Top Athens How to Get Around in 2026

Explore Greece's Nemea wine region, without the hassle of planning, navigating, or driving, on this private, full-day tour from Athens or Nafplion. Travel in comfort aboard your private vehicle with hotel pickup included. See landmarks such as the Corinth Canal and optionally visit the Ancient Stadium of Nemea. Visit three wineries for cellar tours and tutored tastings (own expense).

See many of Athens’ ancient landmarks—and keep kids entertained as you go—on this family-friendly, half-day walking tour. With just your guide for company, admire views of the Acropolis, take in the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and much more; the tour also includes a stop for refreshments at a local café. As you go, your guide will share stories, games, and other activities designed to appeal to younger visitors.

Escape the city and enjoy a refined private journey along the Athenian Riviera to one of Greece’s most iconic coastal landmarks. Traveling in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, this experience is designed for comfort, flexibility, and effortless discovery. Follow a scenic seaside route toward Cape Sounion, where the majestic Temple of Poseidon rises dramatically above the Aegean Sea. Built in the 5th century BC, the temple stands as a symbol of ancient Greek power, mythology, and connection to the sea. Take time to explore the site at a relaxed pace, admire the architecture, and enjoy panoramic views stretching to the horizon. This private tour offers a calm, elegant escape from Athens, ideal for travelers who value beauty, history, and meaningful moments. Whether visited during the day or timed for sunset, it is an experience defined by atmosphere, simplicity, and timeless Greek elegance.

Skip the hassle of self-driving or arranging transport during this day trip to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Delphi. Your driver is knowledgeable about the site and tells you all about it, but you explore outside the car independently. Rather than tying yourself to a large tour group’s strict schedule, explore the monuments and ruins at your own pace. See remarkable highlights of ancient Greek culture, including the Temple of Apollo.

Maximize time in Athens on a private walking tour of the Acropolis and other historical highlights. Meet your guide for a private half-day walking tour including the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Enjoy reserved access and explore several landmarks of ancient Greek civilization with a private guide. Learn about history, architecture, and mythology during this guided walking tour.

See the ancient and modern wonders of Athens in just a half day on a tour that’s tailor-made for time-crunched cruise-ship visitors. Pickup and drop-off from the Port of Piraeus makes for a hassle-free trip, while taking a private tour means you'll enjoy plenty of attention from your guide as you visit sights including the Acropolis, Plaka, the market at Monastiraki, and Lycabettus Hill.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delphi is one of Greece’s most important ancient sites and home to the oracle of Apollo. Get there and back direct from your Athens hotel without the stress of Athenian traffic or winding mountain roads on this private tour to Delphi and beautiful Arachova village. Your driver can introduce the site as you travel, but can’t guide you: entrance fees are at your own expense.

Book a private driver-guide for a day trip to Delphi and Thermopylae, and leave the travel logistics to an expert. After a hotel pickup direct from your Athens accommodation, you’ll travel to the sites, learning about the UNESCO-listed ruins of Delphi and Thermopylae along the way. Explore the sites independently, and hear tips for must-see ruins to check out.

Peloponnese is rich in ancient sites, but visiting from Athens or Nafplio on your own can be a challenge. Skip the tricky logistics with this driving tour that includes hassle-free transportation. Stop to snap pictures of the Corinth Canal before continuing on to Sparta to admire its archaeological treasures. Sample local flavors during a tour of the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil (all entrance fees extra).

Don’t waste your long layover stuck in the airport food court or underwhelming cruise terminal. Instead, get a taste of Greece and be back in time for your departing flight or ship on a private 3- or 5-hour sightseeing tour. Offered anytime day or night, this Athenian adventure is carefully planned around your limited availability. Itinerary highlights can include the Acropolis, Plaka, Changing of the Guard, and Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle on this private full-day tour from Athens. Visit key sites such as the Areopagus rock on the Acropolis and the ancient Agora before heading to Corinth. See the Corinth Canal and explore the ancient archaeological site where the “Bema” of St. Paul is located, all with personalized service tailored to your group.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis Museum, and the Acropolis. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

The Acropolis is one of Athens’ most famous—and popular—historical landmarks. If you don’t want to get stuck in a crowded tour group, or if you want to learn about the citadel while you explore, this guided tour gives you the space and time you need. Your guide takes you around the buildings—the Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaea, and more—at your own pace.

