Athens · 1-DAY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best 1-day tours in Athens right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earns the spot.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with myths, free time, and a sunset over the Aegean Sea.
“Dimi was a kind and friendly, full of good advice and interesting stories about mythology; the setting of the temple at sunset was just perfect.”
Day trip from Athens to Meteora: 3 monasteries inside, live guide, free audio guide, Hermit Caves, plus a 10-dish Greek lunch.
“This was an amazing trip, if you like rocks and landscapes this is for you! Our guide was amazing, she grew up in (or near) one of the monasteries and was extremely knowledgeable. Highly highly recommend this tour through this provider. Excellent value for your money and breathtaking views.”
Small-group Delphi day trip from Athens to see the Oracle ruins, Apollo Temple, Delphi Museum, and Arachova village with mountain views.
“Costas was an amazing guide! He was happy to answer everyone’s questions and recommended some books for me to learn more! Plus having the time to explore Delphi and Arachova on my own was amazing!”
Official English guided day trip from Athens to UNESCO Delphi with Apollo ruins, museum, Arachova photo stop, Wi‑Fi coach, and optional lunch.
“This was a fabulous tour through a mountainous region to Delphi. Spectacular views. Our guide, Jordan, was extremely knowledgeable and was gracious in answering many questions. He was as good through the ruins as in the museum. The ruins, were a look back in time we can only imagine . There was alot of steep climbing, but with the right shoes (good runners), it was no problem. I'm 70, and I could keep up with the rest. I had been doing alot of walking, to prepare for these climbs....a huge help, and a huge recommendation. Well worth the money. Lunch was amazing!”
Guided Delphi UNESCO ruins and museum from Athens plus an Arachova stop for mountain views, optional lunch, and Wi‑Fi coach.
“lots of walking uphill; lots of stones and pillars - which only make sense because there are stories attached; the stop in the village is only enough for lunch - but its a nice village;”
Premium guided day trip from Athens to Delphi, with a Delphi museum stop, time in Arachova, and an expert guide plus lunch add-on.
“We just finished our tour to Delphi and absolutely loved it. Our guide, Vangelis, was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. The tour was very well organized, and the ride was smooth—even on the return trip despite heavy traffic, which was simply due to the holiday season and a farmers’ strike, not the tour itself. I also accidentally mixed up our tour date and missed our original booking. The company went above and beyond by kindly making a special exception and allowing us to join the tour the following day. I know this isn’t standard practice and goes against company policy, but it truly speaks to how much they care about…”
Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth from Athens with VR + audio guide, plus Kechries port photos. Air-conditioned minibus, big value.
“Well organised trip, guided well by Angela. Delighted that we also briefly stopped at the Acrocorinth fortress. We overran on time (which was absolutely fine by me).”
Stress-free day trip from Athens to Meteora: Hermit Caves, monasteries, audio guide, and optional lunch with central pickup.
“Riki have us a wonderful time, great experience, lots of information and very responsible in spite of the weather... We enjoyed the visit of the monasteries, Meteora and the food at the restaurant... This tour you must do when you visit Greece...”
Ancient Corinth and Nafplio in one day from Athens, plus a swim at Arvanitia Beach, with an archaeologist guide and Wi‑Fi coach.
“Theodore was our guide: great insights, very knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller He made the tour an even greater experience, Thank you”
See Mycenae tombs, Corinth Canal views, and Nafplio in one day from Athens with an official English guide and coach pickup.
“Our guide was fantastic. One of the best we’ve had. Smart, knowledgeable, funny. Great tour. We all had a great time.”
Train to Kalambaka, tour 6 Meteora monasteries, enter 3, and visit St. Nicholas Badovas caves. Long day, huge views.
“Driver and tour guide was very helpful. Trip from Athens was long but worth it. I would consider staying over night out that way”
Athens to Meteora in a full-day coach trip with central pickup, photo stops, and guided monastery visits plus an 8-language audio guide.
“I have wanted to go to Meteora for a very ong time. I just wish I had gone when I was much, much younger. great day.”
Private full-day Athens trip to Meteora monasteries and Thermopylae with pickup, comfort van, Kastraki lunch, and photo-friendly stops.
“What a wonderful tour. Saw three monasteries, all of which were exceptional. Our driver picked the three with the best ease of access, but that does mean easy climbs. Very well maintained paths and stairs. Our driver, Dimitri was exceptional. He knew his history, the area, and the monasteries. Excellent communication. We highly recommend him.”
Athens day trip to Delphi, Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae. Arachova stop, olive-valley lunch, and the 300 battlefield viewpoint.
“The trip was great, our guide was so knowledgable and very friendly. He was happy to answer any questions we had. We had plenty of breaks which broke up the travelling time well. Our lunch restaurant was great, with many great options of traditional Greek food. Would highly recommend this trip!”
Athens to Delphi and Arachova with an English/French guide, Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, and mountain views.
“Delphi has always been a destination of interest for me, since it has both cultural and scientific aspects to it. The tour accommodates these very well, where Dominique was exceptional, presenting the material in a clear, concise way. The museum was a nice stop to see artifacts from the area, too. The only suggestion I’d have would be for the people in Delphi management, and it would scale back the quantity of visitors a bit - the site was swamped with people. All in all, though, an enjoyable day seeing and learning about the former center of the world. If you’re deciding to include the lunch, it’s buffet style, and…”
