Book your own private tour guide in Athens

Whatever your passion, there’s a private guide who’s perfect for you. Our Athens tour guides can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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37 Private Guides in Athens

Eleni
The Hidden-Gem Explorer
I speak: Ελληνικά • English
(208 review)
Stavros
The Alternative Athenian
I speak: English • Ελληνικά
(82 review)
Natalie & Team
The Passionate Biker
I speak: English • Français • Nederlands • Ελληνικά
(111 review)
Fotini
the Athenian Connoisseur
I speak: Deutsch • Ελληνικά • English
(24 review)
Nikolas
Adventurous Explorer
I speak: Ελληνικά • English • Čeština
(98 review)
Dionysis
The Urban Archaeologist
I speak: English
(104 review)
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John
The Greek Antiquarian
I speak: English • Ελληνικά
(59 review)
Alexandros
The Museums' Lover
I speak: English • Italiano • Ελληνικά
(376 review)
Thomas
The Athens Aficionado
I speak: English • Ελληνικά
(19 review)
Agathi
The Sea & food lover
I speak: English • Ελληνικά
(87 review)
Dimitris
The Foodie Traveler
I speak: Ελληνικά • English
(100 review)
Makram
Maxim
I speak: العربية • Ελληνικά • English • Español • Français
(46 review)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Athens like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

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Yorgos
The Cool Storyteller
I speak: English
(325 review)
Nasir
Your personal Paparazzi
I speak: English • Ελληνικά • Hindi
(21 review)
Dionysia
The Food & Nature lover
I speak: English • Italiano • Ελληνικά
(120 review)
Ioannis
The Funny Lawyer
I speak: English • Français • Ελληνικά
(231 review)
Markella
licensed tour guide
I speak: Ελληνικά • English • Français
(114 review)
Marina
Food & travel pro
I speak:
(69 review)

10 tips from our private guides in Athens

Curated byAgathi, Yorgos and 35 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Athens!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Jennifer
About local John
5 March 2025
Engaging Customised Tour

An insightful and well-personalised tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. We explored hidden gems, discussed local culture, and experienced the destination authentically. Highly recommended!

Mary
About local Makram
2 March 2025
Marvellous Makram

My husband and I had the most amazing day with Makram. He brought us to some really great places and we ate delicious food. We particularly loved his secret spot. Makram was incredibly generous with his time, his knowledge and his insights. We learned so much about ancient and modern Athens. A truly inclusive experience. We would highly recommend his tour.

Carolina Diaz
About local Nasir
1 March 2025
Perfect day!

"What an amazing photoshoot in Athens! 📸✨ The combination of its ancient history and unique light created the perfect setting. Every photo captures the magic of this place and the beauty of the moment. Incredible memories to cherish forever!

Private Guides In Athens

There is no standard recipe for traveling. Nevertheless, based on the majority of situations, visitors have expressed that either a bus tour or even a self-guided tour are seriously lacking compared to private guides. The advantages are obvious and the testimonies cogent. So, if you have set your heart on having a trip that stands out, then going with private guides will be the only choice and best thing to do in Athens.


The primary and most substantial benefit of having your own private guide in Athens is the immediate access to a plethora of places which would be unreachable otherwise. To be more exact, local guides know their way around the city and its sites. Therefore, they can save you a lot of time from waiting in lines or going the wrong direction as well as avoid wasting your time on sights that may be not of your interest. A personalized experience or customizable food tour in Athens are worth so much more.


Another reason that proves that a private guide in Athens is a smart move is the inside view of the local culture. To begin with they can speak the native language which gives you an edge when it comes to interaction with locals. They are also aware of the cultural dos and don'ts of the city so that you refrain from uncomfortable situations. Their insider perspective on culture is bound to open a view of the city that few visitors get to see.


Let us not forget about your safety! Visitors, particularly solo visitors, grant themselves some extra security when they have an Athens' private guide by their side. It is less likely to get lost in the city or get attacked by robbers etc when a local stands beside you. They are bound to guide you through the safest routes assuring your physical integrity.

There is only one reason why private guides in Athens will go a long way to ensure a pleasant traveling experience for you - they adore the city. They have lived part of or perhaps their whole life in Athens by choice because they have seen aspects of it which are unknown to the public yet appealing. So, they want to share their knowledge and love for Athens with you to make your trip memorable.

Guides in Athens