Each guided tour I offer is unique, adjusted to your interests and desires, as well as any other personal considerations. For families, I am focused on the children, and appropriately modify tours to their needs and cognitive levels, with fun and educational activities. I work with small groups (2-10 persons), thus enabling the visitors to experience an in-depth insight and a more intimate look at the local culture. Most of my tours are walking tours, however those that involve longer distances where a vehicle is required, transfer is not a problem: I often collaborate with professional and excellent drivers who will cater to the group’s needs. My priority is to meet -and exceed- visitors’ expectations with tours that will be enjoyed and remembered for years to follow.
If you had only one day in Athens, what would you choose to visit?
Here are the services I offer; according to your interests and time you wish to spend, pick a tour, fill out the form on Contact and I‘ll get back to you as soon as possible with details.
2 TO 3 HOURS’ WALKING TOURS (From April through October, all tours that include the Acropolis visit are led in the afternoon/early evening, in order to avoid crowds):
The Athens Acropolis - 2,5 hrs
Home to the Parthenon temple, landmark and symbol of the Western Civilization.
The New Acropolis Museum - 2 hrs
A modern, spectacular space with findings from the ‘Sacred Rock’ and its surroundings, designed with fascinating allusions.
The Ancient Agora and its museum - 2 hrs
The heart of ancient Athens where Democracy was born.
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens - 2 hrs
With masterpieces offering a wide panorama of the Greek Civilization, from Prehistory to late Roman years.
The Benaki Museum - 2 hrs
Housed in a beautiful, neoclassical mansion, this museum provides a panorama, like the Archaeological Museum, reaching however, the early 20th century of Greek history.
A historic walking tour through the old town of Athens - 2 or 3 hrs
Plaka and Monastiraki, with their best known monuments. Possibility of extension, including: Psirri and Neoclassical Athens.
HALF DAY (4-5 HOURS) WALKING TOURS (From April through October, all tours that include the Acropolis visit are led in the afternoon/early evening, in order to avoid crowds):
That includes: the Parthenon, Erectheion and Athina Nike temples, Propylea gate, Herodes Atticus’ Odeon, Asclepius’ sanctuary, Dionysus’ theater -that all stand as the symbol of Western Civilization- and the Gem of Museums!
That includes: the Parthenon, Erectheion and Athina Nike temples, Propylea gate, Herodes Atticus’ Odeon, Asclepius’ sanctuary, Dionysus’ theater -that all stand as the symbol of Western Civilization- and the nearby Agora (and its museum): the ancient ‘downtown’, where Democracy and Philosophy thrived.
That includes: the Parthenon, Erectheion and Athina Nike temples, Propylea gate, Herodes Atticus’ Odeon, Asclepius’ sanctuary, Dionysus’ theater -that all stand as the symbol of Western Civilization- and the charming old town, with its fascinating monuments and quaint corners.
• The National Archeological Museum and the Acropolis.
That includes: the largest Museum of Greece, where one enjoys a panorama of the Greek civilization and then, -by subway or a cab- we reach the Acropolis and focus in the golden Age with: the Parthenon, Erectheion and Athina Nike temples, Propylea gate, Herodes Atticus’ Odeon, Asclepius’ sanctuary, Dionysus’ theater -that all stand as the symbol of Western Civilization.
That includes: the Acropolis (the Parthenon, Erectheion and Athina Nike temples, Propylea gate, Herodes Atticus’ Odeon, Asclepius’ sanctuary, Dionysus’ theater ), the Temple of Zeus, Mars Hill (Areopagus) and the ancient Agora; learn all the fascinating myths and deeper stories behind them, as well as the ancient Gods and heroes’ deeds!
• Walking tour through the main quarters of Athens:
explore the monuments of the old town, as well as traditional markets, centuries’ old churches, amazing murals, quaint, fancy and artistic spots etc. through the quarters of Plaka, Monastiraki, Psirri, Kolonaki and Exarchia.
Upon request, a drive through more landmarks of Athens can be arranged -by cab, limo or van- to complete the tour.
ANSWERS TO FAQ - MUST-READ INFORMATION
All my tours are family-friendly. (Read more about my experience, on About and Reviews)
The sites’ tickets are not included in the cost of the tour; they are purchased either on the spot, or electronically, in advance -depending on the archaeological site/museum.
An email with the meeting point, as well as other information, will be sent to you, once you fill out the Form.
The Acropolis hill is slippery and rocky on the top and somehow steep on the slopes; therefore, visitors with walking disabilities must take it into consideration. (The Acropolis elevator operates only for people on wheel chairs.)
A deposit of 50 euros is required, so that both parties engage the date. The rest is paid upon arrival, with cash. If the tour is cancelled by the clients, this amount will be retained as compensation for the organization and correspondence work carried out before the trip.
The length of the tour has to be fulfilled as agreed originally; if extended due to clients’ delays, this extra time is charged further.
In case of extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, temperatures above 40o C and below 05o C), and according to the forecast the day before, tours are modified for indoors sites.
For a thematic/off the beaten track tour, you will receive further information.
Tips on places to go for dinner/shopping, or any kind of additional information that a visitor may need in my city, are always gladly provided on the spot. You may also check my ‘Helpful Links'.
I travel to different countries during my life and have met a number of guides. I can only say that Nadia is one of the best Linda Yin, Hong Kong, China
She completely customized our tour based on interests we discussed before we left for our trip. Nadia has an incredible ability to frame the events and stories she shared with us in the context of that moment in history Brian McLaren, Washington D.C., U.S.A
Our guide Nadia Pavlikaki could not have been more knowledgeable, considerate, interactive, and charming. She adjusted the tour to my wife and my different tastes, and her extensive knowledge in archaeology and art history gave her the skill to answer all our questions Ed and Joyce Conant, Georgia, U.S.A
Her English is excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute as she answered our questions and gave wonderful explanations of Athens and Greek history 24 Vacation, Sarnia, Canada
We recommend her highly--for her expertise, her passion, her friendliness, and her capacity to make complex information accessible to all age groups Stefan Gunther and Lisa Goldberg, Washington D.C., U.S.A.
Nadia’s presence and personality is warm and welcoming, and she made our time in Athens a highpoint of our trip Brian McLaren, Washington D.C., U.S.A
Our guide Nadia was amazing. Her narrative was engaging, and she made sure everything we saw came alive. Going through these sites without her storytelling would not have been even 5% as much fun Niraj Ranjan Rout, Karnataka, India
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