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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Athens

1,173 tours  ·  from $3 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting with the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus adds a living connection
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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

2.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,882 reviews · from $38

Explore Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed guide, clear headsets, ancient myths, major monuments, and sweeping city views.

“We loved the tour! Our guide Eva was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable, engaging and kind, and constantly ensured the group were happy. We learnt a great deal and were really pleased we chose to visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with a guide, rather than by ourselves. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens - Varvakios Agora, Athens’s working food market
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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

3.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,740 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Taste Greek classics, visit Athens Central Market, and explore Monastiraki and Psyrri on a generous private food walk with local guides.

“Great restaurants and fun info while walking. Good wine pairing, and tasty coffee at Mokka! It's a good way to find quantity restaurants in Athens. Listen to the recommendation to eat 3+ hours before the tour, it's a lot of food!”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour - Starting in Athens and crossing central Greece
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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

5.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,008 reviews · from $31

Review of the Athens to Delphi tour with Apollo’s Temple, Delphi Museum, Arachova, guided commentary, transport, and practical booking tips.

“We had an unforgettable day tour to Delphi, guided by the exceptional Michael. His deep knowledge of Greek mythology brought the ancient ruins to life, and his engaging storytelling, coupled with a great sense of humour, made the journey both educational and entertaining. At the archaeological site and museum, we appreciated the relaxed pace—never feeling rushed—and had ample free time to explore, including a rewarding walk up to the amphitheatre. The stop in Arachova was a delightful bonus, offering us the chance to wander through this charming mountain village. Michael's passion for history and his personable approach truly enhanced our experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to ...”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting with the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

7.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,579 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

Walk from the Theater of Dionysus to the Parthenon, then study its treasures with an archaeologist at the Acropolis Museum.

“I can’t imagine a better guy than Artemis. She was efficient, knowledgeable, and very personable, and lent much vivacity to the tour while conveying an enormous amount of history in a very compact time. Would recommend highly.”

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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Asklepieion and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

8.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,442 reviews · from $36

Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon with an archaeologist guide, skip-the-line entry options, ancient theaters, myths, and Athens views.

“Very informative and fun tour! Totally recommend it if you’re just spending 1 or 2 days in Athens. Guide was engaging and very charismatic. Collecting tickets and meeting point was very organised despite the amount of people at the place. Well done!”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Lake Vouliagmeni: A Fifteen-Minute Photo Stop
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour - Getting out of Athens by air-conditioned bus
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From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

10.Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,028 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

Visit Delphi from Athens with VR and audio guidance, museum entry, mountain views, Arachova, and free time for lunch or shopping.

“Absolutely fabulous and worth every penny ! I have done many day trips on my short visit to Athens but this one I enjoyed the best 🌈❤️🌻”

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Athens: Full-Day Private Tour - Starting at the Acropolis
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

11.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

See Athens in one day with Acropolis tickets, ancient ruins, Mount Lycabettus views, Greek lunch, and flexible private transport.

“A truly wonderful experience! The staff at Olive Sea Travel were very supportive and communicated with us regularly both while we were in the US, prior to tour, and when we were in Athens. Our driver Dimitris was exceptional, very responsive to our requests and showed us all the sights of the city. Highly recommended!”

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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike - Acropolis Museum and the first look at ancient Athens
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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with an Electric or a Regular Bike

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum - Starting near Porinou Street
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

13.Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,678 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed guide, then add the Acropolis Museum for ancient art, clear context, and excellent city views.

“I am on a solo trip in Greece and while I managed to hang out with a friend here for a bit, we both had very different ideas of how we wanted to spend our time. This tour was perfect for me. We met at the office at 11:30 which was close to my hotel and the Acropolis and walked over together. Aidli was exceptionally knowledgeable about so many of the ruins and pointed out things I would have missed had I gone on my own. She was willing to take photos for us and ensured we were all safe and having a good time. I would do this again.”

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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket - Walking up to the Acropolis
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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour - Meeting your guide at Syntagma Square
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Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour

15.Street Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,557 reviews · from $67

Taste souvlaki, pies, loukoumades, beer, and local Greek treats while walking Syntagma, Athens’ shopping district, and Psyrri.

“Jenny was so informative and sweet. Loved how clear and knowledgeable she was. She tried to accommodate everyone's preferences, got some good steps in, and better yet, we revisited several spots on tour later in the trip.”

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