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.
Nikki Z.
Parrots in Athens? Yep! Feral ones! You can hear their chattering around their bedtime, angling for a good spot on tall trees surrounding centuries-old buildings, through & above the noise of internal combustion engines, & no doubt soon, electric ones.
I’m crazy about cities. They’re my ~natural habitat~ (not just Athens) & I walk most places, because I love to explore: watching the flora and the fauna (animal and human!) scrutinising the buildings & the streets, trying to suss out what makes them tick, what makes the whole thing run as well as it does even when so much conventional wisdom tells us it isn’t or can’t or shouldn’t! How they shape us after we’ve shaped them.
Little cozy spots & big airy views, the sacred & the profane, the brazenly commercial & the earnestly artistic, I love it all, & exploring an old space with new people just brings new discoveries! Novelty food or trendy hangouts won’t get me out & about, but piquing my curiosity will!
Athanasios A.
Born in Athens, I am currently living in the Zografou area. My main interests are: history, art, cinema, music, comedy, basketball,travelling, books and libraries.
Nicole V.
Chemist, PM, MUA, creative thinker and dedicated reader. I was born and raised in Athens, left for 6 years to study in Cyprus and came back. I live in Zografou. Even though I have spent most of my life in Athens, I realise every day that there many amazing places that I have never visited, so I always try to explore this city - my city - and learn new places and things. I love walking around town, taking the train and exploring the areas around the train stations. I love exploring new street food places and tasting local and international dishes!
Jason A.
Hey there! Ι'm in my 30s and I grew up Athens. I live in London since 2020 but come back to my home city regularly. I am fascinated by the city's hills and its urban landscape. Tip: getting to the top of either Lycabettus Hill or Philopappou Hill is a must during your visit; the views are simply breathtaking.
Vivi P.
Born and raised in Athens, I've been living here all my life. I have studied Pharmacy and work in the public sector. I speak fluent English but also French, Spanish, Italian and a little German. I love art, music, theater, cats, books and cooking. I travel a lot and enjoy meeting new people and learning about new cultures.
I love my city and would like to show its hidden beauties to as many visitors as I can!