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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Off the Beaten Track in Athens: Akadimia Tour
Maria
About local
22 July 2025
An amazing experience!
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!
The 10 Tastings of Athens
Matthew
About local
20 July 2025
A great tour, but start early if you can.
What a great morning my wife and I had touring the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum with Markella last week. She is obviously very passionate about the history of her great City and I think I learnt more about that history, and particularly this area, than I ever did studying Greek history at school. Markella's commentary and delivery was personal, fascinating and informative. We both came away with a great respect and understanding of what we were viewing. 100% better than any recorded self-guided tour. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens. Best to start early too, in order to avoid the heat and cruise ship masses, while there are still some shaded areas to retreat during the tour.
Explore the Acropolis & Museum with a Local Guide
Julie
About local
19 July 2025
Brilliant Acropolis tour with Markella
My family and I (including two boys - 11 & 14) really enjoyed our sunrise visit to the Acropolis & Museum. Markella was knowledgeable & entertaining & brought the stories of the past, and the lives of the Gods to life for us all. She was thoughtful about how to avoid the crowds & which museum exhibits would be most interesting for us. We really enjoyed our tour - thanks Markella! We hope to see you next time in Athens.
