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Things to do in Attica, Greece: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Attica, Greece including Private Tour to Delphi, Arachova, & St Loukas Monastery with Lunch Option, Olympic Games Small-Group Workout and Race in Athens, One Day Peloponnese, Visit Delphi and live their myths!, Private Guided Tour of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Tuk Tuk Athens Complete City Center Tour - 100% Electric (3 hours), 3 Islands 1 Day from Athens: Hydra - Poros - Aegina , Visit Meteora & Thermopyles. Live the experience of mythic and urban Greece!, Ancient Olympia Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens, Athens Morning Electric Bike Tour.
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1. Private Tour to Delphi, Arachova, & St Loukas Monastery with Lunch Option
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Exclusive to your group alone, sit back in one of our new Mercedes EClass or AudiA6 models with WiFi & chilled bottled water as you set off towards Mt. Parnassos with stops at the impressive Hosios Loukas Monastery, one of the most important monuments of the Byzantine era and a UNESCO site, and at the mountain village of Arachova where you can browse the local craft shops. After lunch continue to explore the rich & extensive Archaeological site of Delphi, centre of the Ancient world. A stop at the ancient & pretty city of Amfissa can also be made & the tour tailored to any preferences. A local Olive oil experience or forest picnic or walk can also be included on request. Suitable for small groups, couples, families & all ages, our ‘go-at-your-own-pace’ tour aims to provide one of the most outstanding experiences of your visit. A hassle-free lunch option is also available with a reserved table overlooking the olive filled Plestos river valley in one of the best local tavernas
Inclusions: Tour 100% exclusive to your group, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day, Return pickup from Athens address or port, First class transport: Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6 sedan; Mercedes minivan or Sprinter, All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water, Flexible pick up time on request
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Licenced guide for guiding inside Archaeological site (unless specified). Available on request, Food and drinks unles specified, Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
Reviewed By Naseneis
It was a great tour to the classical hotsots of Greece. Due to Corona on all visited sites were only a few tourists what I never had before. The hotels were at nice places in walking distance to the city center, so that we could enjoy Greece evening life easily. Our driver did a great job and had always interesting stories about ancient history and modern Greece to tell during our journey - thank you for this experience Yanis!
2. Olympic Games Small-Group Workout and Race in Athens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Get the background on what the Olympics were really about in venues connected to real Olympic events. Find out more about how ancient Olympic athletes trained and learn some techniques used by modern athletes before you compete in a race in the world’s first modern Olympic Stadium. This is a 2-hour, small-group activity for no more than 12 guests.
Inclusions: Professional guide, All activities
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Florine3005
I know Athens fairly well but Maroussa surprised me! the choice of the places is very interesting and offers an overall vision of Greek gastronomy. Maroussa also gives anecdotes, history points all along the tour and it makes sense to help us get to know the Greek way of thinking / living / eating better.
3. One Day Peloponnese
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, from the Homeric city of Mycenae, to Epidauros, Palamidi Castle in Nafplio and the Corinth Canal. The kingdom of Mycenae was one of the first great centres of the Greek culture; settlement on this site dates back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, Mycenae was the seat of Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against the Trojans to take back Helen, the wife of his brother Menelaus.You will see the Lion Gate, which formed the entrance to the royal court and palace. We will also travel to Epidaurus and see the world-renowned Epidaurus theatre. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its acoustics, which are so perfect that words spoken on stage can be heard perfectly wherever you are in the audience. Stepping forward in history, we will see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for supposedly having 999 steps.
Inclusions: Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus, Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls, Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites, Everything that involves the vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Professional guide at sites (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site), Admission fees
Reviewed By aac23rd
Our Airbnb host suggested we could use Cat Taxis to transfer from the airport to the apartment. Terry was very helpful when I phoned to book and, on our arrival and transfer, gave so much information, hints and tips to help us make the most of our stay in Athens. We would not have received so much advice and information had we just booked a standard transfer with a holiday company. We were so impressed and grateful that we decided to use them again for our transfer back at the end of our holiday.
4. Visit Delphi and live their myths!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
This is an excursion you can't do on your own. You will see things that will be unforgettable to you. I think that this expirience will be your hot spot from your visit in Greece. Only 2-7 people take part in each experience and we will stop anywhere we need to. We will discuss about history but mostly we will discuss about mythology and the meening of Delphi! It will be a long and full day, but i promise, worth it!
Inclusions: Water and refreshments
Exclusions: Tickets for arhaelogical site and museum of Delphi (6 - 12 euros), Lunch
Reviewed By MarkA3208FZ
If you are wondering whether or not to book, go for it! You will have made the right decision. And above all, you will come away understanding the deeper meanings of Greek Antiquity. I couldn't have had this experience on my own and the host was very informative and kind. It was certainly beyond all my expectations during my holiday in Athens.
5. Private Guided Tour of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Recognised as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Death mask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000 year old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon each with stories to tell. In the company of your Licensed Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, 'Skip the line' and delve into 5000 years of one of the worlds great civilisations as many of its cornerstones and highlights are brought to life before your eyes. For travelers not wanting to miss the essentials of Greece to the most dedicated of History enthusiasts & suitable for all ages, this is a hugely informative & fascinating tour to include in any itinerary in Greece & will greatly enrich the experience of your visit.
