Top Athens Art & Culture

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.

Dodge the research hassles and discover both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum on a half-day tour with a certified guide to put all the history in context. Following the Acropolis tour with a visit to the museum takes you beyond the monuments for a glimpse of daily lives in ancient Athens, from spirituality to celebrations—and, of course, magnificent artwork. Upgrade to include skip-the-line tickets—or even a private tour.

See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a late afternoon tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed archaeologist. You’re guaranteed to skip any long wait lines during this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike and more.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Discover the highlights of Athens, along with the city’s best kept secrets, on a private 5-hour tour. The half-day adventure is perfect for travelers who like the flexibility to customize their sightseeing experience without worrying about the details. Visit the Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, Acropolis, and much more in private transportation. Along the way, your guide provides immersive commentary and insider tips for the rest of your Athens vacation.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this half-day Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and the Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Upgrade to include entry to the Acropolis Museum.

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with a guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

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.

Immerse in ancient Greek history on a private sightseeing tour of the Acropolis. This exclusive experience is an opportunity to go beyond what you get in group tours: You can ask as many questions as you like. Book a walking tour of the Acropolis; upgrade to add the Agora of Athens or the Acropolis Museum; or opt for a half-day city tour by vehicle. Entrance fees are at your expense.

See the sights of Athens without contributing to the city’s pollution problems when you book this clean, green tour by 100% electric tuk-tuk. Enjoy 360-degree views of this historic city on a private adventure with a driver who’s happy to stop when you want. Highlights include the Acropolis, the ancient citadel that houses the Parthenon, Mt. Lycabettus, with sweeping city views, and the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics.

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.

Go by foot and get up-close to the ancient wonder of Athens’ Acropolis. Visit the Greek capital’s most-renowned monuments on this flexible half-day walking tour. Soak in the historic significance of the place where Western politics and ideals were forged, your guide on hand to tell you more about the site's rich history. Don’t just look through the window of a tour bus: truly experience the Acropolis by taking a stroll around this epic landmark of civilization.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Drive through the Grecian countryside in a modern bus and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries. View all six sky-high monastic retreats, stopping for visits at three of them, and discover hermit caves. Upgrade to add lunch—or treat yourself to a private tour.

This is a great choice for history fans wanting to see Athens’ best historical sights in a day. Enjoy a stress-free adventure through Greece’s capital with a full itinerary planned out, and round-trip transport by Mercedes-Benz. Visit the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, and much more. As it’s a private tour, the itinerary can be altered based on personal preferences: Please note, all entrance fees are at your own expense.

As amazing as the archaeological sites in Athens are, they’re far from the only Ancient Greek wonders nearby. Join this guided historical tour and leave the city for a trip to Delphi, once thought to be the center of the world. After exploring the Tholos of Delphi, see the Temple of Apollo then the Delphi Archaeological Museum before visiting Arachova. Please note: entrance tickets are not included.

Discover the most ancient and atmospheric quarters of Athens on a small-group night walking tour. Feel the weight of history while passing the Greek and Roman Forums, and admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis as the city's nocturnal energy comes alive in pubs and cafes. Catch the sound of the ‘laterna’ barrel piano drifting through doorways as you wind along narrow streets, and then complete the evening with a delicious Greek dinner in a traditional tavern.

Visit the home of the famous Oracle of Delphi on a full-day small group tour from Athens to one of the ancient world’s most important spiritual sites. Pass through the plain of Beotia and the legendary town of Thebes on the way up to Mt Parnassus, and explore highlights the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including the Polygonal Wall, Temple of Apollo ruins and Delphi museum with a guide (entry fee at your own cost.) Stop in the mountain towns of Delphi and Arachova for spectacular views.

Discover three Greek islands on this full-day cruise from Athens to Poros, Hydra, and Egina. Enjoy free time at each island to stroll, sightsee, and shop as you wish. A delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included, and a guided excursion to Egina's ancient Temple of Aphaia (own expense). Upgrade to include shared hotel transfer, access to an exclusive lounge with food and drinks, and meet the captain.

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.