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!
Walks
Reviews
Vivian Painter
Nothing but positive feedback. Nikki is great. Fantastic guide. Attended to our specific needs, answered our questions. We engaged in almost three hours of lively conversation comparing our respective countries and found lots of common ground. The world is so vast but so small all at the same time.
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in June 12, 2023
Dennis Clarke
Nikki’s background and cheerful approach made our experience truly outstanding. She not only was organized, but was willing to answer questions about Athens that we had no other way of knowing.
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in May 3, 2023
A C
Nikki was a wonderful tour guide, friendly and very helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the city, culture, current events in Athens, Greek culture etc. As a first time visitor I felt at ease and welcomed by her and she was very flexible with accommodating my schedule. I had such a great time with Nikki as my tour guide!
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in February 26, 2023