Top Athens How to Get Around - page 2

Get around the Acropolis quickly while learning about its history and related legends from a local guide with this tour. You'll be outfitted with an electric fat bike and a helmet, making getting around the ancient site a breeze. Group sizes are intentionally kept to just five participants for extra attention from your guide.

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.

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.

Visit the home of the famous Oracle of Delphi on a full-day small group tour from Athens to one of the ancient world’s most important spiritual sites. Pass through the plain of Beotia and the legendary town of Thebes on the way up to Mt Parnassus, and explore highlights the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including the Polygonal Wall, Temple of Apollo ruins and Delphi museum with a guide (entry fee at your own cost.) Stop in the mountain towns of Delphi and Arachova for spectacular views.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is an Athens must-see—but it can be hard to make the most of it when visiting alone. To better understand the attraction’s historic significance, explore with a guide who can bring its history to lfie. This group tour offers a hassle-free way to see the best of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and other monuments. You can also upgrade to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

Go beyond the guidebooks and immerse yourself in ancient Greek history on a private tour of the Acropolis. This exclusive experience lets you ask as many questions as you like. Book a walking tour of the Acropolis; upgrade to add the Agora of Athens or the Acropolis Museum; or opt for a half-day city tour by vehicle. Entrance fees are at your 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.

Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport with this full-day private tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Panathenaic Stadium, National Archaeological Museum, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Enjoy city views from Mt. Lycabettus and explore Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods. Entrance fees at own expense. Includes hotel, airport, or port pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

Athens is famous for its millennia-old attractions, from the hilltop Pantheon to the ancient Agora—but without a guide to help you decipher the ruins, it can be tough to know the significance of what you’re looking at. Explore the highlights of Ancient Athens on this half-day walking tour, which includes admission tickets for a seamless experience.

The Acropolis is one of the world’s most iconic sights, but many travelers find the midday heat and crowds oppressive. Enjoy a less chaotic experience on this 2-hour tour that enters the site as soon as it opens. Your guide introduces all the highlights, including the Parthenon, the Theatre of Dionysus, and more, and helps you visualize how the site might have looked in ancient times. Upgrade to include your ticket.

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Athens Riviera on this half-day, small-group catamaran cruise. While an experienced skipper and crew do the work, relax and revel in the sunshine and the scenery. Enjoy stops to swim, stay refreshed with unlimited complimentary drinks, and savor a delicious Greek meal, including barbecue dishes, served by the crew. Choose a morning or sunset cruise when you book.

The Acropolis draws large crowds year-round, and without priority access, a significant portion of the visit is spent queuing rather than exploring the site. This private tour includes skip-the-line entry and a guide who covers the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the broader architectural and artistic significance of the classical temples throughout, at a pace suited to your group.

Located just an hour’s drive from Athens, Cape Sounion—home to the millennia-old Temple of Poseidon—is a popular day trip destination. But on a larger bus tour, it’s easy to spend more time competing with crowds for views than listening to the guide. Treat yourself to a more laid-back experience on this half-day, small-group tour from Athens. Cap off your visit with a stop at picturesque Cape Sounion Beach.

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.

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.

Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora by rental car or public transportation from Athens can be stressful. Avoid navigating unfamiliar routes on this tour, which covers all six monasteries—with guided tours of three—plus hermit caves that most tourists miss. Break up the drive with stops in coastal villages (instead of highway rest stops), plus upgrade to add a traditional Greek lunch. Treat yourself to a private tour or opt for an extended, overnight tour with an included hotel stay.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Go by foot and get up-close to the ancient wonder of Athens’ Acropolis. Visit the Greek capital’s most-renowned monuments on this flexible half-day walking tour. Don’t just look through the window of a tour bus: truly experience the Acropolis by taking a stroll around this epic landmark of civilization with a guide by your side to provide commentary. Options with and without admission fees are available.

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.

Athens has stellar street food, but it takes a local insider to find the best spots to sample the city’s specialties. With this small-group tour, join a foodie guide to discover the top stands and eateries for delicacies on the go in Athens. Sample spanakopita, souvlaki, gyro, and peinirli plus luscious sweets and local beer as you stroll through some of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city center.

Experience the convenience of a meticulously organized itinerary, freeing you from the hassle of planning, on this small-group tour from Athens. Travel in an air-conditioned bus and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae, the charming town of Nafplio, and the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Throughout the journey, enjoy insightful commentary from an archaeologist and marvel at impressive sites, including the famed Gold Mask of Agamemnon.

Avoid the rush of large tour groups and give yourself time to explore Athens’ iconic Acropolis on this private tour. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage–listed citadel and discover its stories—myth, history, and everything in between—with the help of your guide. As well as the world-famous Parthenon, walk around striking landmarks such as the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this half-day Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) and the Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Upgrade to include entry to the Acropolis Museum.

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.