GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skip lines at the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum on a 2–4 hour guided tour with expert stories and Dionysus Theater views.
“A must do activity in Athens amazing place full of so much history and stories and the guid was lovely and very knowledgeable”
A guided Acropolis walk to the Parthenon plus optional museum time. Licensed guide, clear headsets, and timed entry for smart viewing.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She brought that entire historical period to life, almost like telling a fairy tale. In my opinion, the Acropolis is one of the places in the world everyone should visit at least once. However, I strongly recommend exploring it with a guide.”
Skip-the-line Acropolis and Parthenon guided tour with an expert guide, wireless hearing devices, and optional Acropolis Museum. $40.
“Demos was an excellent guide and proud Athenian who gave a fun and informative tour. The tour providers Athens Walks office is only a couple of minutes walk from the entrance to the Acropolis. Ensure you buy your own entrance tickets from hhtickets.gr as there are many reduced and free tickets. For example non eu…”
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.
“Fantastic day at Delphi and Arachova. It was a bit of a climb up the Delphi ruins but it was so worth it. The guide was very knowledgable. Overall a brilliant tour, would highly recommend.”
2-hour Acropolis and Parthenon guided walk in Athens with a licensed guide, small group headsets, and optional entry tickets.
“Our tour guide was so wonderful and we had a seamless experience. The headsets make the tour so accessible. But truly our tour guide was the best part.”
Athens Greek food walking tour with 12 tastings across Monastiraki, Central Market, and Psyrri, led by a top local guide. Come hungry.
“This was a really fun tour with interesting people. Our guide was knowledgeable and a genuinely friendly person. She helped us to navigate good areas for good eats; we hadn't had much luck prior to this adventure. Our geography lesson of regions for wine, olive oil, olives and feta, very interesting and knowledgeable. One of…”
Hop-on hop-off buses across Athens with English audio in 13 languages, plus optional Piraeus and Riviera beach routes. From $25.
“Goes to all areas . Make sure you pick a hotel or airbnb next to a stop if you’re planning to use this service”
Small-group Zakynthos land-and-sea day: Shipwreck Beach cliff view, glass-bottom Blue Caves, swims, and the 2,000-year olive tree.
“Amazing, just amazing! Highly recommended. Thank you”
Private half-day Athens by Mercedes with chauffeur pickup, classic sites, Daphni mosaics, and Greek lunch plus baklava.
“Dallas was great! Interesting, considerate, gave us plenty of time at lovely sites in Athens. The authentic Greek seafood was delicious in a fun laid-back local restaurant.”
Walk Athens with an archaeologist, hit the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum, and learn daily life with skip-the-line access and wireless audio.
“Astonishing and exciting walk in our history! Our guide, Dionissos, has been amazing! Well organised service. To recommend!”
Zakynthos shipwreck and Blue Caves tour with hotel pickup. Swim at Xygia and White Beach, see Navagio from above, lunch and olive tree.
“The tour was very well planned and we got to see so many different sights”
Electric or classic bikes from the Acropolis area, scenic views and neighborhoods, then an optional licensed Acropolis guided visit.
“This is a great way to orient yourself around the Acropolis and surrounding area! Marios was a great guide and kept us entertained! He’s also a great photographer!!”
Athens street food tasting tour with pies, souvlaki, loukoumades, boat-shaped pizza, beer or wine, plus Psyrri side streets.
“Fotis was amazing! Could not recommend this tour more! There was so much food and so much knowledge imparted from this tour. Very inclusive of any dietary restrictions with different backgrounds.”
Half-day Cape Sounion tour from Athens with hotel pickup, Lake Vouliagmeni photos, beach time, and an hour at the Temple of Poseidon.
“This was an amazing afternoon. Nice drive from Athens and the views on arrival were breathtaking!! Plenty of time to wander and look at the beautiful site. I had a meal at the restaurant which was delicious and not expensive!! The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. A trip I’m glad I went on!!!”
Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.
“So five minutes before we were supposed to start the gorge they decided to close it. This was very disappointing. However, our guide offered us an alternative option of walking Imbros Gorge instead. This was much easier but still a nice day out. It was particularly interesting to learn that Imbros was used by the…”
