Nikki Z.
Parrots in Athens? Yep! Feral ones! You can hear their chattering around their bedtime, angling for a good spot on tall trees surrounding centuries-old buildings, through & above the noise of internal combustion engines, & no doubt soon, electric ones.
I’m crazy about cities. They’re my ~natural habitat~ (not just Athens) & I walk most places, because I love to explore: watching the flora and the fauna (animal and human!) scrutinising the buildings & the streets, trying to suss out what makes them tick, what makes the whole thing run as well as it does even when so much conventional wisdom tells us it isn’t or can’t or shouldn’t! How they shape us after we’ve shaped them.
Little cozy spots & big airy views, the sacred & the profane, the brazenly commercial & the earnestly artistic, I love it all, & exploring an old space with new people just brings new discoveries! Novelty food or trendy hangouts won’t get me out & about, but piquing my curiosity will!
Walks
Reviews
Pob
Niki was a brilliant hostess!! She clearly loves her city and is a keen observer of both her fellow Athenians and the urban landscape they occupy. The tips and insights she shared with us even before the walk helped enormously! Thanks Niki- it’s been an absolute pleasure!
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in August 4, 2025
Robin
Nikki was great. She spoke about the city with such passion and interest, even contacted me beforehand to tailor the walk more to my curiosities. She was so sweet and knowledgeable.
Thank you, Nikki, it was great to meet you!
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in July 19, 2025
Helene
Friendly, open and very interesting. I had great time with Nikki. She realky loves and cares about her city.
Visited Athens and had a tour with Nikki Z. in June 30, 2025