---
title: "Private Tour: Alternative Athens City Walk"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 157
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 77
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 23 (Walking & Mythology Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/private-tour-alternative-athens-city-walk/
---

# Private Tour: Alternative Athens City Walk

In our comparison: #6 of 23 in Walking & Mythology Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the historical city of Athens by foot on this private 4-hour walking tour. Get up close to top landmarks, ancient ruins and royal palaces. Then, step off the well-trodden tourist path to explore bustling markets, modern city sights and other local hotspots. Feel as though you’re flipping through a real-life history book as you walk around diverse, history-rich neighborhoods, and uncover the city’s long and storied past through your private guide’s eye-opening commentary.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 15 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €157 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 77 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Alternative Athens
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 15 start times between 08:00 and 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 77 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 77.

- 5 stars: 75 (97%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour in French | €157 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Pickup included |
| Tour in English | €157 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private guide
- City map
- Hotel pickup (if hotel in historic city center, please contact us)

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Plateia Syntagmatos** (10m) - Parliament
2. **Central Market** (15m) - Varvakios
3. **Monastiraki** (10m) - square
4. **Psirri** (30m) - Psiri

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15 start times between 08:00 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

Your meeting point is in Syntagma Square. When you get to Syntagma, you will see a fountain. This is where your guide will wait for you, holding a sign - "Alternative Athens".

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to 5 are free of charge
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Please contact us if you wish to schedule a different departure time
- If your hotel is located within the historic center of Athens and you prefer meeting your guide at your hotel instead of the meeting point, you need to contact us up to 24 hours prior to your tour so that we arrange accordingly.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €314 | €157 |
| 4 | €316 | €79 |
| 6 | €312 | €52 |

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 · #6 of 23** | €157 | 4h | 4.97 (77) | 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 #6 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.

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