Athens · CITY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best city 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.
Ride Athens hop-on hop-off buses with audio guides. Cover the Acropolis, Piraeus port, and Riviera beaches with 24–72h passes.
“Always a great day on the buses. You get to jump off when you see something that you didn’t realise was there to see. You get to meet other travellers who tell you cool places they jumped off and saw. Highly recommend hop on hop off buses in all the cities.”
Hop on Athens, with optional Piraeus and Riviera beach lines, flexible passes, free Wi‑Fi, and an audio guide to pace your day.
“we Actually need ableto change the date until the 13th when we met the bus they changed the ticket for us. Was unhappy that when we called via Tour, they would not do anything then on the 13th. We were not told there was a strike for three days so some of the bus stops did not run. We waited on a seven for almost an hour and then finally called and they said oh sorry the bus can’t get through because of the protest/strike that was very aggravating. We had to walk when we paid for a ticket. The next day some roads were closed again because of the…”
Ride an e-bike through Athens neighborhoods, hit Panathenaic Stadium and Roman Agora, and add the Acropolis option with tickets included.
“I joined Karolis’ bike tour as a solo traveler – and it was amazing! You can feel his passion and enthusiasm from the start. I felt safe, welcomed, and well taken care of. Karolis shares his deep knowledge of Athens in a fun and engaging way, takes time to answer questions, and truly cares about his guests. The bikes and helmets were in perfect condition. I especially appreciated all his insider tips about the city – from hidden gems to local restaurants. After the tour, I even received a detailed follow-up email with our route, highlights, and more tips. Karolis truly made my day in Athens special. I would 100%…”
Early Acropolis access with Parthenon stories and Plaka’s old streets, plus wireless audio. From $34 for about 3.5 hours.
“Our tour guide, Maria, was so attentive to our needs. She was thorough with her history throughout the tour. It was a great group of people and was everything we hoped for.”
Athens City Pass with Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, 48-hour Big Bus, and optional metro and islands cruise. Save time and money.
“Great investment! We went to all the museums and activities and the day cruise was amazing! A shout out to Angela, our swimming activity guide in Agena, amazing lady and great host/ tour guide! We took the hop on/ off bus to visit the outskirts of the city and to the beach! overall great purchase!”
Athens bike tour with Acropolis-area views, Kerameikos and Plaka stops, plus an optional Acropolis and Parthenon guided add-on.
“Really, really great experience! We had the best, fantastics guide, Mr. "K" who told us the basic and the most important things about Athen (places, restaurants, sweets, surroundings...) and he responded our questions as well. He took really care about the whole group the whole time, was very kind and always with smiling. At the end we received a link in the e-mail about the most important places and we had the space to ask what we wanted to know. Perfectly spent time! It completely fulfilled our expectations for the start of our vacation in Athens. We learned where to eat well, where to get sweets, where the markets are,…”
Ride Athens on a compact electric bike for 3 hours, hitting major sights and local neighborhoods with a small-group guide and included treats.
“Our guide Konstantinos was funny and knowledgeable. Best way to get to know and see Athens.”
Guided Athens walk with the Acropolis and new museum, plus Changing of the Guards. Small group, timed entry, great context.
“Amazing! Our guide Eva is one of the best guides ever ❤️ She is kind, patience, sweet and always smiling. We loved every second. She kept us interested for hours, waited for everyone and constantly made sure every participant was ok and happy with the tour. Thank you so much dearest Eva! Thanks to you our tour and visit were fantastic 🤗”
A guided walk from Syntagma to the Acropolis with Parliament guards, ancient ruins, and Parthenon views, plus the station museum.
“Love the way Elias handled the group…he was good. The ruins are amazing but was able to be covered by short and sweet walking tour! Good coverage of all we want to know!”
Private 2.5-hour walk in Athens with a local host, from Strefi Hill views to Psiri nightlife streets. Flexible, CO2 neutral.
“A hidden gem that offered local secrets & one of a kind tour. Spyros was an amazing guide giving our small group of 3 a tour that hit the highlights of Athens with the added details that only a long time local would know. He was entertaining, energetic, & knowledgeable. Wear your walking shoes to travel the streets, climb hilltops, zig zag thru all types of terrain. Enjoy the experience!”
E-scooter tour of Athens in 90 minutes: Acropolis, Agora, Zeus, more, guided photo stops from the street and a small group.
“It was really great! Recommend especially when you don't have much time or you want do decide what's the most important to be seen. A whole story. Special thank you to the guid Panos!”
A private 100% electric tuk-tuk loop through Athens’ best photo stops, Acropolis-adjacent Plaka, and top viewpoints with minimal walking.
“My tour guide was very knowledgeable of all the history in Athens, Greece. He took to many area around and in the city.”
Private 3-hour Athens loop by 100% electric tuk tuk: key monuments, Mount Lycabettus views, Plaka and Acropolis with a local driver.
“Joseph arrived early, was very passionate and spoke perfect English and kind Favourite excursion in Athens will definitely recommend”
Skip the airport maze with a Mercedes-Benz private transfer to central Athens, met at arrival with clear signage, Wi‑Fi, and WhatsApp.
“We had a great experience with this transfer. Our flight into Athens on a Friday night ran about an hour late, but Alexis was waiting for us patiently with a sign with our name. The station wagon was perfect for our family of four. We would have otherwise needed two taxis to accommodate us and our luggage. Or we would have needed a minibus at a higher price. Though we didn't expect Alexis to serve as a guide, he was very informative during our drive into town. As a nice surprise, he made a detour to Mount Lycabettus on our way to the hotel to give us an awesome nighttime…”
Bike from the Acropolis to the Aegean coast, past major ruins and marinas, with pastry tasting and time to swim.
“Excellent bike tour from Athens to the seaside. Bike path is mostly flat 20miles round trip with lots of stops. Good working bikes with gears. Only one hill at end near acropolis. Kostas was our guide and he was wonderful with Maria the second guide. Funny, full of energy and enthusiasm. Made the day lovely telling us stories of life in Greece and taking us to a local bakery for treats. Probably my favorite thing in Athens. Nice to avoid the city ride. No crowds, shade and beautiful beach.”
