Essential Athens - Photo Tours in Athens

Essential Athens Photography Workshop

Master your camera while exploring the best of Athens. Private photography lessons for beginners and pros. Learn composition, lighting, and tech from a local expert.

TOUR INTRODUCTION

Athens Photography Workshop & Guided Photo Tour: Elevate your skills while exploring the most photogenic city in the world.
A relaxed, slow-paced, fun and friendly walk around known but mostly hidden beautiful spots of the city! You will be taken to picture-perfect spots that only a local photographer can know!

FACTS & FIGURES

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Cost: €199 for a group of up to 2
Not included: Archaeological sites’ entrance fees
Time: By arrangement
Max: 4 persons
Meeting point: Acropolis Metro Station
End point: Monastiraki Square

TOUR ITINERARY

A stop at the Roman Hadrian’s Gate and then a visit to the historic site of the ancient Temple of Zeus with great photo opportunities with the Acropolis in the background!

You will be introduced to and photograph the Panathinaiκon stadium, a photographer’s paradise! The first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place here.

Through the scenic paths of Plaka at the foothills of Acropolis, we discover the old Athens and the island-lookalike area of Anafiotika. Everything under the warm Athenian sun that shines almost throughout the whole year!

While we explore known and unknown Athens, I will be pointing out the perfect points of view for an outstanding photograph. I can explain to you all your camera’s functions if you need to and give you practical tips you can use straight away to upgrade your photography.

We end up with spectacular panoramic views of the Acropolis rock, the Parthenon Temple and the city of Athens from the 105m-high hill of the Nymphs where the principal assembly of the democracy of ancient Athens convened.

Our Photo Walk will pass by the most picturesque spots and reveal fantastic photographic opportunities!
I am sure you will leave with your spirits and photographic skills developed and enriched!

You may drop me a line if you like, about your styles and interests or what you like to see in a city and I will be happy to customize a route closer to your likes!

Google Reviews

    
 
 
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   Maxima Ayoub 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience :)
  
 
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   Doniano Xhanari 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. amazing photos, great vibes, fun and professional and very friendly would recommend
  
 
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   Bo Bortemark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vasilis handled everything amazingly well!!! so happy with everything, we want to do it again somewhere else!

TripAdvisor Reviews

    
 
 
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   Maxima A 
 
 
 
 Verified Absolutely Amazing!
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. 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.
  
 
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   Yashvardhan D 
 
 
 
 Verified Simply the best and most amazing photography tour in Athens!
Vasilis is such a great human being first and foremost! The passion and curiosity with which he explained the significance of each of the photography locations around Plaka, Anafiotika, Acropolis, the Agoras and Areophagus Hill is unrivalled! His tips for different photography poses, patience and calm made the journey very relaxed! He was even generous enough to recommend me restaurants and viewpoints in my upcoming trip in Santorini! I highly recommend this activity. Trust me, you will make fond memories of Athens!
  
 
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   Donxha 
 
 
 
 Verified A Magical Sunrise Proposal in Athens
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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   Dimitri T 
 
 
 
 Verified Photos, fun and family
Friendly, amazing photos, fun vibes, great giggles to professional ratio, helped us out a lot.
  
 
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   keelykins 
 
 
 
 Verified The ONLY photographer you should hire when coming to Athens!
Vassilis is a gifted and generous photographer who will give you images and memories that you will treasure forever. He is so personable and makes everyone feel at ease in front of the camera. As someone who often feels awkward when being photographed, Vassilis was so helpful in giving clear instructions. He knows wonderful locations that are not only beautiful backdrops but are hidden gems that really help you get a sense of the real Athens, not just what all the tourists get to see. I have used him as a photographer on multiple occasions, for both me as an individual and for family photoshoots.
  
 
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   Marianne D 
 
 
 
 Verified More Than a Photoshoot
Our experience with Vasilis was beyond wonderful, and our family photos exceeded all our expectations for an occasion so dear to our hearts. More than the beautiful pictures, the photoshoot itself became a special experience filled with storytelling, passion and laughter. Both the photographs and our encounter with Vasilis are memories that we and our children will cherish for years to come.
  
 
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   David L 
 
 
 
 Verified Photography Session With a Wonderful Person!
An amazing photographer, but even more a warm and friendly person who quickly becomes a friend. I have had two sessions with him now, separated by three years, and my time with him has been a true highlight of each trip. The photos are a wonderful record of the joy of my time in Greece!
  
 
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   Florian S 
 
 
 
 Verified More Than Just a Photoshoot
I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Vasilis! Not only is he an incredibly talented photographer who captured beautiful, high-quality photos, but he also made the entire tour truly memorable. Throughout our walk through Athens’ Old Town, he shared fascinating insights about the city’s history, architecture, and local culture. His knowledge and passion made the experience so much more than just a photoshoot. He made me feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and the results exceeded all my expectations. The shots overlooking the Acropolis were especially breathtaking—they were true masterpieces. I couldn’t be happier with the photos and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens. Thank you, Vasilis, for an unforgettable experience!
  
 
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   John 
 
 
 
 Verified Vasilis Talented Photographer
Vasilis is absolutely brilliant and highly recommended! From the moment we met him in Athens, his quirky character and cracka one-liners put our family at ease, turning a photo shoot into a fun, memorable experience. The Photos: Absolutely amazing, creative shots straight out of the lens that captured our personalities perfectly. The Service: Communication was prompt and clear, and he delivered the final photos within 48 hours. If you want a talented photographer who brings incredible energy and great vibes, look no further!
  
 
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   Luca Santoro 
 
 
 
 Verified Incredible photoshoot and very friendly interaction
I am so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and get my photos taken by Vasilis, who was incredibly friendly throughout. I absolutely recommend getting a photoshoot from him if you have the opportunity!

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