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yestravel Feb 28th, 2022 03:45 PM

Guide for Athens, Greece
 
We will be visiting Athens for the 3rd time in late April. Would love to have a guide to take us to some of the lesser known places or neighborhoods. Any suggestions for one would be appreciated.

billbarr Feb 28th, 2022 07:39 PM

I can recommend Nota Karamaouna from Athens Insiders who we thought was terrific. Here are her details: https://www.heygo.com/nota-athensinsiders

yestravel Feb 28th, 2022 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by billbarr (Post 17338310)
I can recommend Nota Karamaouna from Athens Insiders who we thought was terrific. Here are her details: https://www.heygo.com/nota-athensinsiders

thank you. I’m confused though. I went to the link and the tours are virtual. What am I missing?

billbarr Feb 28th, 2022 07:56 PM

I gave you that link to allow you to read about her but did mention she worked for AthensInsiders. Their link is at: https://www.athensinsiders.com/

yestravel Feb 28th, 2022 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by billbarr (Post 17338314)
I gave you that link to allow you to read about her but did mention she worked for AthensInsiders. Their link is at: https://www.athensinsiders.com/

Thanks! Got it.

Heimdall Mar 1st, 2022 03:17 AM

A company owned by a former Evzone (presidential guard), is:
https://www.athens-walks.com/

They offer both group and private tours, and the guides are licensed local Athenians.

yestravel Mar 3rd, 2022 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by Heimdall (Post 17338355)
A company owned by a former Evzone (presidential guard), is:
https://www.athens-walks.com/

They offer both group and private tours, and the guides are licensed local Athenians.

Thanks! I will check them out.

nylilly Mar 5th, 2022 06:06 AM

While in Athens in 2019, we had an excellent experience with Marina at Greekality. We specifically did a food tour, but I’m certain she could develop an itinerary that suited you.

https://www.greekality.com/

HappyTrvlr Mar 5th, 2022 06:27 AM

we had a terrific tour with Kostas of Athens-Walks.

yestravel Mar 5th, 2022 07:16 AM

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions. I am checking them out.

Heimdall Mar 5th, 2022 07:38 AM

>> “we had a terrific tour with Kostas of Athens-Walks.”

Kostas Chatzivasiliou is the former Evzone I referred to in post #6. If you are on Facebook you can see photos of him and people on his tours at the Athens Walks Tour Company page.

travelerjan Mar 5th, 2022 02:45 PM

Heimdall & I know Kostas from when he was a dashing soldier... I remember in 2009 going with TRip ADvisor friends to Syntagma for changing of the guards to see if we could make Kostas laugh (we couldn't).


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