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Things to do in Athens, Attica: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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1. Athens Treasure Hunt
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The ultimate treasure hunt! Follow the directions, hunt for clues and solve riddles, view fascinating landmarks and lesser-known gems in a fun way Interact with locals, learn about our way of life, taste treats and drinks that locals relish and get the true feeling of our city! A perfect solution for a group of friends, a school or a company that wishes to engage in a team-building activity. Accompanied by your specialized “Insider” game moderator, follow simple, yet sometimes cryptic instructions and solving a number of puzzles and challenges specially designed for travelers that are new to our city. Become a local for a day, complete the tasks and have a great time! •Discover our city in a fun and engaging way •Learn about contemporary Athens •View significant landmarks and sights •Visit local shops •Interact with locals •Enjoy panoramic vistas •Savor drinks and snacks that Athenians cherish •Be rewarded for putting your wits and senses into practice
Inclusions: 4-hour experiential activity, Hotel pick-up & Hotel drop-off, Tasting of Greek coffee, ice-cream and koulouri, Private services of specialized “Insider” game moderators, All taxes
Exclusions: Visit, guided tour and entry fees to any archaeological site, Personal expenses
Reviewed By KathKb60
Our cooking class with Chef Yannis Ninos was a masterpiece! Yannis is an amazing guy! We were offered a comprehensive gastronomy and culture experience that no one else could ever offer. Excellent Chef, with knowledge from another planet. Can't wait to see his own TV show! Thank you Athens Insiders, Thank you Yannis!
2. Athens To Delphi - The Navel Of The World - Private Day Trip
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Depart from Athens for Delphi by private luxury car or mini van and enjoy a scenic ride. En route, see Levadia and Arachova, towns known for their “souvlaki” and colored carpets respectively. Once in Delphi, head to the UNESCO-listed mountainside archaeological site, one of Greece’s most significant. Next, tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from the god Apollo. Admire the Temple of Apollo and other monuments, and then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos. As you set for the way back, it is a must to stop at Arachova or Delphi village to have a lunch, grab a coffee or try a traditional homemade sweet. You get to admire stunning Archeological Sites 100% personalized tour.No prearranged fixed tour. Walk around one of the most significant archaeological ruins in the world. Tour the Temple of Apollo and other relics and explore Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Inclusions: Private Transportation by luxury car or mini van, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Private Driver sharing tips, Culinary Welcome Gift, Extra Stops For Food Or Drinks
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tickets & Tour Guide In Archaeological Site
Reviewed By 361kata
One of the best places to visit close to Athens. It is only about 1 hour drive and the route is rewarding. Ioannis is very knowledgeable and really shared many insights. I strongly recommend this trip to cape sounio.
3. Electricityrides | e-bike rentals
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A small but exciting electric bike that, when you ride, will surprise you! It’s compact to fit in every narrow street but also comfortable that even after hours of ride you will return without being tired at all. Tested on the harsh streets of Athens, electricityrides’ electric bikes are the smartest solution for an enjoyable stroll around the city or even further, you can ever reach the sea easily from the bike lane that starts from Athens center and reaches to Flisvos Marina! Our printed interactive maps will make it easier for you to ride around Athens and visit most of the city's attractions at your own pace.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Protective Helmet, Padlock, Interactive printed map, Mobile stand
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Reviewed By Hadardabah1223
We were at prvite tour with amazing guide Costa that was so funny and full of knowledge. He took us the most important things at Athens and was so kind to us. Thanks Hadar
4. Prepaid SIM card
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cheaper than city stores . Faster 4g internet in all Greece and e.u. No need to return the SIM card back . Easy activation with out pin . We can help to fix it on mobile . Up to 4G-LTE connection. • One low flat price that includes the rental of the hotspot and the data plan. • No hidden fees. • Free pick up and return • No worries of incurring expensive roaming fees with your carrier.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By anitacA8932KK
The best part of the trip was swimming at the beach with the Temple of Poseidon perched above. Our driver, Sotiris, was funny and informative. He made the trip even more memorable.
5. Bike Experiences with unique wooden Bicycles
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Bike & Roll will show you all of the highlights of Athens but also all the hidden treasures of the city.. Discover Athens as a local! The bicycles we use are completely made out of wood! We have 3 types, the Penelope 2-SP, 7-SP and Electric. In short, we have the perfect bike for you! The bike experiences will make sure you won't miss anything of what Athens has to offer and both the options include a refreshing beverage from the house! You only have to decide if you want to see the beautiful Riviera of Athens or the many ancient places. The bicycles are made out of the ash tree. From one adult tree we can make 50 bicycles. For every bicycle we plant 1 new tree in Attika region! An amazing concept.
