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Curious to know more about Athens’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Athens from a local perspective as you learn about Greek Mythology.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Ελληνικά, Français, العربية, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 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 Outside of Nakas Book House - 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. Greek Mythology

   Your history tour in Athens will focus on Greek Mythology. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Athens

4. Historical Highlights

   Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

5. Hidden Treasures

   During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the historical side of Athens, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

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

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

6 June 2025

John is very knowledgeable and a natural teacher. A polymath who loves to impart knowledge!Excellent guide

Harrison

(About local Alexandros)

4 June 2025

Alex was highly knowledgable, friendly and easy going. We enjoyed a 3 hour walking tour around Athens looking at the ancient sites of Athens and some different areas around Athens that we wouldn’t have been confident seeing on our own. He gave good restaurant recommendations along the way which we later went to and was delicious.

Miriam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Costas)

29 May 2025

Costas was very knowledgeable about not only the history of the areas we visited, but also ancillary questions we had for him. His answers were always very thorough and clear! We gained a great appreciation for Athens!Wonderful, knowledgeable guide

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

27 May 2025

John was exceptional. Because we have been to Greece several times, we wanted to go a bit deeper and signed up for the History and Mythology tour. It was fantastic. John was excited when we knew something he was telling us and built on what we knew. He was equally excited when we didn't know about it and he could tell us so much more. He never lectured. He talked. The three hours passed too quickly. He left us feeling that we could talk with him every day and learn something more. Truly enjoyed our time together. Great Conversation

Misty🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

26 May 2025

John was an amazing guide whose knowledge knows no bounds! He is an incredible guide who simplifies the vastness of his awarenesses in a fun and entertaining way! I would highly recommend him as a guide in Athens! Highly Knowledgeable, Kind and Funny

2497phs84n

(About local Makram)

19 May 2025

Makram has a beautiful personality and knows a lot about Athens, history, mythology and politics. Because of his amazing energy and storytelling, you will enjoy every second of his tour!Best way to wonder around the city

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

18 May 2025

Thanks John

Sonia🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Costas)

8 May 2025

Trop courte, notre visite matinale de 3 heures dans les rues d’Athènes en compagnie de Costas. La mythologie comme axe central, nous avons énormement apprécié les explications d’une personne passionnée et passionante. Nous avons découvert les contrastes de la ville ainsi que sa riche histoire, au travers de ses monuments et héritage culturel. Nous repartons avec une grande envie de revenir ! Efharisto poli CostasInoubliable!

Barbara-Anne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local John)

6 May 2025

John is a generous communicator. He made learning about ancient history both fun and inspiring, with his infectious desire to share his love and deep understanding of history, architecture and Greek mythology. It makes for a truly immersive experience. A breadth of experience and passion!

Kimberly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

4 May 2025

Makram was absolutely fantastic! Took us to the seaside area and showed us around then went to some secret cool spots in town. Makram was absolutely the sweetest and very knowledgeable! Fun times!!

Rimke🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Makram)

30 April 2025

We hebben een erg goede tour gekregen van Makram. Hij kon ons veel vertellen over de geschiedenis en mythologie van de stad, maar ook wat er momenteel speelt. Hij liet ons verschillende ‘hidden gems’ zien en gaf ons tips over waar we goed konden eten / konden zien en doen. Hij paste ter plekke de tour aan, omdat we bepaalde plekken al gezien hadden. Ook onze zoon (12 jr) was de hele tour geïnteresseerd. Makram is erg aardig, makkelijk in de omgang en een enthousiast vertellerMooie tour met veel info

Grant🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

30 April 2025

Highly recommend booking a tour with John. He is an academic by training, so he has a vast array of knowledge related to a number of ancient Greek topics.Friendly, fun, and energetic

Allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

26 April 2025

My family loved visiting Athens with Evanthia! It was the perfect way to get to know the city on our first full day in Athens. Eva was energetic, fun and informative and was able to connect with both parents and teens. She showed us some local spots and delicacies that we would not have learned about without her and gave us great recommendations for activities and places to eat for later in our trip. She also took some great photos of our family that we are so happy to have. We highly recommend doing a tour with Evanthia. You will learn so much and will have a great time! Fantastic tour with Eva!

Carl🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

22 April 2025

John did a great job for us. He helped find a place for our luggage since we met him right after getting out of the airport. He was understanding and worked with us since we were late meeting him from the airport. The tour was great and the kids enjoyed it too (which is the hardest part). He was funny and interactive with the kids and the adults. He took us to some good places and was very knowledgeable. Good tour woth John

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 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

Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Markella)

6 March 2025

This was our second tour with Markella, our first being three years ago. In this 3 hour tour Markella was able to combine two very different topics ( at our request), Ancient Greek Mythology and Greece from its inception as a nation to the more modern period. Markella was able to weave these two topics together as we wandered the streets of central Athens. Her knowledge of the topics and her obvious love of her home city really made this another very special time for us. It was like spending time with an old friend and we cannot recommend her highly enough.A second wonderful tour of Athens

Avrim

(About local Costas)

20 February 2025

Costas is very engaging with his incredible knowledge of ancient and modern Athens and Greece. Costas deserves 10 Gold Stars! Costas is an AMAZING guide!

