Alternative Athens

Last week, we did the Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour with Alternative Athens and absolutely loved it! We started early with our guide Michalis, who gave us fascinating and engaging explanations of the different sites, always with great enthusiasm and happy to answer all our questions and curiosities. He was also very considerate, always looking for spots with shadow and checking in to see if we needed a break. A fantastic guide! The food tour that followed with Joseph was equally amazing! We got to taste a wide variety of delicious treats, from sweets to traditional dishes, while exploring different parts of the city. Joseph was also a wonderful guide: friendly, attentive, and always making sure the whole group was enjoying the experience. Overall, we had a great time with Alternative Athens and would totally recommend them!

This tour of the Acropolis was extremely interesting undoubtedly made that way by our superb guide. The entire history of Athens and Greece he’s so rich in mythology. It was humbling to see these magnificent structures made more interesting by the commentary. Her experience as an archeologist and her wonderful grasp of the subject matter woven into great stories Really made the tour very interesting. The guide took very good care of the group and ensured our safety and our ability to handle the crowds and these sometimes dangerous surfaces.

Danea was absolutely fantastic! We did the tour with our two kids and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. She kept things fun, engaging, and educational for all of us—kids and adults alike. Her energy, storytelling, and thoughtful pacing made exploring the Acropolis a highlight of our trip. We especially appreciated how she tailored the experience to keep our children curious and involved. Highly recommend this tour for families!

We did the Mythology Tour with Helena and it was amazing! We learned a lot about the ancient myths that informed the famous sites in Athens. She was friendly, helpful and always willing to answer questions or take a family photo for us. Also; for anyone concerned about the heat, she sought out areas of shade when explaining things in more detail, which made things much more comfortable in the summer heat! My son wanted to give it 300 stars but 5 was the maximum.

Loved. Loved. Loved this tour. Michael was fantastic w our group! He spoke clearly, proceeded to each stop w confidence and at a great pace keeping us informed about what was coming up at all times. He told all the great mythological stories in an engaging manner at relevant stops along the tour. To hear these stories in these sacred places was unbelievably cool. My only regret is that we did this on our first full day in Greece because it may be highlight of our whole trip and nothing will compare. Thank you, Michael and Alternative Athens for a wonderful tour!

We have had a wonderful Mythological tour. Our guide Sophia did a wonderful job. Together with her professional background, she also wanted to make it a meaningful tour. Her passion was a wonderful add on, to the beauty of ancient Athens!

We booked the “Young Heroes: A Family Mythological Tour” with Alternative Athens. Below is a review of my two children who thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Their parents enjoyed it immensely as well 😊 Maria was kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. It was the perfect ending to our week long trip in the Peloponnese region. Arjun, Age Ten Maria was amazing!!! This was our last day on a wonderful trip to Greece and this tour with Maria made it all come together! This tour was a fantastic experience. Maria brought the myths and all the stories we have read and heard about to a whole new level of appreciation. We had a few younger kids on our tour and she was very patient with them as well. She made all of the stories and information very kid-friendly and fun. At the end of the tour, we drew our favorite heroes which was a nice touch. We saw the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike and she gave us so much history and detailed explanations to our questions. Maria was absolutely sensational and I highly recommend this tour with Maria to anyone who wants to visit the Acropolis when visiting Athens. Anoushka, Age Nine Maria is the best. I totally recommend this tour for you and your family, kids included. She gave us so much information and history, and all of the questions were answered with a very detailed response. There were activities for kids and adults alike. The myths about the gods and other heroes were so interesting that I felt sad to leave. I thought I would never be able to get so info about the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena and Nike. I had so much fun. If you ever want a good tour guide, I would highly suggest you choose this tour with Maria.

This tour is an excellent way to start your visit to Greece! Our guide, Dani, was easy to understand and gave us a nice review of the Greek gods and their role in Ancient Greek culture as we visited the historically important sites of Zeus’s Temple, the Acropolis and the ancient Agora. We truly enjoyed her tour!