Private tour in Athens Nektarios G

Athens Highlights Half-Day City Tour

4.9

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Nektarios G.

4.9

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Greetings from Greece! My name is Nektarios and I am a local at the city of Athens. I speak Greek and English fluently and I have been working as a licensed taxi driver and tour guide for the past 18 years. I chose this profession because I have always liked cars and driving in general. I am also a car engineer graduate and I work part time as a high school professor. This has given me the chance always be aware of my vehicles and be able to understand and overcome any situation. My current vehicle is a Mercedes E class. I believe that one word that would perfectly describe my personality is passionate. Passionate about my country. Passionate about my work. Passionate to adapt and try to do the best I can. I have always loved Greece and especially its rich history and culture. In fact, I can hardly think of a time that I did not want to open another history or mythology book in order to further extend my knowledge. Seven years ago I gave my first tour around Athens and so I had my first chance to try to pass my passion to others. I've loved it ever since. After that I have been working hard gathering pictures, videos and additional information to provide my customers with. Finding various local restaurants for them to try the famous Greek traditional cuisine and small out-of-the-way places that attract way less travellers and provide them with unique experiences. I am also one of the few Private Drivers in Athens who has passed and been issued with a Greek Certification Diploma from 2007 as a certified driver-guide by EOT (Greek National Tourism Organization), Everything I do is for my customer's satisfaction, happiness and entertainment. It would be an honour to continue this with you. Together we will uncover the rich History and uniqueness of Greece while having fun in the process. I look forward to meeting you. Private tour guide for the last seven years. Degree in mechanical engineering. I am a mechanical engineering professor for vocational high schools. History expert & professional taxi driver. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments and museums.

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Overview of your Athens tour

What I love most about this tour is that it combines every aspect of the city despite its shorter time span. You can easily say that you've visited all the famous sites but also something a little more local and extra. It's a tour that I am passionate about as I aspire to make you feel the same love that I do for my city and make you want to come back. What I find really interesting is that in the end every traveller has a different story which I am always happy to hear and cherish. We will visit The Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus and Arch of Hadrian, the Stadium of the 1896 Olympiad, the Greek parliament, the changing of the royal guards, the trilogy of neoclassical buildings (university, academy, library) and the breathtaking panoramic view of Athens from Mt. Lycabetos. We will spend the remaining time in the Ancient Greek and Roman Agora located in Plaka where you will have the opportunity to grab a quick snack (souvlaki, gyros).

Recent Reviews

David O.United States
1 week ago

Nektarios was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We greatly enjoyed our tour.

Nick S.Australia
3 weeks ago

Nektarios was fantastic. We had lots of questions and he always responded to anything I asked promptly. He was responsive, respectful and helpful - nothing was too much trouble for him. I would say he went over and above what we could have expected. We would have no hesitation recommending him.

David F.United States
3 weeks ago

Great experience! Nektarios was fabulous - he picked us up from our hotel and drove us around the city to see the major sights. He oriented us to the major Athens sites with a helpful visual guide and gave us the insiders tour of the city! His knowledge and love for his home city really came through - highly recommended for anyone looking to learn a bit more than what you can pick up on your own!

Richard W.United Kingdom
June 2026

À really informative tour with a very friendly guide. Nektarios accommodated our timing needs and what we wanted to see really well and gave us a great flavour of Athens in a short time. It was also good to discuss the history and culture of Greece more broadly. We shall be back for a longer visit and tour

William P.United States
June 2026

Our tour with Nektarios was perfect! A nice pace for a half-day tour of Athens. Since we only had one full day in Athens on our family trip, we wanted to pack in the major sites of the city - Parthenon, temples, changing of the guard, etc. This was the way to do it. He picked us up promptly in a roomy, clean, new Mercedes-Benz, and drove us to the front of the line at each site. Since it was a very hot summer day, it was nice to come back to a car running with ice-cold AC! Along the way he spoke about the city, history and culture so by the time we got to the sites we knew what we were looking at and able to take it all in. I'd definitely recommend this tour, especially for families - we were traveling with an infant, so Nektarios acquired a child seat to safely bring us all around. Thanks for the great introduction to Athens, Nektarios!

Todd F.United States
June 2026

Amazing guide and tour, Nektarios went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience at every step!

Your Athens tour itinerary

Starting from our meeting location we will head to the city centre and visit the Acropolis hill which includes the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Dionysus Theatre and Herodes Atticus Odeon. Then we will head to the temple of Zeus, the arch of Hadrian and the old Olympic stadium. After that we will see the change of the royal guards in the Greek Parliament by Syntagma square. We will also enjoy the view of Athens from Mt. Lycabettus. We will spend the remaining time in the Ancient Greek and Roman Agora located in Plaka. There you can grab a quick snack (gyros) and get a taste of the city. I will try my best for you to have as much remaining time as possible. If we start our tour from Piraeus port you will also see the coast part of the city. Bear in mind that the itinerary can be adjusted based on traffic or your preferences.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

Brand new Mercedes-Benz E class 220 vehicle fully air-conditioned, well kept and maintained. Wi-fi included.

What's included
Other: - A bottle of water per person - Professional driver
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Entrance tickets to the sites - Licensed guides to guide you inside archeological sites
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Athens, Greece

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
452866
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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Who is this private tour in Athens best suited for?

This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who want to experience the city's highlights in a short period of time. It's ideal for those who wish to visit famous sites like The Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, as well as enjoy local experiences. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Additionally, it's a great option for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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