Experience Art & Culture Tours in Athens with Withlocals

"We had the absolute pleasure of spending a day in Athens with Markella as our private guide, and she exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, the experience was flawless. Before our trip, I spent quite a bit of time researching guides and narrowing down the options. Markella stood out not only because of her excellent prior reviews but also because she is a licensed guide—a very important distinction in Greece, as only licensed guides are permitted to lead tours inside many historic sites. Her pre-trip communication was outstanding: timely, informative, and filled with helpful suggestions to help us make the most of our time in Athens. During the tour, Markella was a joy to be with. Her English is excellent, and she instantly clicked with our group of four adults. We all appreciated the thoughtful flow of the day, the historical insights she shared, and her ability to smoothly navigate busy areas without making us feel rushed. Her deep knowledge of Greek history, mythology, and the city’s landmarks added so much richness to our experience. What truly set Markella apart, though, was how she handled a sudden medical emergency late in the day. One of our group members experienced a heat-related episode, and Markella responded with calm confidence and care. She knew exactly where to go for help and stayed composed throughout the situation. Her professionalism and empathy made a huge difference in a moment that could have been overwhelming. We would have given Markella a glowing review regardless—but her grace and competence during an unexpected crisis only reinforced that we had chosen the best possible guide. If you're considering a private tour in Athens, book Markella—you will be so glad you did!"

"Markella was a dream. Easy to understand, knowledgeable, readily answered all our questions, was patient with my wife’s medical restrictions, however most of all she is passionate and clearly loves Athens and its history. We have been with many tour guides over the years and she is downright the best! "

"Costas was extremely knowledgeable and provided valuable insights and information about the Acropolis and Museum artifacts. He was a wonderful guide!"

"We so appreciated the visuals Alexandros brought to our tour of the Acropolis. Instead of us trying to imagine what areas looked like, the representations he showed us brought the area to life for us. "

"We learned so much about the Acropolis from Costas. Incredibly knowledgeable and excellent at tying what we saw at the Acropolis to what we saw in the museum. A fascinating story teller. AND he outpaced us all lol. We were so tired at the end of the tour (brains and bodies) & he looked like he could go out and do 3 more tours!"

"Job well done!! He made it all come to life."