Meet Our Locals

This is Athens with a Local is an opportunity to meet new people, visit hidden gems and discover the diversity of Athens. Our community of Athenians will show you around our city, sharing their knowledge and experiences.

Please take into consideration that our local volunteers do not accept payment or tips. They are not professional tour guides. For a guided tour of the Acropolis, or other monuments and museums, please visit the association of licensed tour guides.

Giorgos R.

My name is Giorgos and I love my city, Athens. I like meeting people from all over the world and exchanging our knowledge.

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Angeliki K.

I love travelling off the beaten path, so this is exactly the experience I wish to share with all the fellow travellers who visit Athens.

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Spyridon K.

Digital Marketing Consultant | Destination Specialist | Journalist | Photographer | Equal Rights Supporter | Cinema Reviewer | Urban Activist | "This Is Athens with a Local" Project & Community Manager | "Σπυρίδων Κάγκας" for Greeks, but Kiki for my friends! 

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Despina C.

Athenian by birth, Local by choice, Director by profession! Here to share with you parts of my Athens and hopefully make you love this glorious city as much as I do! Hablo español

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Demetra P.

“There is more than meets the eye". This is what I try to remember about Athens, but also, about every single place I visit. I became a This is Athens Local in 2012 and since then I have had a great time showing my favourite places in Athens to many people.    I am an archaeologist working in the culture industry. I like architecture, the sun and the sea, walking, breathing and listening to music.

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