" The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

Authentic Photography Experiences in the heart of Athens


At our private photography tours and photo shoots, we don’t just capture moments; we craft unforgettable experiences. What sets us apart and earns us the best reviews on TripAdvisor and Google is our unwavering commitment to personalised service, expert guidance, and passion for showcasing the hidden gems of Athens through the lens.
Having hosted hundreds of happy guests and having been born and raised in Athens, reassures you that you will be introduced to the secret stories and beauties of my city, get a touching photo album of your happy moments while you explore the most beautiful spots of Athens and experience it from an insider’s point of view!
With 30 years of expertise and a passion for capturing authentic moments, I promise to put my heart into every photo, capturing your real character and infusing each photograph with the warmth and spirit of your adventure. I’m here to ensure your Athens experience is
immortalised in wonderful pictures!

I personally, and my very carefully selected team of professional photographers, videographers and local guides, are dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves with not only stunning photographs and memories but also a deeper appreciation for the city’s culture, history, and beauty. 

Join us on a journey that exceeds expectations and leaves a lasting impression.

Vasilis Germanis
Photo Tours in Athens founder

WHY US

My 30 years of experience mixing Press photography, Studio Photography, teaching, leading photo tours and capturing compelling people-portraits, reassures you that with me you will not only learn the art and secrets of photography but also experience the city from an insider’s perspective, if it’s a photo tour you are after.
Also, if you are looking to capture your happy memories from Athens with a photo shoot, I can proudly say that my glowing reviews show that I put all my heart into every single portrait of yours to make sure not only to capture your happy memory but also create one!

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Maxima Ayoub
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We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our son’s christening. From the moment we met him, he was so warm, kind and professional, and genuinely felt like part of the family rather than just our photographer. He captured the day so beautifully and was incredibly patient and accommodating, especially when things were delayed at the church. He stayed later than planned without hesitation to make sure we didn’t miss any of the important moments, which meant so much to us. He made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day and captured so many beautiful, natural moments that we will treasure forever. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone talented, caring and genuinely passionate about what they do. Thank you so much for helping make such a special day even more memorable! ❤️
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John Athanasiou
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​Vasilis is absolutely brilliant! From the moment we met him in Athens, his quirky character and cracka one-line jokes instantly put our family at ease. He turned what could have been a rigid photo shoot into a fun, connecting, and memorable experience, sharing fascinating facts about Athens as we walked through the backstreets. ​That incredible energy is completely reflected in the final photos he presented—they are absolutely amazing and captured our family's personalities perfectly. Not only are the photos stunning, but the entire experience created lifelong memories that we will cherish every time we look at them. ​Vasilis's communication was always prompt and clear, and he delivered our photos within 48 hours. He truly knows how to operate a camera, creating incredibly creative shots straight out of the lens without needing any editing. If you are looking for a photographer who brings both incredible talent and great vibes, Vasilis is the one! Highly recommended. Look no further!
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Stavros Tsiaras
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Amazing experience :)
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Doniano Xhanari
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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Vasilis for our proposal photoshoot in Athens. From the very beginning, the arrangement was incredibly smooth and everything was perfectly organized. The proposal at sunrise with the Acropolis in the background was truly magical, and Vasilis captured the moment beautifully. The photoshoot itself was amazing, he made us feel comfortable and natural, and the photos turned out even better than we could have imagined. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final photos. If you’re looking for a talented, professional, and easy-to-work-with photographer in Athens, we highly recommend Vasilis!
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Mathieu Veillette
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Superbe séance photo avec Vasilis Germanis avec ma femme et mes deux enfants. Il a été excellent avec les enfants et nous mettre à l’aise pour de merveilleuses photos. Fortement recommandé.
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Xavier Mavrick
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amazing photos, great vibes, fun and professional and very friendly would recommend
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Vasilis handled everything amazingly well!!! so happy with everything, we want to do it again somewhere else!
PHOTO TOURS

Are you an eclectic traveller looking for a Private Photo Tour? Do you want to experience a personalised and relaxing slow-paced introduction to Athens’ landscape, people, cultures, customs and history and fill your holiday album with astonishing, eye-catching photos and unforgettable memories?

