Private tour in Athens Eleni M

Half Day Athens City Walking Tour

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Eleni M.

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Greetings from beautiful Athens! My name is Eleni and I am an archaeologist. I work as a licensed tour guide in Athens for the last 5 years and these were the best years of my professional life. I enjoy meeting new people and showing them what I have come to love and respect. Athens is a city that offers some of the greatest monuments in the world but Athens is also its people, it is a city full of contradictions lying between the past and the present, a place that you can meet the Greek culture and you can have fun! I would gladly introduce you to Greece and help you to adjust your tour to the interests of your group. Licensed tour guide - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki degree in History and Archaeology

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Overview of your Athens tour

This tour is a perfect way to explore the historical centre of Athens and experience a visit to the most symbolic sites of the city. Walking through the narrow streets and finally up to the Acropolis hill. The symbol of the western civilization and the outcome of democracy! Learn about the surrounding monuments the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia, the Erechtheon, the theatre of Dionysus and of course get the chance to stand on front of the Parthenon. -After that we will visit the best museum in the country, a miracle of architecture that exhibits whatever was excavated on the Acropolis hill and of course the sculptures of the Parthenon. -Finally we will walk through the old neighborhood of Athens -Plaka- full of little pedestrian streets, shops and monuments to end up at the flea market at Monastiraki square

Recent Reviews

Bill H.United States
2 weeks ago

Eleni was our guide in Athens for the morning. She is superb in so many ways. Our pre-tour communications were excellent, we met her at the exact place and time she had recommended - both of which were perfect for our situation. Her background in archeology and ancient history meant that she was able to bring to life many of the sites she introduced us to. There were two children in our group, and when she began our tour with an introduction to gods, goddesses, and their symbols she used a variety of learning aids to ensure the kids were following along. After touring the various sites she brought us to the Acropolis museum where she was able to fill in many of the details she had touched upon - and this is where her unbelievable background became even more evident. No matter the question we (including the kids) asked her she was able to expound, but in a way that made any of the topics so fascinating. She is a superb guide - we were so lucky to have found her.

Debi S.United States
October 2025

Elena was an absolutely perfect guide. She has incredible knowledge of history, is enthusiastic about everything Greek, has a passion for her country. Thoroughly recommend Elena! She is amazing!

Kevin P.United States
September 2025

Best guide ever in Athens (and we've had a few) Lively, funny, and smart

Morgan S.
May 2025

Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and pleasant guide with great English skills and ability to concisely distill the most pertinent essence of what we saw. Pace was not too slow, and not too fast. Very open to questions and good to explain details. Tickets to Acropolis and Acropolis museum included. Highly recommend.

Donna C.United States
October 2024

We had the most incredible tour with Eleni. She was extremely knowledgeable and clearly knew the history of Athens, and the Acropolis. Very passionate about the history of the Parthenon. She was articulate about the topic and very easy to understand. Had several tours from our cruise ship leading up to our visit to Athens, and nothing compared to the amazing tour she provided.

Joanne G.United States
September 2024

Our guide Eleni provided an informative and interesting overview of the history of the Acropolis. I thoroughly enjoyed her passion for Greek history interspersed with her humor. We usually spring for private tours because my husband and I enjoy the one on one time with our guide and Eleni was a delightful person to share this Athens experience.

Your Athens tour itinerary

This tour starts with a visit to the sacred hill of Acropolis where we will spend 2 hours Passing through it's monuments ( the Odeon of Herods Atticus, the temple of Athens Nike, the monumental Prolylaia and the Erechthion) we will end up in front of the Parthenon and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Next we will follow the pedestrian street in front of the Acropolis and visits the famous New Acropolis Museum. Visit time: 1, 5 hours After the visit we will walk through Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens clusted around the Acropolis hill full of little shops and family run restaurants, and end up at Monastiraki square - the place for Bargain hunters and antique lovers. This is where the tour ends. Time spent 30 minutes A perfect location to enjoy an authentic Geek lunch and maybe later continue your walk to Ancient Greek Agora and the flea market of Athens.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking Tour

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Ticket
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

17 Makrigianni, Athina, 117 42, Greece

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Family
City Highlights
Museums
Tour reference number
532767
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical centre of the city and visit its most symbolic sites, such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. It's also ideal for those who enjoy walking through charming old neighbourhoods like Plaka. The tour is kid-friendly and offers a light activity level, making it suitable for families and those looking for a leisurely exploration.

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