Top Greece Archaeology Tours

If you’re due to arrive at Katakolo Port, or you’re staying nearby, this trip is a great way to make the most of limited time. Set off on an adventure to discover Ancient Olympia, with round-trip transportation included. Enjoy plenty of time to purchase entry tickets and explore the temples at your own pace, then ride back to the port with your driver.

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 lively city of Athens from a new angle: a night tour lets you see the city from a unique perspective. Leave the logistics and navigation to someone else as you explore the city on foot, seeing highlights including the changing of the guard, the charming Plaka neighborhood, energetic Monastiraki square, and the ancient and Roman Agoras. Have dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant along the way.

Avoid the stress of navigating Crete’s mountainous roads or coordinating multiple cultural stops on your own. This private or small-group experience from Crete brings together the island’s highlights in one seamless day, from the ancient Palace of Knossos to traditional villages and the Lasithi Plateau. Along the way, enjoy an olive oil tasting and authentic local stops, all with comfortable door-to-door transport so you can focus on culture, history, and food without planning hassles.

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.

Discover the wonders of Delos on a half-day tour from Mykonos, where ancient history comes alive. With an expert guide, uncover the fascinating stories behind the temples, sanctuaries, and artifacts, and explore hidden highlights that you might otherwise miss. This immersive experience ensures you leave with a deep appreciation of the island’s classical treasures.

A group tour of the Acropolis moves at a fixed pace that leaves little room for questions or deeper discussion at each stop—this private tour covers the same ground but with a guide whose focus is entirely on your group. Choose from an Acropolis-only walking tour, an upgrade to include the Agora of Athens or Acropolis Museum, or a half-day city tour by vehicle.

Explore the archaeology of ancient Greece during this full-day group tour of Nafplio, Epidaurus, and Mycenae. Start in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mycenae, touring the Treasury of Atreus and its Cyclopean Walls. Then take a walking tour of Nafplio and lunch with panoramic views of Bourtzi Islet. Finish the day in Epidaurus, discovering its beautifully-preserved UNESCO World Heritage theater. A guide, lunch, entrance fees, on-bus Wi-Fi and round-trip transport from select hotels are also covered, depending on the option selected.

Discover the highlights of ancient Athens on this immersive 4-hour walking tour, ideal for history lovers and curious travelers. With a licensed professional guide, explore two of the city’s most important archaeological sites: the world-famous Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. Stand in awe before the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike as your guide shares the fascinating myths and history of the Acropolis. Then, continue to the Ancient Agora—the heart of ancient Athenian life—where democracy and philosophy were born. Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Hephaestus, walk through the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, and imagine life in the bustling marketplace where Socrates once walked.

Make navigating Athens' vast National Archaeological Museum easy—and learn much more than you could exploring alone—on this private guided tour. Led by an archaeology expert guide, you can explore the museum's highlights, or delve off the typical trail to see the ancient artifacts that interest you most. With multiple start times available, this tour ensures a flexible and customized experience (museum tickets separate expense).

Get more out of your visit to the Acropolis by going on a morning walking tour. Avoid the stress of wasting time in long entrance lines and discover fascinating historical insights about the Acropolis that you wouldn’t find out if exploring the area alone. Highlights include the Temple of Athena Nike, Mars Hill, the Dionysus Theater, and much more.

Leave the 21st-century bustle of Athens behind and discover the ancient world of the Peloponnese on a full-day private tour perfect for history buffs. Discover the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth, where St. Paul preached, test the acoustics in the Theatre of Epidaurus, explore the historic coastal city of Nafplion, and more. Admission fees are excluded, with an option to add a traditional Greek lunch.

Go beyond the mythology of Attica and discover the meeting place of the great Greek civilizations on this hassle-free small-group full-day tour of Delphi, departing from Athens. Travel to the ‘center of the world’ as imagined in classical times at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After stopping at the archaeological site in Delphi (entrance fee not included), the trip continues to Delphi Archaeological Museum, followed by the village of Arachova.

Delve into ancient Greece's history on a private 4-hour tour of Athens' top sights. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Acropolis and visit highlights like Panathenaic Stadium and Lycabettus Hill. Relax as your private driver transports you comfortably between landmarks, with the option to upgrade to a private tour for a dedicated guide.

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.

Visit two of southern Greece’s historical highlights on one day tour with convenient transfers from Athens. See ancient Corinth and marvel at Venetian architecture and waterfront views in Nafplio. The tour combines guided sections and a planned itinerary with some free time to explore so you can have the best of both worlds.

Dive into Athens' rich history with a guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora. Explore iconic monuments, such as the Temple of Athena Nike and Dionysus Theater, and discover artifacts in the Ancient Agora Museum. Skip-the-ticket-line access ensures a smoother visit, though some waiting time for security checks may occur.

The Acropolis Museum is one of Athens’ highlights. Save time waiting in long visitor lines, by having a guarantee to skip-the-line to get your entrance ticket. There's so much to see in the Acropolis Museum and this tour takes the risk out of missing important artifacts by having a guide to show you around. You experience will be enriched by learning historical information as you explore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Corinth is only a 1.5-hour drive from Athens but Athenian traffic can be intimidating. Take the pressure off with this private tour, direct from your door, with a driver who can tell you all about the history, and onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute. You’ll visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis: entrance fees are at your own expense.