94 activities in Athens, Greece

Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop).

Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city ""rich in gold"" of the ancient poets.

Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c.

Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics.

Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.

N.B. Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels from terminal, around 19.30pm.

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Location
Start point:
Pick up service from most of the city hotels, please call to +30 210 9219555, 24 hours before their departure to confirm the specific meeting time and point.
If the client is out of the city the meeting point will be at the corner of Amalias&Souri Streets, near to Constitution square opposite the national gardens of the city, but please call to reconfirm.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:15

Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests.

Explore with your professional and passionate guide the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC and the archaeological treasure of Epidaurus.

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks on this fascinating full day excursion. Depart from our terminal via the coastal National highway for the strategically important Corinth canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Afterward, stop in the beautiful sea port of Nauplia the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI (short stop). Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. Your day trip ends back to Athens late in the afternoon.

Others
From April to October: Every Tuesday and Thursday tour stops for lunch at Nafplion.
The other days and during winter season stops for lunch in a traditional restaurant outside Mycenae.

Languages
English

Stroll the historic neighborhoods of Makrygianni, Plaka, Anafiotika and Philoppapos Hill and marvel at ancient monuments and neo-Classical mansions. Savor freshly baked pastries and homemade sweet bread at a family-owned bakery and a neo-Classical gem. Boost your energy with a freddo espresso or frappé coffee, the famous Greek-style iced coffees. Dig into the country’s largest open-air market for undiscovered “antiques.” New York Times Exclusives Behind the Scenes Access: Go behind the scenes at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, and learn about the adaptation of traditional techniques of metalsmithing as well as decorative arts like ceramics, woodcarving, ivory and ceramics, using industrial materials like acrylic or plastic. Hands-on Element: Try at wrapping your own gyros, at one of the city’s oldest establishments. Local Interactions: Meet local shop owners who have been continuing their family businesses, including a sandal maker who is also a poet and who has had customers such as the Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Begin just off the Acropolis Metro Station in Makrygianni, where you can see 5,000-year-old city remnants nestled beneath the new Acropolis Museum. Stroll around Koukaki, one of Athens’s hippest and liveliest neighborhoods. Stop at Taki’s Bakery, which has been satiating neighbors since 1962, for a koulouri sesame ring or tsoureki, sweet Greek bread. Immerse yourself in Athenian coffee culture by sipping a freddo espresso or frappé coffee. In Greece, iced coffee drinks are popular year round. Next, go behind the scenes at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum. Take a lesson on traditional techniques of metalsmithing and decorative art, combined with industrial materials like acrylic or plastic. Then, head to Philopappos Hill. Follow the trail with the marble monument of Philopappos, completed in 119 A.D., and the monument of Pnyx, where ancient Athenians like Pericles and Themistocles spoke. There’s a great view of the Acropolis.More great views await as you stroll Anafiotika, with its cobblestone alleys and the white-washed homes nearly stacked on top of one another. Wander around the historical neighborhood of Plaka and stop for a delicious variety of local pites, or Greek homemade savory pies. Continue to the country’s largest open-air market for treasures, some billed as “antiques” but probably not. Meet a sandal artisan and poet in his workshop.

Three generations of his family have served celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, the Beatles and Barbra Streisand. Perhaps order a pair for yourself. Then, try wrapping your own gyros at one of the city’s oldest establishments. It’s not so easy to get the pita filled with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and, sometimes, French fries. It’s cocktail hour, so we'll finish up at a hipster bar’s rooftop which has breathtaking views of the Acropolis, the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s Library. It’s a perfect spot to say “yiamas” to your new friends. The New York Times Reading List: Great Retsina, an Oxymoron No More From Wine to Sweets, Greek Goodies at a New Athens Market Athens, Rising Five Places to Go in Athens Stelios Faitakis: How Greece Inspires His Art.

Language
English


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Location
Start point:
Academy of Athens

End point: Monastiraki square.

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 13:30

Duration: 4,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have been standing in the city for millennia. Tour is Flexible in communication with your guide in order to explore the most important aspects of Athens in your own preference.

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

Continue in a local restaurant for lunch.

