In Athens

local experiences

Do you want to bring back unforgettable memories from Athens? Taste the true spirit of Greek culture and experience Greece like a local by joining Athenians in their homes for dinner or by taking part in authentic, fun activities with locals!

Available tours in this category

The Olympic Games Workout

Fulfill your Olympic dream without all the really hard stuff!

price: €55 per person
duration: 2 hours

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Mythology Storytelling Walk

Ancient myths come to life just for you in a live show on the streets of Athens!

duration: 2 hours

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Dine with locals

Try a delicious meal without the waiters or the extra forks – come over to ours for lunch or dinner!

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Cook with locals

Learn to cook Greek-style in authentic Athens kitchens

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Awards & Accolades

Our alternative tours, around Athens and beyond, have earned us multiple awards from Tripadvisor.

Our unique tours and services are top-rated in Viator.

Our excellent tours and reviews made us a Top Partner of Get Your Guide.

Alternative Athens is Awarded for Sustainable Tourism Practices by Booking.com.

Alternative Athens has won two awards in the 2019 Greek Tourism awards.

Testimonials

"I went with my husband and we had the best time! Our tour guide was amazing. The food delicious and we learned a lot about the culture and the city. I really recommend it!"

dRiverina

"Tour was awesome! Nice and intimate and Nikos was an awesome guide. So much knowledge about the city and street art and food!! Highly recommended :-)"

Colette

""The tour was great. We are so glad that we did the self drive." Martina"

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