--- title: "Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 106 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 177 of 183 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-athens/ --- # Private City Kickstart Tour: Athens In our comparison: #177 of 183 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: in front of Coffee Island - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 25 start times: between 09:00 and 21:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €106 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 39 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: 25 start times between 09:00 and 21:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.59 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 39. - 5 stars: 32 (82%) - 4 stars: 4 (10%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (8%) ## What's included - Local Tips and Tricks - City Orientation - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Syntagma** (20m) - 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. 2. **Plaka** (10m) - One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Athens, it is a quaint area with cobbled streets surrounding the Acropolis. 3. **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. 4. **Church of Kapnikarea** (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. **Parthenon** (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. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (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. **Plateia Syntagmatos** (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. **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: 25 start times between 09:00 and 21:00 - 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 in front of Coffee Island Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Private tour: only you & your local guide - 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 | €212 | €106 | | 4 | €212 | €53 | | 6 | €216 | €36 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #177 of 183** | €106 | 2h | 4.59 (39) | private | | [Athens Full Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (1266) | private | | [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | 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 #177 of 183 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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