Athens Greece is a historically rich travel destination. The city boasts an antique charm entwined with modern vivacity. Here, unique architectural wonders unfold with every ancient stone telling timeless tales. Explore Athens, a city where the past meets the present in perfect harmony. Below are several things you can do while visiting. If multiple things catch your eye, you can check out the Athens City Pass or Museum Pass for additional savings.
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Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Athens Walking Tour

On this walking tour of Athens, explore 5,000 years of history of the Greek capital, the foundation of European culture itself, in search of the traces of Plato, Archimedes, Athena and Zeus.
Duration
3.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:45 am, 10 am and 2:30 pm
Price
Free!
Alternative
Athens Night Walking Tour - $12 per person
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - $15 per person
Guided Mythological Walking Tour - $25 per person
Street Art Tour - $37 per person
Athens City of Rebellion - $40 per person
Women in Ancient Greece Walking Tour - $40 per person
City Highlights Bike Tour

Soak up the ancient monuments and bustling energy of Athens on a fun and easy bike tour. Cover much more distance than walking while pedaling along bike-friendly paths and streets, stopping to learn about the city’s rich history and legends from a local tour leader. Upgrade to take life even easier on an electric bike, with an additional option of a guided tour of the iconic Acropolis.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
Price
Starting from $30 per person
Alternative
Athens Modern Olympics Segway Tour - $71 per person
Athens Tuk Tuk Tour - $72 per person
Athens by Night Segway Tour - $102 per person
Professional Photoshoot at Anafiotika Village

Your photographer will meet you at the location and skilfully guide you through the photoshoot using their local knowledge, ensuring each frame reflects the charm and tranquility of this idyllic setting. After the photoshoot, you will receive your edited photos in a digital gallery link within 48 hours directly to your phone or email.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday from 9 am - 7 pm
Price
Starting from $50 per group of 8
Alternative
Memorable Photos - Dress Up as Greek God/Goddess - $44 per person
Private Photoshoot with the Best Acropolis View - $50 per group of 20
Athens Instagram Tour - $41 per person
Riviera Photo Tour in a Vintage Volkswagen Beetle - $127 per pair
Athens Sunrise Photo Tour - $157 per pair
Day Trip to Delphi and Arachova

Discover the ancient wonders of Delphi, a UNESCO Heritage Site, on this guided tour. Visit the Oracle of Delphi and marvel at the Parnassus mountains for an unforgettable journey.
Duration
10 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8 am
Price
$26 per person
Alternative
Ferry Boat Ticket to Aegina Island - $13 per person
Ferry Boat Ticket to/from Poros Island - $18 per person
Full-Day Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio - $29 per person
Ancient Corinth & Nafplion Full-Day Tour - $31 per person
Ancient Corinth and Daphni Monastery - $68 per person
Meteora Monasteries & Caves Day Trip - $82 per person
Mycenae, Nafplio and Epidaurus Guided Tour - $91 per person
Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus Day Trip - $96 per person
Aegina Island Guided Tour - $106 per person
Full-Day Tour Epidaurus, Nafplio, & Mycenae - $118 per person
Train Trip with Guided Tour to Mount Olympus - $164 per person
Day Trip to Mykonos - $190 per person
Delphi and Thermopylae Full Day Experience - $197 per person
Ancient Sparta and Mystras Private Day Trip - $277 per person
2-Day Delphi and Meteora Trip

Set off on a unique 2-day tour from Athens to two of the most stunning parts of Greece: Delphi, believed to be the center of the world in ancient Greece, and Meteora, a complex of unique historic monasteries.
Duration
2 Days
Availability
Wednesdays at 8:30 am
Price
$204 per person
Alternative
Meteora 2-Day Train Journey & Guided Tour - $173 per person
3-Day Trip to Meteora - $309 per person
3-Day Classical Greece Tour - $386 per person
3 Days in Meteora & Delphi - $397 per person
3-Day Santorini Trip - $403 per person
2-Day Santorini and Mykonos - $510 per person
4-Day Classical Greece Tour - $563 per person
Hot-Air Balloon Flight Experience with Snacks & Wine

Fly in a hot-air balloon and take in sweeping panoramas over the mainland between Athens and ancient Thebes. Enjoy a small-group experience and toast to your flight certificate with sparkling wine.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Saturday & Sunday at 6:30 am
Price
$227 per person
Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Tour

