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Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens

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Athens, Greece
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Athens on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 2 hours, a local guide will get you acquainted with Athens to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find main attractions like Syntagma Square and Plaka, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 4
Athina 105 57, Greece

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What To Expect

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Syntagma

This is one of the most important squares of Athens and has been the very heart of the city ever since it became the capital of the modern Greek state.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Athens, it is a quaint area with cobbled streets surrounding the Acropolis.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Church of Kapnikarea (pass by)

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Parthenon (pass by)

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Tomba Del Milite Ignoto (pass by)

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Plateia Syntagmatos (pass by)

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Hellenic Parliament (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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