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15 Photo Sessions in Athens to Build a Day Around

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 photo sessions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour / 2 hrs - Key points to know before you book
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Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour / 2 hrs

1.Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour / 2 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Walk Athens’ old quarter with photographer Vasilis Germanis, posing at famous and lesser-known spots before finishing with Acropolis views. This private two-hour session suits couples, families, honeymoons, engagements, proposals, and casual holiday portraits. Expect 60 to 90 edited photos by email within 24 hours.

“Our photographer Regina took her time with us. Along the way she got to know us and also gave us a tour with history of the area surrounding the Acropolis. It was 100% worth every penny. We walked away with family photos that will last a lifetime.”

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Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour/ 3hours - One hour among the lanes of Plaka
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Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour/ 3hours

2.Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour/ 3hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Walk Athens with local photographer Vasilis Germanis on a relaxed three-hour route through Plaka, Anafiotika, the Acropolis Museum, and Areopagus Hill. You will receive 60 to 100 edited photos, with hotel transfers and special requests available at extra cost or by arrangement.

“The best of the best. Vasilis did an extraordinary job. Vasilis took us and took pictures of the most important monument in Athens and a beautiful sunset. AMAZING!”

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Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer - Plaka: Athens at its most approachable
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Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

3.Private Athens Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Plaka and Anafiotika with a private Athens photographer such as Panos or Dimitris Giouvris. You’ll get posing help, local orientation, candid and posed portraits, and an edited online gallery within 48 hours. Sessions run one to four hours for up to four people.

“Highly recommended! I went on this photo shoot tour on 23/10 and already received the gallery link few days after. I went solo but felt very comfortable. My photographer is Panos and he made me looked like a model. The spots we went were really nice area of Plaka and around Acropolis. Panos was very professional as he briefly explained about the area and guide me how to pose and he would know what would be best angle and where are best spots to take a shot. Don’t waste your time wandering by yourself, book this professional one so you can have memorable photos.”

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FLYING DRESS Photoshoot in Athens - Greece - Thomas and the art of posing
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FLYING DRESS Photoshoot in Athens – Greece

4.FLYING DRESS Photoshoot in Athens – Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $348

Meet photographer Thomas at Dionysiou Areopagitou 17 for a private 40-minute Athens photoshoot. Choose from 14 handmade flying dresses, learn flattering poses, and receive edited digital images within days, plus one high-resolution retouched photo.

“Thomas was fantastic. He knows exactly what he’s doing, knows how to make a photo come to life and makes you feel like a supermodel. He’s very good with posing and making sure the light and angle is perfect. He’s friendly and give wonderful suggestions for dining and activities.”

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Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems - The National Garden and the Presidential Mansion
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Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems

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

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

Walk central Athens with a local guide for 2.5 hours, photographing evzones, Plaka, the Panathenaic Stadium, Pnyx, Filopappou, and the Acropolis area. Morning and late afternoon departures are available. Guides such as Penelope, Pascal, Lukas, and Viktor have helped guests find strong angles and take memorable photos.

“We had a great walk thru the park and over to the Plaka and the residence along the edge of the acropolis. Great photo opportunities and a chance to learn the history of the area. There was great flexibility to make the photo walk work for anyone and it was much appreciated. Along with suggestions for other places to check out. We had a great time.”

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Athens Photography Tour - The first hour: getting your eye ready
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Athens Photography Tour

6.Athens Photography Tour

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

Join a private Athens photo walk for up to four people with a professional photographer guide such as Panos, Bobby, or Dimitry. Expect practical camera or iPhone tips, major sights, Plaka lanes, and time for portraits, with a flexible route shaped by weather and your interests.

“I had a fantastic time with the photographer. It gave me a chance to see Athens from a different perspective, rather than the focus on the antiquities from my earlier tours. He also gave me some tips about how to use my iPhone that I still employ today. We had an in depth conversation about Athens and the areas we saw as well. I enjoyed it thoroughly.”

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Athens: Professional photoshoot at Anafiotika Village - Meeting at Saint Nicholas Rangavas
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Athens: Professional photoshoot at Anafiotika Village

7.Professional photoshoot at Anafiotika Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 15 - 45 minutes

Meet Anne, Ioanna, or another English or Greek speaking photographer by the 11th-century Church of Saint Nicholas Rangavas. Pose through Anafiotika’s whitewashed lanes, then receive the photographer’s best edited digital images within 48 hours.

“It was such an incredible time shooting with Anne. I had never bought from Get Your Guide before, and I have no complaints about my experience. Anne is very professional and knows where to position us for the best photo. Lightning and sun are the magic! She was great! I had a little problem to find the location, but I communicated with her the whole time. I recommend it to people who already have some modelling experience, and also to people who want to have beautiful photos of Athens. The photos turned out so great! Oh la la who’s this ‘Greek’ model!? Yeah 😍❤️”

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Athens Sunrise Photo Tour - The two-hour route and what you will photograph
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Athens Sunrise Photo Tour

8.Athens Sunrise Photo Tour

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

Meet photographer Vasilis Germanis before dawn at Rovertou Galli 43, then walk up a small ancient hill for sunrise views of the Acropolis, city, mountains, and sea. You will get practical camera advice, coffee or tea, and a private session for your group.