Enjoy Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon on a trip from Athens. Learn about Greek history, explore the south coast of Attica, and choose the sunset option to watch the sun go down over the Aegean Sea.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday at 3 pm
Price
$13 per person
Alternative
Temple of Olympian Zeus - $6 per person
Agora and Hephaistos Temple - $8 per person
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour - $46 per person
Sunset at Cape Sunio, Temple of Poseidon & Swim in Attica Riviera - $104 per person
Acropolis Entrance

Explore the Acropolis at your own pace along with a self-guided audio tour. Receive your ticket in an email, skip the long ticket lines, and visit one of the world's most famous monuments.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 8 am - 5 pm
Price
$13 per person
Alternative
Acropolis Guided Tour - $36 per person
Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour - $36 per person
Acropolis + Museum Combo - $39 per person
Old Athens + Acropolis Tour - $44 per person
Acropolis Visit and City Night Tour - $46 per person
Acropolis and 6 Archaeological Sites Combo Ticket - $47 per person
Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum - $63 per person
Private Tour of Athens Acropolis & Plaka in a Sidecar - $96 per pair
Acropolis Museum

Discover Ancient Greek culture, with this ticket to the Acropolis Museum​, you'll admire numerous ancient artefacts from Ancient Greece. Don't miss this exhibition in Athens!
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 9 am - 4:30 pm
Price
$26 per person
Alternative
Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology - $5 per person
Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology - $7 per person
Athens Olympic Museum - $7 per person
National Archaeological Museum - $9 per person
B&E Goulandris Foundation Art Museum - $12 per person
Museum of Cycladic Art - $12 per person
Museum of Illusions

Experience something totally unique during your trip to Athens. Explore 60 innovative and interactive installations at the Museum of Illusions. Let your imagination go wild as you snap crazy photos with your friends.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday from 12 pm to 8 pm
Price
$12 per person
Alternative
Hellenic Motor Museum - $12 per person
Ancient Greek Theater Performance

Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of ancient Greek theater and modern innovation during a theater performance in English at the foot of the Acropolis with this entry ticket.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Everyday from 7 am to 11pm
Price
$26 per person
Alternative
Ancient Greek Murder Mystery with Acropolis Views - $20 per person
Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show - $21per person
A Unique & Interactive Greek Warrior Experience - $26 per person
Greek Traditional Dances - $30Â per person
Pub Crawl

Discover local Athens bars most tourists don’t know about on this nighttime bar crawl. Visit four different bars, each with something unique to offer. You’ll check out a beloved local brewery where you’ll get a free snack; enter a hidden bar and get a free welcome shot; have cocktails at the DUDE bar and receive 10% off your check; and end the night at a happening spot with a DJ and several drink specials.
Duration
4 - 5 hours
Availability
Thursdays & Fridays at 8 pm
Price
$17 per person
Alternative
The NightCrawlers Pub Crawl - $17 per person
Saturday Night Crawl - $19 per person
Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub - $30 per person
Rooftop Bar Hopping in Downtown Athens - $52 per person
Greek Wine Tasting

Greece offers a wide range of wine regions, a wealth of unique grapes, and a history of winemaking that dates back more than 6,000 years. Discover its wealth of fine wines on this private tasting experience less than a mile from the Acropolis. You’ll sample three small glasses and learn about their terroir, varietals, and geography, with the help of maps, an app, and a professional sommelier.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Monday - Saturday from 12:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Price
$22 per person
Alternative
Polykala Distillery Showroom with Liqueur Tasting - $15 per person
Ouzo Tasting at Brettos Plaka - $21 per person
Beer Tasting Experience - $43 per person
Noble Greeks Acropolis Wine Tasting with a Sommelier - $55 per person
Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis - $56 per person
Mediterranean Gin Tasting Experience - $56 per person
Wine Workshop Create your Own Wine - $71 per person
Private Tour of 3 Wineries - $167 per person
Greek Cooking Class with Dinner & Wine

Immerse yourself in the world of Greek cuisine with this guided cooking class in our chef's restaurant in Athens. Learn basic local recipes and taste your own creations along with some wine.
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 4:30 pm
Price
$41 per person
Alternative
Greek EVOO Tasting - $13 per person
Food Markets - $41 per person
Greek Street Food Tour - $53 per person
Traditional Greek Breakfast in the Food Markets - $54 per person
Athens Food Tour - $60 per person
Ultimate Food Walking Tour - $67 per person
Cooking Class with Central Market Visit - $72 per person
Traditional Greek Cooking Class, Lunch or Dinner with an Acropolis View - $99 per person
Dinner in the Sky - $18 per person
Thermal SPA Experience At Lake Vouliagmeni