Enjoy a twist on a traditional walking tour that goes beyond the city's ancient heritage with this private tour that focuses on Athens's street art scene. After meeting your guide at your central Athens hotel, let them take the lead as you stroll through different neighbourhoods to discover murals, graffiti, and stencils. See street art that you might have otherwise missed and learn about artists that may be new to you.

When your cruise ship pulls into Athens port, get a taste for classic Greek cuisine on a 4-hour walking shore excursion. Stroll down the historical streets and make several food stops to sample enticing local specialities such as delectable 'loukoumades' dough balls, moreish ‘koulouri’ bread, 'pastourma’ sausage and more. Dip into bakeries, dairies and sweet shops, and discover popular Greek fruits, herbs and spices on a wander through the buzzing central Varvakeios food market. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group shore excursion, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

Plaka is one of the most charming quarters of Athens and the hub of the city’s vibrant food scene. Discover the best spots to dine and imbibe in this neighborhood just below the Acropolis with this small-group food tour. Stop at local gourmet shops and eateries to sample traditional Greek specialties plus learn about Plaka’s unique history and architecture from your guide as you stroll the picturesque lanes.

Get acquainted with historical Athens on this private, half-day walking tour. Explore the Greek capital on foot with your own private guide and uncover the city’s iconic landmarks, ancient ruins and magnificent royal palaces. Then, veer off the tourist trail and get a taste of local life at vibrant markets and much-loved spots that most visitors miss. Hear of the city’s storied past as you stroll, and receive the undivided attention of your guide throughout.

Enhance your understanding of Athens culinary scene on a walking tour casts a wider, deeper light on the city’s tastes and culinary customs. Watch residents shop at the Central Market, chat to vendors, and visit traditional food spots for 15 tastings of treats such as moussaka and desserts, all accompanied by food stories and tips you’d otherwise miss. You can customize the menu to make it vegetarian.

Explore the ancient city of Corinth when you embark on this Christian and historical tour from Athens. Discover the city’s archaeological landmarks, including the Temple of Apollo and Acrocorinth, and learn about the life of Saint Paul. Then, enjoy free time to explore the village of Corinth where you can shop or try Greek cuisine.

Get out of Athens on a fully private tour with hotel pickup and experience the Temple of Poseidon at sunset. Depart from your local Athens accommodation in a Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle and head to Cape Sounio. Explore the site as the sun goes down and admire the beautiful views off the cape. Optionally, enjoy a lunch stop at a traditional taverna overlooking the Aegean Sea (meal not included).

If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five-hour tour by private transportation. The day starts with convenient pickup from your hotel and then takes you to the Acropolis, Panepistimiou Street, and much more. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional cost.

Exploring the Saronic Gulf Islands independently can mean grappling with confusing ferry timetables, as well as longer, slower journeys. On this day cruise, visit three islands—Hydra, Poros, and Aegina—in one outing, with the bonus of private round-trip transfers from your Athens hotel. Dine on a buffet lunch, and enjoy live music and dancing onboard.

Step aboard a traditional wooden boat and sail along the breathtaking Athenian Riviera. Enjoy two refreshing swimming stops in crystal-clear waters and savor a fresh BBQ and authentic Greek buffet, paired with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. Relax on deck as the sun sets over the sea, turning the sky golden and pink — an unforgettable Greek experience of taste, sea, and romance. Highlights ✔ 5-hour sailing along the Athenian Riviera ✔ Two swimming stops in turquoise waters ✔ Fresh BBQ & authentic Greek buffet ✔ Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks ✔ Traditional wooden boat & romantic sunset views

Capture stunning scenes of Athens at sunrise on this private photo tour. Set out before dawn in the company of a photographer guide and stake out a photo spot with views over the city. Get photography advice from your guide and snap pictures of the city as the sun rises. Enjoy espresso or juice and snacks during your tour.