All Athens Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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.

Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option

Meteora: Monasteries Tour with Lunch and Athens Transfer Option

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

35 minutesFree Cancellation

Airport Pickup Services

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.

Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Athens Full Day Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

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. This full-day tour starts at 9 AM from Larissa Station, letting you avoid early rush. Ride a coach to Kalambaka, then take a panoramic drive past all six UNESCO World Heritage-listed retreats perched on rock pinnacles. Learn their history, stop for photos, and step inside three monasteries.

Athens: Meteora Day Trip at 9 AM, Caves, Seaside Stops & Lunch

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis and Parthenon Tickets Included

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Avoid the stress of navigating busy streets and trying to cover Athens’s major landmarks in limited time on your own. This private half-day luxury tour of Athens lets you explore iconic sites like the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and Syntagma Square in comfort with a private, air-conditioned vehicle. With customizable stops and a flexible pace, you can focus on the views, photos, and history that matter most to you.

Best of Athens Private Luxury Tour with Acropolis & Local Guide

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

A good way to experience Greek culture is through food in a culinary tasting with freshly made traditional Greek salad and Greek wine at Pantopolion tis Mesogiakis Diatrofis.

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Athens Full Day Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Travelers from around the world flock to Athens to see its ancient archeological wonders—which can mean massive crowds and long visitor lines. Embark on a guided walking tour of the iconic Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choose from several options including early morning access, with fewer lines, or upgrade your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, featuring original sculptures and artifacts that bring ancient Athens to life.

Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

45 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

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What are people saying about Athens

Donna_B, Oct 2026

Ten Trekking Seniors

My husband and I took this tour with four other couples from our active-adult community. We arrived about 30-minutes early to the Athens Walks office. People were already checking in. There is a place for coffee next door but arrive even earlier and remember there are no toilets on the Acropolis. We had all made separate reservations. To make it easier, book everyone together on one reservation. After and few stressful moments, the tour company grouped as all together with others around our ages. Caterina, our guide, was excellent. She paced our tour giving us a chance to catch our breath and hydrate while she continued her tour with information about Greek history and culture. It was a very crowded day and she weaved our way through the crowds showing her authority and experience as a guide. Following more information after arriving at the summit, we had about 20-minutes of free time. Once we reached the bottom, the tour continued at the Acropolis Museum. We were given time to use the toilets, rest and refresh at the small cafe. Caterina continued the tour with a decent overview of the museum which is quite beautiful. As the tour ended, you could choose to continue on your own. I would suggest wearing appropriate shoes and clothing, bring water and hats. Umbrellas don’t work well in the crowds or climbing up the steps. Trekking poles helped some in our group.

Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

erin_e, Oct 2026

A Great Way to Explore Plaka and Greek Culture

Our guide Jannis was a wonderful ambassador of Greek culture and showed us so many aspects of Plaka that we would never have seen on our own. Our expectations were greatly exceeded. We are so grateful for him and how he made our group like a family. Everyone knew him as if he were a local celebrity. We were so full after and had sampled almost a dozen local specialties at one special restaurant in addition to 4 other stops and a tour of the fish, meat, and produce markets. He also made sure we all had arranged safe passage back to our hotels. God bless you Jannis.

Athens Full Day Private Tour

Heather_K, Oct 2026

Amazing full day immersive tour!!

We had such an amazing full day experience with Aristotle yesterday! He arrived early, greeted up warmly and got us started right at the acropolis first thing in the morning! He is so incredibly knowledgeable, and not just book smart or doing research on these things- he LIVES it! Aristotle is a true local gem who knows the ins and outs of this city and its history we could literally ask him anything! I have two teenagers and a 9 year old and they had been raving about him all afternoon. It is not easy to keep teenagers and a 9 year old entertained in history lol but we really learned so much. We could have booked 7 different tours to see everything and still wouldn’t have learned as much without this tour. Worth every penny! Thank you guys for a memorable experience in a magical city!

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Shallbun4, Oct 2026

Athens varied and filling food tour.

Please arrive hungry for this excellent tour. We made the mistake of having a small breakfast beforehand and were having to pass up some of the delicious and interesting foods on offer. Myrtia ( not sure of spelling) was our excellent guide and made the whole experience fun and personal.

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Linda_M, Sept 2026

Sunset Tour - Temple of Poseidon

I booked a sunset tour of Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon - I just loved it, particularly the Temple of Poseidon at twilight (I also loved swimming at the beach - the only who did - very brisk!). But what made the trip especially wonderful was the tour guide (Sevi) and the driver (Alexander). They were both so accommodating and patient (I made a mistake with the the pickup location) and Alexander even dropped me off at my hotel (not the original pickup point). Sevi was extremely knowledgable (trained as an archaeologist) and a good storyteller. Entirely worth it.

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Nick_M, Sept 2026

Fun and Informative tour!

Great guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, led by smart, easy to understand, and communicative hosts. Everyone gets a headset and placard so the host doesn’t need to scream and you don’t have to struggle to listen. I think you’d miss out on a lot of knowledge if you just do the tour without a guide. Go for it!

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Tour, Caves, Beachfront Stops & Lunch

Anika_S, Sept 2026

Scenic Adventure with a great guide, Maria

This was a well worth it Adventure. Our guide, Maria was wonderful. And she speaks 5 languages which made communicating with all the guests easy for us. Even though the tour was in English. She was humorous factual, and made us really enjoy the experience even more. But the breathtaking scenery, Landscape in the monasteries were Eye opening. The frescos inside the monasteries were also breathtaking and almost undescribable. It's wonderful that the monks and the nuns let us visit their sanctuary. The bus was clean and very comfortable. We had sufficient stops for eating and bio breaks. Would highly recommend this trip with viatour and our guide, Maria.

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

Abigail_G, Sept 2026

Hermes was incredible....

Hermes was incredible. Very knowledgeable and shared many stories and also added some humor to keep things going. Great tour of acropolis area and then museum. It was nice we ended at museum so you could stay and see things not highlighted on the tour. Also, unlike other tours I’ve done you get you’re physical ticket so you are able to access sites like the excavation museum as well

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

David_H, Sept 2026

Worth it

My wife and I booked this trip after comparing other similar trips and chose this one based on the previous reviews. Previous travelers did not disappoint. The boat was excellent and in great condition. The food was some of the best in Athens so far. The crew was enjoyable and had very clear communication. The islands were very nice and the swimming spots were also excellent. Totally worth taking a day trip. Would do this again.

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Cathy_S, Sept 2026

Climb to History

This tour was historical, educational and physical. Nick was the perfect guide and very knowledgeable. He lead us up the mountain to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Theater Temple of Athena, all through the crowds, managed to keep us all together and engaged. Then we enjoyed a walk thru the Museum which housed all original statues and historical artifacts. Definitely worth doing! Highly recommended!

Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis and Parthenon Tickets Included

Cheryl_L, Sept 2026

Acropolis/Parthenon Tour

Vicki (Vasiliki) was our tour guide and she was amazing! She staged our walk up to the top of the Acropolis to keep us in the shade as much as possible, and went slowly enough so that no one was having difficulty keeping up with the group. Her audio equipment worked efficiently and she had an incredible knowledge of everything!