After lunch drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

N. B. Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.

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Location
Start point:
Pick up service from most of the city hotels, please call to +30 210 9219555, 24 hours before their departure to confirm the specific meeting time and point.
If the client is out of the city the meeting point will be at the corner of Amalias&Souri Streets, near to Constitution square opposite the national gardens of the city, but please call to reconfirm.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:15

Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests.

Highlights:
Sailing experience on board motor-sailor Alexandros around the Saronic Gulf
• Approx. 6 hours motor-sailing & up to 4 hours islands stop
• Relaxing day on board a traditional wooden sailing boat
• Explore 2 beautiful islands- Agistri and Aegina
• See the historic landmarks of Aegina: Temple of Apollo, Temple of Aphaia, Agios Nektarios Monastery
• Visit Agistri- relaxing promenade alongside the beach between Megalochori and Skala
• Optional bike tour between Megalochori and Chalikiada
• Swim stop: Jump off the boat in Moni’s translucent waters
• Delicious Greek/Mediterranean lunch and music on board
• Stops for swimming and sunbathing
• Admire breath-taking views
• Optional visit of the traditional villages of Aegina and Agistri
• Multi-lingual Professional crew (4-5 people)

The excursion begins at Marina Zeas where guests are expected to come on board at 08:45 am. The first stop of the cruise is the island of Agistri, surrounded by vibrant blue waters and clothed in pine trees. Here you can connect with the lush nature and feel the presence of ancients Greeks and deities while swimming and relaxing on the hot fine sand of the long flax-golden beach between Megalochori and Skala. Adventure lovers can join our optional bike tour between Melalochori and Chalikiada Beach.
From there, we move onto the island of Moni. While here, we will serve a delicious traditional Greek lunch, accompanied by traditional wine, beers soft drinks and coffee. Once you finished your feast, you have the chance to jump off the boat, snorkel, swim around the boat, or swim to the island. This gorgeous and unique island has no inhabitants but is populated with law protected deer, wild goats, rabbits and peacocks.
We will make a final journey around 3pm towards the beautiful island of Aegina. Aegina is famous for its white stone houses, flowery backyards, pistachios, the red volcanic landscape, sensational food, the temple of Apollo and the temple of Aphaia; in fewer words an earthly paradise for those who want to escape modern life. Here you will enjoy the crystal-clear water and sandy beaches of the island, while exploring the breath-taking waterfront and traditional Greek cuisine. An excellent selection of jewellery, clothes and textiles are available from the locals.
At approx. 4:45pm we will sail back to the port of Marina Zeas while enjoying the ambiance of a select and chill music, delicious Mediterranean fruits, coffee, and drinks.

Other information:
Private cabins are not included in this tour.

This is a 2-day tour from Athens to Meteora and includes an overnight stay at a hotel, train tickets, and tours on the Meteora Rocks and monasteries in a small group. Receive your tickets and go to the Central Railway Station of Athens (Stathmos Larissis) at 7am. Board the train to Kalampaka and arrive in Meteora at 11:30am.

Know before you go:
You will receive the train tickets by email. Please be at the train station in Athens 30 minutes before the train departure time. (7am is the ideal time to be at train station)
You will travel by train on your own and will meet the group at the Kalabaka train station; the guide will help you check in at the hotel.
There is a maximum of 13 people for the tour on Meteora.
Children under 3 years old go free if they share a seat with their parent on the minibus.
The guide will give you information about the monasteries but will not escort you into them.
At the monasteries men must wear trousers and a t-shirt or a shirt with sleeves and women must wear a long skirt. (trousers and skirts are usually provided)
Please be ready and wait at the reception area at least 10 minutes before the appointment time. (for the second's day tour)
Credit cards are not accepted for paying the monastery's entrance fees.
Animals are not allowed to enter the monasteries.

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Location
Start point:
Kalambaka Railway Station

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 2 Days

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Visit the Ancient Agora archaeological site at your own pace and travel back to ancient Athens and its glory.

