Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour
A private walk with a local through the Athens neighbourhoods most visitors miss.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 out of 5 from 316 reviews
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Guided in
- English, el
- Price
- From £59 per person
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Run by
- Withlocals
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Strefi Hill15 min
- Psiri15 min
- Taf The Art Foundation
- Kotzia Square
- Laiki Farmer's Market
- Genniseos Christou Christokopidou Church
- To Komboloi Tou Psiri
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
- Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
- Local guide
- Private guide
Not included
- Drinks
- Private transportation
- Pick-up or drop-off
How it compares in Athens
- Price: from £59. 7 of the other 14 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £61.
- Reviews: 13 of the other 22 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.6 km in about 34 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Athens
Athens puts the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and other classical sites within a short walk of each other, linked by a pedestrian promenade and surrounded by lively neighbourhoods.
Terrain. Flat along the promenade, then steep up to the Acropolis, Plaka's upper lanes and Lycabettus. Expect steps and polished marble.
Heat. Summer is very hot and the Acropolis is shadeless. The culture ministry closed it from about 13:00 to 17:00 during heatwaves in July 2025, so check announcements if a heatwave is forecast. Carry water and wear a hat.
Read the full Athens walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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