The 15 Best Things to Do in Athens

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

/ August 8, 2026

1.Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13,904 reviews · 2 hours - 1 day · from $42Our pick

Skip the worst Acropolis lines with a timed entry plus up to five classic Athens sites, using Smartvisit and audio guides for a flexible day.

“It is cheaper to buy off the official website, but I booked late so the morning time slots were no longer available on the official website. Since I still wanted to go in the morning, I bought these tickets, which still had the morning time slots available. When I went on a Saturday at 09:00 in August, there was a fairly short line on the south side to get in. The tickets were provided immediately as a PDF file that just needed to be scanned at the entrance by a staff member.”

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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide

/ August 8, 2026

2.Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11,055 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Skip the ticket line to Athens Acropolis with a phone entry code, then explore at your pace via audio or upgrade to a live guide.

“Had a wonderful 2 hrs tour of the Acropolis area with Elena. She was excellent as an informative and entertaining tour guide and kept the commentary interesting all through. Overall it was an excellent experience”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

3.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,316 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40

Skip lines at the Athens Acropolis and new Acropolis Museum on a guided 3-4 hour tour with myths, Parthenon views, and expert storytelling.

“Brilliant! Jason is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Athens and kept our attention for the whole tour. Lots of walking but because the information was so interesting you hardly realise how far you’ve walked! Not for people with mobility issues!”

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The Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

4.The Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,493 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40

Guided Acropolis and Parthenon walk with a licensed English guide, personal headsets, and optional Acropolis Museum entry and tour.

“We absolutely loved this tour. So interesting and the guide was amazing.”

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

/ August 8, 2026

5.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23

Cape Sounion at sunset from Athens, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and Athenian Riviera views, plus optional Temple entry.

“great little trip, if rained but we still loved it. the coach was very comfortable and timings great”

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Acropolis: Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

6.Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,208 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40

Skip the lines and learn the Acropolis and Parthenon with a licensed guide and wireless audio, plus museum time if you choose.

“The guide was amazing as well as the tour. Highly recommended.”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

7.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,102 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

Full-day Delphi mythology tour from Athens with Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum and Arachova village, carbon-neutral and guided.

“The trip to Delphi was wonderful, with an experienced guide who pointed out all the import points. The only thing that I would change is allowing more time at the archaeological site. Otherwise, a flawless experience.”

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Boat Tours in Athens, Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Hydra, Poros & Aegina Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Things to Do in Athens, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180.19Top rated

Full-day sailing from Athens to Agistri, Moni (or Metopi), and Aegina, with swimming, snorkeling gear, and a Greek lunch plus drinks.

“The ship was spacious and comfortable, the crew friendly and attentive. The lunch was all cooked fresh and so delicious. The pacing of the day was good with some time on both Agistri and Aegina. Would have loved to go ashore at Moni as well but enjoyed swimming where we anchored there. If you really want to snorkel I'd recommend bringing your own equipment as they provided mainly just masks (and maybe 3-4 snorkels), no fins/flippers. That said, we had fun just swimming and jumping off the boat into the clear water. All around a spectacular day!”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,849 reviews · 2 days · from $14Best value

Hop on and off 4 bus lines for 2 days, from cruise-friendly Piraeus to Athens sights and Athenian Riviera beaches, with 16-language audio.

“Great way to get around Athens and see the sights from the cruise port. We got off at the stop for The Acropolis where we had arranged a guided tour then afterwards got back on the bus to see the rest of the route, before changing buses and returning to the port. Apart from the wait due to large number of people waiting to change buses the whole experience was good.”

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Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

/ August 8, 2026

10.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,755 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41.12

A licensed guide takes you on a small-group walk through the Acropolis, Parthenon, and key monuments, with optional entry tickets.

“Knowledgeable, entertaining and easy to understand. It was cold, but worth every second of it. We got the park and museum passes.”

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

/ August 8, 2026

11.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,740 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87.07

Athens’ best market-to-meze walk with 12 tastings, Monastiraki sights, fish and spice stops, and wine included in a 3.5-hour small-group tour.

“Fun, very informative of the Greek cuisine and all the food tasting were delicious. Our tour guide, Dorela, was excellent. We enjoyed all the food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens. Come hungry since you will get a lot of food!!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

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12.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

UNESCO Meteora day trip from Athens: live guide, 3 monasteries inside, Hermit Caves of Badovas, photo stops, optional Greek lunch, coach.

“I was afraid of taking ONE whole day from our time in Greece...it was 100% worth it! The bus ride was beautiful, the small town we stopped for snacks and food were both adorable. The monasteries were breathtaking. Worth the time and reasonable cost. Plenty of walking but resting in between as well. Aphrodites and Niko were both great!”

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Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

/ August 8, 2026

13.Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Trip with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,521 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Cape Sounion sunset and the Temple of Poseidon by air-conditioned bus, with audio in 6 languages and scenic Athenian Riviera views.

“Amazing view of of the sea, the Temple and both in the sunset. Highly recommended. Our tour leader George was excellent!”

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

/ August 8, 2026

14.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25

Hop-on hop-off Athens bus with audio in 13 languages and optional Piraeus and Riviera routes, plus free beer and WiFi for value.

“We really enjoyed the bus tour, it is a fantastic way to see everything in Athens especially if it’s very hot or cold. I think the best way to do the tour is to plan to get off the bus and enjoy which sites you want to see, almost like a taxi. We enjoyed the tour the most in the late afternoon and got off at the acropolis and then got back on the bus where we hopped off at another stop for dinner. You can start the tour as long as you have a printed ticket and the buses come every 15 minutes or so.”

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