Escape the bustle of the big city for half a day—and enjoy a pampering, natural spa experience—on this private, half-day tour to Lake Vouliagmeni on the Athenian Riviera. Following morning departure from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to the lake (admission own expense), located amidst a dramatic natural setting. Soak in the always-warm mineral waters, and upgrade to enjoy a traditional Greek taverna lunch afterwards.
Duration
4 - 5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am & 10 am
Price
Starting from $115 per person
Alternative
Natural Pedicure with Exotic Fish - $18 per person
Aroma Oil Massage & Fish Pedi - $91 per person
Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa & Temple Of Poseidon Private Day T1ur - $149 per person
Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

Start your evening in style on board a charming wooden sailing boat with a glass of sparkling wine while gazing around Athenian Riviera.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7:30 pm
Price
$98 per person
Alternative
Athens at Sea - $45 per person
Athens Swimming Cruise & Athenian Riviera - $94 per person
Agistri, Metopi & Perdika Island Cruise - $97 per person
One Day Cruise to Piraeus - $131 per person
Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - $139 per person
Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with Lunch - $144 per person
Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise - $147 per person
Sea Kayaking Adventure on the South/East Coast

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a sea kayaking tour on the Aegean Sea. Learn the basics from your instructor and paddle along the beaches of eastern Attica.
Duration
4 - 6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10:30 am
Price
$122 per person
Alternative
Arachthos White Water River Rafting - $63 per person
Manikia Gorge Canyoning - $123 per person
Off Road Experience From Mountain Sea - $136 per person
Corinthian Gulf Guided Sea Kayaking Tour - $147 per person
Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

Head south to Anavyssos, on the Athenian Riviera, to discover the joy of scuba diving—without the expense or time commitment of a full training course. After an introduction to diving theory from professional instructors on dry land, hit the ocean to start your adventure. Beginning in waters where you can stand, progress until you’re ready to descend, breathing underwater at depths up to 16 feet (5 meters).
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday at 10:30 am
Price
$78 per person
Alternative
Dives in Nea Makri for Certified Divers - $51 per person
Scuba Diving at the Blue Hole - $185 per person
Scuba Diving Experience for Certified Divers - $190 per person
Snorkeling Adventure in Athenian Riviera

This is the perfect snorkeling adventure for all experience levels—even if you are a complete beginner. After a hassle-free pickup and a transfer in a private vehicle—simply put on your provided mask, fins, and snorkel—then begin your underwater adventure. The snorkeling spot is a beautiful location on the Athenian Riviera, and the trip includes an optional stop at a local restaurant on the way back.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9:30 am
Price
Starting from $178 per person
Private Jet Ski Safari at Athens Riviera

Hop on board this outdoors experience to popular Athenian Riviera on a jet ski safari. Explore rocky islands, discover picturesque and secluded beaches, stop at a popular beach bar or restaurant and gaze Temple of Poseidon as you cruise on endless blue & white of Aegean sea in a private mode. Let your personal skipper, guide you to places you have never been before and relax as you swim or snorkel in pure turquoise waters.
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am, 10 am, and 5 pm
Price
$210 per person
Olympic Games Workout

Get the background on what the Olympic Games were really about in venues connected to original events. Find out how ancient athletes trained and learn techniques before you compete in a race in the world’s first modern Olympic stadium.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday at 8:30 am
Price
$56 per person
Alternative
Athens Sunset Hike - $41 per person
Hills Of Athens Walking Tour - $45 per person
Indoor Skydiving

Experience freefall in the only wind tunnel in Greece. All the necessary equipment (suit, goggles, helmet) is provided. Experienced instructors will teach you how to fly.
Duration
1 hour
Availability
Friday - Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm
Price
$47 per person
Ceramic and Pottery Workshop

A unique experience for whoever wants to try out pottery and create a unique piece of art. In this workshop, unlock your creativity and create a usable object.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Monday - Friday at 2 pm and 4 pm
Price
$32 per person
Alternative
Craft Your Own Evil Eye - $41Â per person
Discover Your Talent in Sculpture - $52 per person
Marble Carving Workshop and Cultural Tour - $66Â per person
Greek Silk Scarf Souvenirs Workshop - $81Â per person
Leather Sandals Workshop - $82Â per person
Loom Weaving Workshop - $100Â per person
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