Things to do in Athens
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Athens Segway Tour: Acropolis, Plaka & Ancient Agora ExperienceYou’ll cover more ground than any walking tour—rolling from ancient temples to lively neighborhoods without breaking a sweat. With a local art historian guiding every turn, you’ll catch hidden stories and small details most visitors miss. If you want to see Athens’ past and present up close (and have some fun doing it), this is your ride.
Athens: Acropolis & Ancient Sites Night Segway TourYou ride a Segway through illuminated Athens at night, stopping at the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, Monastiraki, and National Gardens for photos and brief histories. The guide handles the narration while you cover more ground than walking would allow, returning to the Thission office where water and facilities are available. Book if you want to see Athens's best-lit monuments in one evening without arranging your own transport or navigating crowded streets on foot.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Athens's illuminated monuments in one evening without walking the full distance or arranging their own transport — the Segway covers more ground in a few hours than you'd manage on foot, and the guide handles the stories while you focus on the views.
Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth: Private Half-Day from AthensYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Corinth Canal for photos and context, then spend time exploring the ancient city's temples and forum at your own pace before climbing Acrocorinth for the views. Lunch and wine tasting are optional, and your driver handles all the navigation so you don't have to rent a car or figure out the route yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Corinth's main sites without renting a car or arranging your own transport—the private pickup means you don't navigate Athens traffic, and the flexible pace lets you spend as long as you want at each stop.
Athens Private Walking Tour: Ancient Agora, Plaka & Local SecretsIf you want to see Athens beyond the usual tourist stops, this private tour is for you. You’ll explore famous sites like the Ancient Agora and Acropolis but also discover quiet corners and local flavors most visitors miss—all with an expert guide who brings each spot to life.
Corinth Canal Cruise & Acrocorinth Private Tour from AthensA private tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal and Acrocorinth fortress, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver who provides commentary at each stop but does not enter the sites with you. The tour runs seven hours and includes transportation and bottled water; you can add a boat cruise through the canal for 40€ per person (paid on board), and lunch at a traditional taverna in the village is on your own. Ancient Corinth closes Tuesdays from November through March, and Acrocorinth involves hiking, so wear sturdy shoes.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see three major sites in one day without renting a car or navigating public transport — the driver handles the 50-minute coastal drive and the route between stops, leaving you free to walk the ruins and the fortress at your own pace. The seven-hour span fits a full day from Athens without an overnight stay in the Peloponnese.
Private Santorini Tour: Akrotiri Excavations & Island HighlightsA six-hour private tour of Santorini with a professional guide and air-conditioned minivan, covering the villages of Oia and Megalochori, the Blue Dome of Firostefani, a guided excavation tour at Akrotiri, and a winery tasting with island views. The guide is licensed to interpret the archaeological site and speaks English or German. Hotel pickup and all transport are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or German, so you follow the commentary without translation delays—this matters if you want the archaeology explained as you walk through it rather than piecing it together afterward from a map. Book this if you're comfortable with six hours on your feet across multiple stops and want a guide who knows the site rather than a group moving through on a fixed schedule.
Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus Theater: Private Tour from AthensA private tour from Athens visits four major archaeological sites across the Peloponnese: the Corinth Canal, Mycenae (a Bronze Age kingdom and UNESCO site), the Venetian town of Nafplio, and the Theater of Epidaurus. Hotel pickup is included, and the driver provides commentary in English throughout the day, though entry to the sites is self-guided. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private driver who narrates the history as you go and you need the freedom to spend extra time at any site without being held to a group's schedule.
Athens Plaka & Monastiraki: Evening walking tour with dinnerExperience Athens as daylight fades: watch the Evzone guards at Syntagma Square, stroll through Plaka beneath the Acropolis, explore lively Monastiraki with a local guide, then relax over Greek food and wine in Psiri. It’s an evening of stories, flavors, and city rhythms you’ll remember long after your plate is empty.
Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable SpotsA 2.5-hour photography walking tour through downtown Athens with a local guide who takes you to Parliament, the National Gardens, Plaka, Pnyx Hill and other high-impact photo stops. Groups stay small (up to 8 people), and the guide helps you find angles and framing at each site. Available in English, Spanish or Greek; suitable for ages 4 and up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a morning shooting instead of sightseeing—the guide handles the route and the framing, so you focus on the light and the composition. Small groups mean the guide can help you find your angle without waiting in line behind other photographers.
Athens Photography Tour: Learn to See Like a PhotographerAn Athens photography class where you walk the city streets with a professional photographer guide for two to three hours, learning practical techniques you can use immediately. You choose the time of day—morning, sunset, night or sunrise—and the guide points out photo opportunities at landmarks including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Olympic Stadium and Plaka, the old city. Small groups of up to four people; family-friendly and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick the time of day that matches your light preference and when you want to shoot: morning light is fresh and direct, sunset teaches you how color shifts as the sun moves, night reveals the city under artificial light, and sunrise offers the quietest streets and softest glow. The guide works with your camera or phone, so bring whichever you want to learn with.
Acropolis Museum Athens: Entry Ticket & Audio GuideYou enter the Acropolis Museum at a time you choose, with a digital audio guide that moves at your pace. You see the Parthenon sculptures, Archaic pieces like the Moschophoros and Kritios Boy, and rotating exhibits from the Acropolis complex. The museum is wheelchair accessible, open until 10 PM on Fridays, and your entry is confirmed before you arrive—no line, no uncertainty.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Parthenon sculptures and Archaic pieces without arranging entry on the day—the flex ticket and audio guide mean you move through at your own pace and choose when to arrive, which is what makes a rushed museum visit unnecessary.
