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Smaragda

TOULOUPA

24 years of experience
ATHENS
Greece

Contact Options

Alone I can go fast, together we can go further

About

I have been in the trade of guiding since 1998 and still going! I usually cover much of the country with my groups, private, smaller or larger, academic or more leisurely. I thoroughly enjoyed being on every mountain and island there is, interpreting my heritage, be it art, ruins, landscape or people. I love it when I see the sparkle of ‘now I get it!’ in people’s eyes. That’s a reason I love working with students!

Recently I started giving back what I gained all these years by becoming a trainer in guiding skills for guides in different countries, a very gratifying experience! And who knows what else lies ahead?

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

I offer mainly cultural/historic tours throughout Greece, and certainly I have covered over the years all the major highlights in the country. My base is in Athens, where I also conduct half-day or day tours in the city and larger area.

Fun Fact!
Fool for cats
Hobbies & Interests
Traveling, reading, cinema, scuba diving, and recently bicycling and balcony gardening.

Virtual Tour Experience

I have created and presented several virtual tours in 2021 and currently working on live tours (design and delivery).

Testimonials

You may find some in my FB and LinkedIn profiles.

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

ATH

Licenses

Training

State Vocational School for Tourist Guides in Athens, Greece (Ministry of Tourism)

Language(s)

English, Italian, Greek

Additional Education

I am a licensed certified guide for Greece and I am also a WFTGA certified Lead Trainer for tourist guides. I also have a T-Guide qualification for guiding people with learning difficulties.

General Availability

Flexible with some commitments for this 2021. Please enquire.

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