Inclusions: Helmet , Lock, Guidance, Map
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Reviewed By Clay_0921
Robbert was super helpful and friendly! It was my first time in Athens and he even suggested a couple of great routes to try. 10/10 would recommend, I know I will be renting with them again
6. "Athens city tour"
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Welcome to Athens, the capital city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. It is the city and the country of hospitality.You will live in great moments.If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five-six hour tour by private transportation. The day starts with convenient pickup from your hotel. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional coast. - Visit the top sights of Athens in five hours. - Cover more ground in private transportation. - Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off. - Explore at your own pace
Inclusions: English speaking professional driver with basic knowledge of what you are going to visit., Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats, mobile chargers, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By Carl H
We spent 5 days sailing in Greece and had a full day in Athens to fill at the end - Konstantinos came highly recommended so we hired him for the day to take us around all the main sights in Athens before driving us to the airport. He was excellent - knowledgable, charming, and good value for money. We would highly recommend using him for a tour...:)
7. Athens Old City Treasure Hunt with a Tablet and Game App
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We provide you with a tablet & a customized software installed, which encourages engagement with your surroundings & cooperation between all players. Enjoy the huge potential of up-to-date technology, combined with a great variety of types of games. Use tools like maps, GPS coordinates, puzzles, riddles, quizzes, pictures & videos. Get to know the town & its history through this interactive & fun mission! Our company is an innovative alternative tours / activities organizer, active since 2004.
Inclusions: A Tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019, 10.1'' or similar), A case for the tablet, Customized app with the game & navigation system, All Fees and Taxes, Third Party Liability Cover
Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By BoardingPass539665
What a fantastic experience. We spent the last few hours of our visit to Athens exploring the ancient city with Konstantinos and were blown away with his knowledge of history and his passion. Despite the weather, we ate, we drank, we drank.. we walked a little more... learned so much and shared an incredible amount of laughter! Special thanks to Vassilis too who made sure all the places we visited rolled the red carpet for us! A must do for anyone visiting!!!!
8. Outdoor city escape game with guiding - Athens
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour combines walking, playing and learning. There are no extra costs, no entry fees , no objects, no guides. Everything you need is included in the app we offer. You will have an amazing time wandering around the city and learning info about the most important attractions of the city. It is highly recommended for families, friends, couples, students, companies and team building activities. The tour supports English, German, Italian, French and Greek
Inclusions: Tour Guide, mobile app
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Kornaropoulos
We played this outdoor escape game and got thrilled! We easily downloaded the app from the website and started walking through the city, solving puzzles and learning many things about the city's history. This is an amazing idea, because it combines the puzzle solving with walking. You can rent a bike and do it faster. We stopped to have a coffee and food and continued from the point we stopped. This is the best thing we did while in the city, I highly recommend it for couples and families. Kids will love it, even if some puzzles are for older people.
9. The Acropolis Treasure Hunt
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Ian Blake, an Archaeology Professor has gone missing during his research trip in Athens. Can you help us locate him? Treasure Hunting is an alternative, engaging and fun way of exploring classical destinations, combining the thrill of the game along with unique sight-seeing of the area, offering far more than a conventional walking tour. In the greater area around the sacred hill of the Acropolis, we will visit some of the most important historic and mythical "gems” and will reveal their stories through interactive and on-the-spot challenges. No entrance fee is required, the places that we will visit are all free to walk to. The duration (usually 3+ hours) depends on your pace and is adjustable to your plans. This walking game is technology-assisted and will require imagination, creativity and a keen eye for riddles & puzzles to complete. Are you up for the adventure?
Inclusions: Full gaming equipment , Travel bag full of mystery items, Prof. Ian's ipad complete with internet connection, Other unexpected (!) findings
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Reviewed By stuartc549
The Acropolis Treasure Hunt is a wonderful 3 hour experience, during which my teenage son and I walked c3.5km around the major sites surrounding the Acropolis, worked together to solve a series of entertaining and varying puzzles to progress to the next step, and learned much more than we expected along the way. It was a phenomenal way to spend half a day in Athens. Charis was our wonderful host. She has invented this game and the puzzles within it, and has rendered it most professionally. Armed with the backpack of a missing Professor, and with the goal of locating him, we used a series of clues on a computer tablet, together with various items and artefacts within the backpack, to solve each puzzle and receive the location of the next puzzle. As we strolled to the next site, Charis was a fount of knowledge about the area and its incredible history, and worked out what interested us. Her knowledge is formidable; her passion to share what she knows of Ancient Greece burns bright; and her empathy made it feel like a tailored and unique experience for us. If escape rooms and puzzles interest you and you are looking for an unexpected and different way to learn the difference between your Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns, or how Spartans encoded messages, or why there were 6 obols to a drachma (does that constitute a spoiler?), as well as to see this place and learn of its extraordinary history, its gods, leaders, philosophers and artists, then Charis and her Acropolis Treasure Hunt might be for you. Pictured are my son and Charis, our great host for the experience. Note you do NOT go onto the Acropolis itself, but by the time you do, you will know a huge amount about it!
10. Scooter one Day Rental
Enjoy Athens with our Scooter Rental for one day. Our scooters have a maximum speed of 25 km/h and a range of 25-40 km. Delivery and pick up at your door.
Inclusions: Scooter Electric
Exclusions: No Insurance provided for the rider
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