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5.0
348 reviews

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Athens

Elisavet - The Art Historian
Evanthia - The active tourist guide

Our locals for this tour

Elisavet, Evanthia & 4 other locals

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!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Athens

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Ελληνικά • English • Français • Italiano • العربية • Español

  • What's included

    Private Guide • 1 Local Snack or Drink

Here’s an overview of your tour

Athens, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Athens as you see the city’s main landmarks like Ancient Agora, Hadrian Library, and Areopagus (Mars Hill). And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Athens to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Athens.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Athens. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Athens, your Athens!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at Monasteraki Square
  • City Highlights

    See from Ancient Agora, Hadrian Library, Areopagus (Mars Hill), and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Athens so unique
  • Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
  • Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
  • Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Elisavet - The Art Historian

    Elisavet

    The Art Historian

    Elisavet
    4.9
    73 reviews
    I speak
    English • Français • Ελληνικά
  • Evanthia - The active tourist guide

    Evanthia

    The active tourist guide

    Evanthia
    5.0
    127 reviews
    I speak
    English • Ελληνικά
  • Eleni - The Hidden-Gem Explorer

    Eleni

    The Hidden-Gem Explorer

    Eleni
    4.6
    202 reviews
    I speak
    Ελληνικά • English
  • Alexandros - The Museums' Lover

    Alexandros

    The Museums' Lover

    Alexandros
    5.0
    373 reviews
    I speak
    English • Italiano • Ελληνικά
  • Markella -  licensed tour guide

    Markella

    licensed tour guide

    Markella
    4.9
    107 reviews
    I speak
    Ελληνικά • English • Français
  • Makram - Maxim

    Makram

    Maxim

    Makram
    4.7
    44 reviews
    I speak
    العربية • Ελληνικά • English • Español • Français

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • Not included

    • Entrance to attractions
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
348 reviews
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    About local Evanthia
    5.0

    Terrific Guide- fun morning

    "We loved our time with Evanthia. She was excellent at communicating with us before to arrange the meeting place. We asked to start 30 min later which she accommodated with no problem or complaint. W...

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    About local Alexandros
    5.0

    Wonderful evening walk to the Acropolis

    "Alexandros was charming and knowledgeable. He's a wealth of information and delivers it in a way that makes it accessible to everyone. On his advice, we went late in the day when the crowds were some...

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    About local Evanthia
    5.0

    Excellent intro to Athens

    "Our group of five hade a great 3 hour tour of Athens with Evanthia. She showed us the Old Olympian stadium, Hadrians Arch, the Plaka neighborhood and Monastiraki area while giving us a history and my...

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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