Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens
Overview
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2 hours
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Receive a warm welcome to Athens on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Athens to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find main attractions like Syntagma Square and Plaka, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Private tour: only you & your local guide
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
What To Expect
Syntagma
This is one of the most important squares of Athens and has been the very heart of the city ever since it became the capital of the modern Greek state.
Plaka
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Athens, it is a quaint area with cobbled streets surrounding the Acropolis.
Options
Private Tour
What‘s Included
Local Tips and Tricks
City Orientation
Private Tour
Local Guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kick start tour of Athens
Carol K,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide was nice but it was a very disappointing excursion. It was very difficult to understand the guide because it was so loud and very crowded.. She was talking while we were walking. I It ended up being a frustrating 1-1/2 hours. Because of this, we felt like it wasn’t a good value for the amount of money & time we spent. A suggestion would be to use a wireless audio system even if it is just 2 people. We are usually so happy with booking thru Viator.
A great way to start our trip!
Ali B,Jun 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to acquaint ourselves with Athens and the sites near our hotel.we enjoyed our guide and appreciated him sharing his knowledge of food and shopping sites. We felt much more comfortable exploring on our own after the tour.
Amazing afternoon in Athens to remember
gabrijelajs,Jan 11, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband, our 10 year old son and me stayed only 1 day in Athens but wanted to see whatever we could manage. We requested a guided walk with Urania but we specified to her what we need, what our son can handle etc. She made a perfect customized plan and we had an amazing afternoon with her where she took us to many places and explained everything to us. It was like meeting a fried who totally understood what we need. She is a very nice, kind and relaxed person and we highly recommend her. She really made a difference! Thank you a lot Urania!
Fun start to a great vacation
Angela Fab 88,Nov 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Yorgos and what a great way to start a trip in Athens!! He was so friendly and so much fun. Not only did he show us some of the bigger things to see, he also took us around to some of his local favorites so we knew where to go back to. It was such a great way to start off our stay in Athens and Yorgos was the perfect ambassador to do it!!
Great start to Athens
Ranjeetha H,Oct 30, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00Before meeting the guide, i suggest agreeing on a specific spot to meet as the square is really busy. We had a lovely walk around the city and the guide pointed out interesting spots with advice on where to eat and shop. It made it easier to navigate on our free days.
Best way to start your visit to Athens!
Ericaurq,Oct 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely LOVED our 90 min kick starttour with Dionysis. He was very well informed and helpful. Gave us a lot of tips that improved our whole Athens experience! Thank you so much for being so geneorous with your knowledge of Athens and sharing your brilliant tips. It made our whole trip way more enjoyable.
Great Overview of the Plaka Area
Zendecor,Oct 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vicky was an excellent guide she have a nice over view of the area. She enlightened us on some of the Greek Mythology Gods. She also gave us some great recommendations for good local food. Two of which we tried already for dinner last night and lunch today. That's very much Vicky!
Perfect tour with perfect guide
sethicus10989,Oct 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don't even know where to begin with how amazing Yorgos was! My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Greece, and had just over 24 hours to spend in Athens. We hired Yorgos hoping to see the highlights of the city in our short period of time without the frustrations of navigating the city on our own. From the minute we met with Yorgos we knew we made the right decision. Not only is Yorgos very personable and fun to talk with, he is very knowledgable about the history of Athens and you can tell how passionately he feels about Greece and it's colorful history! He showed us the prominent tourist locations in Athens, but also took us to some of his personal favorite spots in the city that few tourists would ever know about. Our time with him just flew by, but I had such a greater appreciation for the area, the history, and the little tidbits of little known facts about Athens after spending an afternoon with Yorgos. We cannot wait to see him again when we come back in 10 years :)
Through a locals eyes
Dawn L,Sep 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Urania was beyond the perfect guide! She was very pleasant and energetic. She gave us several helpful tips. Urania extended herself beyond our expectations.
Super city tour
959annettek,Jul 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to have a little introduction of a local to the city and that worked great. Anna has shown us nice corners, has responded to our interests and was overall a very pleasant companion. The offer is absolutely recommended, probably no matter who leads, because everyone has different topics and favorite places and the interesting thing are the insights from Dense of those living here. It was really great fun.
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