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Welcome to Alternative Athens!
Discover local life and venture off the beaten path with our top-rated tours and experiences!

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We personally look after each and every one of our guests to offer them unprecedented insider experiences - opening doors others simply can't.

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I grew up in this neighborhood of Athens. It's called Nea Smyrni. The first settlers here were refugees from Asia Minor. People in our neighbourhood are proud of where they come from; they respect history because many of their grandparents or grea...

Andreas
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Andreas, a Guide here in Alternative Athens
Meet our team
Our alternative tours, around Athens and beyond, have earned us multiple awards from Tripadvisor. We are a proud member of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents.

"This was great...we saw all kinds of things we never would have stumbled onto on our own. I highly recommend Alternative Athens!"

Julie Matlof K

"We learned a lot about Athens life and Greek history while enjoying some delicious drinks. Antonis takes you to places that you would only know about from a local. We can not recommend it enough!!"

Bryan M

"It was as if we were shown around by a resident who knew everything about the city, its architecture, people and history rather than a tour guide."

Jim H