter how I should rate this tour she said "Give Ioannis 11 out of 10"!Wonderful day

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

3 April 2025

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

Matthias

(About local Dimitris)

3 April 2025

Dimitris is a great host and guide. It was great to learn about insights of Athens and living in Greece. We had a great time. Thank you Great Experience

Brice

(About local Voula)

2 April 2025

Loved my walk with Voula. 3h weaving in and out of ancient and modern parts of the city, chatting about Greece’s history, culture, society, journalism, economy. A fantastic way to understand the country beyond the Acropolis.An amazing dive into modern Greece

christel🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Dionysis)

2 April 2025

We just had some fantastic hours with Dionysos. What a fantastic guy ‼️‼️Dionysos

Unknown

(About local Evanthia)

1 April 2025

Evanthia is an enthusiastic guide who brought us to very special eateries and had us try local specialties, while pointing out interesting historical places and making recommendations for visits and restaurants. We especially loved the portokalópita orange cake, traditional greek coffee heated on hot sand, leek pie in a light filo pastry and lamb souvlaki. Bravo and thank you !We loved it !

Unknown

(About local Alexandros)

31 March 2025

Alex did wonderfully at introducing the history and mythos to our family and blending information to be engaging for a tired 8 year old, a 10 year old that read all Percy Jackson books multiple times, and two parents with high and low interests in history. Shared context and perspective that centered how Greeks thought of themselves, the gods, and the world from antiquity through modern times.Great guide for family

Neil

(About local Thomas)

31 March 2025

We highly recommend Thomas as a guide! My husband and I spent two days with Thomas - one day on a walking tour in Athens, and the other on a full day tour through The Peloponnese. Thomas’ vast knowledge, worldliness and passion made for a great tour and great conversations. Thanks Thomas!!!

David

(About local Evanthia)

30 March 2025

Evanthia was enthusiastic, fun, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. She truly made the Acropolis, and Acropolis Museum, come alive for us. She was a wealth of knowledge, impressive for its breadth and detail. She patiently helped us through mobility challenges, making the day deeply enjoyable and unforgettable. We highly recommend her!An Outstanding Guide and Companion!

Natalie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

17 March 2025

I susprised my son for his ten-year old birthday with a last-minute weekend trip to Athens, and arranged for two tours with Evanthia -- the 3-hour Mythology Tour and the Ten Tastes of Athens. Evanthia was kind, enthusiastic about all things Greek and Athenian, and so, so knowledgable. We both learned a lot and enjoyed our ten tastes of Athens. Thank you Evanthia!!! We are going to go back with our entire family, and hope that Evanthia will be available again for the four of us!!! Enthusiastic, Knowledgable Evanthia!!!!

José

(About local Dionysis)

17 March 2025

We had a fantastic tour, Dionysis knows a lot about the history and can show you beautiful places in Athens. We had a great time. Robbert and José from HollandGreat tour with Dionysis

Dirk

(About local Dimitris)

11 March 2025

Dimitris gidste ons (zoveel mogelijk- zoals gevraagd) in het Grieks en vroeg dit ook aan de bezochte handelaars (die we anders nooit zouden gevonden hebben) : zeer aangenaam er waren 3 drankjes en 3 proeverijtjes aangekondigd : slechts 2 ontvangen de toer duurde 2u (wat op zichzelf lang genoeg is) ipv aangekondigde 2.5ude journalist

Linn 🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Evanthia)

11 March 2025

We booked 2 tours with Evanthia. A food tour and a tour of Acropolis and the museeum. We were very happy with both. She took us trough some amazing greek food and drinks. But were equally eager to show us Athens and its history. The Acropolis tour was didactic and she had a plan for what she wanted to highlight. We highly recomend both tours. And we highly recomend Evanthia.Food and history in Athens.

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

9 March 2025

Voila was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the city of Athens and took us to some great places to get a taste of this amazing culture. Voila has outgoing personality and very personable. Would highly recommend.A Excellent experience!

Justin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tatialena)

4 March 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a food tour in the Monastiraki Square area of Athens with Tatialena, and it exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we met her, her warmth and genuine passion for Athenian cuisine and history were evident. What truly set Tatialena apart was her ability to create a personalized and engaging experience. She shared fascinating local and historical insights, bringing Monastiraki to life. Traveling with our four-month-old son presented some unique challenges, but Tatialena handled everything with incredible grace and understanding. She was incredibly patient, allowing us time for diaper changes and feedings without missing a beat. Her kindness and willingness to accommodate our needs made us feel completely at ease. Beyond her knowledge and helpfulness, Tatialena is simply a delightful person. She's funny, engaging, and made the tour a truly fun and memorable experience. We sampled some incredible local foods, and her recommendations were spot-on. If you're looking for a food tour in Athens that's authentic, insightful, and tailored to your needs, look no further than Tatialena. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone visiting Athens, especially those traveling with young children. Thank you, Tatialena, for an unforgettable experience!A Must-Do in Athens!

