Top Athens Bus Tours

Covering Athens on foot takes far longer than most travelers anticipate, and group tours stick to rigid itineraries. Benefit from a customizable route and comfortable private transport on a tour tailored to your pace and interests. Check off the Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, Acropolis, and more, all while your driver-guide provides local insights to enrich your experience.

See the best of Athens—and make the most of three possible routes, as well as three available pass durations—on a flexible, hop-on hop-off bus tour. Settle onto the comfortable bus, listen to the audio commentary available in 14 languages, and admire Athens’ historical highlights, from the Acropolis to the Ancient Agora. Then, travel across two additional routes, to the Athenian Riviera and Piraeus, for maximal sightseeing.

Explore Athens at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that provides easy transportation to key attractions like the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parthenon, part of the Acropolis. Travel across two interchanging lines—the Blue and the Orange—plus enjoy access to/from the port in Piraeus for cruise passengers.

Maximize your time in Athens and learn more about the city than you would on your own with a small-group or private guided tour. Perks include skip-the-line access to the Acropolis, so you can spend more of your trip sightseeing than waiting in lines. Stop by the National Library of Greece, the Ancient Agora of Athens, Plaka, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more during this tour.

Make the most of your time in Athens with this half-day private tour that takes you directly to the landmarks that interest you most. Travel comfortably onboard a private, air-conditioned vehicle as your driver fills you in on the city's history. Customize your route based on your pace, selected tour duration, and preferred stops, with highlights such as the Acropolis, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Roman Agora (choose which ticketed sites you would like to visit). Opt for the night tour to see illuminated monuments and soak up Athens' charm.

Explore the highlights of Athens in just one day on this private or small-group tour by private vehicle. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or a convenient meeting point and visit highlights such the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis Museum (museum entrance extra), and Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Includes lunch.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Experience the blend of ancient and modern that defines Athens as you embark on this private excursion through the city. Discover the best of the city including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena, and more. Dive deep into Greek culture at the Acropolis Museum and end with panoramic views atop Mount Lycabettus.

Maximize your time in port with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Athens and Piraeus—ideal for busy travelers looking to take in the highlights all in one go. Jump off along the way to explore ancient sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus; stroll the pretty streets of Plaka; or visit popular attractions like the National Archeological Museum, Syntagma Square and the National Gardens.

Athens' landmarks are spread across the city, and seeing them on foot in a short visit means choosing what to skip. A driving tour covers more in a few hours, with a driver-guide handling the traffic and pointing out the sights as you pass. The route stops at the Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with time to get out and take photos.

Beat the heat of Athens’ streets on this full-day private tour with a knowledgeable driver. See city highlights including the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Agora, and Changing of the Guard in a climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi and USB charging. Entrance fees and lunch are excluded; licensed guides can usually be arranged for an additional charge.

Few visitors travel beyond the limits of Athens, but there are plenty of attractions waiting to be discovered if you know where to look. This seamless private tour takes you to two of mainland Greece’s top sights—Lake Vouliagmeni and Temple of Poseidon—and saves you the stress of driving on the region’s famously windy roads, all at a speed that suits you.

Discover some of Greece's most notable ancient landmarks—and learn more about the life of St. Paul the Apostle—on this immersive, private tour. Ideal for those interested in early Christian history, this tour makes it easy to explore beyond Athens city limits and retrace the steps of St. Paul. Visit Corinth Canal, the archaeological sites of Corinth and Isthmia, and more (entry to the sights own expense), all while leaving the transit and logistics to someone else.

The Sounion Tour is a dive into history, mythology, culture and natural Greek scenery. Our drivers boast years of experience and guarantee a personalized tour tailored to your needs! We begin our tour driving to a high vantage point, from which Lake Vouliagmeni unfolds like a pristine oasis creating a captivating contrast against the surrounding lush greenery and the panorama of the Athenian Riviera. We embark on a journey through the Athenian Riviera which offers a sensory feast that combines coastal allure and cultural richness. As we navigate the roads, the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea stretch alongside, providing a picturesque backdrop to the journey. Our main destination is then perched majestically atop Cape Sounion, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon stands as a timeless testament to ancient Greek architecture and civilization. The stark white marble against the deep blue of the sea and sky set you up for one of the best views you ever witnessed!

The soaring pinnacles of Meteora are a must for many travelers, and this small-group tour explores all six of the area's historic monasteries with the option to visit three of them (entrance fees not included). A guide provides insights into the UNESCO World Heritage Site as you explore, and an included lunch keeps you satiated. Upgrade to include round-trip bus transportation from Athens to Meteora for a seamless travel experience, or begin the tour from Kalambaka Train Station.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

Cape Sounion, about a 75-minute drive from Athens, houses one of the world’s great sunsets, thanks to the 5th-century-BC temple of the god Poseidon. It’s fiddly and time-consuming to reach by public transit, so enjoy the comfort of a bus with photo stops too on this convenient tour. Your package includes a host and a multilingual audio guide but entrance fees are at your own expense.

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

See the best of Athens in just half a day on this comprehensive private tour. Choose a start time that’s best for you, meet your driver directly at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver will whisk you straight to the top sights, from the Acropolis (and highlights like the Parthenon) to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Presidential Palace, and more.

Group tours through central Greece run to a fixed timetable, moving you on before you've taken in each site. Set your own pace on a private tour from Athens, with time to walk the battlefield at Thermopylae, the ancient oracle site of Delphi, and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora as you choose.

Meteora sits several hours inland from Athens, and reaching its clifftop monasteries independently means a long drive plus working out which are open to visit. Ride a coach to Kalambaka, then take a panoramic drive past all six of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed retreats perched on their rock pinnacles. Learn their history, stop for photos, and step inside three of the monasteries.

Explore the archaeology and mythology of ancient Greece on this private full-day tour. Starting with hotel pickup in Athens, visit the archaeological sites of Epidaurus and Mycenae plus the historic port town of Nafplio. Along the way, discover 2,300-year-old amphitheaters, spectacular countryside scenery, and ancient ruins, and listen as your driver introduces mythical figures like King Agamemnon. Your package excludes entry fees: Upgrade to include a traditional Greek lunch.

As amazing as the archaeological sites in Athens are, they’re far from the only Ancient Greek wonders nearby. Join this historical tour and leave the city for a trip to Delphi, once thought to be the center of the world. See the Temple of Apollo—nicknamed the "Navel of the World"—then the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Please note: admission tickets are not included unless you've selected the option when booking.