Top 10 City Tours in Athens, Attica

May 11, 2022 Roger Rusk

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 Day Tour-Skip the line: Acropolis, Acropolis museum, Plaka and Local Food

Acropoli, Athens 117 42, Greece Athens Walks Tour Company
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Enjoy a 6-hour Acropolis monument, Acropolis museum and food tasting tour with your licensed tour guide. Meet in at Acropolis metro station to start your tour of the landmarks of the Greek capital. After your leisurely made tour of Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaeum Gates, and temple of Nike you visit the historic neighborhood of Athens, Plaka, with its picturesque streets and beautiful neoclassical balconies. Visit the new state of the art Acropolis museum. Finish your tour by visiting the culinary back streets of the city enjoying some of the most famous delicacies of the country such as pies, salamis, deserts and local coffee.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets, Food and drinks specified during the food tour, Licensed tour guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Gratuities (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By fmah1

We went on the food tour with Anabelia. The tour was amazing, very interesting and informative and Anabelia was wonderful, very friendly, kind and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour!

2. Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis Museum

Let's Book Travel
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This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transfer from/to your hotel or hotel closest to your apartment, Professional Guide, All entrance fees, The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, Skip the Line access to the Acropolis Museum

Exclusions: Any personnal expences

Reviewed By Alextsantes

I did this cruise with my son and it was amazing! We enjoy the beaches and the crystal waters.loved the service and definitely book again another cruise!

3. Athens Shore Excursion: Private Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour

Piraeus Harbour, Greece Minibus Athens Tours
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Visiting Athens is a unique experience,so you can join us and you will have the chance to discover our history,civilization and beauty of our wonderful city.This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By sr76319

Look no further, if you are looking for safe, reliable transportation and knowledgeable guides. George is amazing! I was injured during a previous trip (Greece was our last stop) I needed medical care and George went out of his way to get me the help I needed while still making sure my group was able to go on with the scheduled tour(I was with a large group). George personally took me to the doctor, he was kind enough to take me out to dinner after the doctors visit and show me what Athens and the Greek culture are all about, he was very patient and ever so kind. I recommend George’s minibus tour, he showed me a good time considering I had a bad knee injury. I highly recommend George to anyone looking for excellent service and a memorable time. George is professional, smart and knows what he’s doing. Thank you for a most enjoyable and memorable trip to Athens!!!! ευχαριστώ

4. The Top Peloponnese Greece Luxury Private Tour

Four Seasons Greece Tours
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Immerse into the archaeological Greek Heritage, famous ancient sites and UNESCO Monuments in this unique, private, full day tour. Your knowledgeable professional driver picks you up with one of our luxury cars and you travel to your first stop at Corinth Canal, an awe-inspiring engineering miracle. Then, you follow the paths walked by Apostle Paul and admire the ancient marvels of Greek civilization at Ancient Corinth, you trail the imposing ruins of the citadel of Mycenae, drive through olive and orange groves, visit Nafplion, a beautiful Venetian Medieval town and have lunch by the sea overseeing the Burtzi castle. Finally, walk at the most impressive and fully functional ancient theatre of Epidaurus located within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios. A truly memorable day in Greece!

Inclusions: Free Residence/Hotel pick up and return, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver, Private and Exclusive Luxury Transfer, Free chilled mineral water for every passenger, Live commentary by your professional driver, Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi and A/C

Exclusions: Meals and drinks (Unless Lunch Option), All entrance fees to the sites, Gratuities

Reviewed By 936christosm

We visited caves,lakes,rivers and the scenery of the mountains in Peloponnese peninsula was amazing!!! We had traditional products in every lunch and dinner. We loved Yiannis our very experienced driver who was so kind and answered every question we had on these two days.Thank you for one more time for this incredible tour.

5. Athens Food and City Private Walking Tour

Athens, Athens, Attica Alternative Athens
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Athens came together through a mixture of cultures across the centuries, and there’s still a lot of that history around, in the food as well as in the neighborhoods. This 5-hour, guided food and walking tour lets you and your small group see and taste your way through the complex heritage that created contemporary Greek culture and cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for city center hotels only.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels only, Local guide, Food tastings including olive oil, honey, cheese, wine, vinegar, liquor, sweets, koulouri, authentic Greek coffee, and Greek meze, Local taxes, Snacks

Exclusions: Food and drinks (additional), 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.

