City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
4.9
(37)
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!
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Michele
Nov 2025
George was great! Very accommodating! Very knowledgeable of the area and offered many suggestions for our additional time in Athens. Would highly recommend booking a tour ! You won’t be disappointed!
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Dora
Nov 2025
We had George as our tour guide, and he was very helpful and friendly throughout the tour — and even afterwards, sharing great restaurant recommendations and interesting information related to what we had visited. We really appreciated it!
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Brigitta
Nov 2025
This was a really great way to see Athens from a local person’s perspective. Michael was an excellent guide who showed us neighborhoods, hidden alleys, incredible views and rare finds that we would have never known about. This tour gives you a chance to see Athens outside of the known landmarks. Highly recommend this tour with Michael.
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Brigitta
Oct 2025
Michaël is an amazing guide. He took us to places in Athens you would never find as a tourist. Amazing view of the Acropolis and the entire city where it seems you are alone without any crowds, hidden charming villages and alleyways, incredible street art, lovely neighborhoods. It was like being with a friend you are visiting. Highly recommend a tour with Michaël as it will give you a feel of Athens above and beyond the landmarks.
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Michael
Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas that we visited.
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Valerie
Oct 2025
We really discovered an Athens that we wouldn't have explored on our own.
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