Mary

(About local Makram)

2 March 2025

My husband and I had the most amazing day with Makram. He brought us to some really great places and we ate delicious food. We particularly loved his secret spot. Makram was incredibly generous with his time, his knowledge and his insights. We learned so much about ancient and modern Athens. A truly inclusive experience. We would highly recommend his tour. Marvellous Makram

hadar

(About local Yorgos)

1 March 2025

Our morning tour with Yorgos was delightful, he is a generous and performative guide that gently adjusted himself to our wishes and interests. Thanks to Yorgos we had a welcoming intriguing encounter with Athens. Many thanks! Highly recommended private tour

Panos

(About local Tatialena)

27 February 2025

Tatialena was an awesome guide and excellent for families. Much recommended Excellent for kids

Venetia

(About local Evanthia)

19 February 2025

We had a very enjoyable three hours with Evanthia who brought the Ancient Greek way of living to life in a way that was both visual and educational. She managed to engage our three teens through her storytelling. Very outgoing and open personality. Very Knowledgeable and Entertaining Guide

Christine

(About local Ioannis )

6 February 2025

Ioannis is passionate about his Athenian knowledge and carefully listens to your own interests.He explains that he is a court lawyer and actor by profession. He communicates politely and professionally to understand our wishes for the tour. We talked about what we had experienced already and skilfully Ioannis worked out that we were interested in art and modern politics. We are Scottish and he had interesting insights when comparing our legal systems for instance. Our conversation varied widely using the starting point of the Athenian archeology we walked past. We progressed to modern Greek art by visiting hidden spaces an art cooperative we would never have found. Next we were debating graffiti as art as we walked up the Plaka houses beneath the Acropolis walls with a fascinating story about their origins. He found hidden fresco details which again we would never found without Ioannis. We walked back down through the maze of small streets and markets. Again he skilfully guided us with our interests in mind. At each step of the way he was knowledgable and had an infectious enthusiasm for his local culture. We were returned to near our hotel in a master stroke at a bar called Noel. He understood our enthusiasm for whacky art! What a wonderful man and experience. A real privilege to meet Ioannis. His English is impeccable. Unique insights into Athenian culture

Beatriz Yunes Guarita

(About local Dionysis)

22 January 2025

Super complete The best iExcelent

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thomas)

16 January 2025

Thomas did a fabulous job sharing Athens' history and his favorite parts of the city. We many of the historical sites, with historical context in a way that our group of nine (including 5 tween/teens!) really appreciated. From sharing delicious New Year's treats, a perfect lunch spot, and ending at golden hour with incredible views of the city, the full day with Thomas will always be with us. Thomas also really went above and beyond, sharing sites outside of Athens to visit in our travels. We are deeply grateful for this experience!Thomas Made Athens Come Alive!

Oktay

(About local Vasiliki)

12 January 2025

Ich finde, das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt bei dieser Geschichte generell nicht auch die Empfehlungen und das, was verköstigt wurde, steht überhaupt nicht im Verhältnis zu geben, was vorher angepriesen wird! Nicht meine Welt!

Neta

(About local Yorgos)

11 January 2025

I want to express my sincere gratitude to our tour guide in Athens. He had extensive knowledge and shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and culture. His English was clear and easy to understand, making the entire experience enjoyable. He was attentive to our requests and tailored the tour to meet our interests, taking us on a comprehensive journey to some of Athens' most magical spots. He also recommended excellent restaurants, bars, and taverns, which added so much to our trip. Even after the tour, he was available to answer our questions and provide further tips. We are truly grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens. An Exceptional Tour Guide in Athens

Margarita🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Ioannis )

7 January 2025

Ioannis was very kindly able to accommodate us when we had a problem with our flight and were delayed by a day and I was worried we were going to lose our different bookings we had planned. He offered to move it to the next day and adapt the time to fit with another booking (for the Acropoli) we already had. Thanks to Ioannis we had a great time discovering some great places whether on the cultural /historical front or the food and drink front! We were able to see places and areas we probably would have missed had we not been with someone local. The concept of a local guide is amazing , I will be looking out for this on our travels in other countries and for Athens Ioannis was an extremely fun ,cheerful and interesting guide who I highly recommend, Thank you Ioannis!!!A beautiful tour with a great guide!!

Nikeesha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 December 2024

Dionysis did a very good job! Of course he was very knowledgeable about the city and he gave us great recommendations for the remainder of our trip. I would definitely book with him again. Kickstart Tour

Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dionysis)

29 December 2024

We would all like to thank you so very much for the most brilliant tour yesterday. You made it so interesting, informative and varied, and we all came away feeling like we saw and learnt about a huge range of topics, giving us a really good insight into Athens, and Greece as a nation. Thank you also for all of the recommendations you have sent, we are very grateful that you took the time to do that for us. We are loving our stay here, and we feel very fortunate to have found you as our guide, so thank you for looking after us so well. Wishing you the very best and a Happy New Year to you. Sarah, Mike, Grace and Noah ☺️

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

23 December 2024

We truly enjoyed our experience. Voula introduced us to many different Greek foods in Athens as well as explained the significance of each one! She was very personable, making sure everyone was able to enjoy the food and was able to try the foods they were interested in! Not only was she a great food tour guide, she was very kind and knowledgeable! She taught us about many different Greek customs and answered all our questions! 10/10 recommend booking a food tour with her! Full Experience🌯

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tatialena)

10 December 2024

We were delayed in meeting Tatialena but she waited for us and provided a great tour. She was fun and the pace of the tour met our needs. A Great Tour

Sheila🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Evanthia)

6 December 2024

Evanthia was friendly, very knowledgeable and just hit the right note for us. We learned so much in an interesting way. We walked at a gentle pace, stopping for a break where the chat was lovely. I would recommend her without reservation. Excellent