ATHENS · GREECE
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular morning 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.
Early morning guided access to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Beat crowds, learn the myths, and see the Parthenon in context.
Most Popular“Well informed guide. Clear English. We hit the highlights of the Acropolis museum without overload. Well organized route up to the Acropolis stopping at various other sites so that guests weren’t tired out hiking uphill constantly.”
Early morning Acropolis and Old Athens walk with skip-the-line access, wireless audio, and a Plaka stroll ending near Monastiraki Square.
“Our tour was excellent. Joanna, our guide, was just lovely. She was clear and extremely knowledgeable helping to bring the history of The Acropolis to life. Her storytelling was exceptional, adding to the overall experience with liveliness and humour. And she gave us great tips for Athens food and drink also. Thank you so much…”
Semi-private Athens morning food tour with 15+ tastings, Athens Central Market, pies, cheeses, lunch, Greek coffee, and dessert.
“Truly excellent experience with Gari. She was knowledgeable about food and the history of Athens. I truly appreciated the entire experience and she gave great recommendations and included everyone very well. Terrific experience.”
Half-day Athens catamaran cruise with two swim stops near Hydrousa and Vouliagmeni, snorkeling gear, Greek lunch, and wine.
“10/10 recommend! The food was absolutely delicious and our host was really nice! They had life jackets, swimming noodles and goggles for us to use. Very relaxing experience, stopped at 2 different stops to swim, the water was clear and beautiful. We were a group of 8 and all loved it!”
Acropolis walk plus museum and a scenic coach to Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple in one Athens day. Tickets extra.
“This walking tour was really good. Our guide was so knowledgeable on the history and we learned so much. Loved visiting the Parthenon, it is pretty amazing. The 2nd half of our tour was a bus tour to Cape Saunion and the Temple of Poisedon. The bus ride was along the coast and it was…”
Two-day Meteora trip from Athens with hotel, expert guides, and sunrise to sunset monastery time plus a hike option.
“beautiful location,definitely worth a visit. the only experience improvement I would make is : 1. to have a sign" viator bookings" by the bus in Larissis station - as there where a few busses to Meteora and people were confused which to take 2. adding timetable to itineraries - exact pick up times from hotels,drop…”
Two days from Athens to Meteora with hotel, sunset sights, and a morning hike or minibus tour. Small group, smart audio, great value.
“We booked initially for the train journey (which I had looked forward to) but due to train track issues, the company organized a bus instead. I was worried cause sometimes I get car sick on long journeys but the bus trip turned out to be very smooth and pleasant! We booked the package with 3*…”
Semi-private Athens Riviera catamaran cruise with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, and an onboard lunch with wine and beer.
“Definitely recommend this catamaran cruise. It was the perfect way to spend a hot day, hitting two beautiful spots to go swimming and snorkelling. The crew were absolutely amazing and made the experience so much better. They were so polite and friendly and went above and beyond, constantly checking in and making sure we didn’t…”
Skip-the-line Acropolis morning walk in a small English group. South slope, Parthenon, and Erechtheion, plus top photo views.
“We had a excellent and very informative tour while walking up the path to the top of the Acropolis and also while at the Pantheon and other sites on top of the Acropolis. The small group size allows hearing well and being able to ask questions. I highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group luxury catamaran from Athens with Hydrousa swim, snorkeling and SUP, plus Greek breakfast and a multi-course lunch.
“This is a must do if in Athens if during a heatwave and you love Greek cuisine! Everything was exceptional- we booked this last minute and it was the highlight of our 2 week European holiday!”
Sunrise yoga on Philopappou Hill with meditation and a 360° view of the Acropolis, Athens, and sea, led in English for $44.
“We really enjoyed our yoga and meditation session with George! It was the best way to start the day and he also told us interesting facts about the location! Totally recommend it!”
Private Athens food tour with 15+ tastings, Central Market stops, and a 4-hour route from Syntagma to Monastiraki in English.
“This food tour was a great sampling of Greek foods. Our guide Niki was fabulous! What a special day.”
Watch Athens wake up on a guided sunrise photo tour. Views, camera tips, and coffee/tea included in a 2-hour outing.
“Very nice and beautiful awesome view of the city we enjoyed little breakfast watching the city Guide takes great photos”
Skip-the-line Acropolis and Acropolis Museum morning walk in Athens with a small group guide and hilltop views for great value.
“The guide — Nicholas — was superb, as expected, since we did choose the tour based on his reviews. Very friendly and approachable, especially for the kids and teens! In the museum — the guide was available only for our family! The next day we visited the National Archeological Museum without a guide and spotted…”
Early access to the Acropolis plus Plaka’s quiet lanes and hilltop Anafiotika, led by a licensed guide with audio devices.
“The tour guide Christina (hope this the right spelling, sorry if not!) was very knowledgeable but got the balance right. I learned enough without it feeling like a history lecture. We got a good amount of alone time to do whatever, pictures etc, too. The pace is leisurely so you don't have to be super…”
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