12 Photography Tours in Athens Worth Flying For

1.Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk central Athens with a local guide who helps you find strong photo angles while explaining the city’s past. You’ll see evzones at Parliament, the National Garden, Panathenaic Stadium, Plaka, Pnyx, Filopappou, and the Acropolis promenade. Morning and late-afternoon departures are available. Guides may include Penelope, Pascal, Viktor, Lucas, or Lukas.

“We had an amazing time with Viktor. He was knowledgeable, showed us amazing sights and was a lot of fun. I absolutely loved the Old Town homes and perfect spots for pictures all tour. Vijtor qas knowledgeable on history and great facts.”

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2.Athens Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend two to three hours walking Athens with a professional photographer guide such as Panos, Bobby, Dimitry, or Dimitri. You’ll photograph the Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Plaka, and city views while learning useful camera and iPhone techniques. The private group is limited to four people, making it easy to ask questions and get help with portraits.

“Panos took me to some wonderful spots to get some great photos. He was patient and offered great tips on taking better photos. There was a lot of walking, but the memories from the photos are certainly worth it.”

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3.Athens Sunrise Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join photographer Vasilis Germanis for a private two-hour sunrise walk in Athens. From an ancient hill, you’ll photograph the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, the sea, and more in soft dawn light. Expect steps, uneven rock, an early start, camera tips, and coffee or tea. Non-photographing companions can join at a lower price.

“Very nice and beautiful awesome view of the city we enjoyed little breakfast watching the city Guide takes great photos”

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4.Athens private photo tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about four hours with a professional photographer exploring Athens by camera. Choose the Acropolis area, Plaka, Thiseio, and Philopappos Hill, or focus on Psiri and Keramikos. Guides such as Socrates Baltagiannis and Ioanna tailor advice to your skill level, with help on composition, exposure, light, and street photography.

“It was interesting getting the chance to explore the downtown area from a different perspective and have the time to further my photography skills with a local photographer. It was well worth the time to do this tour.”

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5.Riviera Photo Tour in a Vintage Volkswagen Beetle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $146 per session (up to 2)

Join Vasilis for a private two-hour photo ride along the Athenian Riviera in a restored 1967 Volkswagen Beetle. He drives from Syngrou Fix through Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni, stopping at scenic spots for photos and video. You receive the original files, one Polaroid print, water, and stories or Greek music on the way.

“Vasilli was absolutely amazing, brilliant historical knowledge about Helas ( Greece) and about Athena. Took us to great places including Acropolis and Marina. We enjoyed the tour and we will come back next year. Thank you very much Vasili x See you next time!”

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6.Private Photo Walk in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $121 per session (up to 4)

Spend up to an hour with local photographer Anne Krass in old Athens, walking through Plaka and Anafiotika for natural-light portraits, Acropolis views, engagement photos, or sunset shots. The private walk costs $121 per group of up to four and includes at least 25 edited high-resolution images sent by email.

“Firstly, Anne is not only TALENTED at capturing ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS, but she has the PATIENCE OF A SAINT--because managing our large group was much like herding cats!!! Still, Anne did it effortlessly, and the results were moth only Stunning, but they EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS! The Plaka and nearby areas are often extremely crowded, making it nearly impossible for good photo opportunities - - but, again, Anne had a few tricks and secret paths that allowed us to look and feel as if we were in a world of out own! If you want a beautiful photoshoot by a consummate professional photographer to memorialize your trip to Athens, then LOOK…”

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7.Guided Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

Meet photographer-guide Andreas Lucas at Acropolis metro station for a relaxed one-hour walk through central Athens. You’ll pose and move naturally while your guide photographs you near notable sights and quieter corners. Expect 40 to 50 edited images, delivered the same day or shortly after, with retouching available for an added fee.

“Highly recommend if you’re considering getting pictures taken in Athens! This was my first photoshoot and Andreas made it a lot of fun. He talked with me a bit and it helped ease some of the anxiety I had. We went around really pretty neighborhoods I would have missed out on seeing had I not booked with him. I got back at least 50 pictures a day or so later, my pictures came out lovely and I’m so glad I have nice pictures to remember my time in Athens 💖”

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8.Athens photo tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $106

Explore Plaka, Anafiotika, and choice Acropolis viewpoints with Stefanos, a Greek and English-speaking photographer-guide. This private photo walk focuses on quieter streets, candid moments, and edited photographs. It suits couples, families, solo visitors, proposals, fashion shoots, and anyone with little time in Athens.

“Amazing photoshoot in Athens. Stefanos was great at capturing candid moments and had beautiful scenic spots all around the city. Stefanos was then able to edit a selection of photographs on the same day for me to preview, the picture quality was great.”

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9.Private Full Day Athens Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $577

Spend about eight hours photographing Athens with a private guide and a group of up to four. Dimitrius leads the photo work, while Marcus may handle the driving. You’ll frame the Parthenon, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus, Plaka, Anafiotika, and more, with time for practical camera tips and creative angles.

“Had a blast on this tour! Our driver Marcus was awesome and friendly and Dimitrius our tour guid was amazing! They took us to places we never thought of to get the most amazing photos of the day. If you want to learn more on how to get the right angles and get amazing photos of the area then this tour is for you!”

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10.Guided Street Photography Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $69

Join local photographer Bobby for a private one-hour street photography walk through central Athens. Starting at Syntagma Square, you’ll photograph places such as Panepistimio and nearby streets while getting practical help with camera settings, composition, and finding good moments. Bring your own camera.

“Bobby is wonderful. He spent time with camera settings and then we walked around city. He gave lots of good insight about composition and location. I could easily do this several times and learn from him”

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11.Historic Center Photo Tour at Monastiraki and Plaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 - 75 minutes · from $100 per session (up to 8)

Meet your English or Greek-speaking photographer near Starbucks, then pose around Monastiraki Square and Plaka. Your private session suits solo visitors, couples, and families, with professional guidance on angles and poses. Edited digital photos arrive by gallery link within 48 hours. Anne is one photographer praised for making the session fun and personal.

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12.Photo Tour With a Vintage Car in Athenian Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $143 per session (up to 3)

Meet near Fix-Syngrou Metro for a private two-hour ride in a restored 1967 VW Beetle. Your driver also works as a photographer, uses vintage cameras, makes at least four photo stops, shares Athenian Riviera stories or Greek music, and gives you one old-school Polaroid print.

“What a fun way to experience the Athenian Riviera! We loved it! Our driver / photographer was a cool guy , he showed us a part of life and hidden spots of Athens that there is no way we could have discovered by ourselves. We did quite a few Read more”

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