Athenian Hills Wandeltocht - Uw kennismaking met Athene

Very informative and paced well. Excellent guide, friendly and interesting. Very good walk

I highly recommend this tour. The route includes a large number of interesting places. Athanasios knows the history of Athens well and is simply a pleasant interlocutor.

We were honestly shocked that we could cover so much history and so many incredible sights in just 4 short hours…. It made my tour with Alternative Athens feel like a great value, with a ton more information and a much deeper understanding of the city than I could have hoped for.! Thank you!

Our Athens excursion was outstanding from start to finish. The route was perfectly planned, the views were incredible, and every recommendation we received was truly the best choice. We were able to experience the top highlights of Athens comfortably and without any stress.The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared so many interesting details that made the city come alive. The timing, organization, and photo stops were all perfect. Thank you, Athanasius, for an unforgettable experience — we would absolutely recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Athens!

If your first stop in Athens is the Acropolis (as it should be!), you've likely had a guide pointing out this hill and that one, the birthplace of democracy and the ridge where you can glimpse the Olympic stadium. You look around, maybe snap a few photos, but the question remains: What does it all mean? How does this patchwork of hills truly connect to Athens' history and the magnificent rock of the Acropolis itself? This is exactly why the hill walking tour with Thanos is an absolute must if you have an extra few days in Athens. Our few hours with him were fantastic. We walked up to the top of all those very same viewpoints we had just seen from the Acropolis, and the experience of looking back at the Acropolis from different angles was truly amazing. Thanos is intensely passionate about Greek history, and his storytelling is captivating. He makes the hills, the streets, and the legends of long-ago kings and gods come alive! Suddenly, the landscape isn't just a backdrop, it's the stage where democracy was debated and legends were born. Highly recommend this tour! It's the perfect way to contextualise your Acropolis visit and gain a deeper understanding of the city's ancient roots. Tip: a decent level of fitness and good walking shoes is required for this tour! Remember you are going to be walking UP hills. But you will have definitely earned your gyros for lunch!

This tour was everything I expected & more. Thanus is passionate about the history of Greece. Topped off with a coffee together where we chatted amongst the locals about my other travels in Greece & got some good ideas & advice. His focus on small groups gives everyone the chance to engage. Thank you 🙏

This tour was fantastic! Thanos was very friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond with showing us local sites and restaurants! It was just myself and my husband on this tour and it was really great to have the small tour experience. I highly recommend!

My wife and I had the pleasure of spending three hours with Thanos- all by ourselves! He is a personable, cordial, knowledgeable guide whose humble demeanor was endearing to us. We went all over the historic city center walking more than five miles. Went up some very steep hills and walked on uneven terrain. If you are physically fit and want a five-star personal experience, this is the tour for you. If you are not physically fit or have balance issues, consider a different tour. Many people use large tour companies and see the historical highlights only (as we did before doing this personalized tour). This tour is much different. Treat yourself to a wonderful experience!!!!!