ATHENS · GREECE
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular city tours in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Ride an open-top Athens hop-on hop-off bus to the Acropolis, museums, and squares, with optional Piraeus and Riviera routes.
Most Popular“Ver informative, plenty of room, perfect to see all the sites.”
Hop on and off Athens by open-top bus with 24–72 hour passes, audio in 13 languages, and options for Piraeus and Riviera beaches.
“The bus drivers were helpful on the two lines we rode on. However, the Athens Marathon was this weekend and buses weren’t running on full schedules due to many closed roads. I am sure that the Hop On / Hop Off bus company was aware of this long before the weekend of Nov. 8-9th. I…”
Athens City Pass bundles skip-the-line Acropolis, top museums, a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus, plus an optional Hydra, Poros & Aegina cruise.
“great value for money, the hop on hop off was ideal for a day trip along the Riviera and to give a beach day during our city break. Only criticism of the bus tour was that it was lacking information. 4 songs plays on repeat, 2 being different versions of Zorba the Greek, with the…”
A 2.5-hour small-group bike tour that strings together Athens’ best photo spots and local neighborhoods, starting near Acropolis Metro.
“We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of recommendations for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend.”
Walk Athens with a guide, watch the Changing of the Guards, then see the Acropolis and museum with skip-line entry.
“It was a great way to see the Parthenon and other important parts of Ancient Athens. Panos, our guide, was very entertaining and well informed and was very careful in guiding us across any busy main roads. He even made a change to the route to accommodate a lady in her 80s.”
3-hour Athens e-bike tour for a small group: markets, Acropolis views, Syntagma Evzones photos, and Monastiraki/Psyrri streets.
“Great tour around the city. The guide was friendly and good at explaining the different places. The only regreat is that we didn’t do when we arrived. Would definitely recommend it to others…”
3.5-hour Athens walk from Syntagma’s station museum to the Acropolis summit, with Parliament guards, key ruins, and Parthenon views.
“Our tour guide, Sissy was incredibly knowledgeable and fascinating. I’ve done dozens of walking tours and have never been on a tour with a tour guide so knowledgeable. I initially only had the acropolis/city walking tour but when she said she was also scheduled to do the acropolis museum tour I booked that tour with…”
A private Athens walking tour through Strefi Hill and Psiri with a local guide, daily-life tips, and off-the-beaten-track stops.
“2 of us for a private gf the beaten track tour. In a word: Ecellent. Loannis/Yannis was a first class guide and a very pleasant personality to be with. A native Athenian and really tailored the tour to our wants and our pace. The conversation about life in Athens added to our understanding and recommendations…”
Ride an e-scooter through Athens’ biggest monuments in 1.5 hours, guided by experts, with outdoor photo stops and easy training.
“Banos was very knowledgeable and brought us to the most interesting ancient sites. We had a really enjoyable time and would highly recommend this tour.”
Ride a 100% electric tuk-tuk through central Athens for 3 hours, from Lycabettus views to Plaka alleys, with easy pickup.
“Our guide, Chris, went out of his way to pick us up at our hotel, which wasn’t even on the hotel list. He arrived early, was super friendly, and his English was excellent! He is an experienced driver; we always felt safe. He was very informative and he knew the importance and background of all…”
Private 3-hour Athens tour by 100% electric tuk-tuk. See big monuments, climb Lycabettus for 360 views, and finish in Plaka and Monastiraki.
“We were a group of 4 ladies in our 70's. The tour was excellent and our driver, Joseph was great. We learned a lot about the history of Greece from Joseph. We had a lot of fun and were all happy with the tour.”
Mercedes-Benz private transfer from Athens Airport to the city. Meet with a name sign, WhatsApp support, bottled water, and quick, comfy arrival.
“We arrived in Athens after a 10hr flight with a family of 5 and five suitcases. Our driver was there to meet us at the door and made our trip to the hotel quick and easy. The Transfer made coming into the country after an overnight flight super easy and relaxed. I booked a large…”
Bike through Athens to the sea on flat paths, then enjoy Saronic Gulf views, marina time, and a beach swim option.
“We stopped at the Opera House and our tour guide stopped us to wait for the water fountain to begin to move to the music. It was beautiful.”
Private Athens half-day tour packing Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Zeus, stadium of 1896, and Plaka, with air-conditioned transport.
“Very interesting , Theo is top ! It will be perfect if all guide in the world can be like him”
Glide past Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Agora and the Guards on a guided Segway tour with fast training, water, and photo stops.
“First time riding a Segway, it was surprisingly intuitive and fun. My son (14) and I saw the main sights of the city and our guide was really friendly and informative. Definitely recommend :)”
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