6 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Athens Worth Booking

1.1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Escape Athens for a private Parnitha hike with hotel pickup, fir forests, red deer, mountain views, and a flexible pace with guide Dionysis.

“The tour was just myself and the tour guide, Dionysis. The communication prior to the tour was great. He was a very knowledgeable guide and took me on a great hike, being very mindful to check in regularly to make sure I was doing OK and that the pace was good for me. Highly recommend this tour as a great opportunity to get out of the city and explore nature.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Easy Hike on Ancient Path through the Olive Groves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $35Best value

Walk Delphi’s ancient olive-grove path downhill to Chriso with local guides, valley views, Greek myths, games, and transport back to town.

“The hike was beautiful, and the views were amazing. The tour guides shared so much information and made it so fun. Our big regret is not doing the longer hike with the tour guides. It is worth it. We did not want the hike to end.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Hiking in Parnitha National Park Overlooking Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210

Hike Mount Parnitha from Athens with a private guide, forest trails, red deer, hotel pickup, and routes suited to families or strong hikers.

“Everything was spectacular! Our driver Giannis was so kind, thoughtful, and informative. He even brought us gifts from his farm in Kalamata, truly sweet! Penelope was so fun, flexible, amazing, just a wonderful woman of all trades! Nothing could have been a better and we would recommend this to anyone-when they say the hike can be tailored to all abilities, Penelope went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and happy. Thank you for this amazing experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Athens Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $42

Hike Mount Hymettus at sunset for Acropolis views, pine paths, Byzantine ruins, local stories, and a cool break from Athens.

“Looking for a break from the city vibes, we set out to discover the natural beauty surrounding Athens. Luckily, we stumbled upon Nomadspath Adventures! These guys were the friendliest tour guides you could ever hope to meet. They were like instant friends with their warm and welcoming vibe. We decided to join their small group sunset hike on Hymettus Mountain. And it was an absolute blast. Along the way, we chatted and laughed, soaking in the breathtaking views and learning so much from our guide, Michael, who enlightened us about the area's flora, geological wonders, historical significance, and even introduced us to Greek language and cuisine. It was such a…”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Athens Sunset Hymettus Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Review of Athens’ Mount Hymettus sunset hike, with Byzantine ruins, city views, small groups, guide details, value, and practical tips.

“Our guide, Konstantinos, communicated with me a day ahead to confirm time and specific info for pick up. He was right on time. It was nice to take the short car ride and get out of the city for the evening. The hike was not difficult and Konstantinos stopped multiple times to point out different plants along the way and told us some history as well. He also took pictures of us at different locations which was very nice since we rarely get pictures with the whole family. The sunset was absolutely beautiful! The hike after the sunset to get back to the car was short and there was plenty…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Parnitha (Parnis) / Skipiza & Mola loop – Hike near Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $100

Hike Parnitha National Park near Athens with guide Chris, scenic Skipiza and Mola stops, deer sightings, mountain views, and lunch at Mpafi.

“Abwechslungsreiche Strecke in einer unverwechselbaren Natur und einer tollen Aussicht. Gut vorbereitet mit interessanten Informationen zur Umgebung.”

Check availability →Read our full review