Viator
From €106
Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens
Receive a warm welcome to Athens on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Athens to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Syntagma Square and Plaka, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens 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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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 8 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Syntagma
This is one of the most important squares of Athens and has been the very heart of the city ever since it became the capital of the modern Greek state.
20 min - 2
Plaka
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Athens, it is a quaint area with cobbled streets surrounding the Acropolis.
10 min - 3
Monastiraki
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 4
Church of Kapnikarea
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 5
Parthenon
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 6
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 7
Plateia Syntagmatos
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
- 8
Hellenic Parliament
Pass byDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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