6. Athens Street Art Walk

ΘΗΣΕΙΟ ΠΛ.1, Athens 118 51, Greece Alternative Athens
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Explore Athens in an unconventional way on this fascinating street art walking tour, led by a local artist. In recent years, Athens has become the site of some of Europe’s best street art, with more than 2,000 viewable works around the city. You’ll see a variety of neighborhoods and learn about each of them through the artwork, with your artist guide as your docent. This is a small-group tour limited to 12 people, so you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions as you go.

Inclusions: English-speaking local guide, Wireless Tour Guide System

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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.

7. Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

SLC Taxi Services
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Tour in the heart of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Greek parliament, Panathenaic Stadium and many more with your 4-hour private taxi and knowledgeable driver. A maximum of 8 people per booking

Inclusions: Knowledgable Driver, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle or taxi, Bottled waters, Wi-Fi

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Official tour guide, Lunch, Gratuities, Airport pickup and drop-off (Additional 45,00€ Taxi or 75,00€ Minivan per ride), Entrance fees

Reviewed By bestwick101

Me and my girlfriend had a great day! Serafim was very polite, friendly and knowledable of the area. We would highly recommend SLC to everyone visiting athens. Thank you for the great day serafim!!!

8. Private Transfer Athens Airport Pick-up (Shuttle Service)

Happy Transfer Athens & Tours
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HAPPY TRANSFER is a transfer service based on customer needs. We provide English speaking drivers, new and clean cars and instant service to your needs of transportation. We are based in Athens and we serve every airport, train stations and ports throughout Greece. Enjoy a unique experience traveling with us from your home or hotel to your destination. Contact us to plan your transfer in the cheapest market price.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All flight check up online, Spacious car, Advice and tips for Athens City, Friendly people

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Reviewed By Sensi68

Easy contact, easy communication, on time transfer, nice and clean car, fair price. Would use their service again next time i visit Athens.

9. Athens Electric Bike Tour

Apostolou Pavlou 53, Athina 118 51, Greece We Bike Athens
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Tick off Athens’ most famous sights on this 2.5 to 3-hour electric bike tour. With a local leading the way and your electric motor doing the hard work for you, cycle with ease around the ancient sights near the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. Get up close to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the New Acropolis Museum, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and more. Then, get a taste of local life in the Old Town of Plaka neighborhood. Small-group tour with numbers limited to 12.

Inclusions: Tour Leader, Safety briefing, Use of an electric bicycle and helmet, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By GrandTour305910

What a lot of fun my daughter and I had on this tour. We learnt do much about the famous sites of Athens as told to us by our guide who was extremely knowledgeable. We were the last tour beef the city went into lockdown so no crowds and just the two of us. It was a wonderful way to get an overview of what to go and see in more detail. We will return! Thank you for fitting us in Natalie in such unprecedented circumstances!

10. Athens Old Town Small Group Walking Tour: Acropolis, Monastiraki and Plaka

Monastiraki, Athina, Greece Athens Walking Tours
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A wonderful walk through the unknown alleys and the secret corners of Plaka & Anafiotika followed by a thorough visit to the Acropolis and all its monuments!

Inclusions: Local licensed guide for the Acropolis part of the tour, Local tour leader for the Plaka & Monastiraki part of the tour, Skip-the-line service, Athens guide magazine, Athens map

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The entrance ticket to the Acropolis is not included; to be payed cash on the spot, If you are entitled to reduced entrance fees, a valid ID or Passport is required for verification.

Reviewed By nicholeg564

This was a wonderful experience! I was able to bring my students on a virtual tour around Greek Mythology. The tour revolved around The Lightning Thief which we are currently reading. Our tour guide, Vicky, even shared places throughout NYC, where we are from that the kids can see Greek Mythology. Great experience for kids... especially during remote learning!

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