Athens Activities & Tours
To do in Athens: best guided tours, day trips and activities in Greece
What to do in Athens? All information about tours, activities, day trips and excursions in Athens. Tips for activities and things to do in Athens:
Tips for Athens activities
Looking for the best tours, activities and excursions in Athens? Besides exploring famous landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the picturesque Plaka district, there are many unique experiences that will make your city break even more memorable. Join a guided walking tour through the historic centre, discover authentic Greek cuisine on a food tour, cycle past the city's highlights or take unforgettable day trips from Athens to destinations such as Delphi, Cape Sounion or the monasteries of Meteora.
Whether you're visiting Athens for two days or planning a longer stay in Greece, organised tours are a great way to discover hidden gems, learn more about the city's fascinating history and experience local culture. Below you'll find our favourite things to do in Athens, guided tours and day trips to help you make the most of your visit.
1. Best day trips from Athens
Are you staying in Athens for more than two full days? Then it will be interesting to make a day trip in the area. In this article you can read more about the 5 best excursions from Athens. For example, visit Delphi, the Temple of Poseidon or take a boat trip to the Saronic Islands:
2. Food tours & cooking classes
Fun activities in Athens have to do with culture ór good food. Take a culinary tour of the city, take a cooking class or taste at local markets. A selection of the best tours related to Greek food:
📌 Tip: One of the most authentic activities you can do in Athens is 'Eat with locals'. Through the website of Eat With you can book various culinary activities organized by a local food lover. Such as a Greek dinner prepared by someone at their own roof terrace with a view of the Acropolis, a 10-course dinner with Greek dishes and Greek wines, cooking classes or discovering hidden gems on a Greek street food tour. The best way to get to know the city is with a local. View the options on 'Eat with locals' (book on time because unfortunately there are only limited places available! Use the discount code 'athenslover' and get 5% off for the first booking).
3. Discover Athens by Bus
The hop on hop off buses are an ideal way to discover the city. Enjoy the view from the open top bus and get off as many times as you like at the various tourist attractions of Athens, for example places like the Panathenaic Stadium or the Syntagma Square. These hop on hop off buses are also ideal if you want to visit the port of Piraeus:
4. Acropolis Guided Tours
To make the Acropolis Greece come to life, it can be interesting to visit the Acropolis with a guided tour. Some guided tours also combine the visit with a tour in the Acropolis Museum. You can book a guide who can tell you all the background stories behind this 'mountain with stones':
5. Best guided city tours
Discover the most beautiful places in Athens with a guide and discover hidden places that you would pass by yourself:
6. Bike tours in Athens
During your trip to Athens, you want to see as much Athens attractions as possible. The perfect way to do this is by bicycle. You can map out a cycling route yourself or even better, join a tour. Within half a day you will see all the important sights and hear the most beautiful stories accompanied by a guide (More info guided bike tours).
7. Evening activities & nightlife
Looking for an evening program? Visit an ancient Greek theater performance, join a wine tasting or learn to dance the Greek way:
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