ATHENS · GREECE
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Glide through Athens on an electric bike, hitting viewpoints, Plaka lanes, and Olympic-era landmarks with a friendly small-group guide.
Most Popular“My family and friends absolutely loved the bike tour! Seeing Athens on a bike was the best decision I made on this trip. The tour guide was amazing! I would absolutely recommend it and would definitely do it again if I’m back in Athens”
A 3-hour private Athens walking tour linking Greek myths to real neighborhoods, markets, and landmarks like the Academy, ending in Plaka.
“Was a great tour through the city and enjoyed seeing the different neighborhoods. Guide was lovely and new her stuff. Not exactly what we expected - we thought it might be more geared towards the kids and mythology, but it was still a good tour.”
Athens Highlights by e-bike is a small-group, headset-guided ride that covers the big sites fast, with plenty of stops and an easy pace.
“Everything! Dmitri was wonderful and personable. We learned so much about the rich history of Athens in a short amount of time. It was also an added bonus to have the e-bikes-it gave our feet a break after walking around all day the previous day.”
Glide through Athens on a small-group e-bike, hitting the Parthenon views, Hadrian’s Arch, Tower of the Winds, Panathenaic Stadium, and more.
“Went for a morning Electric Bike Tour which was simply amazing. The tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable and took time to explain the key areas. The bikes were in superb condition and the Turbo option made the hills a breeze. We highly recommend this company.”
Athens rebellion walk from Ottoman-era resistance to today’s Exarchia activism. 2.5-hour guided route that explains how protest shapes the city.
“A great experience! A detailed and fun exploration of modern Greece and its revolutionary spirit. From resistance against Ottoman rule to today’s everyday struggles, this tour was a superb complement to Ancient Greek history. Guide was extremely knowledgeable of modern Greek history and history of social movements up to today. Able to answer every question…”
3-hour bike tour through Athens’ historic center: Plaka, Agora, Kerameikos, Panathenaic Stadium and Acropolis-view coffee.
“We loved this tour! So much fun touring Athens on bikes. We used the e-bikes and they were wonderful. Got to see a lot of sights, had a delicious treat with coffee, and really enjoyed the whole experience. Andreas and Till were fantastic!”
Semi-private electric Segway tour of central Athens: Acropolis Museum, Agora, Plaka and more. Beginner training and GoPro video included.
“No tour company went bust 12 months ago never got to go on the tour. Want a refund as feel cheated..”
A 3-hour private walking tour in Athens linking Greek mythology to real city landmarks, markets, and agoras with an expert guide.
“Great walking tour with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide.”
Spanish guided walking tour of Athens Acropolis and Plaka with Parthenon insights, Tower of the Winds, and top views in 4 hours for $57.
“Ótimo tour, a guia foi excelente, atenciosa, simpática e era muito conhecedora de toda a história. Nos falou com detalhes sobre cada pedaço da Acrópole e arredores. Recomendo muitíssimo.”
In Athens, carve your own Greek marble relief idol using traditional hand tools, then finish it with color, patina, and liquid-glass coating.
“This marble carving activity was one of the highlights of our trip to Athens! It was the perfect hands-on experience, run by knowledgeable craftsmen who were happy to help us execute our visions. The instructors were very encouraging and helped us apply specific techniques to our own designs. So much fun - would totally recommend!!”
Athens by Segway in 3 hours. A small-group route linking key ruins and neighborhoods, with headsets, helmets, and pro guiding.
“The most efficient way to visit every corner and small street of Athens, in 3 hours we saw 50 locations/monuments guided by a certified archeologists. We where with teens and they loved it, super motivated which is always a plus with teens in big cities tour. This tour, on top of it has amazing details…”
A 2.5-hour bike loop through Athens highlights, from Kerameikos and Agora to Syntagma, Stadium, Zeus, and Acropolis views.
“we had an amazing tour with Stavros. very professional friendly and patient guide he knows a lot about Athen and his country. I was asking many questions he answered me all the time with patience. thank you so much for the great day. I highly recommend him.”
A 30-minute live private virtual tour of Athens with an interactive guide covering Syntagma, Acropolis, and Mount Lycabettus for great value.
“We loved our guided tour of Athens, Greece! Joanna was a wonderful guide. We saw so much. Thank you!”
A one-hour Athens run with a pro trainer, past key landmarks, ending in the Panathenaic Stadium for a real runner’s finish.
“Great experience! Jon was an amazing guide!”
Private Marathon & Thermopylae tour from Athens with museum visits, Leonidas statue, hot springs stop, and an English-speaking driver—8 hours.
“This activity was the main reason for our trip to Athens and our driver and historic guide were knowledgeable and friendly. With their insights the locations came to life in a way that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
