Athens
Welcome to Athens!
Athens is the largest city and capital of Greece. For most international visitors, Athens city is the first stop in this beautiful country. From the Parthenon to The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, there is so much for you to see. For now, we want to be the first to say to you - Welcome to Athens Greece - "Kalos Irthate"
Athens
Activities
Trip Ideas
Overview
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Private Flavors of Athens & Acropolis
Duration:
7 Hours
Highlights:
- 4-hour private food walking tour
- 2 hour private guided tour to the Acropolis by a state-licensed guide
- All tastings during the food tour
- Entrance fees to the Acropolis
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Flavors of Athens
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Private walking tour to the city's most authentic neighborhoods
- Visit the city's central food market
- Sample a rich selection of sweet and savory local delicacies enough to replace lunch
- Discover unique specialty food stores
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Acropolis Beyond
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Admire significant landmarks and take in stunning panoramic views
- Visit two essential sites in Athens: the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum or Ancient Agora
- One hour tour in the Plaka area with short coffee break and traditional lunch
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Segway Orientation
Duration:
5 Hours
Highlights:
- 4-hour private tour in total
- 2-hour fun Segway experience
- 2-hour city sightseeing walking tour in the Plaka area and more
- Meze variety delicacies, coffee and special treat!
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Athens Highlights
Duration:
9 Hours
Highlights:
- Private tour in Athens of the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Ancient Agora.
- 1 Hour City Tour of Athens with a private vehicle
- Enjoy a delicious meal at a traditional restaurant/taverna
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Athens Highlights & Cape Sounion
Duration:
14 Hours
Highlights:
- Private tour to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka area
- Temple of Poseidon private guided tour by state licensed guide
- Seafood Dinner (Sounio Temple view restaurant)
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Athens Gourmet
Duration:
5 Hours
Highlights:
- Introduction to Greek cuisine & stop for Greek coffee or herbal tea
- 1 hour private walking tour visit to the central food market
- 3 hour private cooking course covering a full menu (appetizers, main course, dessert)
- Enjoy your meal made from top end ingredients at a local house
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Athens Orientation
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- 4-hour private walking tour
- Walk the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Plaka, Anafiotika, Syntagma and Monastiraki
- Enjoy a rich meze variety-enough to replace a light meal
- Enjoy lovely views and genuine experiences
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Walking Meze
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- 1 and a half hour private walking tour of the city’s main highlights
- 2 and a half hour hands-on private cooking lesson
- 1 Hour lunch or dinner with 3 traditional meze plates
- Savor authentic Greek recipees made from extra fresh ingredients
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Beer Tasting & Athens nightlife
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- 4-hour private Athens nightlife experience
- Enjoy 6 domestic beers
- Visit up to 6 different bars, All taxes, Greek street food (Souvlaki)
- Hotel pick-up (walking)
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Ancient Corinth
Duration:
5 Hours
Highlights:
- Ancient Corinth Guided tour by state licensed guide
- Isthmus Canal in Corinth visit with coffee or refreshment treat
- Refreshment & snack basket in the car
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off & transport by private car or mini van
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Delphi Trip with Corykeion Cave Hike
Duration:
12 ½ Hours
Highlights:
- 2 hours Delphi Archaeological site and museum private tour
- 4 hour hiking trail to Corikeion with experienced mountain guide
- Private vehicle, English speaking driver, refreshments and treats
- Lunch at a Traditional Taverna in Arachova and snacks for the hike
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Divine Delphi
Duration:
9 Hours
Highlights:
- 9-hour (approximate) private excursion
- 2-hour guided tour of Delphi archaeological site and museum
- Lunch at Galaxidi Arachova or, Chrysso Villages (set menu)
- Visit one of three either Galaxidi, Chrysso village or Hosios Loucas
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Majestic Cape Sounion
Duration:
7 Hours
Highlights:
- Private tour to Cape Sounion known as the Temple of Poseidon
- Seafood Dinner
- Transport by private car along the coastline of Attica
- Refreshments and snacks
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Classical Overnight Tour
Duration:
2 Nights / 3 Days
Highlights:
- 3-day escorted tour to Olympia, Delphi
- Deluxe Motorcoach with English speaking driver and guide
- Entree fees included in Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi
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Private Classical Overnight Tour of Greece
Duration:
4 Nights / 5 Days
Highlights:
- 5-day excursion to: Nauplion, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
- Private vehicle and English speaking driver and guide
- Entree Fees included to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
- Private tour for adults or can be tailor made for families with kids
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Private Classical Overnight Tour of Greece
Duration:
3 Nights / 4 Days
Highlights:
- 4-day excursion to Nauplion, Olympia, Delphi
- Private vehicle & English speaking driver and guide
- Entree fees included in Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi
- Private tour for adults or can be tailor-made for families with kids
