Top Athens Running Tours

Experience the thrill of Athens' history on a speedy 1-hour running tour. Rise and shine, early birds. Join for a refreshing 5-kilometer run through the heart of Athens. Explore landmarks including the Panathenaic Stadium, Acropolis, and the Temple of Aries. Recharge your body and mind and leave prepared to take on the day ahead. Make great memories and get some exercise at the same time.

Claim your own moment of Olympic glory during this exclusive workout session and competition inside the Panathenaic Stadium. With a certified sports trainer, you'll go beyond a simple tour of this landmark site. Learn about how athletes of the past trained and revisit the events that led to the first ‘modern’ Olympics in 1896, then get hands-on with a training session and race held on the main stadium’s hallowed track.

Dodge the research hassles and discover both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum on a half-day tour with a guide to put all the history in context. Following the Acropolis tour with a visit to the museum takes you beyond the monuments for a glimpse of daily lives in ancient Athens, from spirituality to celebrations—and, of course, magnificent artwork. Upgrade to include entrance tickets—or even a private tour.

See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed tour guide. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, and more. Enjoy skip-the-line access to save time. Upgrade to include tickets to the Acropolis Museum for even more insights into ancient Greece.

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.

Explore Athens once the temperatures have cooled and the daytime crowds have gone home on this small-group nighttime tour. Let your guide lead the way as you walk around the city, taking in views of the illuminated Parthenon and the Acropolis, as well as other historical landmarks. Complete your evening by eating like a local and enjoying a Greek dinner in a traditional tavern.

Indulge your inner foodie on this half-day gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Experience Athens through its food scene without wasting time on tourist-focused restaurants or guessing where locals actually eat. This small-group walking tour introduces you to neighborhood markets, delis, and family-run tavernas while offering insight into everyday life and culture in the city. Sample a variety of classic Greek dishes along the way, then finish with a traditional meze meal and wine.

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.

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.

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.

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.

Covering Athens on foot is slow in the heat, and a car keeps you at arm's length from the sights. See plenty up close on this guided bike tour, riding past ancient ruins, neoclassical buildings, and the city's neighborhoods, with brief stops at landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Choose a regular bike or an e-bike, and add a guided Acropolis visit as an upgrade.

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.

Seeing Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera independently can mean figuring out transportation between widely spread sights. Simplify your sightseeing with a hop-on hop-off bus connecting key landmarks across three routes, while audio commentary adds context along the way. Get off wherever interests you, then continue when you’re ready, combining convenient transportation with the freedom to explore Athens and its surroundings at your own pace.

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.

Are you travelling alone or with a friend? How does it feel to meet someone who shares the same passion for football? Reserve your spot, play football with us, and experience the unique connection that comes from joining a local game! Please note: the football pitch size may vary (5-a-side, 6-a-side, or 7-a-side), depending on demand and availability.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Greek food has traveled the world. Learn how it tastes on its home turf—without the hassle of research or making reservations—on this private walking tour with two passionate locals to help you dine like a Greek. Soak up the atmosphere in Psiri and Monastiraki, capture a selfie at photogenic Little Kook, explore Athens Central Market and the city’s spice street, and taste specialties in a traditional tavern.

Explore the sights of Athens, while you taste delectable Greek street food on a private tour—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. With your guide in the lead, discover lively streets and squares around the city and stroll the market, stopping for bites like bougatsa, nuts and figs, kebab, retsina, and loukoumades, plus sips of ouzo, Greek liqueurs, and Greek coffee.