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
James
Aug 2025
Michael is a wonderful host!!
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Yenisey
Aug 2025
Very interesting experiences, getting to know the nightlife of Athens. Its narrow streets full of typical local shops, with large murals painted with graffiti by local artists, restaurants, and nightclubs with unique and colorful decor. Michaël, the tour guide, was very helpful and took me to non-touristy areas to show me how the locals live. To conclude the tour, we arrived at a panoramic viewpoint that only locals know about, where you can see the city from the opposite side. This was the icing on the cake, it was really beautiful. I recommend this tour if you want to see something different from what is usually offered to tourists.
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James
Aug 2025
Michaël was a wonderful guide! Very flexible as we were running behind schedule. Engaging and knowledgeable. A wonderful introdiction to some of Athens’ neighborhoods.
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Dave
Aug 2025
Charles
Jul 2025
Tour was personally tailored to our interests. Eleftheria was very personable and knowledgeable of the area. She quickly adapted to our needs and provided great guidance and insight to our tour. She was a wealth of fun facts that kept my 9yr old daughter entertained and kept the tour organized and interesting for all of us. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting a personable yet thorough tour.
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Katty
Jul 2025
Michael is a wonderful guide who wants to share his love for Greece. He showed us Enarchia, another part of Athens and has lot of interesting stories to tell. If you want to experience another hidden part of Athens than you know who to call.
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