Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Athens. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore the Akadimia where you’ll experience a different Athens, like a local with a local by your side!
Want to see the best of Athens? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Athens!
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.
Escape & experience beautiful blue Greek beaches and the impressive Temple of Poseidon on a fantastic private day trip experience! Have fun under the sun, taste fresh seafood and see for yourself stunning ruins full of history.
Ready to taste the best food in Athens? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Athens.
Explore Athens like a local this weekend! From discovering ancient architecture to eating delicious seafood, you will surely not run out of things to do in Athens this weekend! So here’s how you can spend your weekend in Athens. Saturday: Shh! Quiet please A library like no other! Learn about the myths and legends that have shaped Athens’ history by visiting the National Library of Greece. You can admire the stunning architecture which depicts Greek Gods and philosophers before heading to the Varvakios market which represents the Goddess of hunting and the God of the sea. Saturday: Get away from the crowds Step off-the-beaten-path and discover the local side of Athens! Walk along the streets of Monastiraki, which is the oldest and busiest area of the city. Explore the Plaka neighborhood to discover historic sites, small museums, and beautiful historic churches. Saturday: Feast on Fresh Seafood The freshest seafood! Thanks to being close to water, the restaurants of Athens offer an amazing variety of delicious fresh seafood. Make sure you take advantage of this if you’re coming to Athens, treat yourself to delicious local Greek specialties prepared by the city's best chefs. Sunday: Flea Markets Bargain The flea markets come alive on Sundays! If you're wondering what to do in Athens during the weekend hit the flea markets and shop til you drop. You’ll be amazed at the wide array of things that you can find at the Monastiraki Flea Market, which is open from Sunday morning until early afternoon. Sunday: Explore Ancient Sites Athens is filled with ancient sites and ruins! If you’re visiting Athens this weekend, spend your day exploring these magnificent pieces of history. Head to the Acropolis, Greek’s most important ancient heritage, and see the Parthenon up-close. If you happen to visit on the first Sunday of the month, you can even get free admission for some of the ruins!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Alisa
About local
12 June 2025
Tour of the Acropolis with Arianna!
Arianna is an upbeat and very knowledgeable guide. She has so much knowledge and she shares it enthusiastically! We learned so much from her about Greek history. She made the experience interesting and we genuinely enjoyed our time with her. She went out of her way and spent extra time to explain everything we saw. We would definitely booklet her again!
Explore the Acropolis & Museum with a Local Guide
Alisa
About local
12 June 2025
Time in Athens we will always remember!!
It was a little surprising to travel half way around the world and find a kindred spirit, but I think that is one of John’s gifts. He knows how to connect with people and then use that connection to share his vast knowledge of all things Greek including mythology, history, culture and cuisine. He guided us for two days and we learned so much, but more importantly we experienced Athens on another level. He took us to places we would have never found on our own and even if we did we would not have access. My daughters are particularly interested in mythology and he made learning come to life. He also takes great pictures! We will treasure the memories of moments shared for years to come. We decided to book with John based on the reviews of others, and now we are adding our own review. We would give him a 12 out of 10 rating if we could! Book John as your guide. You will not be disappointed!
The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Tour
Aoife
About local
11 June 2025
Great family tour of the acropolis’s
Alex gave us a fantastic tour of the Acropolis museum & site. We were with our 3 teenage children & we really enjoyed it. We started in the museum which I would recommend as it’s laid out to mirror the actual site & he spent lots of time with us there explaining the different buildings and interesting artefacts & telling us some v entertaining myths associated. He is obviously extremely knowledgeable but with a very light & entertaining style which made the tour v relaxed. He then brought us through the site itself and nicely reminded us & brought together whet we had learnt & seen in the museum which really brought the ruins to life. He was extremely patients and gave us lots of time & we even had time to stop for coffees and ice creams and a lovely chat about Athenian life between the museum & the site. Thanks again Alex 😀
Explore the Acropolis & Museum with a Local Guide
Cherie
About local
10 June 2025
Great guide and all-around great guy
With age comes wisdom. I specifically chose Spyros because I figured he had an abundance of knowledge, along with life experiences, which he could share on our tour. He didn’t disappoint! We learned so much about Athens, past and present. Moreover, Spyros has a quality often missing in tour guides: enthusiasm! If you’re looking for a guide with expertise and enthusiasm, Spyros is your guy.
