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This tour is a way to avoid the crowds and popular tourist spots of Athens, taking visitors to the district of Exarcheia, the heart of city’s modern history. Visitors can feel like Athenian locals while walking around and experiencing the Athenian way of life, as well as learning of the historical events that defined modern Greece.

Rather than exploring Athens alone, this walking tour helps maximize your time by having a guide to entertain you with stories about Greek mythology. As you pass by Plaka, the Acropolis Museum, and Pnyx, your guide weaves in stories and live performances about ancient gods and myths—adding depth and drama you’d miss if exploring alone.

Get a deeper understanding of local Greek wines with this private wine tasting near the Acropolis. Customize your tasting menu depending on your preferences and palette, and learn about each wine and the culture of winemaking in Greece, as well as the proper way to do wine tasting. Pair your wine with local cheese and charcuterie.

Experience Athens’ rebellious spirit on a walking tour and discover how Athens’ history of resistance has shaped the city we see today. With each step, travel back in time and explore iconic sites that bear witness to Athens’ history of struggle, from the city’s resistance against the Ottoman Empire to its modern fight for social justice. Discover the stories of Greek rebellion, from the heroic acts of individuals who became legends to the massive popular movements of Athenians hoping for freedom in the face of fascism, violence, and governmental oppression. Next, explore the vibrant neighborhood of Exarchia, the current hotbed of resistance and activism that welcomes anarchists, refugees, queers, and artists. Immerse yourself in the community’s creative energy and learn about its ongoing role in Athens’ battle for social justice. Join us on this walking tour and discover how Athens’ history of resistance continues to inspire and shape its present and future.

Enjoy the perfect introduction to Greek cuisine on this leisurely Athens food walking tour, with a small group and a foodie facilitator. Enjoy several dishes that may include traditional Greek meze, souvlaki in pita, greek beer, ouzo, and baklava. Dishes are subject to change but you are always guaranteed the best Greek flavors.

Immerse yourself in the rich street food scene of Athens with the help of a guide to help you eat your way around the city like a true local. During the tour, they show you some of the best eateries in town that you’d easily have missed if you tried exploring on your own.

Get your Greek culinary adventure off to the perfect start on this small-group food tour, with a guide who loves to provide insider tips and recommendations for where to eat next. Meet and mingle with local vendors at Athens Central Market, with a tasting at every stop, and visit historic food stores. Alongside the walking, sit down to lunch with wine in one of Athens’ most beautiful tavernas.

Combine a cycle tour around Athens with a delicious “mezedaki” tasting when you book this small-group experience. Easily cycle around the historical landmarks of the city using an electric-assist bike and learn about their significance from your guide. Then experience the essence of Greek cuisine as you dive into the sociable tradition of sharing appetizers at a local tavern, savoring classic “mezzes” and desserts.

Eat your way around Athens with a local foodie who will show you the local hot spots. Sample traditional Greek foods like olives and olive oil, honey, cheese, meats, Greek coffee, and sesame bread. You can also enjoy a cocktail or two. Along the way, learn a bit about Greek culture and everyday life in the city.

Keeping kids engaged at historic sites can be challenging without an interactive element. This family-friendly tour of the Acropolis of Athens blends storytelling with a Quest App, turning mythology into a hands-on experience. Solve puzzles inspired by Percy Jackson while exploring ancient ruins, making the visit both educational and entertaining for all ages.

Whether you’re traveling with family or friends, it can be hard to design an Athens itinerary and exploring independently can sometimes feel like a route march. Bring some adrenaline and challenge to your city explorations on this real-world escape game, featuring a backpack full of mysterious items and a host of thrilling challenges that will have you out in the city and discovering its secrets.

Experience classical Greece on this 4-day adventure from Athens. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Walk among temples to the Greek gods, admire excavated statues, and soak up some of Greece's most spectacular scenery. The tour includes transportation, breakfast and dinner each day, entrance fees, a guide, and your choice of 3- or 4-star overnight accommodation.

Rewind to classical Greece on a private day trip to ancient Corinth and Nafplio with convenient transportation from Athens. Enjoy the freedom to tour the streets and monuments independently, as well as the seaport of Nafplio for lunch and sightseeing. You can also customize the itinerary and start time to suit your needs.