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

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(About local Markella)

8 January 2025

Markella was a delight and her explanation and tell of Mythology to current history keep me so very engaged. I learned new things and gained a better understanding of everything I thought I already knew. If you are looking for a casual paced but packed full of information try this out. 10/10Athens historical 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

Jane 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Costas)

9 November 2024

I did the mythology tour in Athens with my children (11/13). Costas was very knowledgeable about mythology and the city. He had some great places to visit and I was then able to then navigate the centre of the city. He brought the tour down to the level of the kids and they gained a lot from it. Would highly recommend. Lovely tour

alfredo🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Eleni)

27 October 2024

1

Elena was súper kind and very knowledgeable of Athens! Very cool TourGreat Experience!

Shannon

(About local Alexandros)

27 October 2024

Alex gave us the best tour of the heart of Athens! He was entertaining, so knowledgeable and guided us through a remarkable amount of sights in the 3 hours of the tour. It was the perfect orientation to both the city and its mythological history. Would highly recommend Alex to anyone visiting Athens!Fantastic tour!

Suan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

26 October 2024

Along with extensive knowledge of the history behind various ancient sites, Alexandros shared visual aids of what the sites looked like in their day. He shared myths connected to the sites that gave a real sense of the beliefs of the ancient Greeks. He was considerate of us and good to walk with. History and Mythology

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Costas)

25 October 2024

Athens experience

Sophie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local John)

19 October 2024

Athens is full of tour groups… but how incredibly fortunate we were to have John share his passion, enthusiasm and knowledge with us on his history and mythology tour of Athens! John has a real gift in storytelling and adapting to his audience. He is warm, friendly and engaging and his extensive knowledge and love of his city and its fascinating history was always on display. We were a family group of teenagers, parents and grandparents and John managed to engage each and every one of us. He used quizzes and stories to make the city come alive and had us searching for hidden puzzles and meaning in the architecture around us. Despite the heat (and a bit of jet-lag) affecting my children during the tour, they have since recalled everything they learnt from John and enthusiastically shared their new found knowledge with others. They took it all in and have gained a unique and personal perspective on a beautiful city. I strongly recommend a personal tour with John to appreciate the fascinating history of Athens and to dig deeper into this wonderful city! Thankyou John! Even though we’re a long way away… I would like to think we will meet again!!!10/10!!!

Kirsten🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local John)

14 October 2024

We had an amazing experience with John! He was incredibly communicative from the start, keeping us informed and making sure everything was tailored to our needs. What really stood out was his patience and flexibility, especially with our kids. He kept them engaged and entertained throughout the entire trip, which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable for everyone. He went above and beyond to accommodate any last-minute changes and was always there with a smile. If you're looking for a guide who truly cares and makes your trip stress-free, he's your guy! Highly recommend!A Truly Memorable Experience!

Katy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

23 September 2024

1

Great tour to learn some history and see the local markets!Great way to learn some history on Athens.

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

15 September 2024

John gave me and my grandson Xander a thorough and entertaining tour. He spoke about Greek history, mythology, and architecture. The 3 hours went by so quickly..we would have loved to hear more!! Thank you John, you ROCK!!!Awesome tour!!

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

3 September 2024

John was excellent! Thanks for everything John, we had a blast and learned a lot about Athens and mythology. Awesome time

Janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

1 September 2024

Best fun tour guide. Had a great experience with Alexandros! Learned about a city he loves, walked thru places we would have never found , all while learning about greek mythology and their Gods. By the time it was over , we felt like we were just talking to an old knowledgeable friend. Really great tour and guide. Fablous tour guide

Jessica

(About local Costas)

26 August 2024

This was my family’s first trip to Athens and my boys (6, 9 & 10) wanted to learn about Greek Mythology. We booked a tour with Costas and it was the best decision we could have made! He made some custom changes based on the requests of our group of 6 - everyone got to do something they wanted to do! The boys loved his stories - he was so patient and kind answering all of their many questions. Costas’ stories and tour were also fascinating for the adults! After a 3 hour tour, Costas felt like one of the family… we all hugged goodbye and walked away with beautiful memories. I book tours in every city we visit and the kids said that this was their best one ever :) Book a Tour with Costas Immediately!

Alexander🇺🇸 United States

(About local Markella)

29 July 2024

Earlier in the day, we had an awful experience with our tour guide in Acropolis so we didn't know how our experience with Markella will be. However, Markella quickly put us at ease; asked us what we wanted to learn and see in our Athens tour; told wonderful stories that weaved in Greek mythology, culture, socio-political attitudes etc. Even though it was around 95F, Markella had a deep reserve of energy, was fantastic at story telling and kept us engaged. We highly recommend Markella and wished that we had her for the whole day. A Stroll Through Athens

Danielle🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local John)

28 July 2024

We loved our tour with John ! He is a great guide, so very passionate and super informative, very enthusiastic and he has a warm personality. We were with our daughter of 16, she also loved it. Next time we will surely book him again ! Thank you John/Yiannis !

