Athens
Kickstart your trip to Athens
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Athens
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Athens. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore hidden alleys, secret tavernas, and forgotten ruins in Athens' most charming districts!
- Let a local insider unlock Athens and show you what lies beyond the Acropolis and historic ruins.
- Get insider tips on the best tavernas, rooftop bars, and hidden cafes in Athens!
- Get the inside scoop on navigating the city like a true Athenian and avoid tourist traps.
- Learn to immerse yourself in Athens' vibrant energy, rich history, and charming neighborhoods.
- Choose an area and explore hidden gems or top landmarks for three hours, tailored to your interests!
- Kickstart your Athens trip with a local insider, unlocking the city in a way no guidebook can!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Tickets to any attractions
Food and drink
Transport
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Make the most of your visit to Athens by letting your friendly and knowledgeable host unlock the real Athens for you on your first or second day. Say goodbye to your guidebook and hello to an authentic local experience.
During your 3-hours together, your host will show you how to navigate the city like a true Athenian and avoid tourist traps. Whether you prefer uncovering hidden gems or visiting must-see landmarks, your host will tailor the experience to your interests.
After your experience, you'll be ready to indulge in mouth-watering Greek cuisine at traditional tavernas, sip cocktails with a panoramic view of the Acropolis at trendy rooftop bars, and discover hidden cafes tucked away in charming alleyways using the valuable insider tips your host shared during your time together.
This is the best way to kickstart your visit to Athens and ensure you don't waste any time figuring out what to do. Let your local host show you the way to the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and lively energy!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our City Essentials: First Day experiences in Europe
Lenka
Sep 2025
Our guide Michael was amazing – knowledgeable, friendly, and able to answer all our questions while making the experience feel truly personal. Highly recommended, 10/10!
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Diane
Sep 2025
I enjoyed seeing Athens thru different eyes
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Pamela
Sep 2025
Was tailored to our interests! Very informative! Eleftheria was great!
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Audrey
Sep 2025
We loved how personalized this tour was. Our guide, Michael, was full of many stories and shared a lot of history with us. He took us to many spots that’s we would have not seen or known about had we not taken this tour. His love of Athens really was evident and it did not feel like he was just reading from a script. If you only have a day or two or if you have a week- you should take this tour.
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Joseph
Aug 2025
Michael was a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. He walked us through the central districts of Plaka, Aerides, Anafiotika, Psyrri, Monastirakiou and Syndagma, in that order. He pointed out the main sights and some lesser known ones. He introduced us to the INO street art and to the custard phyllo pastry called Boucatsadiko (truly tasty). It was a perfect introduction and a well spent three hours on our first full day in Athens.
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James
Aug 2025
Michael is a wonderful host!!
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