Uncover the best of Acropolis Monuments the local Way

"Ioannis gave us an experience of Athens above and beyond what we had expected. He is a charming - thoughtful and an immensely talented and informed Guide - who just loves his City - his culture and everything Greek. We were entertained - informed - surprised and amazed at all he was able to show us. He was extremely generous with his time and very comfortable in his surroundings - we were so pleased that our first evening in Athens was spent in the company of Ioannis - Thank you - you are an incredible Guide and an amazing ambassador for your City and Country."

"Our family of 7 toured the Acropolis and its slopes with Costas on our recent trip to Greece. The whole experience was excellent. When we first booked, we weren't clear on how to get Acropolis or museum tickets, or for what time, based on the time of our WithLocals tour. Communication with Costas was quick and simple, though; he corresponded with us immediately and sent us in the right direction. It all lined up perfectly. We met Costas right in front of the entrance to the slopes and the tour proceeding seamlessly. It was a hot day, but Costas made sure we stayed in the shade on the way to the top, stopping under trees to show us the ruins and teach us the history. Part of our party was also just coming in from a delayed flight, and they were able to meet right up with us (on the slopes), as Costas helped us with a meeting spot. As a native, Costas knows his Greek stories well. He was very informative and presented it all in a manner that was historic, interesting, and entertaining. He kept us all engaged (ages 20-57) for the entire tour, bantered with us personally, and made sure to take some sweet family pics of us with prime backdrops. We spent about 2 hours on the slopes and summit, which were spectacular (I highly recommend a hat for the sunny summit!), and about 1 hour in the museum. In the museum, Costas navigated us through the most interesting parts, so that we felt like 1 hour was plenty of time for a good taste of the exhibits. This tour is a must-do for any first-timers in Athens, and Costas is a great tour guide. I highly recommend a tour with him."

"Yorgos combined his love of history, Greek culture and compassion for the city Athens into a wonderful tour. His relaxed and friendly style made learning about Athens fun. He responded to all our questions so we were able to get a feeling for life in Athens both ancient and modern. He also adapted the tour to respond to our personal interests. Highly recommend this tour and Yorgos as a guide."

"My husband, 8 year old son and I enjoyed a great morning in Athens with Makram. He tailored his stories to our son, who is very interested in Greek mythology, and did a good job of pacing our tour to keep our son interested and engaged. He showed us great “hidden gems” we never would have known about and enjoyed learning about the city’s history with him! Highly recommend if you’re in Athens and want to know more about its history, food and culture!"

"We loved our tour with Kostas. He's so knowledgeable about Greek (& world) history as well as Greek mythology, we learned so many new things & came away with a richer understanding & deeper appreciation for Greek history & culture. He is very kind, professional, prompt & reliable. I would highly recommend booking w/Kosta, especially for those who are history &/or mythology buffs. "

"Our family of five (ages 20-57) toured with Ioannis through the streets of Athens. Ioannis took us away from the busiest and most touristy streets and showed us more of the local life of Athens. There were still lots of people in August, but we weren't cramped or pushing through the crowds. Ioannis tailored the tour based on our preferences. We love history and food, and he showed us both. We saw some very interesting historic spots (outside the slopes and Acropolis), like the Agora, the ancient "mall", temples, and others. He spoke about the city's process of uncovering new archeological sites, something he, as a lawyer, knew a lot about. We asked him about good local honey; check. Greek olive oil; check. Seafood restaurants, best gyros/souvlaki, local wines, local clothes shops; check, check, check, check. He showed us a fun artist-funded, below-ground hangout, where we later (off tour) sampled some local wines and tried our first mastiha. The souvlaki we ate after the tour at the restaurant he recommended was the best we had in Athens. Ioannis was very knowledgable and came with such a unique perspective as a widely-traveled and broadly-educated local. He was entertaining and informative, and all five of us had a wonderful day walking the streets of Athens. We highly recommend a tour with Ioannis!"

"Dionysus it’s open to your suggestions, walked us around talked to us about ancient politics and current politics. We discussed average wages and unemployment rates along with mythology and seeing what was dug out from underground stations for the subway. Then walked us through local areas so that we could buy an icon for friends. Quite a foodie as well.It "

"Markella is an absolutely superb guide and made our tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon a thoroughly fascinating and enjoyable experience from beginning to end. She has excellent English and a deep knowledge and love of history that kept us interested and entertained throughout the whole time. We would highly recommend Markella as a guide."