Consider this your ticket to DIY day exploring everything Athens has to offer. This ticket combines a full day on the hop on/hop off bus with a cruise around the Saronic islands. Stop and swim or sunbathe on Agistri and Aegina islands. Your hop on/hop off ticket grants access to four bus lines which stop at popular sites like the Acropolis, Old Parliament, and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Arriving at Greece’s largest and busiest port can feel overwhelming for first-time visitors and cruise passengers. This private transfer ensures a smooth, stress-free start to your Athens trip. Your driver will be waiting on arrival, assist with your luggage, and drive you directly to your Athens hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

See more of Athens in less time—and explore the city like a local—on this small-group bike tour. Meet your guide in central Athens, and get ready to explore on two wheels. In just a few hours, you’ll tour top areas like Plaka and Syntagma Square, will see ancient monuments from the Panathenaic Stadium to the Temple of Zeus, and will learn all about the city’s culture and history.

Get your Greek islands vacation off to the perfect start with this comfortable private transfer from your Athens hotel to the port of Piraeus. There’s no need to fiddle with cash or deal with Athens’ notorious taxi drivers: your driver will greet you at your hotel and help with your luggage whatever the time of day. Extra charges may apply for hotels in Rafina, Lavrio, Marathon, Saronida or Lagonissi.

Make the most of your time in Greece and visit Argolis, Mycenae, and Nafplio in a single day on this tour from Athens. After taking the scenic route out of the city, discover the Corinth Canal, learn about its history, and enjoy picturesque views. In Mycenae, see the Lion’s Gate and Treasury of Atreus before stopping for lunch–own expense. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the city of Nafplio.

Spend a memorable day aboard a boat in the Athens Riviera where the crew takes care of your beautiful day at sea. Visit three islands in the Saronic Gulf—Agstri, Metopi, and Aegina—swim in the clear blue waters, enjoy the beautiful beaches, and indulge in a lunch buffet. As the sun sets, dance to the music of the live DJ on board before returning to Athens.

Enjoy an intimate, foodie-friendly Athens experience in a cozy home hosted by locals. In a small group, you and your fellow diners enjoy a 3-course Mediterranean meal including wine, made using recipes and techniques your hosts learned from their parents. It’s a unique Athens dinner that most tourists won’t get to experience.

Saronic Gulf Cruise from Athens Early in the morning, one of our coordinators will pick us up from our hotel or nearest point and we will go to the meeting point in the port and from there, we will set sail towards the island of the Saronic Gulf. If we prefer, we can walk through Lemonodassos, a dense forest of lemon and orange trees between beautiful windmills and waterfalls. Returning to the ship, we will enjoy lunch (first shift) sitting comfortably enjoying the views of the Mediterranean for approximately one hour, on the way to Hydra. . The guide will recommend the best shops and cafes for approximately two hours. When we return on board, the tables will be set for the second lunch shift. Aegina. Upon arrival, we can walk around the city at our leisure. In the island's bustling port, known as Port of Aegina, we can enjoy a glass of ouzo in its famous ouzeries, combining it with some seafood.

Swap Athens for the picturesque beauty of the Saronic Islands on this full-day cruise tour to Agistri and Aegina. In Agistri, swim and snorkel in the blue waters, or join a bike tour to the island’s Chalikiada Beach. Back onboard, sail lesser-known islets while savoring a traditional Greek lunch with wine, soft drinks, and coffee all included. Then, explore Aegina’s ancient landscape before sailing back to Athens during the sunset.

At the heart of Greek cuisine’s bold flavors lies one secret: great ingredients. Discover the art of shopping during this private cooking class, as your chef leads you around bustling Athens Central Market to pick the freshest, crispest ingredients for your feast. Then prepare the classics that will make dinner parties back home sing—Greek salad, tzatziki, and moussaka or stuffed vegetables—and eat them with an indulgent dessert.

Embark on a full-day adventure through Argolis. Start your journey along the Saronic Gulf, passing through the legendary Corinth Canal. Get ready to explore the mythical city of Mycenae, known for its gold and legendary stories of the Atreides. Discover the Lion's Gate and the majestic Royal Tombs. Indulge in a delightful lunch break in Mycenae before heading to the charming town of Nafplio, then experience the awe-inspiring acoustics of the Epidaurus theatre.