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!
Welcome to Athens! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Athens to start your city trip on the right foot.
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.
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!
Did you know that the Athens tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
Makram, was a fine host. He was very informed and was fun person to enjoy a short but entertaining kick start tour. We would have been happy to spend more time with him as any subject we raised he was very obliging to discuss in detail. He made our visit to Athens and we recommend him as your tour guide.
Withlocals City Kickstart Tour: Athens
Caroline
About local
15 July 2025
Best local tour ever
Thank you Ioannis for the adapted tour in Athens.
We recommend it to everyone!
Off the Beaten Track in Athens: Akadimia Tour
Todd
About local
6 July 2025
Perfect walking tour!
Our family had a great time. He knows all the best places to go and has stories about everything. Just enough for a full day of sightseeing without being too much for our 10 year old.
Full Coverage Athens City Tour
Peter
About local
5 July 2025
Personable and friendly
We really enjoyed our experience with Manos. He was an excellent guide who was well versed in the culture and history of Athens. We enjoyed the different stops along the way and learned a lot about the current events and daily life in this interesting city. Overall we would highly recommend Manos as a tour guide!
Off the Beaten Track in Athens: Akadimia Tour
Russ
About local
29 June 2025
Ioannis was the perfect guide. His initial greeting was gracious and welcoming. I had written to him before the tour to inform him that I required a slow pace and occasional rest stops. He crafted the perfect walking tour for these old bones. It was clear from his commentary that he loved his country and he loved showing it off to visitors. I would most definitely recommend him highly.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Athens
Dale
About local
28 June 2025
Great tour
Ioannis was great very knowledgable and very helpful for suggestions for what to see and where to eat.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Athens
carol
About local
26 June 2025
Excellent Experience
We had an amazing time with Markella on our tour. She is a wealth of information on all things Greek and Athenian.we even managed an excellent souvlaki following her recommendation.
Thank you .
The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Tour
Sonia
About local
24 June 2025
What a perfect tour with a perfect guide
John was the perfect guide. He is so knowledgeable, personable, friendly, accommodating, and just plain fun. We were a family of 4 with a 9 and 11 year old. John treated them with respect and at just the right level for them. They LOVED the tour and him, as did us adults. I wish John could guide us on all our trips in Greece. He was everything I look for in a guide.
The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Tour
Lita
About local
23 June 2025
So fun! Irini is wonderful!!!
The best personal one on one tour to learn about the city first day landing. Irini is lovely!!! She has an amazing genuine persona. My teenage kids loved the tour and info. Definitely do it first thing in the morning.
Off the Beaten Track in Athens: Akadimia Tour
Catherine
About local
16 June 2025
Instagram & Ice Cream
Our 18 year old girls were thrilled to meet Aphrodite. She showed us all the best places for their Instagram photos, & she took us to the most fantastic gelato shop for our pistachio fix! It was so easy to communicate with Aphrodite before & during our tour, & we will look her up next time we are in Santorini!
Santorini Through the Lens: An Instagrammer’s Dream Tour
