Day Trips from Athens

When you visit a new city, with adventure and curiosity in your soul, you have two choices in order to satisfy that need to explore new places and experiences: wander around with a guidebook in your pocket, aimlessly treading the path of some anonymous average tour guide - or pick up your camera, open your eyes to new experiences, and find a friendly, knowledgeable and generous local photographer to walk with. Whether you're a photographer or not, seeing the city through a photographer's eyes is to open your own eyes to wonder. If he's a passionate local too - even better. Vasilis of Photo Walks In Athens is just such a guide, if you're looking to see the best of the city (and beyond) in your limited time available - do it. We have so little time, there's so much to experience, get the very best experience for your precious effort. Vasilis will take you to the awesome famous historical places - but you'll get there enjoying the journey AND the destination, weaving your way through markets, and alleys, and by hidden gems such as have inspired poets and authors and artists for thousands of years.
My day with Vasilis resulted in hundreds of photos I'll keep forever, but much more importantly, memories of laughs and adventures fulfilled that have me looking forward to coming back to Athens, and walking with Vasilis again - and soon. Your Athens adventure couldn't be in better hands.

I decided to book this PhotoWalks in Athens tour as a birthday gift to a friend, as we share the same interest about photography and Athenian culture, so I got in touch with this amazing photographer Vasilis. He took us to all the highlights in the heart of Athens, Plaka, Anafiotika and all around the ancient area, showed us unrevealed photographic spots and offered us the opportunity to capture from different perspectives while he shared his deep knowledge of photography rules and techniques. He answered all of our questions and we gained valuable tips. Vasilis also proved to be an excellent guide as he gave us a lot of interesting information about history and heritage, and as a local he revealed his own city secrets, very helpful for a new Athens resident like myself.
Overall, a great experience for anyone who wants to discover Athens through an alternative tour. Not only will you take amazing shots and knowledge, but you will also enjoy the whole tour!

I had a superb tour with the very knowledgable Vasilis today. As already noted his English, sense of humour, knowledge of the city, and enthusiasm for photography (and showing off the best of his city) are second to none. He immediately put me at my ease and once I began to share my photos he was full of ideas and subtle coaching to suggest better places to stand, or angles to use, or how to pick just the right moment to take my next photo. Athens is one of those places that seems to be on every traveller's wish list - it makes sense to spend that ambition wisely by being with a guide as pleasant and expert as Vasilis. I'm wondering now if I can make time for another tour later in the week - I enjoyed it that much.

We were in Greece for a week and this was easily the best activity that we did! My only regret is that we did not do more than one day with John. John is wonderful, easy to work coordinate with, made our life easy, he thought of everything... completely trusted him as captain. The time on the boat was exciting and fun and absolutely perfect. I can not recommend him enough....SO MUCH FUN!!

Vasilis gave us a very enjoyable tour in the capital! We live in the country and do not visit Athens very often and it is always for business, but this time we had a lot of free time so we booked Photo Tours in Athens to show us around. We learned a lot about the city and ended up with a lot of great photos and memories! Vasilis was excellent with the kids too!
We highly recommend!

This really is such a special way to visit this fabulous city! The sights and the very essence of Athens come alive with terrific Greek gentleman at the helm. He is a true artist and that reflects in every aspect of this tour. He is also a charming and interesting man who will leave you wanting to return to Athens again and again. I am very happy to recommend this to everyone.

Amazing daily trip by boat at cape Sounio and Patroclos island . Captain John very friendly and kind. It was great experience!

I recommend this cruise 100%... we had a great time with friends! John the captain was great and very friendly...