Top Athens Bus Tours

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.

Spend two days admiring some of the most historic and picturesque sights in Greece without the hassle of arranging transport or lodgings on this overnight excursion from Athens. Relax on a private coach as you travel past pretty Arachova to Delphi, with a stop for a guided tour. After an overnight in Kalambaka, continue on the next day to visit two monasteries in UNESCO-listed Meteora before returning to Athens.

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.

Discover some of Greece's most notable ancient landmarks—and learn more about the life of St. Paul the Apostle—on this immersive, private tour. Ideal for those interested in early Christian history, this tour makes it easy to explore beyond Athens city limits and retrace the steps of St. Paul. Visit Corinth Canal, the archaeological sites of Corinth and Isthmia, and more (entry to the sights own expense), all while leaving the transit and logistics to someone else.

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.

Traveling independently from Athens to Cape Sounion can mean figuring out bus timetables or sorting out a rental car. With this private tour, forget about both and enjoy the freedom of traveling with your own dedicated driver at your preferred time. Experience the Temple of Poseidon (own expense) for as long as you like and opt to break your journey home for a meal or ice cream if you wish.

To stop at both ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal, you really need your own wheels. Enjoy the space and comfort of a private tour on this adventure by Mercedes-Benz vehicles, with a lunch of Greek classics at a neighborhood eatery included. As well as the standard Corinth signatures, your door-to-door package includes the monastery of Saint Patapios and the ancient Heraion of Perachora.

Greece’s sprawling capital city can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Get your bearings and marvel at the most important sights in Athens without getting footsore with this private driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and learn about Athenian history and culture from your driver as you zip around the city, covering A-list sights like the Acropolis, Agora, and Syntagma Square in just hours.

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 the Parthenon and other top Athens attractions on a private sightseeing tour that lets you shape your trip to focus on the sites that you value most. Unlike on group tours with preset schedules and itineraries, on a private tour you can spend as much or as little time as you like at each site, making this excursion ideal for busy travelers who want to prioritize certain attractions.

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.

Trace the path of Paul the Apostle as you explore ancient Corinth on this private tour from Athens. Walk the agora where Paul preached, ascend the Bema platform where he was brought before Gallio, explore the Temple of Apollo, and much more to understand the contrast between pagan beliefs and Paul's teachings. Gain insight into Paul's lasting influence on Christianity in a personalized setting.

Delphi sits high in the mountains, a few hours from Athens, so reaching it and seeing the sanctuary at your own pace takes a long drive and some planning. Get driven privately instead, with free rein to spend as long as you like across the site before the return. Explore the ruins, the Temple of Apollo, and the archaeological museum. Add on a traditional Greek lunch, if you'd like.

Check off an ancient Greek temple and a beautiful lake with thermal water on the same trip. Instead of waiting at bus stops, make your hours go further by securing stress-free private transportation to take you between sites. At Lake Vouliagmeni, experience warm thermal water. Later, visit Cape Sounion and see the magnificent Temple of Poseidon.

Post-driving through the stunning Greek countryside, arrive at Ancient Olympia—the legendary birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk among the ruins of the Temple of Hera, where the modern flame is still lit, and admire the site of the magnificent Temple of Zeus. Explore the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, enhanced by immersive commentary in 10 languages and cutting-edge virtual reality on any device. After a day rich in history, unwind in the charming modern village of Olympia, strolling its alleys, shopping, or enjoying authentic Greek cuisine. Conclude with a comfortable return to Athens and a drop-off at convenient central points. Book now and relive the spirit of the ancient Games

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.

With at least five hours’ driving, including mountain roads, self-driving to Delphi and Meteora is not for the faint-hearted. Discover both these UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a day on this private tour from Athens, which features stops at the pretty Arachova village, the Thermopylae battlefield, and the Distomo Massacre Memorial.

The Sounion Tour is a dive into history, mythology, culture and natural Greek scenery. Our drivers boast years of experience and guarantee a personalized tour tailored to your needs! We begin our tour driving to a high vantage point, from which Lake Vouliagmeni unfolds like a pristine oasis creating a captivating contrast against the surrounding lush greenery and the panorama of the Athenian Riviera. We embark on a journey through the Athenian Riviera which offers a sensory feast that combines coastal allure and cultural richness. As we navigate the roads, the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea stretch alongside, providing a picturesque backdrop to the journey. Our main destination is then perched majestically atop Cape Sounion, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon stands as a timeless testament to ancient Greek architecture and civilization. The stark white marble against the deep blue of the sea and sky set you up for one of the best views you ever witnessed!

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 comes into its own by night, with ancient sites and neoclassical buildings illuminated and locals dining at tavernas and restaurants. Skip the metro and see the city from street level on this private tour, direct from your central Athens address. Take a stroll at the foot of the Acropolis, inhale views from Mt. Lycabettus, admire the splendors of Syntagma Square, and wander through vibrant Monastiraki and Plaka.

Corinth is roughly 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 tells you all about the history in advance so you don’t waste a minute. Visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Akrocorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis.

Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with a guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

Perfect for time-pressed or first-time Athens visitors, this private sightseeing tour offers a seamless and comfortable way to discover the city’s top attractions. Choose from convenient start times throughout the day, meet your driver at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium, and much more (entry to the sights own expense).

Avoid the complications of organizing a trip to the rock-side monasteries of Meteora yourself, and book a package put together by professionals. This overnight excursion combines your round-trip bus travel from Athens with station transfers, overnight hotel accommodation, a Meteora sunset tour, and either a hike or another tour on the final day.