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Mythical Argolis Mycenae/Epidaurus & Nauplion
Duration:
10 - 11 Hours
Highlights:
- Explore the archaeologial site of Epidaurus
- Explore the historical city of Mycenae
- Visit the picturesque city of Nauplion
- Refreshments & snacks and a fun and knowledgeable private guide
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Family - Acropolis for Kids
Duration:
2 Hours
Highlights:
- 2-hour private guided walking tour
- Choose one among 3 archaeological sites Acropolis or Museum or Agora)
- Tour specialized in children activities with state licensed guide
- Tour is adjusted according to children’s ages
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Family - Acropolis for Kids Extended
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- 4-hour private guided walking tour
- Choose two among 3 archaeological sites - Acropolis and Museum or Ancient Agora)
- Tour specialized in children activities with state licensed guide
- Tour is adjusted according to children’s ages
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Family - Ancient Athenian for a Day
Duration:
3 Hours
Highlights:
- Discover the history of ancient Athens with child-friendly games
- Enjoy a picnic with a variety of local delicacies
- Fun and knowledgeable expert in educational games for children
- Listen to intriguing stories and myths of the past…
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Athens Treasure Hunt for Kids
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Learn the history of Athens and view significant landmarks and sights
- Visit local shops, enjoy panoramic vistas, savor drinks and snacks that Athenians cherish
- Follow the myth of Athena, the goddess of war, wisdom and the crafts, successfully solve the mystery and let her reward you!
- Tasting of Greek coffee, ice-cream and koulouri
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Family - Mythology and Pottery for Kids
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Learn about Greek Gods and heroes
- A private tour visiting the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Plaka, Syntagma and Monastiraki
- 2-hours of mythological walking tour
- 2-hour fun pottery workshop
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Modern Politics
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Stroll through the modern city
- Witness the contrasts between the neighboring areas of Kolonaki and Exarhia
- Visit the gardens of the Athens Polytechnic School
- Visit Syntagma square and enjoy a Greek coffee
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Shopping in Athens
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- A private walking tour to the city’s most authentic neighborhoods
- Discover 10 amazing local boutique shops and enjoy special savings
- Along the way you’ll also meet local artists
- Note that we are commission-free and you visit shops truly unique and worthwhile
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Street Art Tour
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Experience Athens street art scene first hand with a local
- Enjoy a private walking tour through the city’s most authentic neighborhoods
- Admire amazing street art pieces
- Learn all about the history and evolution of this art phenomenon.
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Athens Architectural Tour
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Enjoy a private walking tour to the city’s most authentic neighborhoods
- Admire significant buildings and take in amazing views of the city
- Discover Neo-Classical, Modern, Post-Modern and contemporary architecture
- Drift through the modern city
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Athens City Center Run
Duration:
2 Hours
Highlights:
- Enjoy a run through the city center
- Get past significant landmarks and explore hidden paths
- Energy bar and fresh juice
- Fun and knowledgeable Guide
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Greek Wine Tasting
Duration:
3 Hours
Highlights:
- Enjoy a private wine tasting experience
- Sample various exceptional Greek wines
- Learn about the famous wine-making regions and the process of wine-making
- Fun and knowledgeable wine guide
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Wine and Food Pairing Dinner
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Sample 4-5 exceptional Greek wines
- Indulge in a 4 course dinner
- Learn about the famous wine-making regions and the process of wine-making
- Fun and knowledgeable wine guide
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National Archaeological Museum
Duration:
4 Hours
Highlights:
- Guided tour to the National Archeological Museum
- See more than 20,000 exhibits, starting from the Greek civilization from begging of Prehistory to Late Antiquity
- Panoramic drive, passing by Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, the monument of the Unknown Soldier
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Jewish Heritage
Duration:
5 Hours
Highlights:
- Guided tour of the Jewish Museum
- Visit the ancient Agora
- Visit one of the Synagogues of Athens
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Trip Ideas
Athens has been the center of Greek civilization for many centuries. You can see by the many archaeological sites still being preserved throughout the city. Most famously, the Parthenon sits high atop the Acropolis, overlooking the entire city. Athens is also a contemporary city with the nightlife hubs of Kolonaki, Psiri, and Gazi to stay busy until dawn. Sample our various, and carefully selected private tours combining these ancient sites with the local Greek food and culture. In addition, there are day trips to the nearby areas of Cape Sounion, Delphi, Ancient Corinth, and the mainland.
Athens Greece is visited year-round.
The hottest month in Athens is in August with an average temperature of 34°C (93°F) and the coldest is in January at 10°C (50°F).
Spring & Fall is the best time of year to visit Athens and for climbing the Acropolis. It's also the perfect time to enjoy the many outdoor restaurants Athens has to offer.
The Best Time to Visit Athens is:
March through November
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