Inclusions: Licensed Professional Official Expert Guide, Guiding is at all times 100% exclusive to your group, Flexible start time on request, Skip the line
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By Naseneis
It was a great tour to the classical hotsots of Greece. Due to Corona on all visited sites were only a few tourists what I never had before. The hotels were at nice places in walking distance to the city center, so that we could enjoy Greece evening life easily. Our driver did a great job and had always interesting stories about ancient history and modern Greece to tell during our journey - thank you for this experience Yanis!
6. Tuk Tuk Athens Complete City Center Tour - 100% Electric (3 hours)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Visit Athens on a different and unique way, take a ride with us around the city Center, you will enjoy from an unique 360º view, you can ask us to stop and enjoy the sights whenever you want. Our Tuk Tuks are 100% Electric, Eco Friendly, we provide only private tours for you to enjoy from the best experience while visiting the city. Athens is full of history, culture and amazing monuments. Ideal for families, friends and small groups.
Inclusions: Driver guide, Electric Tuk Tuk, Bottled water, Private transportation, Pick up & Drop off
Exclusions: Monument tickets
Reviewed By Dorien1404
On our last morning in Athens, this made our journey complete. Our guide Carlos has a wonderful and cheerful character. He took us to amazng sites and even went the extra mile during a traffic jam to make it to the last one. Fantastic tour!
7. 3 Islands 1 Day from Athens: Hydra - Poros - Aegina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An incomparable day cruise that travels you to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, the beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. Hydra: the Living Museum. A car free island with paved streets wandered by donkeys, imposing mansions that served as fortresses against pirates’ attacks and the 1821‘s liberation strangle. Poros,the Neoclassical. An island surrounded by thousands of pines trees extending from the rugged coasts to the sandy beaches. Aegina, the First Capital of Modern Greece. Well known for its culture, antiquities, religious sites as well as its world known pistachios. Three islands overflown with history, cosmopolitan aura, religious experience along with sounds, colors and images that you want to keep with you forever. An incomparable day cruise that travels you to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina, the beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. Three islands overflown with history, cosmopolitan aura, religious experience along with sounds, colors and images that you want to keep with you forever.
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Greek folk band music with Dancers
Exclusions: Transportation from /to Athens hotels to cruise ship with extra cost 12 euros/pp, All Beverages and snacks, Tours in the Islands with extra cost
Reviewed By katmou222
We have this cruise booked for June 2020. As we are from Australia, our borders are closed. I have emailed three times to cancel over the past month and have not received any response. We were so keen to go on this cruise however this experience with the customer service has definitely soured the experience. We plan on going to Greece next year however I do not think we will be taking this cruise.
8. Visit Meteora & Thermopyles. Live the experience of mythic and urban Greece!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meteora is one of the most impressive and popular monuments in Greece. It is not only the Monasteries that are strikingly hanging on the rocks that you will see and admire. It is more the magic of nature and what it can create. It is the view of that landscape that gives you the feeling, the magic, the awe and the admiration. It is one of those landscapes that fills your soul and makes you feel beautiful, love beyond ordinary limits! Thermopylae is also certainly the most popular battle site in ancient Greece. The message that this battle has given to humanity has been unique, and you will surely feel it when you visit this place. We will talk a lot in this long journey, about myths and history and explain everything. It is not a simple journey, it is an experience, one that we always remember.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Tickets for the entrance at Monasteries (6 EU)
Reviewed By 853irena
This is a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in Greek history and/or mythology. Pan collected us from right outside our apartment which was really handy and welcomed us with traditional Greek bread with sesame seeds from the bakery. There was also plenty of water being chilled for us in a cooler. The car was comfortable and clean and had good air conditioning which was very welcome on such a hot day. From the beginning, Pan was really friendly and talkative and we had some really interesting discussions before we even got to our first site. En route to Delphi, we passed the site where the Battle of Marathon took place and learned about the background and story surrounding it. We did not stop here which was fine as it was never planned anyway. Also en route, we passed the ancient city of Thebes and learned about the story of Oedipus. Our first stop was just before Delphi at a viewpoint which was a wonderful place overlooking a beautiful valley. There were portable toilets here. Then we went on to Delphi which was a truly spectacular experience. Pan was very well versed in the history of the area and helped us visualise what the place looked like in its prime. The views from Delphi were beautiful and the ruins left behind were fascinating to see. The cost of entry is not included in the price of this experience and Pan does not enter the site with you, but there are plenty of information boards to explain each attraction. The ticket cost 10 or 12 euros and also included entry into the museum which houses all of the recovered statues and artefacts from Delphi. After this stop (which probably lasted about 2 hours or so) Pan took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch which stunning views over a valley and out to sea. The staff were great and the food was delicious as well as the local ‘Delphi beer’. The cost of lunch is not included in this experience but it is very reasonably priced. Thereafter, we continued our journey to the home village of Pan in the mountains of Parnassus. It is a very charming little village and has two ancient ruined temples on the outskirts. One to Apollo and one to Artemis. There is also a lovely stream next to these ruins with a really interesting story which Pan explains well. After this stop, we made our way to Thermopylae, the site of the ancient battle where 300 Spartans, Thespians and local soldiers held off a huge army of Persians for a short time. We happened to be there on the anniversary of this battle from 2,500 years ago which made it all the more special. Pan again explained the story and took us to exactly where the battle took place. There are monuments there to remember the soldiers and even to this day, flowers and wreaths are left there! After this we drove home and in total the trip lasted 12 hours. There is a lot of time spent in the car but this is a necessity and is balanced out by the amazing sites we got to see and the great conversations we had with Pan. It is a trip we could never manage ourselves and to have the local and expert knowledge of Pan made it really special. Definitely one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Athens!!