In Greece, the ancient Agora in Athens was one of the most important sites for ancient Greek society. It was the centre of political, social, religious, and commercial activities. The ancient Agora in Athens is situated just at the foot of the Acropolis. In Greek, the word “agora” means “a gathering place” or “market place”. As the name says, it had actually been for centuries a place where merchants and sellers sold goods to those who gathered in this place. Not only did the ancient Agora serve as a gathering place where people traded goods, but it was also used as a site in which people exchanged news, gossip, discussed the latest political matters, and even criticized the government. This was also the place where prominent Greek philosophers such as Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato exchanged thoughts and ideas.

Experience the Temple of Hephaistos and the Church of The Holy Apostles which are some of the most notable in the ancient Agora. The Temple of Hephaistos is the world’s best-preserved ancient Greek Doric temple in the world. St. Paul, one of Jesus’s twelve apostles, used to visit and preach in the Church of The Holy Apostles.

Important information

You can enter the monument 15 minutes before or after their selected time slot.

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art. It was founded at the end of the 19th century, in 1829, to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value.

Experience the National Archaeological Museum at your own pace with this ticket and travel back to ancient times to admire masterpieces from various periods of Greek history.

You'll have access to famous objects of the past such as the Gold Deathmask of Agamemnon, the Antikythera mechanism, the Cup of Nestor, the Ring of Theseus, not to mention masterpieces of sculpture like the statues of Aphrodite and Poseidon. For the dedicated travelers of history, this is an unmissable opportunity not to miss the essentials of Greece.

Important information

You can enter the monument 15 minutes before or after their selected time slot.

Play a mythological city game full of adventure and mystery. On this tour, you will be a demigod warrior who must save the daughter of a wealthy Athenian. On the way, you will visit some of the city’s famous attractions, such as Acropolis, Pnyx, and more.
Are you ready to make history during this 3,5km adventure?

Highlights
Discover stories about Greek mythology.
Wonder on Pnyx hill, where democracy was born.
Uncover secret tales about Athens and the gods.

Storyline
It is the law: every year, seven Athenian youths and seven maidens are sent to Crete to be devoured by the Minotaur. The boys and girls who are going to be sacrificed have been selected. Demokritos’ daughter is one of them.
You receive a message from Demokritos, the famous Athenian merchant. “Solve the mystery, save the girl.” The location of her confinement is secret. Can you follow the clues the gods left you to discover the hidden prison? Can you save the girl?
The clock is ticking.

Know before you go:
Quest available in English.; This quest has 11 challenges; Best during day; Best for couples; Recommended activity for families; After booking, follow the instructions you receive by e-mail for playing this city game & walking tour. Make sure you download the Questo mobile app from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store. Create a new account inside the Questo app with your email address to begin the game. Please note, in order to play the game, you will need an internet connection. This is a self-guided game type tour. You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start.

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Location
Start point:
Pl. Panathinaikou Stadiou - 11636 - Athens - GR

End point: Old town or city center.

Schedule
Duration: 91 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included
Group type: Private
Group size: 8 People

Skip the long lines and visit Acropolis, the most famous and most visited monument in the world from the antiquity. Every year millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of the Ancient Greek civilization and enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the rocky outcrop. Acropolis is an archaeological wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks of Athens. Skip the long lines and see the ancient Greek temple of Parthenon which is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war as well as Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, Erecheion and Herodes Atticus from the top. Marvel Parthenon and its amazing views on your own pace on this solo exploration of the very cradle of Western civilization. Towering over the capital, Acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around on its grounds, gives the visitor a feeling of awe and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.

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Location
Start point:
26 Athanasiou Diakou street - 117 43 - Athens - GR

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
01/04 - 15/09, 08:00 - 20:00
Last admission time: 19:30
16/09 - 30/09, 08:00 - 19:00
Last admission time: 18:30
01/10 - 31/10, 08:00 - 18:00
Last admission time: 17:30
01/11 - 31/03, 08:00 - 17:00
Last admission time: 16:30

Guide options
Guide type: Not included

Greece’s most immersive archaeological museum, The national Archaelogical is an iconic museum. Visit hassle-free at your own pace, skipping the line with your ticket and listening to the story behind the artifacts.

Make the most of your visit and enjoy a unique and engaging narrative to follow. Visit the museum and trace the evolution of Greek statues, vases, and paintings, from their roots to the flowering of the Golden Age and beyond.

