Full Coverage Athens City Tour in Athens - ORG_-_Highlights_hidden_gems_tour_-_Athens_-_10
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Full Coverage Athens City Tour

  • 5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Athens
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Choose one of 10 locals available

Experience hosted by Ioannis , Evanthia & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

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, العربية, Español, Français, Čeština
Included
  • Private guide
  • 1 Local snack or drink
  • Public transport
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance tickets

6 reasons to book this tour

  • All the must-see sights & highlights
  • Tons of local insights & hidden gems
  • Take your time to discover Athens
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Connect with your local private host
  • Inspiring stories on the city’s history & culture

What you can expect

Full Coverage Athens City Tour in Athens - ORG_-_Highlights_hidden_gems_tour_-_Athens_-_10

If you're wondering how to get a broader picture of Athens, you only need this private city tour and a knowledgeable city expert by your side! Go to the city's must-sees and cover more ground on this extended city tour of Athens. See the essentials and learn what makes Athens such a fascinating place, from the most interesting landmarks to hidden gems, local food recommendations, and inspiring stories.

Get to know Athens like the back of your hand and let your local host give you a more in-depth understanding of the city. Check out Temple of Hephaestus, Athens City Hall, and Street Art, and many more highlights that your host has in store for you. Embrace the local culture as you get orientated with the city, thanks to the incredible insights, stories, and recommendations of the local host of your choice.

What makes this tour more attractive is each one of the hosts available will show you their city. Depending on the host, your tour will vary according to their expertise and passion, of course, also taking into consideration your interests and requests, making it a more personal and fulfilling experience. The best way to discover Athens in just one day!

After this complete Athens tour, you can enjoy the rest of your stay going further, off the beaten path, and taking in the local culture. So, why not a food tour or an evening experience? Now that you know everything about Athens, it's time for you to enjoy it away from the touristy spots!

Any questions? Pick your favorite local and go ahead, ask them about anything that pops into your mind. Get all the answers you need for the perfect Athens trip. Locals always know best. Did you know that this private tour can be personalized? Yes! Get in touch with your local host, and they'll make your wishes come true.

