Private tour in Athens Nikolaos C

Athens Full Day Tour by Luxury Minivan

4.9

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Nikolaos C.

4.9

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My name is Nikolaos and I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. My passion for driving and history has led me to my full-time career as a tour guide for the last 9 years. If you join me on one of my tours, you will come in contact with one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. My degree in history from The University of Athens, my tour experience, and my desire to make each tour customized to my client's interests and needs creates a very important combination that transforms each tour into a unique and unforgettable experience. I would love to share with you the knowledge and experiences of Greece I have gained throughout the years. I offer private tours to different destinations all around Greece by a 9 seater comfortable minivan. My ultimate goal is the customer's satisfaction, pleasure, and entertainment. I will work around your interests and needs to provide you with the best tour possible. I will do my best to ensure you have a magnificent, personalized, and extraordinary life experience visiting my home country, Greece. -Professional driver -Licensed tour operator by the Greek Ministry of Tourism -Licensed Degree of History and Archaeological univercity of Athens -Authorized by the NGTO (National Greek Tourism Organization)

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Overview of your Athens tour

This full day tour offers you the opportunity to see the most important highlights in Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world. The ​experience provides you with culture and traditions of the country where Democracy was born! We will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in Athens. We will see the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Trilogy, just to mention some of the main sights. You'll learn about history, enjoy amazing views, discover our traditions and even get to taste some specialties if you like! I will do my best to share all my knowledge in order to bring you in touch with the place where Democracy, Philosophy, Geometry and generally sciences were born!

Recent Reviews

David H.United States
2 weeks ago

Our Tour Guide Nikoloas Christianakis was personable, knowledgable and just the right mix of sharing details but not overbearing. (I find some tour guides talk too much and don't give themselves or you time to breathe.) We enjoyed his flexibility with timing and stops. We have used Tours by Locals in numerous countries and I found this too be one of the best. Dave Hoogmoed

Dave F.United States
July 2026

Nikolaos was an exceptional tour guide—knowledgeable, well‑organized, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and beauty of Athens. Even on a hot day, he made the experience comfortable, engaging, and memorable. His insights brought the city to life, and his professionalism ensured everything ran smoothly. A true five‑star guide.

Jeff K.United States
June 2026

Nikoloas provided us a great overview of the city, its history, and many sites. The tour is made even better by Nikoloas' enthusiasm and pride in being a native Athenian.

Eugene M.United States
June 2026

Nicholas was personable, had extensive knowledge, and followed the plan, except for a couple times he deviated to accommodate requests. He both guided and drove. We had a wheelchair and he handled all well. It's necessary to find out ticket costs in advance to make sure you brought enough.

Gregory B.United States
April 2026

Nikolaos was a great guide. He was constantly providing details on the city’s history. He even shared explanatory pictures and slides on the screens in his vehicle. He took us to a couple sites we likely would not have found on our own including a local authentic restaurant for lunch. One of our party had mobility issues and Nik made sure to accommodate the best he could.

Janet G.United States
April 2026

A perfect day with our Guide, Nikolas. Communication with Nikolas was effortless from start to end. He shared in-depth interesting information about local history, nature and culture. He brought the destination to life with narratives rather than just listing facts and tailored our nine hour private tour to be exactly what we wanted. He went above and beyond, assisting with logistics, pre-purchasing event tickets and recommending local restaurants. Nikolas was outstanding in every aspect!

Your Athens tour itinerary

Sightseeing you will visit during the tour: - Acropolis (1 hour and 40 minutes stop) - Ancient Agora of Athens (30 minutes stop) - Temple of Olympian Zeus (20 minutes stop) - Panathenaic Stadium (10 Minutes stop) - Mount Lycabettus and Athens view photoshooting (10 minutes stop) -Acropolis museum(1 hour and 30 minutes) - Hellenic Parliament (Driving by) - The Academy of Athens (Driving by) - National Library of Greece (Driving by) In the meantime you will enjoy local dishes in a traditional tavern with great quality of food.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Your transportation vehicle is a new, full equipped, comfortable minivan. *Please always mention number of adults/kids and luggage.

What's included
Other: -WI-FI internet on board -Bottled water -Air-conditioned vehicle -USB charghers on board -Monitors on board -Non smoking vehicle -English speaking driver with deep knowledge of history, who will guide you on board(Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. -Admission Tickets to archaeological areas -Lunch expenses -Licensed tour guide who can accompany you inside ancient sites and museums
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Athens, Greece

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
791955
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's most important sights in a comfortable and comprehensive way. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and the traditions of Greece, as well as anyone looking to connect with a local expert like Nikolaos C. for deeper insights. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.

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