Walking & Biking Tours in Athens

Private Walk Women in Ancient Greece (opens in a new tab)

19 2 h

A captivating walking tour to discover the stories of women in Ancient Greece, from powerful goddesses to everyday women who challenged traditional gender roles. Follow in the footsteps of legendary women like Sappho, Aspasia, and Agnodice, who defied societal expectations and became leaders, philosophers, doctors, and poets. Discover how the role of women was influenced by Greek mythology through the stories of Athena, Demeter, Persephone, Penelope, and the enigmatic Pandora. What was the daily life of a wife, a slave or a prostitute? Why were Spartan girls kidnapped? What happened during the mysterious women’s festival in Athens? Come and discover for yourself the extraordinary legacy of Women in Ancient Greece. *be aware that you won't enter archaeological sites during this thematic walking tour.

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Private Walking Tour: The Acropolis & Athens City Tour (opens in a new tab)

51 3 h 30 min

Discover Athen's Ancient history on this fascinating three-hour Private walking tour. No trip to Athens is complete without a visit to the ancient Acropolis. See this monumental structure that towers above the city below. You will also see such sites as the House of Parliament and the historical city centre .

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Private Walking Tour: Ancient Agora, Plaka and Monastiraki monuments (opens in a new tab)

6 3 h

Wander through the markets in the Monastiraki area, see classical Roman and Ottoman monuments of the city including the Ancient Agora and it's Museum and soak up the atmosphere in the Plaka's narrow paved streets that pass many of the city's Ancient sites on this three-hour private walking tour of Athens.

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Acropolis Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Access (opens in a new tab)

21 2 h

Enjoy the skip the line entrance to the most important site of Athens, the Acropolis. Learn about the Greek history and mythology with your licensed tour guide in an evening visit, avoiding the crowds !

The Acropolis, Plaka & Ancient Greek Agora: Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 4 h

On your private half-day tour, you will start by exploring the three temples from the Acropolis complex, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the temple dedicated to Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). Today, the Acropolis (meaning ''hill city'') is Athens’ crowning glory: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important cultural monuments as the celebrated birthplace of democracy. You will also wander through the city’s historic centre, Plaka, where your guide will give you recommendations for finding the best real local fare and artisanal shops for you to return to during your trip. After exploring Plaka, you will visit the Greek Agora, where you can see the Temple of Hephaestus, believed to be the best-preserved ancient Greek temple in the world. Your tour will end in the agora, where you can continue to explore at your own leisure.

Athens with kids private tour! (opens in a new tab)

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Are you looking to make the most out of your time with your kids in Athens? Join us in this 3 hours private tour, where our local kid-friendly guide will engage the whole family with games, local treats and intresting stories! Let your little explorers discover Athens and blend with local children as you listen about the fascinatng history of Athens and modern lifestyle.

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Acropolis & Acropolis Museum sunset tour (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h – 5 h

Join this Acropolis and Acropolis museum private tour, learn about the fascinating story behind the most famous landmark of Athens and its contribution in the western civilization! Visiting the Acropolis during the golden hour you have the opportunity to take the most amazing pictures during the sunset hour, while you are admiring the UNESCO listed Acropolis hill. Escape the summer heat and enjoy Acropolis at its best as well as the most enchanting view of the city of Athens.

Private Athens: Historical Walking Tour Including the Changing of the Guard (opens in a new tab)

27 3 h

Discover what makes Athens so unique on this private 3-hour tour led by a local guide. Dive into the Greek capital’s storied history at Syntagma Square, where you’ll see the eye-catching Changing of the Guard ceremony. Walk the perimeter of the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage site; pass through the Ancient Agora of Athens; and see the Panathenaic Stadium. Then, get a taste of modern life from a local’s point of view in Plaka — or Athens Old Town — and Kolonaki.

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Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

Don’t waste time waiting in queues, take an Acropolis museum prioritized guided tour. After your guided tour, you can stay on if you want to and continue exploring the Acropolis museum at your leisure. The new Acropolis museum is consider one of the most important archaelogical museums in Athens and ranks among the most important museums of the world. For the first time ever all the surviving treasures of the Acropolis will be seen together in one place. Works currently held in storage or in other museum in Greece and all over the world are now together in one brand new museum close to their original location. The Acropolis museum main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. Another major exhibit is the remains of the ancient Athenian city that revealed by archaeological excavations on the site of the museum.

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Full day Trip from Athens to Meteora (opens in a new tab)

6 14 h

Discover the spectacular cliff-top Meteora monasteries on a day trip by train from Athens. Enjoy views of the Greek countryside en route. Visit 1 or 2 monasteries and then explore the small town of Kalambaka before returning to Athens. Our Guide will meet you in Kalambaka train and then the journey begins.

