Most booked tours and tickets in Athens
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included
4.96,376 reviews10h
from €134
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens
4.73,760 reviews5h
from €36
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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis
5.03,654 reviews2h 30m
from €35
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
4.93,352 reviews4h
from €34
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The best options for each of Athens's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Athens
- 1Acropolis
- 2Parthenon
- 3Plaka District
- 4Acropolis Museum
- 5Ancient Agora
- 6Monastiraki Flea Market
- Walk Through 3,000 Years of History in a Single Day: Stand in the very theater where Sophocles premiered his plays at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, trace the foundations of democracy in the Ancient Agora, and marvel at the engineering genius of the Parthenon. The density of world-changing archaeological sites is unmatched.
- Experience the Vibrant Urban Tapestry: Athens is a city of contrasting neighborhoods. Get lost in the labyrinthine, neoclassical streets of Plaka, feel the gritty, revolutionary spirit of Exarcheia covered in political murals, and experience the chic, renovated warehouses and buzzing nightlife of the Gazi district.
- Indulge in an Unpretentious and Addictive Food Culture: This is the home of the ultimate comfort food. Feast on crispy, oregano-scented souvlaki from Kostas in Plaka, share a plethora of meze like creamy tzatziki and grilled octopus at a bustling psarotaverna (fish tavern) in Mikrolimano, and finish with honey-drenched loukoumades (donuts) from Lukumades.
Tickets and passes in Athens
Athens Skip the Line: Open Air Ancient Greek Theatre Performance
4.6633 reviews1h
from €30
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Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access
4.9587 reviews3h
from €18
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Best of Athens Private Luxury Tour with Acropolis & Local Guide
4.9237 reviews5h
from €120
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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks
4.92,996 reviews10h
from €125
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Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 26+ Tastings
5.02,149 reviews3h 30m
from €73
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Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks
5.01,498 reviews5h
from €140
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Athens Day Cruise: 3 Islands Tour in the Saronic Gulf with Lunch
4.61,340 reviews10h
from €135
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Athens: All Day Cruise to Agistri Moni Aegina with Lunch & Drinks
4.7746 reviews10h
from €120
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Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
The First Cemetery of Athens
An open-air sculpture museum and the city's oldest cemetery, established in 1837.
The National Garden & Zappeion Hall
A 38-acre green haven behind the Greek Parliament, featuring ancient ruins, a small zoo, and a botanical garden.
Varvakios Agora (Central Market)
Athens' bustling, noisy, and aromatic main meat and fish market, operating since 1886.
The Museum of Cycladic Art
A superb museum in Kolonaki dedicated to the ancient Cycladic civilization (3rd millennium BC).
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
A stunning modern architectural complex in Kallithea housing the National Library and Greek National Opera.
Day trips from Athens
Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon
70 min by car/bus
A dramatic drive along the Athenian Riviera culminates at this majestic 5th-century BC temple perched on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. It's famed for its breathtaking sunsets.
Ancient Delphi
2.5 hours by car/bus
Journey to the center of the ancient world, where the Oracle of Apollo prophesied. The site's mountainous setting in Phocis is as awe-inspiring as its archaeological treasures.
Hydra Island
1.5-2 hours by ferry from Piraeus
Step into a car-free, cosmopolitan paradise. Hydra's stunning harbor, elegant stone mansions, and crystal-clear waters have attracted artists and travelers for decades.
Plan your Athens trip
Things to do in Athens: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Athens?+
Top sights include Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka District and Acropolis Museum. Away from the crowds, try The First Cemetery of Athens and The National Garden & Zappeion Hall.
What are the most popular tours in Athens?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour (4.8 stars, 6,830 reviews); Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour (4.9 stars, 6,698 reviews); All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included (4.9 stars, 6,376 reviews).
How much do tours in Athens cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €14 and €140 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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