Ancient Olympia & Corinth Canal: Private Day Tour from AthensA private day tour from Athens to Ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver who provides commentary en route. The tour includes skip-the-line ticket service, a stop in Tripoli, time at the archaeological site and its museum, and return transport to Athens—roughly 11 to 12 hours total. A licensed guide to escort you through the sites is available on request for an additional cost.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private vehicle with flexible timing to explore Olympia and the Corinth Canal, and can decide on-site whether to add a licensed guide for the archaeological sites—or pre-book one if you prefer guided interpretation throughout.
Private tour from Athens: Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus with lunchA private tour from Athens for 1 to 8 people visiting Mycenae (King Agamemnon's Bronze Age palace), the Corinth Canal, Nafplio's Venetian old town, and the Theatre of Epidaurus, with traditional Greek lunch at a local taverna and hotel or port pickup included. The itinerary is flexible — you set the pace and decide which optional stops matter, while the guide manages the driving and site access. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout the day, so you follow comfortably even if ancient history is new to you. Book this one if you want to set your own rhythm — linger at Mycenae if the Bronze Age grabs you, skip the fortress steps if the knees say no, and let the guide adjust the route around it.
Sunset photoshoot in Athens with photographerA professional photoshoot in Athens where you walk through the historic old city and surrounding neighborhoods with photographer Anna, capturing portraits and candid shots with the Acropolis and mountain views in the background. The session runs about an hour, takes place during early morning or sunset when the light is best, and you receive edited photos afterward. Anna provides the camera work or can use your phone; she speaks English and Russian.Is it for me?Book the 1.5-hour option if you want time to visit multiple neighborhoods and change outfits; the 1-hour session works if you have a free afternoon and want portraits without a long time commitment. Either length fits a first visit to Athens because Anna knows the best-lit spots and handles the route—you just show up in comfortable shoes and let the golden hour do the work.
Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Private TourA private day tour from Athens to four archaeological sites across the Peloponnese: the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth with its Temple of Apollo, the Theatre of Epidaurus (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and the hilltop Palamidi fortress in Nafplio. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; your driver speaks English and can answer questions about the sites, though entry fees and a licensed guide at each location are separate.Is it for me?Your driver speaks English fluently and can answer questions about each site, so you don't need to book a separate guide if you want context as you travel—though entry to the archaeological sites and any specialist guide at each location are booked separately. The private vehicle means the itinerary stays on your schedule, and the nine-hour route fits comfortably into a single day from Athens.
Athens: Psirri & Kerameikos Private Tour with Local GuideYou get a private 90-minute walk through Psirri, Kerameikos and possibly Gazi with a local guide who knows the family restaurants and neighborhood bars tourists miss. No group, no script, no tourist traps — just the neighborhoods where Athenians actually spend their time. Includes city orientation and local tips you can use for the rest of your stay.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Athens and want to spend your first 90 minutes with someone who actually lives here, learning which neighborhoods matter and where to eat without wasting a night on a tourist menu — the private format means you move at your own pace and ask the questions that matter to you.
Ancient Corinth Epidaurus Nafplio Tour: Full Day GuideA full-day guided tour from Athens visits the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, the Theatre of Epidaurus and Nafplio in a private minivan with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 8.5 hours and covers four major sites across the Peloponnese, though entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are separate. Lunch stops are scheduled in Nafplio, though meals are not included in the price.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private vehicle and a knowledgeable driver to handle the route and timing across four major sites in one day—the minivan holds up to five guests, so you travel without a large group, and the driver's commentary shapes what you learn at each stop. If you prefer to move at your own pace or explore sites independently, a self-guided day trip with rental car would suit you better.
Nafplio Day Trip: Corinth Canal & Mycenae with Private TransportThis is a private day trip from Athens to Nafplio and the Peloponnese, departing your hotel or residence and returning the same day. You visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth (including the Temple of Apollo and the Bema where St. Paul was tried), Mycenae's Bronze Age citadel with the Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus, and Nafplio's old town with Palamidi fortress and Bourtzi islet fortress. Your English-speaking driver provides historical context throughout; entrance fees to archaeological sites and lunch are separate. The itinerary runs 9 to 10 hours and suits all fitness levels, though Palamidi involves climbing 999 steps to reach the fortress at the top.Is it for me?The 9- to 10-hour itinerary packs four major sites into one day with all driving handled, so you move between the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplio without arranging transport or timing yourself. Climbing Palamidi's 999 steps is optional—the fortress views are the payoff, but the old town and Bourtzi are accessible without it, so you choose how much walking suits your day.
Athens: Polykala Distillery Tour & Liqueur Tasting ExperienceYou’ll step into Athens’ Polykala Distillery for a guided tasting with hosts who treat you like family. Hear stories behind 127 years of craft, sample unique liqueurs (with some laughs), and see how tradition lives on in every bottle. It’s more than just a tasting — you’ll leave with new flavors on your tongue and maybe a story or two to tell.
Athens from Piraeus: Guided City Tour with Acropolis EntryYou’ll feel Athens come alive as you skip long lines at the Acropolis with your local guide, watch the ceremonial guards at Syntagma Square, wander Plaka’s winding streets for lunch or souvenirs, and catch glimpses of ancient stadiums and temples along the way. This tour includes pickup from Piraeus port so you can relax and just take it all in.