Athens Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (2-3 hrs) (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h – 3 h

See a more personal side of Athens with a local host who introduces the city through its neighborhoods, street life, history, and everyday culture. Designed for travelers who want more than a checklist of landmarks, this private experience blends well-known areas with quieter corners that many visitors overlook. Walk through districts like Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika while learning how different eras of Athens still shape the city today. Along the way, your host shares local insight, recommendations, and stories that help you experience Athens in a way that feels relaxed, authentic, and connected to the rhythm of local life. Before your experience, you will complete an online personalization form so your host can tailor the route around your interests, travel style, and pace. Your experience remains flexible throughout the day, allowing you to explore naturally and make spontaneous stops along the way.

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Skip-the-Line Guided Tour to Acropolis Museum (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h 30 min

Visit the Acropolis Museum with a skip the line ticket and a licensed tour guide. Walk around in one of the best museums in the world and discover the architectural wonders of the Golden Age of Athens through some of the finest examples of the Greek Art.

Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 3 h – 4 h

It is a comprehensive visit to Plaka offering a guided tour to important monuments and landmarks related to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods of Athens, both of which gave Athens its modern identity. We visit Byzantine Churches and historical landmarks on the streets of Athens . We see and speak about frescoes and icons. There is an option that we visit a monastery in the middle of the capital. The tour is suitable for people who like to walk and want to learn new cultures, or are accustomed to the Ottoman and Christian interaction. Τhe tour comprises entrance to relevant museums (no added cost)

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Athens Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

58 3 h

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Athens from a unique perspective! Get to know Athens on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Athens at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Ancient Agora, Hadrian Library, Areopagus (Mars Hill) and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ 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.

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Athens Small-Group Walking Tour with Wine Tasting (opens in a new tab)

6 3 h

From a young age, I loved this city and as a young man, I was always wandering around and exploring. I really like to host people and I'll be glad to share with you the Greek hospitality. Also, I studied Oenology and I was always excited because wine to me is connecting people and it's a bond between humans and nature as well. After this experience, you will know from inside the culture of this city. Moreover, you'll learn all the basic info for Greek wine as well how to do a wine tasting and a food-pairing like a pro!

Athens After Dark: Night-Time Food Tour of the Ancient City (opens in a new tab)

5 4 h

Venture out after dark and allow your host, Nikos, to guide you around beautifully lit streets of Athens on an immersive food tour to experience authentic Greek cuisine. In the hands of your trusted guide, you will eat and drink your way through local delicacies, making two food stops and enjoying five indidenous wines from a local connoisseur. All of this whilst taking in the sights and sounds of one of the most famous cities in the world! • Experience all Athens has to offer by night! • Wander around anicent neighbourhoods and satsify your cravings for fantastic local food and wine • Let your wonderful host guide you through his home city and explain more about its rich histoy and food culture • Enjoy a lovely night spent with fantastic food, drink and company from both your fellow diners and, the charming locals serving and guiding you through their city

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Athens: Ancient Agora Meets Modern Agora – Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 4 h

Journey from the heart of ancient Athenian life to the vibrant flavors of modern Athens. Discover how the concept of the Agora has evolved over 2,500 years, concluding with a carefully curated tasting of traditional Greek specialties at a contemporary culinary destination in the heart of the city.

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Private Tour: Acropolis Mythology & Food Walk Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 5 h

A great combination tour for those wanting to experience both ancient and modern Athens in just a few hours! Begin at the iconic Acropolis, where you'll explore the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and, of course, the magnificent Parthenon. As you walk these sacred grounds, hear captivating myths of Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon, and uncover the real stories behind these legends. Then, dive into the vibrant flavors of Athens with a guided food tour! Savor Greek coffee, souvlaki, and sweet baklava while exploring bustling markets like Varvakios. Wander through Spice Street, taste a warm bougatsa pastry, and end with a delicious meze feast at a traditional taverna. Perfect for history buffs and food lovers alike, this tour offers an immersive cultural experience filled with unforgettable flavors and fascinating insights.

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Private Day Trip of Delphi from Athens (opens in a new tab)

6 11 h

Enjoy a private excursion to Delphi and discover the hidden treasures of the area Once believed to be the center of the world and the site at which Apollo spoke through his oracle, Delphi is definitely a must-see. Athens Insiders are happy to share their knowledge of the area with you and design an unforgettable excursion including many optional stops! •Discover the historic site of Delphi •Enjoy stunning views •Visit the magnificent town of Arachova •Additional visit to picturesque destinations ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COST OF ENTRY FEES IS NOT INCLUDED***

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Private Afternoon Flavors of Athens Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

11 4 h

A sense-provoking tour with insights into Greek gastronomy and the local food culture During this private afternoon food walk you will not only explore the streets of Athens but you will also get to taste appetizing treats that locals enjoy as part of their daily routine. You will gain insights into the development of our cooking methods, recipes and culinary traditions. •Enjoy a private walking experience in the city’s most authentic neighborhoods •Discover unique specialty food stores •Sample a rich selection of sweet and savory local delicacies •Learn about the local food culture and gastronomy

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