Daniëlle

(About local Makram)

27 July 2024

Maxim weet veel te vertellen over de geschiedenis van Athene (en Griekenland). Hij is heel enthousiast en gezellig. Je komt op leuke plaatsen, ook buiten de gebaande paden. Een echte aanrader. Gezellig en interessant

Edward🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local John)

20 July 2024

John/Ioannis was a superb host and great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and flexible to our particular needs and interests, he took us in to some secret places and shared great knowledge of Athens and greek mythology. Ioannis was fantastic!

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

24 June 2024

Our walking tour with Evanthia was amazing. She is personable, friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable. Her Archeology background really made the tour interesting. My two teenagers were hanging on every word of her descriptions and mythological references. Highly recommended!Best Guide in Athens!

Tonya🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

4 June 2024

I can't say enough about JOHN and this experience. The detailed information that we received from John was exceptional. John is a tidal wave of information. He knows his city and definitely knows his greek mythology facts. We all left (group of six) knowing so much more about greek mythology!! I would definitely recommend that you choose John for this tour. The city is busy with extrodenary architecture, great restaurants and soooo much history. I will be referring my travel friends to this service.Greek Mythology Tour Athens

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

1 June 2024

Our group of four had an enjoyable time with John! He was thoughtful enough to start our tour inside due to a pending rainstorm. He shared so much Greek history in a fun and engaging manner, getting us involved with questions. We even stumped him with one. :) We went over our allotted time, but it didn't really matter as we all enjoyed the walk and engaging conversation, including pointing out cafes and coffee shops based on our interests. I would book another tour with John when we're back in Athens!

Matt🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Evanthia)

29 May 2024

Eva was a wonderful tour guide. We had our three little boys all under 6 with us and she did a great job of interacting with them and adjusting the tour as our little ones needed. She gave great recommendations for food and we end the tour with donuts, that’s hard to beat. Athens with kids

Darlene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Costas)

29 May 2024

Costas is the Perfect Guide! Hubby & I enjoyed his Knowledge & storytelling We booked Costas for this tour & the Acropolis/ Museum tour the following day. I am very glad we did! We were all able to get to know each other well. We did a lot of walking from Monastirak square to the outside of the Acropolis. Je is very engaging and A good teacher. We love history of the many places we travel. And we got that & more with Mythological teachings. ** wear good walking shoes** But don't worry it is at a leisurely pace.Awesome

Ada

(About local Makram)

27 May 2024

We really lucked out having Makram as a guide as his passion really helped to make our experience absolutely amazing. He is such a genuine person, his tellings of Mythology had our full attention!Amazing and passionate guide

Karin🇺🇸 United States

(About local John)

20 May 2024

During our recent trip to Athens, Greece, my husband and I had the pleasure of hiring John as our tour guide, and we couldn't have been more satisfied. John was incredibly helpful and thorough, making our tour a delightful and educational experience. He guided us to the National Library of Greece, where he provided a detailed explanation of its founder and history. We also visited the University of Athens and the Academy of Athens, learning about their historical significance as we admired the impressive exteriors. John’s interactive and engaging overview of Greek mythology added a fun element to the tour, helping us understand how various aspects of Greek culture and history came to be. Throughout our walk around Athens, John ensured we didn't miss any important sights, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he explained the ongoing ceremonies. His personalized touch made the tour even more special for us; he assisted me with my Greek language learning, tailoring his explanations to aid my progress. John also took numerous photos of us, capturing the memorable moments of our day. Despite the rainy weather, there was never a dull moment, and the day flew by, leaving us with a deep appreciation for Athens and its rich history. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for a comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Athens.Wonderful Experience!

Kimberly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandros)

12 April 2024

Alexandros was very knowledgeable, and had a great personality. He showed us many interesting places, and gave us great insight to the history of Greece. I would highly recommend him as a guide.Wonderful experience!

Prema🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local John)

10 April 2024

I'm so glad we picked John to be our guide! He was awesome! Full of knowledge and interesting nuggets, ever-cheerful, engaging and willing to be flexible for us. Highly recommend him! John, many thanks for sharing so much with us in the too-short a time we spent with you!A great tour, thanks to our Guide John!

qj4ntxmmq6🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Markella)

28 December 2023

Markella was a great tour guide. We walked all over Athens and its history. It was so interesting to hear about modern Greek history first, post Ottoman Empire and then to go all the way back in time. Markella had so much to tell us and answered our every question. It was a fun and memorable part of our Athens trip.A Comprehensive Overview

Alicia

(About local John)

13 October 2023

We had a great experience with John! He was very funny, knowledgeable, and responsive to all of our questions when communicating before the tour date.Greek Mythology walking tour

Tina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Makram)

10 October 2023

Makram was really great, super flexible. We were a family of 5 with 3 children and he made the tour really children friendly and fun for them. He showed us the main sites but also some hidden gems - local restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed it with him. Thank you!!! Fun, creative and local

Christina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local John)

30 September 2023

John managed to explain Greek mythology in a way easy to understand and to remember, finally connecting the dots of the stories you know. Very interesting tour with a lot of good tips for our following days in the city. A very nice and enjoyable experience.Fun and informative city trip