Choose your local

Get to know these 10 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

  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

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Ruben🇩🇪 Germany
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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
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Jonathan🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
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.
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Alexander
(About local )
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
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Martin
(About local )
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!
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Andrea🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Todd🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 July 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!
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Arty🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 June 2025
Thomas took my travel group of 8 around Athens for half a day and everyone had a fabulous time. Thomas is engaging and knowledgeable. He first made sure that the rest of our stay in Athens was well scripted and made useful suggestions. Then we set off pounding the pavement and the time flew by in an instant. Between the historical background, the anecdotes, and the jokes, even the teenagers were engaged which happens approximately never. He catered expertly to the needs of our very needy group, including pit stops of different varieties. Great time; highly recommended!An expert with a great personality!
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Tom🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 June 2025
We spent two days with Ioannis - one day to Delphi and one in Athens. He was great!Excellent Guide!
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Sharon🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 June 2025
We would highly recommend Voula. Our group of 4 ladies booked a 5 hour walking/food tour with Voula and we are still talking about it today. Voula was so knowledgeable and personable . Guiding us around was like she was one of our friend group. After meeting for 9:00am we headed over for a mini tasting of a cheese pie and a milk cream pie. From there we explored the history of Athens. Lunch with so many tapas was incredible followed by an olive market sampling. We tried so many different olives. Off to see many different markets including the fish and meat market where Voula arranged a sampling of a Souvlaki a recipe from Northern Greece before heading off for desert of honey donuts and ice coffee. It was the most perfect tour we’ve had yet. Everywhere she took us the people were incredible. One VERY important thing to note, a lady in our group was celiac (very special diet because she also had food allergies) and Voula did an absolute incredible job to manage this. Our friend ate like a queen that day and she was so grateful for that experience. Thank you Voula for that. We highly recommend Voula……Voula thank you once again. It was a perfect day. Excellent Athens Tour
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Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
28 May 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
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Linda🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 May 2025
Ioannis took our group of 4 on a five hour tour of Athens. Ioannis was incredible in his knowledge on just about everything Greek-mythology, ancient history, current history, art, food, music, architecture, and politics. He is a genuinely warm and easy going person. We couldn’t have asked for more! I would definitely try to get Ioannis for any of the tours offered.Incredible 5 hour tour with Ioannis!
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James🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 May 2025
Did the full city tour and Yorgos took us all around to the major sites. He was informative and adjusted the tour to whatever we wanted to do. It was a lot of walking but he paced it to match the group and happy with what we got to see. Recommended!Great tour
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Kathleen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 May 2025
Dionysis gave us an awesome tour of Athens. We really enjoyed our day even with touring with a 2 1/2 year old an 4 month old. He was very flexible and patient with the toddler and adjusted as needed. We saw so many things that we would have never discovered on our own. He also gave us a great dinner recommendation for dinner at Lolo's. Thanks Dionysis. Athens Tour with Dionysis
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Jerry🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 May 2025
We chose Loannis (Yanni) as our tour guide for the day. It was a six hour tour of the city of Athens. He was very informative, knows the history of Athens and took us to places only the locals know about!! He made our time with him very adventurous. Yanni was a lot of fun and we would highly recommend him!! Personable
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Oonagh
(About local )
10 May 2025
We did the 5 hour walking tour of Athens with Nico. It was a great tour, he was highly knowledgeable and he delivered the information in a fun, entertaining way. We enjoyed spending time with him as much as the tour itself. His English was excellent and he had no problem understanding our belfast accent. We loved our time with him, he’s an all round great guy and I would highly recommend him.What a great guy
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Mitchel
(About local )
5 May 2025
Great storyteller. Knows all the best hidden spots. Great vibe. Good food. Can highly recommend him!Yorgos is the best
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Ashley🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
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!
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Martina
(About local )
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!
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Helena🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
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
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Tara🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
1 August 2025
Well, you certainly won't regret choosing Voula for the culinary kickstart tour in Athens! She brought the city alive with traditional tastings, anecdotal info, and her good natured character. Excellent English and professional, warm hearted and flexible. Many thanks Voula Vibrant Voula - Tour guide extraordinaire!
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John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 August 2025
My wife and I had excellent communication with Dimitris both pre and post tour. He made sure exactly what our priorities were and designed our time together just as expected. It was not pre-programmed with the same generic information, but customized for us. Perfect!An absolutely fantastic food tour
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Bonnie
(About local )
30 July 2025
What a wonderful tour we had this evening! Our tour guide was so intelligent and gave us so much information about the city of Athens. The myths and the historical truths were so detailed and had heartfelt meaning and my family really enjoyed the stories. We also enjoyed seeing the beautiful architecture of Greece and its local culture and food. Again, we are very thankful to our tour guide Makram for such a wonderful evening.Athens
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Jillian🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 July 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Voula. She was easy-going and comfortable to talk with, and kept our kids entertained as well. The places we visited we would not have been able to find on our own, and we were so lucky that we did this tour! The food was amazing!A wonderful experience
