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15 Best Historical Tours In Greece

The Greek classics.

The 15 most popular historical tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Historical Tours In Greece

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide - The Delphi Archaeological Museum: what to see in about an hour

Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour - Where You Meet: 53 Apostolou Pavlou by Thisseio

Acropolis, Parthenon & Athens Old City Heritage Walking Tour

Acropolis, Parthenon & Athens Old City Heritage Walking Tour - Starting on the south slope: Dionysus, drama, and the prelude to the Parthenon

3.Acropolis, Parthenon & Athens Old City Heritage Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Early Acropolis access with a licensed guide, wireless audio, and Plaka wandering. See Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Baths of Winds.

“Michael, our guide was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, qualified and talented. 9:00 departure is the one to go for. Still very crowded around the Parthenon, he avoided most crowds and the heat. We knew exactly what to expect along the way. Plenty of time for photos and he presented the sites as stories rather…”

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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour - Limpertas Manolis Pottery in Damalas: the craft stop I’d repeat

4.Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

★ 5.0

Naxos half-day history and culture tour with Demeter’s Temple, Chalki village, the Kouros in Flerio Valley, and a pottery workshop.

“Great experience. Left on time. meet point was easy to find. Guide was personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. Thanos did a great job. Driver was amazing.”

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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour - Temple of Demeter: the star stop (and the one you’ll feel in your legs)

5.Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.7

See Naxos culture in 4 hours: Demeter’s Temple, Damalas pottery, Chalki village time, Panagia Drosiani, marble quarries, and Kouros.

“The tour was very informative and fun! Alex was exceptional! She is friendly, knowledgable and just a very lovely person! George was also very nice and friendly. They even gave everyone a really nice parting gift which was very sweet! Thanks again Alex and George for a wonderful day!”

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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace - Entering the Palace of Knossos with a live guide

6.From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★ 4.4

Guided Heraklion and Knossos day trip with an 80-minute Palace of Knossos tour, city walk, old market time, and optional museum.

“Was a nice and well balanced trip with proper transportation, detailed guide and visit to the Knosos and Heraclion. As we where booking it very last minute it wasn't clear what time they would pick us up from the hotel but luckily that was resolved quite quickly by giving a call the the number provided…”

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Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu

Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu - Spianada and Liston: The Square, the Cafés, and the Cricket Quirk

7.Small-Group Food and Cultural Tour in Corfu

★ 5.0

Corfu food and cultural tour with a small-group UNESCO Old Town walk, brunch tastings, olive oil and spice stops, plus pastitsada and ouzo.

“If you want to learn about Corfu’s history and culture through food and architecture this tour is for you! Alice was a wonderful guide who took incredible care and consideration for all guests part of the tours. She not only wrote us lovely little hand written notes, got us all involved in learning history and…”

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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience

Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience - The first 20 minutes: mythology, cities, and the Colossus

8.Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience

★ 4.5

Review of Rhodes’ Throne of Helios 9D experience, with 3D films, motion seats, weather effects, history, mythology, prices, and practical tips.

“The staff made this experience amazing! They were so friendly - our baby started to get unsettled while we were watching the show and they came & took her off us and completely handled her so we could just enjoy the experience. I would recommend this for tourists with no tour guide so you can…”

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Nydri: Sailing Through History. Daily Cruise with Beach BBQ

Nydri: Sailing Through History. Daily Cruise with Beach BBQ - A Replica Warship That Actually Feels Like Sailing

Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour

Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour - Pickup timing and what 8 hours actually means on the ground

10.Naxos Island: Full–Day Historical Bus Tour

★ 4.5

An 8-hour Naxos bus tour with Demeter’s temple, Apiranthos marble village, Kitron tastings, and the 10.5m Kouros.

“Excellent activity, highly recommend. Did this on September 10th, 2021. The host communicated ahead of time about our pick up location making it very easy to start the tour. Very well planned and executed. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about Naxos Island and it’s history. Naxos is a beautiful island and this tour takes you…”

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Athens: Small Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights

Athens: Small Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights - Starting at Solebike Near the Acropolis

The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour - Meeting at Panepistimiou 37, ending in Plaka (with Anafiotika in sight)

12.The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

★ 5.0

A private half-day walk through Athens myth and modern life, with market stops and a local guide who ties gods to real neighborhoods.

“Our Guide was most energetic and knowledgeable and walked us round some of the most interesting places: it was a very hot day and he was conscious of our need for protection from the Sun as well. When we stopped and had a drink with him we found his conversation very enjoyable. it was very…”

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Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion - Getting to Tsakiri 9: meeting point and smart start from the port

13.Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

★ 5.0

Eco-bike your way through historic Heraklion—old town, Venetian walls, church stops, plus Cretan coffee and a generous food finale with a small group.

“Wonderful historical review of Cretan lore by George. Great fun on eco- bike! Humorous and engaging chats with guide George, owner Alex, and his “niece” Bella! Highly recommend this tour! Brava!”

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Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour

Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour - Getting the ancient Athens setup: Odeon, Kerameikos, and the Agora area

Discover Meteora’s Monastic Heritage: Personalized Private Tour

Discover Meteora's Monastic Heritage: Personalized Private Tour - Meteora on One Day: Active Monasteries, Hermit Caves, and Hidden Spots

15.Discover Meteora’s Monastic Heritage: Personalized Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Meteora monastic tour with pickup, flexible routes, crowd-smart timing, and expert local drivers for monasteries and caves in 6 hours.

“Excellent tour from George. He really knew exactly where to go for the best viewing and which order . He also recommended an outstanding restaurant for a late lunch. We made it to all 6 monasteries and enjoyed the brisk walks along the way. My only suggestion is to provide more info about the monasteries…”

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