Top Athens Extreme Sports

Leave the busy streets and tourist crowds of Athens behind on a private 4- to 5-hour off-road tour. Relax in transfer from your hotel, then enjoy a thrilling 4x4 ride around Marathon Lake and through olive groves and streams. Visit a Greek style theater and church, plus the Marathon Dam. After a coffee break, try your hand at driving the 4x4 over some natural terrain.

Follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul during this private tour in Athens, complete with a driver/guide. Take your time to explore the essential landmarks with a focus on Apostle Paul's journey, one of the significant figures in early Christianity promoting Jesus' teachings. All taxes and handling charges are included, so you can enjoy a seamless experience from start to finish.

Immerse yourself literally in the world of scuba diving on a 3-hour excursion from Athens. Complimentary transportation takes you from your hotel to the dive enter in Nea Makri. Learn the scuba basics from a patient instructor, then enjoy your first open water dive in the Mediterranean. All scuba equipment is conveniently provided for you. No experience is necessary and a guide is always on hand to assist you.

Cover ground quickly in Athens with an open-air buggy tour. Climb aboard a private buggy and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on Ancient Greek culture. Visit ancient ruins and temples around Athens including the Temple of Poseidon during this scenic tour. Learn about the stories behind historic landmarks from an English-speaking guide during this full-day tour, including a traditional Greek lunch.

Make easy work of Athens’ busy streets and steep hills by whizzing around the sights on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Glide effortlessly around the hilltop ruins of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, pedal around the atmospheric Old Town of Plaka, and explore lively Monastiraki. Hop off along the way to see the New Acropolis Museum, Hadrian’s Arch, Panathenaic Stadium and the National Gardens of Athens.

If you’re short on time and energy, cruise through Athens on an electric bike in just 3 hours.  After being fitted with your bike, your private guide takes you past the city’s historic and modern sights. Stop whenever you like to ask questions or take photos. With the aid of your electric motor, cover several important areas of the city without getting worn out. Enjoy refreshing water or a bottle of beer at the end of your ride.

Explore the highlights of Athens in a private vehicle on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and make your way the the Acropolis, where you can stroll through the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon. Take in views from Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki.

Hop on an e-bike for this fun and fascinating 2-wheeled tour around Athens, capped off by an unforgettable guided visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the most important archaeological site in Greece. Follow a friendly tour leader to most of the capital’s major sights and panoramic viewpoints. Cover much more ground than walking with the flexibility to stop and soak up scenes of daily life. Upgrade to include tickets.

Soak up the ancient monuments and bustling energy of Athens on a fun and easy bike tour. Cover much more distance than walking while pedaling along bike-friendly paths and streets, stopping to learn about the city’s rich history and legends from a local tour leader. Upgrade to take life even easier on an electric bike, with an additional option of a guided tour of the iconic Acropolis.

The Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's most iconic attraction, with its ancient Parthenon and beautiful views of the city. Because of the ancient monument’s popularity, lines to get in can get long. With this skip-the-line ticket, avoid the hassle of standing in line and head straight in.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Hop on an e-bike for a leisurely cycle through the historical center of Athens. The bike’s electric motor helps save your energy for sightseeing on a route that takes in views of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Ample photo stops are included so you can capture beautiful memories from your Athenian vacation. Numbers are capped at just 12 travelers; upgrade for a private trip.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Take a whirlwind tour of Athens history in a private taxi driven by your guide. You’ll the city’s fascinating historical highlights in just half a day, including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Greek parliament, Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Hear fascinating commentary along the way, choose between a morning or afternoon departure to best fit your schedule, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine two popular tours of Athens and Cape Sounion into one day at a discounted price with this Athens Super Saver. In the morning, board an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour of Athens’ highlights. With an expert guide, stroll around the Parthenon and antiquities on the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum; see the Panathenaic Stadium and more. Then, take an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea. Admire the glittering temple and stellar views before your return by coach to Athens.

Journey around ancient Greece on a Segway! This thrilling Segway tour is the ideal introduction to Athens, taking in historic highlights like the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestous. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic tour around the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Thiseio, stopping to take in the views from Mars Hill. Best of all: this small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Journey from Athens to Cape Sounion on a private door-to-door tour starring the ruined Temple of Poseidon, dating to the 5th century BC and known for its location perched above the sea. On the way, admire the scenery as you wind past beaches and sparkling water. As you return, opt to enjoy a Greek meal at a charming taverna or view Lake Vouliagmeni. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Get the most out of your time in Greece by traveling from Athens to Delphi. You’ll save time organizing transport by having a private vehicle to take you between dispersed attractions around Delphi. Highlights include Levadia, The Oracle of Delphi, the Museum of Delphi, and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronea.

The Acropolis Museum is one of the premier archaeological collections in Greece, but the crowds can be daunting. Skip past the long lines with this prebooked e-ticket and delve directly into ancient history with a self-guided audio tour downloaded directly to your smartphone. Take in the museum at your own pace while you learn about the history and significance of the vast collection of artifacts through an engaging commentary.

Watch one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a half-day twilight tour to Cape Sounion. Travel along the Saronic Gulf and Athens Riviera to the cape, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Tour the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mythological god of the sea, and see the sun dips below the horizon and several islands in the distance.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the kitchen with your guide to prepare dishes using the local, fresh ingredients. Learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Travel by bus through the beautiful countryside on a full-day tour from Athens to the Meteora monasteries. Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It’s a wonderful way to experience one of Greece’s most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures.