Espa
In Athens

local experiences

Do you want to bring back unforgettable memories from Athens? Taste the true spirit of Greek culture and experience Greece like a local by joining Athenians in their homes for dinner or by taking part in authentic, fun activities with locals!

Available tours in this category

local experiences

The Olympic Games Workout

Fulfill your Olympic dream without all the really hard stuff!

price
€55 per person
duration
2 hours
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local experiences

Mythology Storytelling Walk

Ancient myths come to life just for you in a live show on the streets of Athens!

price
€45 per person
duration
2 hours
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local experiences

Mysteries of the Ancient Lyre: Myths, Philosophy, and Melodies

A melodic journey through music, philosophy and mythology!

price
€65 per person
duration
1 hour
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Dine with locals

Dine with locals

Try a delicious meal without the waiters or the extra forks – come over to ours for lunch or dinner!

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Cook with locals

Cook with locals

Learn to cook Greek-style in authentic Athens kitchens

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Awards & Accolades

Testimonials

"We had an incredible day in Athens. This ended up being the best day of our 2.5 week vacation across Rome, the Greek Islands, Naples, and Sicily. I'm really impressed with this company and have already recommended them to all of my friends and family."

kathyinil – Illinois

"Amazing Tour! It exceeded my expectations. Our guide Demetra was wonderful and had an amazing knowledge of history, archaeology and culture; she did a great job highlighting things of importance and interest, while not bogging us down with too much detail. Our tour included a number of cultural stops (wine tasting, icon painting, Greek lesson, tanner and bellmaker visits, stops for local sweets and food, etc.) and every stop added to the richness of our trip. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Alternative Athens and Demetra!!"

Elizabeth B, TripAdvisor

"We took a cooking class with Korina and had a great time. She did a wonderful job working with all of us, including my kids (ages 3, 5, and 8). She was great at involving them in the cooking. After spending a lot of time in the city of Athens it was nice to get out into the suburbs and get a glimpse into what life is like there."

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