Important information

You can enter the monument 15 minutes before or after their selected time slot.

Languages

English audioguide

Enjoy the visit to Ancient Agora, the area where all Greek philosophers walked. It's hassle-free with your ticket on hand with our audio-guided tour.

Make the most of your visit and enjoy a unique and engaging narrative to follow. Time to travel back to ancient Athens and to Ancient Agora, the center of ancient Athens, the place where the pulse of the social life of ancient Athens was beating.

Important information

You can enter the monument 15 minutes before or after their selected time slot.

Language

Audioguide in English

CitySightSeeing is the World’s number one Open-Top Bus operator, with sightseeing tours in more than 130 locations carrying well over 13 million passengers per year.

The tours provide the perfect way to see all the best sights and attractions in each city. The unique 24 hour ticket over 2 days, offering the “Hop On Hop Off” facility, means that people can explore each destination at their own leisure.

1). Athens Line, 2). Beach-Riviera Line. These lines operate daily and trace the history and culture of Athens and Attica with a commentary in 12 languages. One will hear the story of this city and surrounding area, from Ancient times up to modern times, all from the bird’s eye view up on top deck. What’s more, it gives the passengers the opportunity to save energy for the museums, art galleries, heritage and archaeological sites and last but not least, the fantastic shopping!

One can Hop On at any City Sightseeing Bus Stop. Simply present to our escort or driver your e-ticket or a print out or even the transaction on your mobile.

Audioguide languages
English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese.

Visit Athens’ world famous sights with this unique attractions pass. Gain free entry to more than 30 attractions and skip the long lines to the most important sights and museums. Check out the Acropolis, Benaki Museum and receive skip-the-line access to must-see attractions such as the Acropolis Museum. Explore the city with our get on get off bus and enjoy discounts to several shops and restaurants. You might also wish to visit the historic site of Delphi or enjoy a one day cruise to the three islands of Poros, Aegina & Hydra. However you wish to spend your time in Athens, the iVenture Card is a great way to save time and money. Choose between flexible pass options and save up to 50%! Full attraction list: Tours and Top Attractions: Delphi full day trip, Epidaurus – Mycenae full day tour, Athens Hop on Hop off bus tour (valid for two days), Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon, Sunset Cape Sounion tour, Poros – Hydra – Aegina full day cruise, Ancient Corinth & Daphni Monastery half day tour, Mythology walking highlights tour, Acropolis Archaeological site (visit also Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Areopagus, Theater of Dionysus), The delicious Athens food tour, Panathenaic Stadium. Top Athens Museums: Acropolis Museum, Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens War Museum, Islamic Art Museum, Toy Museum Benaki, Museum of Ghika Gallery, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Hellenic Motor Museum, Frissiras Museum, Museum of Ancient Greek Technology. Activities: Athens by bike, Athens happy train, Segway tour, E-Bike tour, Greek Dancing Show – Dora Stratou. Restaurants: Hard Rock Caffe (One set menu: salad/main course/dessert per person), Dia Noche (One club sandwich per person with amazing sea view), Kitro/Terina Caffe (one Greek coffee per person), The old tavern (One portion of traditional Greek Musaka per person)

Language
English

The tour begins inside your hotel lobby where your guide will explain to you the paths of this tour. You will then be taken to the start point to begin your walking tour of Athens. Begin at the House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards. Your tour then continues towards the National Gardens passing by the Panathenaic Stadium and on to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, both of which you will have an opportunity to visit. From there you enter the famous Plaka district where you see the portrait of Melina Merkouri. After we head towards the beautiful pedestrian walk way of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, passing by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus until we reach Areopagus Hill where we will begin our ascent while taking in the spectacular views of the city below.

Your guide will give you a detailed explanation into the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments (such as Temple of Hephaestus, Philopappos Hill, Observatory, Pnyx Hill and Ancient Agora).Your tour will end at the New Acropolis Museum, a must see, for anybody visiting the city and the best way to complete your city tour of Athens, with its 4,000 artefacts on display and excavations visible under stunning glass floors.