--- title: Discover Local Hidden Gems in 2 Hours Walking Tour in Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 33 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 85 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 23 (Walking & Mythology Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/discover-local-hidden-gems-in-2-hours-walking-tour-in-athens/ --- # Discover Local Hidden Gems in 2 Hours Walking Tour in Athens In our comparison: #17 of 23 in Walking & Mythology Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Do you want to join one of the TOP experiences in Athens & explore one of the most ancient cities in the world with a local friend? Do you want to get the most useful tips for your next days in Greece & make new friends from all over the world? If yes, then welcome to my walks! Let me show you Athens through my eyes ,explore hidden gems & learn everything about the city in a few hours. We will walk through ancient narrow streets,take amazing photos of Acropolis, Parthenon from the city Centre & walk through the most authentic & traditional oldest neighborhood of Athens called "Plaka". Meet ''Anafiotika" district,the most picturesque part of the city full of classical buildings, traditional bars & restaurants with live Greek music. Visit the biggest church of Athens,open flea markets & main squares such as Syntagma and Monastiraki. AVAILABLE PRIVATE TOURS IN FRENCH UPON REQUEST WITH EXTRA CHARGE! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point is 20 meters away from… - Starts 10:00, 17:00, 19:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €33 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 85 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amazing Athens Walks - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 17:00, 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.92 from 85 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 85. - 5 stars: 83 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - List of tips and recommendations for sightseeing, food, shopping and other activities - AVAILABLE PRIVATE TOURS IN FRENCH UPON REQUEST WITH EXTRA CHARGE ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **We are going to admire Acropolis from different angles of the city center and...** (pass by, no stop) - We are going to admire Acropolis from different angles of the city center and take amazing photos from close distance. Full history background will be provided 2. **Visit to one of the oldest neighborhoods of the historical city center** (5m) 3. **We are going to admire Parthenon from different angles in the city center and...** (pass by, no stop) - We are going to admire Parthenon from different angles in the city center and take amazing photos from close distance. Full history background will be provided 4. **Monastiraki Square** (5m) - Pass by the most famous square of the city center which is the key point of your trip to Athens and is full of all day bars, restaurants, cafes and open flea markets 5. **Changing of the Guard Ceremony** (10m) - Visit the Presidential guards of Greece which are the most famous in the world. We are going to see live the changing of guards and in the meantime give you al the inside info about their daily life, training and symbolization of their duties 6. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (5m) - Pass by the oldest open flea market of the ancient city where we will discuss about ancient Athens and learn everything about the old city 7. **Roman Agora** (5m) - Pass by the ancient Roman market to discuss about the ancient Roman empire during its time in Greece 8. **Visit in front of the Greek Parliament to learn the history of this 18th cent...** (15m) - Visit in front of the Greek Parliament to learn the history of this 18th century building where we will discuss about politics and life in Athens 9. **Visit to the oldest and most beautiful neighborhood of Athens which looks lik...** (10m) - Visit to the oldest and most beautiful neighborhood of Athens which looks like a small island in the heart of Athens, where we will explore all the secret spots for amazing photos 10. **Syntagma Square Fountain** (5m) - Pass by the biggest square of Athens which is full of fountains and and live events and stands in front of the Greek Parliament 11. **Pass by the biggest church of Athens where the interior and the exterior arch...** (5m) - Pass by the biggest church of Athens where the interior and the exterior architecture is a one of kind piece of art 12. **Pass by the main open flea markets of Athens ideal for shopping, souvenirs an...** (5m) - Pass by the main open flea markets of Athens ideal for shopping, souvenirs and local vibes 13. **Plaka Stairs** (5m) - Pass by the most famous stairs of Athens which is the all time meeting point for locals and tourists full of nice restaurants, bars and rooftop terraces. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 17:00, 19:30 - 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 Meeting point is 20 meters away from Adrianou 1, just outside "Thissio" train station in front of the big station sign Ends: Tour ends at Monastiraki square in front of the train station ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking & Mythology Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 23** | €33 | 2h | 4.92 (85) | shared | | [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 #17 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/athens-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/discover-local-hidden-gems-in-2-hours-walking-tour-in-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md