9. Ancient Olympia Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The archeological site of Olympia is breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The entrance to the archeological site looks like a passage into space-time. It is a place to be visited, at least once in a lifetime! On this trip we will see many great things, including a museum that houses the most beautiful sculpture of antiquity. This experience is not a walk in monuments, with monologues like teaching. It's soul rebirth and real acquaintance with Greece! I think it is wonderful to fill images and emotions! For us that will be the goal!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Towels for the beach
Exclusions: Ticket for the archaeological site of Olympia (6€ winter time/12€ summer time), Lunch
Reviewed By 853irena
This is a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in Greek history and/or mythology. Pan collected us from right outside our apartment which was really handy and welcomed us with traditional Greek bread with sesame seeds from the bakery. There was also plenty of water being chilled for us in a cooler. The car was comfortable and clean and had good air conditioning which was very welcome on such a hot day. From the beginning, Pan was really friendly and talkative and we had some really interesting discussions before we even got to our first site. En route to Delphi, we passed the site where the Battle of Marathon took place and learned about the background and story surrounding it. We did not stop here which was fine as it was never planned anyway. Also en route, we passed the ancient city of Thebes and learned about the story of Oedipus. Our first stop was just before Delphi at a viewpoint which was a wonderful place overlooking a beautiful valley. There were portable toilets here. Then we went on to Delphi which was a truly spectacular experience. Pan was very well versed in the history of the area and helped us visualise what the place looked like in its prime. The views from Delphi were beautiful and the ruins left behind were fascinating to see. The cost of entry is not included in the price of this experience and Pan does not enter the site with you, but there are plenty of information boards to explain each attraction. The ticket cost 10 or 12 euros and also included entry into the museum which houses all of the recovered statues and artefacts from Delphi. After this stop (which probably lasted about 2 hours or so) Pan took us to an incredible restaurant for lunch which stunning views over a valley and out to sea. The staff were great and the food was delicious as well as the local ‘Delphi beer’. The cost of lunch is not included in this experience but it is very reasonably priced. Thereafter, we continued our journey to the home village of Pan in the mountains of Parnassus. It is a very charming little village and has two ancient ruined temples on the outskirts. One to Apollo and one to Artemis. There is also a lovely stream next to these ruins with a really interesting story which Pan explains well. After this stop, we made our way to Thermopylae, the site of the ancient battle where 300 Spartans, Thespians and local soldiers held off a huge army of Persians for a short time. We happened to be there on the anniversary of this battle from 2,500 years ago which made it all the more special. Pan again explained the story and took us to exactly where the battle took place. There are monuments there to remember the soldiers and even to this day, flowers and wreaths are left there! After this we drove home and in total the trip lasted 12 hours. There is a lot of time spent in the car but this is a necessity and is balanced out by the amazing sites we got to see and the great conversations we had with Pan. It is a trip we could never manage ourselves and to have the local and expert knowledge of Pan made it really special. Definitely one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Athens!!
10. Athens Morning Electric Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 127 reviews
Explore the city of Athens in a convenient way, by using our high quality e-bikes on our Athens Electric Bike Tour. Beat the uphills during this amazing & must do group tour. On this e- bike tour, we will ride around the famous Acropolis and Parthenon. We will explore together all the breathtaking monuments of Athens and pass by all the must-see locations and some off-beaten paths. Enjoying local flavors is one of the highlights of our tour. During our 20 minute break, at a nice Greek cafe, you will be offered a cup of traditional Greek coffee or some delicious Greek ice cream. Throughout this time, you will also get the chance to mingle with the rest of the group. The electric bikes will guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable ride. We will sweat less and we will see more as we will cycle together next to all the major sights of the historic city center of Athens and enjoy this unique way of sightseeing!
Inclusions: Top quality E-bikes, English speaking tour leader, Helmet, Athens city suggestions' list, VAT & all taxes, Coffee/refreshments or ice cream according to the season
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By 554iw
We arrived on Saturday and went on a Sunset bike tour on Monday night. It was a great experience and we were well looked after. I would recommend doing this trip, or the equivalent daytime trip, as early as you can in your visit to Athens. It really gives you a good idea of where everything is and some good suggestions for places to visit or restaurants to go to.
