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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

1.Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

Most Popular★ 4.5

A 10-hour Delphi and Arachova day trip from Athens with a guided UNESCO site, museum stops, and mountain village views.

“For history lovers: it was an absolute blast. I can't even describe this day. We booked the tour just the evening before and I definitely can recommend a trip to Delphi. The combination of the landscape and the historical sight is just breathtaking”

1,247 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $34.54by Keytours - Greece

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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

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

2.Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

★ 4.9

Electric bike tour of Athens: Plaka glides, Pnyx/Filopappou views, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and Panathenaic Stadium.

“I enjoyed the bike ride going to different sections of Athens and also being able to view the site from different vantage points was helpful with the ebike. the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful as well.”

966 reviews3 hoursFrom $41by We Bike Athens

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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…”

876 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $34by Key Tours

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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

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.

“Our guide was very knowledgable and fun and our driver was so conscious and safe. We really felt like we learned a bit about life on the island along with information pertaining to its history and economy. We loved the opportunity to visit a few villages and to see a marble quarry even if from…”

435 reviews4 hoursFrom $35by Naxos Bus Transfer

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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.

“Sula was an excellent guide with a vast knowledge of archaeology. She used her experience with the Knossos site to ensure that we didn;t stand in queues any longer than we needed to. The 2 hours at this site did not drag at all and was very interesting. Heraklion itself does not have a lot…”

340 reviews7 hoursFrom $47by Cretan Odyssey

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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.

“The food in cultural tour in Corfu was one of the best tours I have ever been on. The culture was well explained, and the food was absolutely delicious. The most amazing part of the tour was our tour guide, her name is Alkistis. She was energetic, well educated and very informative. She made you…”

299 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $108.89by Corfu Walking Tours

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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…”

272 reviewsFrom $14.68by THRONE OF HELIOS 9D ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

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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.

“Absolutely fabulous day out, a great way to see some of the many beautiful places in Naxos. Our guide Nicolas was very knowledgeable about the island and gave us some very interesting facts and stories about Naxos. The Bus driver was an expert at navigating the mountain roads and the trip was as smooth as…”

236 reviews8 hoursFrom $41by San Med Travel Hub I.K.E

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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…”

138 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $199.62by Withlocals

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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.

“We signed up for the eco bike tour as a last minute decision and it was a good thing we did! Alex was a fantastic tour guide! And he showed us more sights than we ever could have seen on our own. He has a great sense of humour and made us feel so welcomed…”

134 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $90.70by ecobikegreece

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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

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

★ 5.0

A small-group Athens e-bike tour covering ancient sights fast, with headsets for clear stories, comfy mid-motor bikes, and great value.

“This tour with Solebike was fantastic. Our guide was lovely, so personable, and the tour very informative and fun. Great way to really get an overview of the city and the major sights - and riding the e-bikes is fun! The owners of the bike shop were super personable and lovely as well. All three…”

131 reviews2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $54.42by SOLEBIKE

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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.

“Evan, our driver, was great - friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The day started in an out-of-the-way place still amongst the stones to give us a taste and an overview of the sites we were going to see. It was a hot day and the van was cool and inviting place. It was priceless too to…”

122 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $266.06by Visit Meteora

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