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

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Photoshoot in The Historical & Secret Center of Athens - Photographing the Acropolis without rushing
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Photoshoot in The Historical & Secret Center of Athens

9.Photoshoot in The Historical & Secret Center of Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Join Nikos Tsiros for a relaxed 90-minute private photo session near the Acropolis and through Athens’ historic side streets. He guides your poses, finds atmospheric backdrops, and sends the full set of images by email within 48 hours. It suits couples, families, solo visitors, and LGBTQ travelers.

“The photoshoot with Nikos was amazing. New nice spots for some great backgrounds of Athens. Had some memories take home now”

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Vacation Photography in Athens Greece - The Acropolis as Your Main Athens Backdrop
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Vacation Photography in Athens Greece

10.Vacation Photography in Athens Greece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $100

Spend about an hour with photographer Thomas around Athens landmarks, including the Acropolis, Herod Atticus Odeon, Areopagus Hill, and Plaka. You receive edited photos sized for social media within a week or less, with a high-resolution upgrade available.

“Thomas is a wonderful photographer. I partied late until 5am, and i forgot about my photoshoot with him, but he waited for me patiently and we were able to start and finish the photoshoot on time without being rushed. More than a photographer, he is a friend, he will make you feel comfortable during the photoshoot. Book him for your trip in Mykonos.”

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Private Photowalk in Athens: Acropolis and Old Town Photoshoot - Acropolis views without the usual tourist snapshot
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Private Photowalk in Athens: Acropolis and Old Town Photoshoot

11.Private Photowalk in Athens: Acropolis and Old Town Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your Picturo photographer at the Acropolis Museum for a one-hour private walk around the Acropolis and through Plaka. You will receive guidance with poses and lighting while visiting photogenic corners of Athens. The experience suits solo visitors, couples, and families, with groups limited to five.

“Walking through the Acropolis and Old Town felt magical. Every photo holds a feeling, not just a moment. A beautiful experience I’ll treasure forever.”

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Athens: Riviera Photo Tour in a Vintage Volkswagen Beetle - Piraeus and Kastella: the first change of scenery
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Athens: Riviera Photo Tour in a Vintage Volkswagen Beetle

12.Riviera Photo Tour in a Vintage Volkswagen Beetle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours

Meet Vasilis at Fix Metro and ride a restored 1967 Volkswagen Beetle from Piraeus through Glyfada to Vouliagmeni. You will stop at scenic photo spots, receive edited photo and video files by email, and take home one Polaroid print. Private tours cost $146 for up to two people.

“What an amazing experience this was! Both the views and the car were absolutely incredible. We were taken to the most beautiful places close to the beach. While on the way hearing lots and lots of stories.”

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Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour in Athens - Plaka: colorful lanes and an easy first setting
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Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour in Athens

13.Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet Bobby near the Acropolis for a one-hour private photo walk through Plaka, Anafiotika, and Areopagus. He guides your poses, watches small details, and delivers 40 to 50 edited digital photos in three to four days.

“I had a great experience with this photo shoot. I was running a bit late, and he was very understanding and flexible, even adjusting the time to accommodate me. The shoot itself felt comfortable and professional, and my photos came out really nice. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend.”

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Athens Flying Dress Photo Shoot with a Professional Photographer - Key points to know before booking
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Athens Flying Dress Photo Shoot with a Professional Photographer

14.Athens Flying Dress Photo Shoot with a Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet near Crescendo Cafe by Acropoli metro for a private Athens photo walk. Choose one of seven flying dresses and pose at scenic city locations with a photographer and assistant. The one-hour plan includes 25 edited images, while the two-hour option adds a second dress, 50 images, and a driver.

“We did the Flying Dress in September 2024. It was FABULOUS! The photographer and assistant were both exceptional. The experience was well worth the price. I HIGHLY recommend them!”

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Sustainable Athens Bike tours with photos - Starting at Gazi near Shamone Club
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Sustainable Athens Bike tours with photos

15.Sustainable Athens Bike tours with photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Join Stathis Xanthopoulos for a 2 to 3-hour Athens bike tour limited to seven people. Ride mainly on pedestrian routes and bike lanes, visit Gazi, Keramikos, the Central Market, Technopolis, and Thiseio, and pause for photos, tea, dried fruit, and Acropolis views.

“really nice tour I was able to check the layout of the city really fast and efficient so I could decide in which places I would like to spend more time. it was easy even for me that I don't usually ride bikes but there fact that we were using mostly pedestrian roads and bike lanes helped a lot”

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