ARGYRAKI MARIA

Welcome to my personal web page!

"It made all the difference!" That's the standard feedback competent licensed guides get from their clients. Fair enough, as accredited members in good standing of the Association of Licensed Tourist Guides are qualified to conduct tours in Greece.

I was born and raised in Athens, but after high school, I traveled, lived, studied, and worked abroad extensively. Upon graduating from the National School for Licensed Guides I have been conducting tours throughout Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean for more than four decades.

In parallel, I obtained a BA in English Language and Literature from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and an MA in Advanced Japanese Studies from the University of Sheffield, UK.
My job is to bring to life through narration the spirit of the age that produced the monuments and the art under examination. Along with that, I link history and myth, customs and traditions, past and present, in a way that makes Greek civilization pertinent to our daily life regardless of our country of birth.

I specialize in VIP and high expectations tours, but I love and appreciate any audience eager to share my knowledge, experience, and passion for Greece.

I am based in Athens, the ideal location to start any tour: An Athens city orientation tour, the Acropolis Monuments & the Acropolis Museum, to name but a few. In between, and during lunches or coffee breaks, I will happily discuss with you a wide range of topics on our modern life in Greece. If you are a repeater, I have many interesting suggestions for you!
From Athens, we have easy access by car to nearby fun destinations such as the Athens Riviera and Cape Sounion, Marathon, and Vravron. If you love long narrated tours I recommend Sparta & Mystras, the Archaeological Museum of Thebes, the Delphi Oracle, Mycenae & Nafplion, Ancient Corinth, and Ancient Epidaurus.

In addition, by ferry from Piraeus port, we can easily access the islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Or - if you can’t find a local guide to accommodate you and you are willing to cover my travel expenses - we can fly to the iconic islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete.

If you need a private tour and helpful information on dependable travel services, ticket issuing, and transportation, we can work together through e-mail and customize your request according to your personal interests, budget, age, physical strength, and time limits.
The cost of the guide fee should not be of any concern. The Association of Greek Licensed Tourist Guides is strongly committed to a reasonable range of rates.

For an unforgettable experience discovering Greece and what makes the Greek spirit truly ecumenical, don't hesitate to email or text me on WhatsApp. I will respond within 24 hours – but only to emails personally addressed to.