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"We spent a day with Ioannis on the Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip. What a treat! After picking us up at our hotel, Ioannis took us on a very scenic drive along the Greek coast to Cape Sunnio. The experience at the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon could not have been any different than the chaotic one we had the day before at the Acropolis. The Temple of Poseidon was just as spectacular in its own way, but without the crowds. But be prepared for the wind. It was fierce the day we went. Following our visit to the temple, Ioannis took us to a nearby village where we had a leisurely lunch and even dipped our toes in the Aegean Sea! We had a great time sitting and visiting with Ioannis. His knowledge of local history is remarkable and he really makes it come to life. This was one of the very best tours we have taken in Europe and I thougt it was a great value. I cannot recommend Ioannis highly enough. A great tour. An even greater guide. "

"We went with Thomas to beautiful cape Sounio but the trip was so much more than just a visit to the Temple of Poseidon. Thomas spoke English perfectly and was able to impart history along the way. He took us to some idyllic swimming spots known only to locals to see beautiful coves and a shrine to St Nicolas. We could have gone swimming in these lovely spots if we had wanted. We ate lunch at a restaurant overlooking the ancient temple and Thomas stopped at his favorite pastry shop to buy us some authentic Greek pastries. We’re so glad we had the chance to see these sights with someone who grew up here and who knows it well. "

"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."

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience today on a tour with Nikos through Athens to Marsthon. Beautiful area outside of the city center. So much history to see! Informed, knowledgeable, detailed patient and willing to make adjustments to our itinerary on the fly as he came to better understand our interests. Probably one of the best tours we’ve ever been on in our travels. Highly recommend Nikos!"

"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. "

"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."