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Athens with Withlocals

"We (2 adults, 18 yo and 12 yo) drove from Athens to Cape Sounion in a roomy van. Nikos checked in advance and knew of a Santa run in downtown Athens so we met a couple of blocks from the hotel to avoid closed roads. He’s just completed an archeology degree and is extremely up to date on that information. We ate at a place he knew and it was one of our best meals. He showed us an ancient silver mine and reviewed the way the ore was handled, including a sluice that recycled freshwater. "

"It’s wonderful to be shown around by someone so passionate about food and heritage. We were a family with 2 older adolescents and we all loved it. "

"More than a tour. Dionysis provided a personal look into the many complex layers of classical Greece, while introducing me to the modern day Athens vibe. I can’t say enough about Dionysis’s knowledge, the historical perspective he offered at every turn, his wit, and the mix of mythology. So much fun and an invaluable way to get off the typical tourist path, while learning from the eyes of a local Athenian. Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended. "

"Eva this was great. Fun time highly educational. Combined two bookings and kept the day entertaining. Huge thanks"

"We had a great afternoon with John, he kept the whole family engaged and we saw details in buildings and monuments we had already walked past that we never would’ve seen without him. My 11 and 13 yo boys had a great time. Thoroughly recommend a few hours with the antiquarian! "

"We spent about six hours with Ioannis starting in Athens, and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip. Our goal was to get outside the city and experience Greece like a local—and he delivered that and more. He took us along the stunning Sounion coast to see the Temple of Poseidon, then brought us to a truly non-touristy restaurant right on the water for lunch. The food was hands-down the best and most authentic we had during our 2+ weeks traveling through Italy and Greece, with a beautiful view to match. Ioannis was delightful, engaging, and incredibly personable. He even surprised us with a quick visit to his adorable mother-in-law who insisted we pick some fruit from her lovely garden. He showed us how to drink ouzo properly (delicious!) and had the loveliest conversations—it felt warm, genuine, and completely unplanned in the best way. We started our trip with a week in Rome, followed by a 7-day cruise, and ended with four days in Athens, and our time with Ioannis truly stood out as a special, memorable experience. If you want to see Greece beyond the guidebooks and spend time with someone who genuinely loves sharing his country, we couldn’t recommend him more."