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The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips in Athens

402 tours  ·  from $8

Guides, minibuses, boats and open-top buses, all in one place. The 15 below are the ones that fill a whole day rather than an hour, with what each costs and how far out of Athens it takes you.

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting at the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

1.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,316 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40Our pick

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”

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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Asklepieion and the practical side of ancient Athens
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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

2.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,882 reviews · from $38

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.”

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens - Seeing the working market at Varvakios Agora
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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

3.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,740 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Meet your food guide at Monastiraki and walk through Aiolou Street, Varvakios Agora, Psyrri, and Athens’ spice quarter. You’ll make six food stops with about 12 tastings, from koulouri and Greek coffee to souvlaki, local wine, tsipouro, and loukoumades. Guides such as Ana, Adele, Tonia, and Maria bring history and food culture together.

“They are not joking when they say come hungry. The food and sights were great. But what made this tour amazing was our guide, Adele. She was bright and friendly. Showed us not only a great time with good food but gave us several insights into Greek culture and history. Eat, Drink, Walk, & Relax. I would recommend the tour to anybody looking for an amazing experience in Athens.”

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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Syntagma Square
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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Best value

Ride an open-top double-decker through Athens with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass. Hear audio commentary in 13 languages, hop off near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, and Piraeus, then rejoin the next bus. Add the Riviera and port routes if your ticket includes them.

“This was relaxing and a great way to be introduced to Athens.”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour - Leaving Athens and crossing central Greece
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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

5.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,008 reviews · from $31

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.”

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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Zappio, Plaka, and the old city
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

6.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,714 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

You’ll tour Athens in a private Mercedes with a chauffeur-guide such as George, Paddy, Dallas, or Sebastian. Expect flexible sightseeing at the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Parliament, Panathenaic Stadium, and Plaka, plus Greek lunch, snacks, and hotel, airport, or cruise-port pickup.

“Experience history with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Sebastian gave us an unforgettable adventure.”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting at the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

7.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,579 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

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.”

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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - From the Theatre of Dionysus to the sacred hill
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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

8.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,442 reviews · from $36

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!”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Pickup in Athens and the coastal road
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride Athens’ southern coast to Lake Vouliagmeni, Sounio Beach, and the Temple of Poseidon with a guide such as Athena, Theo, or Katerina. You get hotel pickup, a comfortable minivan, free time at the temple, and a sunset option. Bring swimwear from May to October.

“The tour is a short but a wonderful one. Our guide Iliana and driver Andi were amazing! They arrived the diagnosed spot on time. It’s a semi-private tour with a small group. I’ve always wanted to see the temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion since I was a teenager. So, it was a special moment for me visiting the site. Iliana kept us busy during the ride with Greek mythology stories and Greek history. Even though it was overcast and could not see the actual sunset, the experience felt wonderful. Cloudy or not, I highly recommended it.”

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From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour - Starting in central Athens
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From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

10.Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,028 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

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”

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Athens: Full-Day Private Tour - The Athens Trilogy and the view from Lycabettus Hill
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

11.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

This eight-hour Athens tour combines the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, and a Greek lunch. Private tours include hotel or cruise-port pickup. Your driver explains the city but does not enter sites unless you add a licensed guide.

“What an amazing day! This would be 20 stars if the site would let me! First if all it starts with having the right guide, and Theodore was absolutely amazing! Before we even got to our first stop, we had a great history lesson on the city of Athens, and the sites we were visiting. Theodore was very personable and made the day fly by. Great location for our lunch at a local spot out of the tourist area, and some great shopping spots at the end of the day. Absolutely the best guide we could have hoped for. Book this excursion on your next trip and request Theodore, you…”

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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike - Thiseio, Kerameikos, and the Roman Agora
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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike

12.Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,702 reviews · from $33

Ride a regular or electric bike through Athens with a guide such as Marios, Maria, or Jimmy. In 2.5 hours, see the Acropolis, Plaka, Kerameikos, Roman Agora, Stadium, and more. Add a licensed Acropolis tour if you want to go inside the ancient hilltop complex.

“Demos was great tour guide. Great overview of the city allowing you to determine what sites you would like to spend more time at.”

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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum - Starting below the Acropolis at the Theatre of Dionysus
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

13.Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,678 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed guide, hearing the stories behind the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and ancient theaters. Choose a tour with or without tickets and add the Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Lisa, Anna, John, and Aphrodite bring archaeology, mythology, and architecture to life.

“We underestimated the amount of time to get to the meeting place. We notified them via text message we would be late. They assured us that we could catch up to the group or take the next tour. They were expecting us and got us out the door with tickets and audio equipment quickly and we joined without missing a thing. Our tour guide Anna was beyond accommodating and knowledgeable. She knows her stuff!! We took the additional museum tour with her guidance and we had a very informative and enlightening afternoon. Take this tour, you will not regret it. It makes understanding Greek history and architecture worth the trip.”

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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket - Climbing the Acropolis and entering through the Propylaea
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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

14.Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165

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”

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Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour - Souvlaki with a local drink
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Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour

15.Street Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,557 reviews · from $67

Spend three hours tasting Greek street food with an English-speaking guide in central Athens. You’ll try pies, souvlaki, Greek pizza, loukoumades, and other sweets, with beer or wine along the way. Guides such as Jenny, Emi, Amy, and Fotis are known for mixing food with local history.

“This tour was fantastic! We had a big group of 9 people and everyone raved about how fun the tour was. Amy was a great tour guide, she shared a mix of food and history facts which kept us entertained as we moved from shop to shop. The value of the tour was also fantastic, there was so much food that we were stuffed by the end. Would highly recommend!”

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