Athens · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Book a timed Acropolis ticket, enter through the South Entrance, and explore the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Erechtheion, and more. Choose a self-guided audio tour in several languages or a live guide such as Petros, Yolanda, or Elena, then enjoy views across Athens and the Aegean.
“Easy to use, gave good context to the historical sights”
Walk the Acropolis with English-speaking guides such as Sotos, Jason, Chrysa, Giota, Ioannis, and Julia. See the Parthenon, Caryatids, Dionysus Theater, and Acropolis Museum, with time for photos, breaks, and questions. Choose a shared or private tour, with or without entry tickets.
“a brilliant day. enough time at each part for photos and to look around. great English speaking guide. loved it ithighly recommend. some parts I would say would be tricky for people with mobility issues. having said that there was an elderly couple on our tour who kept up and managed everything so maybe I say this being overly cautious”
Walk from the Theatre of Dionysus to the Acropolis with an English-speaking licensed guide. Hear myths and facts through personal earsets, see the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Nike Temple, and Propylaea, and add Acropolis Museum entry if you choose.
“We loved the tour! Our guide Eva was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable, engaging and kind, and constantly ensured the group were happy. We learnt a great deal and were really pleased we chose to visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with a guide, rather than by ourselves. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Travel from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio by air-conditioned coach. Explore the Temple of Poseidon for about 90 minutes, using an audio guide in six languages, then watch sunset above the sea. Guides such as George, Vasilis, and Sotiris add stories and humor along the way.
“George the guide was funny, charming and nice. Dimi our driver was safe and his bus was very clean and comfortable. Thank you!”
Travel from Athens to Delphi with a live English or Spanish guide, exploring the Temple of Apollo, ancient theater, and museum treasures including the Charioteer. Break for coffee in Livadia and spend 90 minutes in Arachova for lunch, local shops, and mountain views.
“Our guide, Dimitrious, was AMAZING! He told basically the whole history of Ancient Greece, told all the important things we needed to know about Delphi and so much more. It was truly a masterclass. We also had time to wonder around Delphi by ourselves, which we always appreciate. The town of Arachova (lunch break) was a jewel. Such a cute little medieval town, we loved it soooo much.”
Walk up the Acropolis with an English-speaking archaeologist, pausing at the Theater of Dionysus, Propylaea, Parthenon, and Erechtheion. Then see the Caryatids, ancient daily-life objects, and Parthenon Gallery at the Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Petros, Anna, Demos, and Artemis bring the site to life.
“Elizabeth our guide did a brilliant job explaining the history, archaeology and myths starting with the theaters medical areas, stores, then through the colonnaded gateway to see the Nike temple, Pandroseion and spectacular Parthenon. Then on into the Acrpolis museum where Elizabeth explained the evolution of the statues, we saw the Caryatid sculptures and walked us round the recreation of the Parthenon.”
Choose a timed Acropolis entry with self-guided audio tours in seven languages, then add the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Kerameikos, Temple of Zeus, or National Archaeological Museum. You explore at your own pace, but the booking requires a separate time-slot selection after purchase.
“Audio guides were clear and told good stories in addition to information. The directions between highlights were sometimes challenging and required a little patience to find the next item.”
Follow an English, French, or German-speaking guide from the Theatre of Dionysus to the Parthenon, passing the Caryatids, Propylaea, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Guides such as John, Anna, Artemis, and Alexia bring Greek myths and archaeology to life. Add the Acropolis Museum if your booking option includes it.
“Very informative and fun tour! Totally recommend it if you’re just spending 1 or 2 days in Athens. Guide was engaging and very charismatic. Collecting tickets and meeting point was very organised despite the amount of people at the place. Well done!”
Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned bus, then explore the Sanctuary of Apollo and museum at your own pace with a VR audio guide in 10 languages. Guides such as Angela, George, Sotiris, and Vasilis add stories on the road, while stops in Delphi and Arachova provide time for lunch, photos, and shopping.
“Great museum great village sure great bus drive and the tour guide”
Walk the Acropolis with a licensed Greek guide, using timed tickets and headsets to see the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Theatre of Dionysus. Then tour the Acropolis Museum before staying on to explore its galleries at your own pace. Guides may include Eva, Antigone, or Lisa.
“It's something they've never seen before, and it's great to know about history.It's something you shouldn't miss... Excellent tourist guide”
Enter the Acropolis Museum with a mobile ticket and explore its statues, artifacts, Caryatids, Parthenon Marbles, and archaeological remains at your own pace. Add a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian, plus a Plaka audio guide.
“I was very grateful to skip the line on a rainy day when everyone was seeking shelter indoors. A very cool and focused museum showing the ancient art in its context in and around the Acropolis. I was jealous of people with tour guides. This isn’t an easy museum to explore self-guided.”
You enter Athens’ Acropolis independently with a timed ticket sent by email. Walk from the Theater of Dionysus to the Parthenon, Propylaea, Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. Add an app-based audio tour in several languages, plus an optional self-guided walk through Plaka.
“You can’t come to Athens and not go to the Acropolis. Buy your ticket before hand, get up there by 7.30am, wait the half hour until the gates are opened. After 9am it is completely and utterly packed. At least at 8am you have some space and can enjoy the area without being completely sardined with tours and guides.”
Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Yota, Rose, or Eleni. Visit the Temple of Apollo and Delphi Museum, then pause in Arachova. Expect a long day, steep steps, mountain views, and an optional lunch.
“This was a wonderful tour. Rose was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We will recommend you to all our friends!”
Meet at the Acropolis Metro Station for a two-hour guided climb through the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Guides such as Lisa, Vicki, Eva, and Maria bring Greek myths and history to life, while headsets help you follow clearly in crowded spots.
“It was very interesting, Vicki was an excellent guide, so knowledgeable!”
Enter the Acropolis at 8am with a small English-speaking group, heading first to the Parthenon and Caryatids before visiting the Asklepeion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and Dionysus Theatre. Guides such as Rina, Maria, Annie, and Olesya bring the monuments to life, while earsets keep every explanation clear.
“Definitely worth organising first access. the tour guide Olissoa was amazing, extremely knowledgeable and friendly”
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