Hi, I am Despina, co-founder of The Original Athens Walking Tours and a licensed guide for as long as I can remember. My team of knowledgeable guides and I bring our expertise, passion, and love for the city to every tour. We offer some of the best experiences in Athens, from exploring iconic sites like the Acropolis to discovering the city's best Greek food.
With over four decades of experience, we guarantee exceptional historical and culinary tours, both in small groups and custom private options tailored to your needs and preferences. We've been awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award for 12 consecutive years. Despite the challenges of 2020 and 2021, we increased our review rate by 396% and ranked 9th among European tour operators in review growth, according to Arival.
We proudly call ourselves "The Original" Athens Walking Tours, as we were the first tour operator to offer walking and culinary tours in Athens back in 2004. Our pioneering spirit, dedication to quality, and commitment to providing unforgettable experiences set us apart.
We love what we do, we perform on time, and above all, we care. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the magic of Athens with you!
We are the top-rated Athens-based tour company on TripAdvisor, and we live up to that reputation by offering walking tours that are unique, entertaining and insightful.
We do our best to keep our tour groups small and flexible, providing conveniences for our customers.
At Athens Walking Tours our aim is to make sure you will have a fun and worry-free experience from start to finish.
Even with limited time, you can visit to the famous ancient Acropolis. In under two hours, we’ll guide you through the storied monuments which will also be an opportunity to take incredible panoramic photos of the capital.
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Unveil the Acropolis' history in an intimate tour, away from crowds and heat. Join an enriching small-group experience with a knowledgeable licensed guide.
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In a few hours, see two of the city’s most visited sights. Explore the Acropolis and take panoramic photos. See the famous marble sculptures and works elegantly housed at the marvelous Acropolis Museum.
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Explore the most significant modern and ancient sights with our knowledgeable guides. Watch the Changing of the Guards and visit the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, the Nike Temple and more).
47€book now
Enjoying Greek food is about the smells, the tastes and the flavors. In a central neighborhood, frequented by locals for its markets and restaurants, discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food in a matter of hours.
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Uncover hidden gems like Anafiotika, Socrates’ Prison, and Mars Hill on this 2-hour guided stroll through Athens' lesser-known treasures. Ideal for history enthusiasts seeking an authentic city experience.
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The flavors of Greece will come alive as you cook some of the country’s most loved dishes. With expert guidance from a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare a Greek Sunday dinner – then dine with your classmates under the majestic site of the Acropolis!
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Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon. Discover iconic monuments, fascinating myths, and stunning views with an expert guide in this immersive UNESCO World Heritage experience.
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Discover the heart of ancient Athens in tranquility. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and immerse yourself in history with our licensed guides.
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Our guide Olesya was excellent. Very knowledgeable and caring for our family. She knew all the shade places to stand and the best places for photos and all the key artifacts in the musuem.
Edmund_L | Apr 2025 | Acropolis Tour
First entry tour was amazing to see Acropolis relatively empty and see the guards leaving after the raising of the flag. Highly recommend.
Lynn_T | Oct 24 | Early Access Acropolis
We entered when the Acropolis opened but there is so few crowds even compared to later in the day. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She turned the history into a story so we learned about and enjoyed our surroundings. Well worth it! She gave us plenty of freedom to take pics while the crowds were low as well :)Read more about - First Access Acropolis Tour, Beat the Crowds, Enjoy the Parthenon
Adam_G | Apr 25 | Early Access Acropolis
Cooking class was excellent. Lots of hands on and corresponding info regarding cooking the meal.
Joanne_W | Nov 24 | Cooking Lesson
Relaxing and informative tour of a beautiful and fascinating site by a guide who was clearly passionate about it.
Susan_L | Nov 24 | Acropolis Tour
Fantastic tour ! Dimitris was so knowledge and friendly ! We kept a perfect pace , stopping to hear more history! We would recommend this to everyone ! Loved it !
Trish | Nov 24 | Acropolis Tour
Fantastic setting. We had such a fun evening with Katerina who shared great stories as we cooked delicious food. They served us dinner outdoors overlooking the Acropolis, so the setting was even better than we were expecting.
Zoe | Sep 24 | Cooking Lesson
I crossed my fingers that this would be a good tour, but I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Well I’m happy to say it exceeded my expectations and was a WONDERFUL way to spend a morning getting to know Athens.
Libby | Aug 24 | Athens Food Tour
Very interesting. Guide was great and loved that he found shade while he explained
Shamra | Aug 24 | Acropolis Tour
Amazing!!! Better than I thought it would be, so glad we went in the morning. Our guide was so passionate and informative, fantastic!!’
Sheryl D | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis
It was an amazing experience! We were the 1st tour to enter the Acropolis! Olesya was our tour guide, she was AWESOME!!! She took the time to answer all our questions, we never felt rushed! We were able to take a lot of pictures! Thank you for the experience!
Nayelli | Sep 24 | First Access Acropolis
We enjoyed an excellent "highlights tour" through Athens Walking Tours in 2014. Based on that, we booked AGT40B (Acropolis & Parthenon... Extended Edition") for our return in 2024. The early start was worth the effort because we beat the crowds and heat. Niobe, our guide, was excellent. She was informative and easy to understand and walked at a manageable pace for the group of 15 to 20 people. She even knew a shady spot where we could get off our feet. It was particularly special to peer into the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where we attended an outstanding concert the
garyp | Sep 24 | Acropolis & Parthenon, Extended Edition
Our guide was amazing, made a conscious effort to keep us cool. Stopping in the shade to talk and kept us engaged with relevant history/facts often relating it to where we were from.
Ryan | Jun 24 | Acropolis & Museum Tour
Niobe was fantastic, so knowledgeable and took wonderful care of us. It was warm but we always stopped in the shade. So much information on the history of Greece & the Acropolis. We had a wonderful walk. Recommend booking early morning if possible.
John | Jun 24 | Acropolis Tour
Very well organized tour. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly Guide. Seeing the temperatures and the crowds really the best way and time to visit the Acropolis.
Marco | Jun 24 | First Access Acropolis Tour
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