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Isabelle🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 July 2025
Je recommande sans hésiter une visite avec Makram pour un tour complet et authentique de Athènes. Ses endroits coups de cœur étaient incroyable! Excellent français également pour faciliter la visite!Visite parfaite
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Ignatius
(About local )
29 July 2025
The tour was great and we got lots of amazing details during the entire tour. Great experience
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Dawn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Dane
(About local )
27 July 2025
Voula is amazing! We went on a food tour with her on our first full day in Athens. She brought us to so many interesting places and was very knowledgeable about each food. She was upbeat, fun, and accommodating to our food preferences. She also provided excellent restaurant recommendations for the rest of our trip. We definitely recommend her!Perfect Intro to Athens
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Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 July 2025
Massive thanks to Voula for such an insightful tour! We booked last minute but are so glad that we did! A true highlight of our trip. Voula was so knowledgeable, full of engaging facts as we wandered through the streets from ancient history to modern day insights. Her range of knowledge was top-notch and we really felt like we were spending an afternoon with a new friend. Thank you also to Voula for slightly changing the itinerary due to is having already seen some of the planned sights. Her communication both before and after the trip was also fantastic. 100% recommend this tour and Voula!! 🩷🇬🇷Fantastic! So insightful!
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Marketa🇫🇷 France
(About local )
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
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Martin🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
23 July 2025
Makram, was a fine host. He was very informed and was fun person to enjoy a short but entertaining kick start tour. We would have been happy to spend more time with him as any subject we raised he was very obliging to discuss in detail. He made our visit to Athens and we recommend him as your tour guide.Fun time with Makram
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Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2025
Highly recommend!!! We LOVED the food tour with Dimitris. He showed us a wide variety of local favorites, which were incredibly tasty, as well as provided a brief history lesson of the Athens food scene. Our daughter is still talking about the souvlaki. Skip the tourist restaurants and join Dimitris for an unforgettable food tour. And definitely come hungry!Amazing food tour!
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Marissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Maria
(About local )
22 July 2025
We truly can't begin to fully express how wonderful Voula was on our food tour! From the minute we met her, she made us feel like family. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about Greek foods, she also shared with us historical and cultural information. She paced the tour perfectly, and we were able to try so many delicious foods. My elderly mother was supposed to be on the tour (which Voula welcomed and helped us plan for!), but at the last minute, was unable to make it. Voula sent us back to our place with food she could try. The tour was worth every penny, thanks to Voula!An amazing experience!
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Rachel
(About local )
22 July 2025
This was the highlight of my trip to Athens. Voula showed me around the locals Athens. Places i could never have found alone. The food was so delicous and plentiful. We covered everything from breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner! It was the best food I ate in Greece. Voula was a delight. Funny, knowledgeable, a celebrity in the centre of Athens. I would happily do this again on my next trip to Athens.A wonderful experience
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Jennifer🇬🇷 Greece
(About local )
22 July 2025
Alex's professionalism, experience and chill vibes made navigating the steamiest day easy and our tour superinteresting and enjoyable! We really appreciated his knowledge and style, liked his choices for what to highlight and the binder of pictures he uses to help further bring things to life. It was easy to find the meet-up spot but we could have used more info about buying tickets although it all worked out. We are really happy we took Alex's tour! Gods Would Be Prooud: Great Tour!
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Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
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.
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Samir🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
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!
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Timo🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
20 July 2025
We had a blast!Amazing guy and tour
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Jason🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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diether🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
17 July 2025
Vasiliki machte die food experience mit ihren Geschichten rund um die Orte und der Waren zu einem großartigen Erlebnis. Sehr sympathisch, aufmerksam und flexibel adaptierend auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Gruppe. Absolut empfehlenswert!Fantastische Food Tour+
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Polina🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
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
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Marek🇸🇰 Slovakia
(About local )
16 July 2025
We had a very pleasant experience, with an informative introduction to Greek and Athenian history as well as Greek mythology. Alex was a good guide, showing us a variety of Athenian neighborhoods, even during an extremely hot day. We recommend this tour.Pleasant tour in Athens
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Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
15 July 2025
A perfect way to spend a few hours. Voula obviously knew the area, and her subject. We enjoyed the experience very much!A great experience!
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Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
15 July 2025
Thank you Ioannis for the adapted tour in Athens. We recommend it to everyone!Best local tour ever
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Sarah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Sarah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 July 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
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Ekua🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Brian
(About local )
11 July 2025
My wife and I were visiting Athens for one night and reading the reviews I specifically chose Voula to lead us on a walking foodie expedition. It was a fabulous evening where were learnt much about the history of Athens and Greece, got to see places that we would not normally find and had some delicious snacks and a full Meze meal. Voula was a delight to be with, knowledgable, friendly and just great company. A special evening with Voula
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Lowe🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
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
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Rebecca
(About local )
8 July 2025
Had a great tour with Alex, very punctual and factual. We made a mistake with our payment (my fault) and Alex very quickly resolved the situation. Would highly recommend. Acrpolis Tour with Alex

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