Athens has become one of Europe’s hottest city break destinations, with food and culture tours adding to the experience of visiting all those world-renowned monuments and cool new neighbourhoods. Here are some of our favourite Athens tours to help you plan your holidays in the Greek capital.
The delicious Athens food tour
Price From: 62€ | Duration: 3h30'
Olive oil, sweets, Greek meze, wines, Greek street food and much more - Greece is food heaven! Greeks love eating with a Mediterranean passion, meaning that food is always on our minds. Find out why as we take you on this award-winning Athens Food Tour to discover real Greek cooking in the city’s tastiest neighbourhoods.
Tour Highlights
- The smells and range of products in Athens’ speciality food shops and open-air markets will all make your taste buds sing!
- Sample unique local delicacies, from small-batch olive oils and baklava to souvlaki and bougatsa (cream-filled phyllo pastry).
- Find out more about the Mediterranean diet, what it really consists of and why it’s so good for you.
- Do all this on the top-rated Athens Food Tour on TripAdvisor, with more mentions in international media (CNN, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times and Le Monde) than any other tour.
An audio tour of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora and Temple of Zeus
Price From: 35€ | Duration: 4 hours
Explore the must-see ancient landmarks of Athens, with entrance tickets and a full audio tour of the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Ancient Agora.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience at the Acropolis Hill, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Olympian Zeus with pre-booked e-tickets
- Download three immersive audio tours on your phone before you arrive, narrating the history of Ancient Athens
- Admire the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Museum of the Agora and many more Athens landmarks
- Enjoy magnificent views of the city from the best vantage points
Athens nightlife tour
Price From: 50€ | Duration: 3 hours
Athens is Mediterranean – it saves most of its energy and excitement for after the sunset. That’s when it shifts up a gear and puts on its party clothes. Come join the locals in popular nightspots across town as they relax, unwind and spend time with friends, drink and music.
Tour Highlights
- Visit three-four hot spots of Athens nightlife, from a neighborhood dive bar to a local favourite for great music, both Greek and foreign!
- Experience two of the trendiest Athenian districts at night.
- Meet & interact with the locals and embrace their way of entertaining.
- Try various drinks, from great Greek wine to the best cocktails in town.
- Enjoy your drinks Greek style, with little handmande snacks and "mezzes"
Athens morning bike tour
Price From: 35€ | Duration: 3 hours
Discover all the must-see locations and hidden gems of Athens by bike! This tour is the best and most fun way to get the feel of Athens like a local! Explore in a safe and well-paced way while cycling through the most beautiful areas of the city and avoiding the traffic. Accompanied by a local, you will also enjoy some lesser-known spots and get some amazing views of the Acropolis.
Tour Highlights
- Acropolis Museum
- Acropolis panoramic view
- National Observatory
- Ancient Greek Cemetery of Kerameikos
- Thission
- Ancient Greek Agora, Roman Agora
- Athens City Cathedral, Plaka neighborhood
- National Gardens
- Presidential Mansion
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Zappeion Exhibition Hall
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Hadrian’s Arch
Overnight excursion to Meteora
Price From: 160€ | Duration: 2 days
Enjoy an overnight adventure in one of the most incredible settings in Greece on this two-day excursion from Athens. Meteora is both a geological and cultural marvel, with monasteries built on top of the extraordinary rock formations.
You won’t believe your eyes.
Tour Highlights
- Explore one of the world’s most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Visit all six monasteries
- Learn all about Meteora’s history directly from the locals
What's Included
- Roundtrip train tickets from Athens to Meteora
- Accommodation at a 3 or 4 star hotel (including breakfast)
- Includes: our Amazing Meteora Sunset tour
- Includes: one tour or activity of your choice
- Pick up/Drop off from Kalampaka’s train station and your hotel in Kalampaka
- English speaking local tour guide
- Free Wi-Fi in the bus
- All taxes included
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