Unexpected Athens Orientation Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the heart and soul of the real city with this alternative walking tour. You will visit six different neighborhoods, ranging from working-class havens to boutique boulevards. You’ll explore modern markets, ancient walls and everything in between on this fun, active tour. We won't just show you the city; we will share it with you, in the true tradition of Greek hospitality, uncovering hidden spots with stories to tell!

This is a small-group tour limited to 12 participants to ensure that you’ll have your guide’s attention and can ask questions as you go.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Small group tour for an optimal experience

Ideal as an orientation tour of the city at the beginning of your stay

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Fun map of Athens

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Syntagma

The central square of Athens is dominated by the Greek Parliament (formerly the Royal Palace) and characterized by the high energy level created by the constant movement of people through the city’s busiest crossroads.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kolonaki / Lykavittos

For more than three-quarters of a century, this has been the most upmarket neighbourhood in the center of the city; thanks to its cutting-edge boutiques, chic sidewalk cafés and gourmet restaurants, this is where the capital’s beautiful people meet, eat and shop.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Athens Tour - English

Athens Tour - French

Reviews

4.94

294 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

281

Best tour in Athens
John H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. The guide was the best guide I’ve had on my many many tours. She was amazing! I very much recommend this tour.
A really great tour of Athens
Ian G,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nicolas did an amazing job of showing us all different parts of Athens and telling us both the history and stories of the places we were seeing. We really enjoyed the tour.
Athens today- not 2000 years ago
lawrence w,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
wonderful way to understand how and where athenians live- we are 75 and had no trouble walking- description of neighborhoods and changes were enlightening and seeing how athenians have lived the last 75 years, a great contrast to the sites from BC---our guide was informative and friendly- a great tour for anyone visiting athens
Getting to know Athens
Joseoh C,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mary Kate gave us a wonderful tour. She was knowledgeable about the history of Athens and Greece as well as the many areas we saw. We felt that we learned a lot about Athens. It was great experience and we highly recommend this tour.
Good tour
Jerry Z,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He took us around to places we would not have seen on our own.