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15 Things to Do in Athens

The Greek classics.

The 15 things to do in Athens that travellers book most. The Acropolis and its museum, the old quarters below it, and the day trips out to the coast and the ancient sites beyond.

15 Things to Do in Athens

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass - Timing the Acropolis: choosing your entry slot

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Ticket lines, separate entrances, and what you should actually plan for

2.Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★ 4.8

Skip lines at the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum on a 2–4 hour guided tour with expert stories and Dionysus Theater views.

“a brilliant day. enough time at each part for photos and to look around. great English speaking guide. loved it ithighly recommend. some parts I would say would be tricky for people with mobility issues. having said that there was an elderly couple on our tour who kept up and managed everything so maybe I…”

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The Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

The Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Start on the south slope: Theatre of Dionysus and the drama connection

3.The Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★ 4.7

A guided Acropolis walk to the Parthenon plus optional museum time. Licensed guide, clear headsets, and timed entry for smart viewing.

“Our guide Deppy was amazing, very informative and knowledgeable. She entertained my 12 year old and 18 year old keeping them engaged and the crowd upto date. She saw an amazing tour guide very funny. Thank you”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Getting Started at Metaxourghio: Find the Sign, Then Relax

4.Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★ 4.8

Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with sunset views, an archaeologist guide, and great free time.

“The tour guide was a brilliant story teller and knew everything about the temple and wider Greek mythology. We also got free term at the temple to enjoy the sunset and explore either independently or with an audio guide which is very informative. The sunset was magical and was the highlight of my time in…”

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Acropolis: Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

Acropolis: Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour - Porinou 5 meeting point: where you start and how fast you get going

5.Acropolis: Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

★ 4.8

Skip-the-line Acropolis and Parthenon guided tour with an expert guide, wireless hearing devices, and optional Acropolis Museum. $40.

“I totally recommend visiting Acropolis in late winter/early spring times due to the favourable weather conditions and relatively small number of tourists. We were able to take uncrowded pictures and had a lot of space to enjoy the place.”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour - Meeting Up and Getting Comfortable on the Athens to Delphi Drive

6.Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★ 4.7

A 10-hour guided trip from Athens to Delphi and Arachova: Temple of Apollo, the Delphi Museum (Charioteer), and free time in a mountain village.

“loved everything about it. I loved getting a lot of information, I'm sure it was a bit too much for some people, but if you want real deep history from a professional, it's the way to go!”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - The 2.5-hour Saronic Gulf sail to Agistri: views first, schedule later

7.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★ 5.0

All-day sailing from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with lunch, drinks, and swimming stops—10 hours of Aegean calm.

“This trip was wonderful, the crew was awesome and the food was Devine. We traveled in October and it was still very nice the weather is still great to be on the water. Can’t wait to visit again in 2027.”

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Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Getting on in Piraeus: cruise terminals to the Acropolis stop

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - The Route in Real Life: 2 Hours, Hill Climbing, and a Manageable Pace

9.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0

2-hour Acropolis and Parthenon guided walk in Athens with a licensed guide, small group headsets, and optional entry tickets.

“This is an absolutely necessary trip if traveling to Athens. All the history and beauty and everything about this place is breath taking. I highly recommend it!!!!”

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens - Psyrri and Iroon Square: Meze, Music, and Nightlife-Era Food

10.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

★ 5.0

Athens Greek food walking tour with 12 tastings across Monastiraki, Central Market, and Psyrri, led by a top local guide. Come hungry.

“Dora the Explorer was absolutely fantastic. The tour hit all the wonderful spots. I think you will enjoy yourself on this tour just like we did!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Getting from Athens: the 8:00 a.m. start and real travel time

11.Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★ 4.7

A long Athens day trip to Meteora: visit 3 monasteries inside, spot all 8 from viewpoints, see Badovas caves, and enjoy Greek lunch.

“The long journey to get to Meteora was eclipsed and soon forgotten as the Monastery complex is breathtaking. Our guide Clement made our visit super special, gave us lots of good info and had a genuine transpiring willingness to make our journey memorable. Thank you.”

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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide - Getting picked up in Athens: locations and how to avoid the stress

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Price and value versus paying for every ticket separately

13.Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 4.3

Hop-on hop-off buses across Athens with English audio in 13 languages, plus optional Piraeus and Riviera beach routes. From $25.

“Excellent activity to get a first impression on all the sights in Athens. Be aware that you need to pay 5 € per person upgrade fee if you want to use the other lines next to the red one (purple and green).”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - The Saronic Gulf Ride: What the Sailing Time Actually Gives You

14.From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★ 4.1

Sail from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with lunch. Sun on deck, free island time, and onboard Greek music and service.

“This is absolutely right up there at the top with the best day tour we have ever taken. Definitely upgrade to the VIP ticket. It is worth every penny, We had an excellent day and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We were totally pampered from the time we arrived until we departed. Jordan was such an…”

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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Mount Lycabettus, Zappio, and Plaka: Your Fast Intro to Athens

15.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private half-day Athens by Mercedes with chauffeur pickup, classic sites, Daphni mosaics, and Greek lunch plus baklava.

“This was a very good experience. The Acropolis was up high on a hill with a lot of steps but was less strenuous than it looked. Our guide Paddy, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and was very flexible throughout the day. Highly recommend this trip”

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