Private tour in Athens Vassilios V
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Vassilios V.
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Welcome to Athens, Greece! I'm Vassilios, a born-and-raised Athenian and a professional tour driver since 2004. With 470+ reviews and a 4.9★ rating on ToursByLocals, I've welcomed travellers from all over the world and shown them the best of Athens and Greece at their own pace. What you can expect: • Private tours in a modern, smoke-free, air-conditioned Mercedes: a sedan for 1–3 guests or a Mercedes minivan for groups of 4–6 • Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or cruise port, and free airport pickup and drop-off on my layover tours • A flexible route built around your interests, with time for photos, local food and hidden corners most tourists miss • Day trips beyond Athens, such as Cape Sounion and Ancient Corinth My school, friends and family are all here, so I know the city inside out. Along the way I'll share stories of our history, mythology and everyday life, and point you to the local restaurants Athenians actually love. You'll save time, skip the stress of taxis and maps, and see the real Athens. Please note: I am a professional, licensed tour driver and tour operator certified by the Greek National Tourism Organization, not a licensed guide, so I cannot guide inside archaeological sites or museums. I provide commentary, videos and historical insights in the vehicle. Licensed guides are optional, at an extra cost (approx. €300 for 2–3 hours) and subject to availability. I look forward to welcoming you to Athens!
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Why book with me: 20+ years in Athens tourism (since 2004) • 470+ reviews, 4.9★ • born-and-raised Athenian driver • pickup from your hotel, Airbnb or cruise port • flexible route at your own pace. Short on time but want to see the real Athens? This private half-day tour covers the city's must-sees without the stress of crowds, taxis or maps. We start at the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion. Then we drive past the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and Athens' beautiful neoclassical buildings. We stop at the marble Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics, and watch the Changing of the Guard. You ride in a comfortable Mercedes with your own English-speaking tour driver, who can adjust the route to what interests you most. Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability.
We had a wonderful tour of Athens with Vassilios. He’s highly knowledgeable, a great communicator, and his sedan was very comfortable and immaculate. At my request he also took us to a bakery where I had the best baclava of my life!
Excellent tour knowledgeable, friendly, answered all questions.
We had a wonderful tour with Vassilos. He was waiting for us at the cruise pier before the time arranged which enabled us to get to the Acropolis earlier than we expected. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and keen on his history. He kept us very well informed and was a very easy person to get on with. Nothing was too much trouble and I can thoroughly recommend Vassilos if you want a brilliant overview of Athens - its geography and history. Definitely worth 5 stars!
Vassilios was a terrific driver with excellent knowledge of Greek history/ mythology and the sites to see in Athens. He was very prompt and flexible on this private tour- even dropping us off at the cruise port after the tour and proving a nice picture book. For us to keep. Thanks!
Vassilios exceeded our expectations with this tour. We got to see so many sites in his pristine vehicle which was also nice and cook on a very warm June day. His knowledge of each places we visited was extensive. We highly recommend this tour!
Vassilios was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.
• Acropolis: 90 minutes • Areopagus Hill: pass by • Philopappos Hill: pass by • Mount Lycabettus: 30 minutes (if time allows) • Athens Academy of Culture: pass by • Athens Neoclassical 1st University: pass by • Athens Neoclassical Library: pass by • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: pass by • Temple of Olympian Zeus: pass by • Panathenaic Stadium: 15 minutes • Changing of the Guards at President's Mansion: 15 minutes • National Garden: pass by • Prime Minister's Office: pass by • Kolonaki Square (Most Elegant area of Modern Athens): pass by • Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus: pass by • Psyrri Area: pass by • Varvakeios Central Market: pass by • Plaka (old city of Athens): pass by • Church of Panagia Kapnikarea: pass by • Monastiraki Square: pass by
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• Luxury Mercedes sedan • Fully licensed and insured for commercial passenger transport • Non-smoking and climate-controlled interior • Immaculately maintained with Wi-Fi available upon request • Certified for tourist use by Greek authorities "For groups of 4-6 or 7-10, different rates apply. Please contact me via email for pricing on minivans or minibuses."
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Punctuality is essential! Here's where we'll be waiting for you: • Airbnb or Hotel: Right outside your accommodation. • Cruise Ship: Just outside the nearest arrival hall. Please look for the driver holding a sign with your name. To guarantee a smooth pickup, kindly be on time as parking restrictions are in place. If you require a pickup outside Athens or the airport, please notify us during the booking process.
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