--- title: Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 316 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 23 (Walking & Mythology Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-off-the-beaten-track-private-city-walking-tour/ --- # Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour In our comparison: #23 of 23 in Walking & Mythology Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ready to experience a side of Athens like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Akadimia! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Athens? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Strefi Hill, Psiri District, and more that let the true form of the city shine! We offer one of the 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Entrance of Kafeneion 111, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 316 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: EL, English - Start times: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.83 from 316 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 302 of 316. - 5 stars: 293 (93%) - 4 stars: 9 (3%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (2%) ## What's included - Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide - 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Strefi Hill** (15m) - is a limestone hill and urban natural park in the Greek capital of Athens. 2. **Psiri** (15m) - Psirri is one of Athens' nightlife districts, packed with creative stores, quaint restaurants, picturesque cafés, ouzeries, and bars. 3. **Taf The Art Foundation** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 4. **Kotzia Square** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Laiki Farmer's Market** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Genniseos Christou Christokopidou Church** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **To Komboloi Tou Psiri** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Entrance of Kafeneion 111, on Ermou 111 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €138 | €69 | | 4 | €140 | €35 | | 6 | €144 | €24 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking & Mythology Tours start at €33 per person. ## Compared with other Walking & Mythology Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 23** | €69 | 2h 30m | 4.83 (316) | private | | [Philosophy and Democracy Tour of Athens - Small Group Tour](/greece/athens/tours/philosophy-and-democracy-tour-of-athens-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €42 | 3h | 4.96 (422) | shared | | [Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour](/greece/athens/tours/ancient-athens-for-kids-4-hour-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €145 | 4h | 4.99 (71) | private | | [Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer](/greece/athens/tours/private-athens-walking-tour-with-a-personal-photographer/?format=md) | €199 per group | 1h | 4.99 (69) | private | Ranked #23 of 23 in Walking & Mythology Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €33 to €244, median €68; typical length 3h. 11 of 23 are private. 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