Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Athens Private Tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: Withlocals

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Local Guide
Included: 1 local drink/tasting

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary

Ancient Agora of Athens

15 min Admission not included

The best-known example of an ancient Greek agora where local Athenians used to gather in ancient times.
Hadrian's Library

15 min Admission not included

This landmark is not just a regular “library,” it provided the people of Athens with a multi-purpose public square and cultural center that contained a garden, works of art, a library, and lecture halls.
Areopago

15 min Admission not included

This rocky outcrop below the Acropolis has great views over the Ancient Agora and is the place where Ares was tried for murder according to Greek mythology.
Adrianou Street

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Monastiraki

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Roman Agora

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Plaka

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Acropolis

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Arch of Hadrian

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Hellenic Parliament

Passing by

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at Monasteraki Square

End point

Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at Monasteraki Square

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour: only you & your local guide
CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.