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15 Best Athens Experiences

Athens, and the days beyond it.

The 15 standout experiences in and around Athens. The walks, the tastings and the day trips travellers talk about long after the flight home.

15 Best Athens Experiences

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass - Entering the Acropolis and Parthenon: audio freedom vs a live guide
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Athens, Tour Reviews

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

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1.Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

Timed Acropolis entry plus up to five Athens sites on one combo pass, with audio help and the flexibility to spread visits over 3 days.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Excellent! Having the combined ticket really encourages you to go around and see all of the sites rather than try to figure out for yourself what to go and see. Our guide Joanna at the Acropolis was amazing- gave us real insight into Athenian/Greek culture from the time of the Acropolis, and how it still…”

12,619 reviewsFrom $48.78by Key Tours

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - The Acropolis Hill circuit: Dionysus, Asclepius, Nike, Erechtheion, Parthenon
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

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2.Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Skip-line access to the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum with a licensed English guide, plus expert storytelling and great photo time.

★ 4.8

“Great guide. The right amount of information at the Acropolis where we covered all the main areas and in the Museum -and a good pace. Gave breaks for own time to look around on the Acropolis and at Museum to get a coffee etc.”

9,316 reviews2 - 4 hoursFrom $40by Athenian Tours

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Price and the real cost: the €20 entrance fee changes the budget
1-Day Tours, Athens, Cape Sounion Day Trips, Evening Experiences, Half-Day, Tour Reviews

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Meeting point and timing: the part that matters most
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Athens, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

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4.Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Walk the Acropolis with a local guide, skip lines (with tickets), use earpieces, and learn myths at the Parthenon and beyond.

★ 4.6

“Excellent tour .. well planned with good breaks and we were with a 2 year toddler but still it was quite doable . The guide had good knowledge and information about the Acropolis and it was very fascinating.”

5,882 reviewsFrom $38.39by ATHENS WALKING TOURS

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - Agistri island time: Skala village and beach breaks
Athens, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Saronic Islands Day Cruises, Tour Reviews

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

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5.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

All-day sailing from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with a swim, snorkeling gear, and Greek lunch plus wine and beer.

★ 5.0

“The excursion was absolutely amazing! The crew was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the day. The islands, the sea, and the entire experience were definite highlights of our vacation in Athens. The Greek lunch buffet was delicious and beautifully prepared. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Athens — especially if you love being…”

4,958 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $180.19by All Day Cruise

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Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Blue Line to Piraeus: from marina views to the Acropolis stop
Athens, Athens Airport & Port Transfers, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tour Reviews

Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens - Psyrri around Iroon Square: meze, rembetika, and late-night energy
Athens, Food, Food & Drink, Greek Food Tours & Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

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7.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

Eat Athens in 3.5 hours on a small-group food walk with market stops, koulouri and loukoumades, wine/tsipouro, and local history.

★ 5.0

“Okay but not worth the price. Food was just average. Guide (Anna) was wonderful! One very small glass of wine, one very small glass of ouzo and water, water, water.”

4,740 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $87.07by Athens Walks Tour Company

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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide - The drive along the Athenian Riviera: where the audio guide earns its keep
Athens, Audio Tours, Cape Sounion Day Trips, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Routes and Timetables: Athens vs Piraeus vs the Riviera
Athens, City Tours, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Faliro meeting point and boarding: the simple logistics
Athens, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Saronic Islands Day Cruises, Tour Reviews

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

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10.From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Sail from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina on a full-day cruise with lunch, free island time, and onboard Greek entertainment.

★ 4.1

“This was amazing day trip, I really enjoyed Island hoping. Each island had it's own characteristics and they were all very different. The tour was really well organised and lunch was yummy. I wish we had more time on each island but I understand it wouldn't be possible to visit all of them in a…”

4,305 reviews12 hoursFrom $154by Key Tours

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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Pickup and drop-off that saves you real time (cruise terminal and Athens airport)
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

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11.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

Private half-day Athens tour in a Mercedes: Daphni mosaics, Agora, Acropolis and more, plus moussaka lunch and snacks.

★ 5.0

“This was a very good experience. The Acropolis was up high on a hill with a lot of steps but was less strenuous than it looked. Our guide Paddy, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and was very flexible throughout the day. Highly recommend this trip”

3,714 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $91.91by Theodores Private Tours - Theodores Travel

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - The Acropolis Hill circuit: Dionysus, Asclepius, Nike, Erechtheion, Parthenon
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

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12.Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

A guided walk up the Acropolis with an archaeologist, plus the New Acropolis Museum. Skip lines, use hearing devices, see Parthenon up close.

★ 4.8

“Anna was such a great tour guide. She was very enthusiastic and considerate! Also very thorough in knowledge of everything and anything we had questions for. The 4 hour tour sounded quite daunting but it was so intriguing that it didn’t feel long at all. If ur interested in Ancient Greek history at all this…”

3,579 reviews2 - 4 hoursFrom $41by Athens Walks Tour Company

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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide - Offline audio guide: how to use it like a pro
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Athens, Audio Tours, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide

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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Theatre of Dionysus and Asklepieion: Athens before the Parthenon
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Athens, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Lake Vouliagmeni Stop: Quick Photos, Big Character
Athens, Cape Sounion Day Trips, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

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15.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal Riviera stops, Lake Vouliagmeni, and sunset option.

★ 4.5

“A good history lesson! Beautiful nature! Professional guide! Comfortable bus. Not boring! Beautiful sunset and wild wind! A very cool late afternoon spent a little outside of Athens. I just didn't understand why you had to buy a separate ticket for the temple? Can't it be added to this service provider right away so that…”

3,205 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $42.93by GETAWAYS GREECE

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