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15 Best Athens Tours & Day Trips

Athens’s best days out.

The 15 standout experiences in and around Athens, from a morning on the sacred rock to the oracle road at Delphi and the islands offshore.

15 Best Athens Tours & Day Trips

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass - Choosing Your Option: From Acropolis-Only to the 5-Site Combo
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Athens, Tour Reviews

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

1.Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

Timed Acropolis entry plus up to five Athens archaeological sites with audio guides and 3-day flexibility via an app for value.

Most Popular 4.4

“Great archaelogical sites to see. Very confusing on way to the entrance, no signs until you are at the gates. very busy as nobody really knows where they are goin. Bu its a must see in Athens.”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - The Vouliagmeni pass: quick sea-scene from the bus
1-Day Tours, Athens, Cape Sounion Day Trips, Evening Experiences, Half-Day, Tour Reviews

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

3.Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and scenic Riviera views.

4.8

“Loved this tour to the Poseidon Temple. The guide was very informative with many tales from Greek mythology and details of the local landmarks. The pick up point was easy to get to being just outside the metro station and we had an excellent lunch in Grill House Central which is just across the road…”

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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Getting to the meeting point at Dionyssiou Areopagitou (and staying calm)
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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

4.Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Guided Athens Acropolis and Parthenon walk with licensed English guides, earphones, key landmarks, and top views from the summit.

4.6

“Maria was an amazing guide and the tour of the Acropolis and the Museum was fantastic. Maria was engaging and informative and was able to keep our three kids captivated by the stories throughout. thankyou!”

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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - Getting on board: Piraeus marina timing and what to do with transfers
Athens, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Lunch Experiences, Saronic Islands Day Cruises, Tour Reviews

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

5.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

All-day cruise from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with lunch, drinks, swimming, snorkeling gear, and island time.

5.0

“My favorite parts of this trip were the two hours sailing each way and the lunch served onboard. Sailing was very relaxing. I found the stops at the two islands a little boring especially Angistri. There is nothing to see at all. Aegina was slightly better, the pistachio products are great and there is lots…”

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Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - Blue Line from Piraeus: From the Port Area to Acropolis Views
Airport & Port Transfers, Athens, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tour Reviews

Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide - Timing your sunset: when the tour leaves (by season)
Athens, Audio Tours, Cape Sounion Day Trips, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

7.Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

Bus along Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple ruins and sunset views, with 6-language audio guide. 5-hour trip.

4.4

“This was a fantastic place to visit. Even though it was cloudy and we didn't get much of a sunset it was really interesting exploring the whole site and checking out the fortifications. It was well worth the entry price to the site.”

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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Athens Route Basics: From Syntagma to Acropolis and Back Again
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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off buses in Athens with audio in 13 languages, plus optional Piraeus and Riviera routes for easy, flexible sightseeing.

4.3

“This was one of the best Hop On Hop Off bus services. The audio was clear, and all the audio port were operational. The audio was carefully coordinated with the stops. There was an individual at each stop to answer necessary questions. We’ve done Hop On Hop Off buses in Paris and Rome. Our Rome…”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - Getting to the boat: Faliro departures and settling in
Athens, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Saronic Islands Day Cruises, Tour Reviews

From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

9.From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

Cruise from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with lunch and free time on each island, plus big open-deck views for about $154.

4.1

“Everything about this trip was great! The people running the event were friendly, helpful and made the trip an enjoyable experience. The views of the islands were great, the time spent on each island was enough, and the buffet was awesome! Overall, we had a great time!”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour - Carbon-neutral tour day: what that means for you
Athens, Delphi Day Trips, Greek Mythology Tours, Guided, Museums, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

10.Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

Full-day guided trip from Athens to Delphi: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum treasures, and lunch time in Arachova.

4.6

“Michael was our guide for this tour & he is honestly the best guide tour we've ever experienced. he went above & beyond what we were expecting. He was very knowledgeable and gave us information about many different things as we drove from Athen to Delphi. His English was phenomenal, he really made our day…”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - The Walking Route on the Hill: How You’ll See It (And Why That Matters)
Acropolis & Parthenon Tours, Acropolis Museum Tickets, Athens, Guided, Museums, Tour Reviews, Tours

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide - Offline Audio Guide: How It Makes the Hill Click
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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide

Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Meeting Point at Porinou 5: Easy Start, Clear Direction
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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

13.Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Skip-the-line Acropolis tour with wireless audio and archaeologist storytelling, Parthenon views, and optional Acropolis Museum visit.

4.7

“Hermes was a fantastic guide! He provided so much historical and cultural context - and with such humor - that all 5 of us were thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. He was easy to follow and knew the best ways to maneuver through the other tour groups. An error with our tickets caused some…”

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From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour - VR and audio guidance at the Delphi site: what it really adds
Athens, Audio Tours, Delphi Day Trips, Full-Day, Guided, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

14.From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

Small-group Delphi day trip from Athens with air-conditioned bus, VR plus audio guide in many languages, museum, and Arachova stop.

4.6

“Definitely recommend. Bus was on time and our tour guide Vasilis was great. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history, and although this isn’t a guided tour, he provided us with plenty of information about the site/surrounding locations on the bus. He was also really friendly and kept everyone interested by adding humour…”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - The coach ride: Stathmos Larisis to Kalabaka in one smooth push
1-Day Tours, Athens, Lunch Experiences, Meteora Monastery Tours, Tour Reviews

Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

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