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Spiros Ts
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Είχαμε μια πραγματικά πολύ όμορφη εμπειρία! Από την πρώτη στιγμή ήταν πολύ ευγενικός, σωστός και επαγγελματίας, και μας έκανε να νιώσουμε άνετα. Μας εξυπηρέτησε πραγματικά τέλεια και ήταν δίπλα μας σε ό,τι χρειαστήκαμε. Χαιρόμαστε πολύ που τον επιλέξαμε και σίγουρα θα τον προτιμήσουμε ξανά στο μέλλον. Τον συστήνουμε με όλη μας την καρδιά!
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Robin Clément
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My Athens Sunrise Photo Tour with Vasilis was awesome! He is incredibly friendly and a great conversationalist, and he has an in-depth knowledge of photography. Although I consider my photography skills to be advanced, I still learned a lot from Vasilis. He gave clear and precise instructions when needed and was able to answer all of my photography questions. I stayed in Athens for two days before my cruise. Since the photo tour began at 6:00 a.m., my hotel wasn’t able to provide a breakfast bag that early in the morning. I was wondering where I would be able to get breakfast before the tour, but I couldn’t find a place that was open. To my surprise, Vasilis brought coffee, orange juice, and some Greek cookies, and we enjoyed a little breakfast on the hill while waiting for the key moments during sunrise. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch! Since I was travelling from Canada, I didn’t bring my tripod with me, but Vasilis arranged for me to rent one for only €10. The activity lasted about two hours, and we spent the time on Philopappos Hill photographing the Acropolis and the city surrounding it. Be sure to bring sturdy, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, as getting to the photography spots involves climbing cobblestone pathways and stairs, as well as some steep inclines. After the photo tour, Vasilis also guided me and gave me tips for the walk I had planned through Anafiotika, which was a great way to continue exploring Athens. I would absolutely recommend Vasilis’ Athens Sunrise Photo Tour to any photography enthusiast. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, Vasilis is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about photography. I will definitely be contacting him the next time I’m in Athens for another photo tour!
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Maxima Ayoub
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We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our son’s christening. From the moment we met him, he was so warm, kind and professional, and genuinely felt like part of the family rather than just our photographer. He captured the day so beautifully and was incredibly patient and accommodating, especially when things were delayed at the church. He stayed later than planned without hesitation to make sure we didn’t miss any of the important moments, which meant so much to us. He made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day and captured so many beautiful, natural moments that we will treasure forever. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone talented, caring and genuinely passionate about what they do. Thank you so much for helping make such a special day even more memorable! ❤️
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John Athanasiou
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​Vasilis is absolutely brilliant! From the moment we met him in Athens, his quirky character and cracka one-line jokes instantly put our family at ease. He turned what could have been a rigid photo shoot into a fun, connecting, and memorable experience, sharing fascinating facts about Athens as we walked through the backstreets. ​That incredible energy is completely reflected in the final photos he presented—they are absolutely amazing and captured our family's personalities perfectly. Not only are the photos stunning, but the entire experience created lifelong memories that we will cherish every time we look at them. ​Vasilis's communication was always prompt and clear, and he delivered our photos within 48 hours. He truly knows how to operate a camera, creating incredibly creative shots straight out of the lens without needing any editing. If you are looking for a photographer who brings both incredible talent and great vibes, Vasilis is the one! Highly recommended. Look no further!
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Stavros Tsiaras
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Amazing experience :)
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Doniano Xhanari
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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Vasilis for our proposal photoshoot in Athens. From the very beginning, the arrangement was incredibly smooth and everything was perfectly organized. The proposal at sunrise with the Acropolis in the background was truly magical, and Vasilis captured the moment beautifully. The photoshoot itself was amazing, he made us feel comfortable and natural, and the photos turned out even better than we could have imagined. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final photos. If you’re looking for a talented, professional, and easy-to-work-with photographer in Athens, we highly recommend Vasilis!
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Mathieu Veillette
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Superbe séance photo avec Vasilis Germanis avec ma femme et mes deux enfants. Il a été excellent avec les enfants et nous mettre à l’aise pour de merveilleuses photos. Fortement recommandé.
PHOTO SHOOTS

Explore Athens with a personal photographer! We photograph your best moments and fun, back-dropped by the city's ideal known and unknown spots. Be introduced to hidden gems of ancient and modern Athens and learn stories about Greece’s history. Get away with a touching photo album to always remember your holidays!

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Timothy
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Our photo shoot with Vasilis went beyond our expectations. He is so kind and caring instructing you through his eye of the camera. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens! From the first few minutes you can feel what a great guy he is and his love of photography as an artist. Tim and Norman ~ Illinois, USA
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Amanda
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Vasili is like the friend you never knew you had. He put us instantly at ease and brought our natural connection to life in photos. He taught us anecdotes about each are of shooting taking a deeper perspective on life in Athens and the beautiful neighborhoods we ahot it.
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Artemis
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WOW! I rarely like the way I show up in pictures and don't feel super comfortable being photographed so I went into this hoping I'd get at least one photo I liked. Instead I got DOZENS of photos that I LOVE! Vasilis has a magical touch. He sees geometry everywhere and knows just how to pose you and frame a photo. And he really does get you the photos right away - I have no idea how he does it! He also knows the history of Athens, both ancient and modern, so you sort of also get a history tour as you walk around taking photos. A really great experience, 10/10 recommend!
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Susanne
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Es war ja nun das zweite Fotoshooting mit Vassilis, und wie immer war es eine tolle Entdeckung und eine besondere Zeit. Vielen Dank, man sieht sich wieder.
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Enrique
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Una gran sección de Fotos por parte Regina , nos explicaba y ayudaba para poder tener la mejor pose , y algo para destacar es la explicación que nos daba de los lugares por donde nos llevó , sin duda lo recomiendo para las personas que les gustaría tener un recuerdo único de Atenas
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Stacey
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What an amazing time we had. We had a very tired 1 year old daughter with us and Vasilis couldn’t have made the experience any better. It was personable, it was interesting, unique and the pictures were perfect. It was one of our highlights of our entire trip to Athens. If you’re thinking about booking this, don’t hesitate, just do it! You won’t regret it!
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Marissa
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So patient so kind. I can’t wait to see the pictures and how they turned out because I was so nervous and was so awkward but he made me feel comfortable so I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures to give to my mom.
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Basem
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We took the 2 hour photo shoot with Vasilis to have family pictures as well as souvenirs from our trip to Greece. Vasilis had an emergency, but kept the experience going with a colleague, Regina. She brought us to different spots in Athens that we didn't have the chance to visit. She was great with the kids. We had the chance to have photos, alone, as a couple as well as a family. Vasilis was a great communicator prior and after the experience. I recommend him to other people if you want great souvenirs from Athens!
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Viviana
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Vasilis made us feel like we knew each other for a long time! Made me husband and I feel at ease and comfortable! He told us many stories about Athens, it almost felt like a private tour! Tasos, the videographer was excellent also, we enjoyed getting to know them and the pictures are magical!!! I can’t recommend him enough!
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April
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Vasillis was totally charming and extremely experienced. He took our anniversary celebration to the next level with his awesome photography. It was an amazing experience that we won’t ever forget 💞
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