--- title: "Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Athens Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 171 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 58 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 46 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-athens-private-tour/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Athens Private Tour In our comparison: #46 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Athens from a unique perspective! Get to know Athens on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Athens at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Ancient Agora, Hadrian Library, Areopagus (Mars Hill) and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 22 start times: between 09:00 and 19:30 - Food included: 1 local drink/tasting **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €171 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 58 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: 22 start times between 09:00 and 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.93 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 56 of 58. - 5 stars: 56 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private tour - Local Guide - 1 local drink/tasting ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (15m) - The best-known example of an ancient Greek agora where local Athenians used to gather in ancient times. 2. **Hadrian's Library** (15m) - This landmark is not just a regular “library,” it provided the people of Athens with a multi-purpose public square and cultural center that contained a garden, works of art, a library, and lecture halls. 3. **Areopago** (15m) - This rocky outcrop below the Acropolis has great views over the Ancient Agora and is the place where Ares was tried for murder according to Greek mythology. 4. **Adrianou Street** (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. **Monastiraki** (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. **Roman Agora** (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. **Plaka** (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. **Acropolis** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **Arch of Hadrian** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 10. **Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 11. **Hellenic Parliament** (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: 22 start times between 09:00 and 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 Entrance of the 360 Degrees Hotel at Monasteraki Square Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset - 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 | €342 | €171 | | 4 | €356 | €89 | | 6 | €372 | €62 | 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 City Tours & Sightseeing start at €35 per person. ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #46 of 91** | €171 | 3h | 4.93 (58) | private | | [Athens Full Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (1266) | private | | [Athens Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €369 per group | 8h | 4.98 (255) | private | | [Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion](/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-full-day-private-tour-best-shore-excursion/?format=md) | €190 | 8h | 4.99 (197) | private | Ranked #46 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €1308, median €149; typical length 5h. 79 of 91 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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