Athens Tour Suggestions

Things to Do in Athens, Greece

Athens Tour Suggestions

Do you only have a couple of days in Athens? Wondering what to see and how to fit it all in? Perhaps you are not a great history student and would prefer a guide to remind you of all the important dates and stories? Perhaps you are interested to see the Acropolis Athens?

"Here are our suggestions of short tours to take in the Greek capital to familiarise yourself, and get the most out of a short stay in Athens".

Also see our Athens info page with an overview of what to see on a stopover, the port of Pireaus, hotel selections and festivals...

If you are staying longer in Athens, you may want to stay in the leafy, green, quiet suburb of Kifissia in the north of the city...

Athens Half Day Tour

Athens Half Day Tour

Get your bearings with a half day tour of Athens, then walk the rest yourself or take some of the wonderful walking tours below.

This is a 5 hour tour which includes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Palace, government buildings and elegant homes. The drive along Panepistimiou Avenue takes you past the Catholic cathedral, the Academy, university, National Library and Omonia Square.

After seeing the highlights of modern Athens, you will visit to the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.

"WOW we fell in love with Athens by doing this tour. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable about her city and that reflected on the day that we had". Peter

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Athens Tour Suggestions - Walking Tour

Acropolis Walking Tour

This is a 3 hour tour, with a knowledgable guide, that begins with the exhibits inside the Syntagma metro station and continues to the House of the Greek Parliament. Walking through the Syntagma Square, the Kottakis Church and beautiful Byzantine churches.

Continue strolling through the Plaka's paved streets before arriving at the Lysicrates Monument from the 4th century BC and the remnants of an old Christian Church. A ten-minute walk up the beautiful historic pedestrian walkway will bring you to the Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, with its spectacular views over the city below.

"Athens has many shortcomings, but this tour redeemed the city in our eyes. Our guide, Kristos, was great. He kept things interesting and kept us in the shade as much as possible. He was a real font of information and made these ancient sites come to life. I would definitely recommend this tour to others coming to Athens". Kevin

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Athens Tour Suggestions - Walking Tour

Athens Tour - Small Group Food Stroll

This is a 3 hour culinary journey of taste, color, smell and texture, right below the striking Acropolis in the heart of Athens historic city center. This food walking tour offers an array of colorful and enticing treats.

Visit delicatessens, aromatic bakeries and sweet shops, restaurants, dairies, spice merchants, grocery stores and pie shops where you will sample traditional Greek food, including the ever-popular koulouri, a circular bread with sesame seeds.

Your guide will lead you on a food stroll and introduce you to small, hidden specialty food shops. Listen to commentary about the unique and intricate culinary heritage of Greece, as well as the famous Mediterranean diet, hailed today as a model of healthy living.

Visit the central Varvakeios food market. Its bustling energy and colorful world of fruit and spice stalls and meat and fish vendors truly make for a cultural experience.

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Flights to Athens Greece

If you are searching for flights, we have some tips for cheap flights to Athens.

Here you will also find information about Athens taxis and the option of accommodation at the Athens Airport, which is 27 kms from the city centre.

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