Nikos

History Enthusiast

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  • I live in Athens
  • I speak Ελληνικά, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

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Nikos

Born and raised in Athens, I have explored since I was a kid the secrets of this amazing city and the endless beauties of Greece. My passion is to discover hidden treasures, places with exceptional charm and untold stories, known only to a few people, the true explorers. Then, to show these gems to other people, sharing this precious knowledge. This led me to make my passion my profession, becoming a documentary filmmaker.

Travelling and knowing new cultures is a mindset for me. To appease this wanderlust I have travelled for 10 years around the world, studied and lived in France, India and Cameroon, collecting extraordinary experiences along the way.

It will be my pleasure and honour to share with you the best kept secrets of my city, country and culture, offering you a unique, vivid experience.

  • I live in Athens
  • I speak Ελληνικά, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

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Reviews

Catherine
29 December 2024
We spent Christmas in Athens and wanted one day outside the city. We chose the trip to Cape Sounion and Nikos because of his interest in history and archaeology. Because of the time of the year, we were not interested in a beach stop but wanted a coastal drive and munch in a local restaurant. We also asked him to suggest anything else of interest in the area. He collected us from our hotel at 9.30 a.m. The drive to Cape Sounion was stunningly beautiful. On the way, he provided interesting information about ancient and modern Athens. He was very easy to talk to, and we enjoyed the conversation. At Sounion ,we had all the time we wanted to explore the temple precinct, soak up the atmosphere and marvel at the play of sea, distant mountains and light. Afterwards , he took us to the ancient silver mines in Lavrio. This area was new to us. Nikos gave us detailed explanations of the history of the area, the ancient mining processes and also showed us the stone theatre. Afterwards, we went to a small taverna for an excellent local. lunch . We arrived back at the hotel shortly before five. Nikos was an exceedingly pleasant and knowledgeable companion. He was thoughtful and understanding of my reduced mobility and completely fulfilled all our expectations for the day. A Perfect December Outing
Dave
25 November 2024
We had a perfect day traveling and seeing the sights with Nikos. He was very informative, flexible and fun! It was an awesome way to get out of the city and see Napflio and the countryside. Great day with Nikos!
Jeffery
16 November 2024
What a perfect experience. Our day trip to the Temple of Poseidon with Nikos was nothing short of magical! From the moment we left Athens, Nikos made the journey so much more than just a road trip to an archaeological site. His deep knowledge and passion for Athens and his enthusiasm for sharing the region’s beauty were absolutely infectious. He showed us stunning viewpoints and breathtaking natural landscapes. What made the experience even more special was the hidden architectural gem Nikos shared with us…a site we never would have discovered on our own. He truly went above and beyond, even taking us to an incredible lunch at a local spot. This wasn’t just a tour…it was an unforgettable adventure led by someone who clearly loves what he does. If you’re looking for a personalized and enriching experience outside of Athens, we can’t recommend Nikos highly enough!Amazing Day/Outsyanding Guide Nikos
Paul
3 November 2024
Fantastic day spent with Nikos. He was so knowledgeable and really helped us to enjoy our final day. Strongly recommended!Cape sounion with Nikos
James
21 October 2024
Laura
19 October 2024
We spent the entire day with Nikos visiting the Peloponnese Peninsula stopping at the Corinth Canal, Epidarus and the lovely town of Napflio…all wonderful places to explore. Nikos made our visit memorable due to his extraordinary wealth of knowledge as well as his easy going and accommodating manner. Truly a memorable day….thank you Nikos!A wonderful day with Nikos
Jimmers
30 September 2024
Booking Nikos was the best decision of our vacation. Our excursion to Delphi was the highlight of our trip all thanks to Nikos. Amazingly kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. By the end of the excursion I felt like I'd just taken a road trip with an old friend. He answered all of our questions in depth with a real talent for story telling. He made the process of navigating around Delphi extremely simple and stress free. I can't say enough good things about Nikos, a truly special, interesting, and unforgettable person and experience. Best Day of the trip. Book Nikos Now!
Nikki
25 September 2024
My husband and I were coming to Greece a day early for a prearranged vacation package and decided to splurge and for a private tour. Nikos was the perfect guide for us!!! From our initial interactions via the app, Nikos was very responsive and made great suggestions for our personalized tour. We requested Nikos picked us up from the airport to begin the tour and he was standing there waiting even though our flight was early and we only had carryon luggage! Nikos had a comfortable and clean car that he used to drive us to sites. We went to the Ancient Theater in Thorikos before continuing to the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. We continued the day with a beach walk and visit to Lake Vouliageni. We wrapped with an incredible sea side lunch before Nikos drive us to our hotel in Athens. Nikos was full of historical and antidotal information about the sites and Greek culture. Very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly - we would definitely use Nikos again and recommend him to friends and family who visit Athens. Amazing way to start the trip
Emily
14 August 2024
Nikos was an exceptional tour guide for our final day in Athens. He was prompt, extremely knowledgeable, had great communication, and it was like spending the day with a good friend. He even found the perfect local beach for our family to enjoy a swim. All the locations he chose were wonderful to visit and we learned so much from him. We arrived at Cape Sounio at the perfect time to enjoy the site and then settle in for a stunning sunset. Thank you, Nikos for planning our day, sharing these incredible locations with us, and for your kindness. We highly recommend booking a tour with Nikos and if we are ever back in the area, we wouldn’t hesitate to book another tour with Nikos! Perfectly planned day!
Rebekah
16 July 2024
We had an fantastic and unforgettable day with Nikos! He was friendly, really passionate about the history and sites, explained it all very clearly, answered all our questions, and generally was a such a great person to share the day with. Nikos was very communicative in the lead up to the tour and helped us adapt the day to what we wanted to see considering it was a very hot! By the end of the day, it felt like we had made a good friend. Absolutely would recommend Nikos, so worth it!Greece's best tour guide

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