Athens · HIKING & TREKKING
8 reviewed
Good hiking & trekking tours sell out in Athens; the great ones sell out first. Below are the 8 best, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the calendar fills.
Hike Delphi’s ancient footpath on Mt Parnassos, part of the E4 trail. Small group, snacks, and big views toward the Corinthian Gulf.
“Beautiful tour and very nice guide (Helene) who explained to the entire family very interesting things about Ancient Greece as well as modern one. The Picnic was excellent.”
Private Parnitha hiking with hotel pickup, shaded fir forest, Skipiza watchtower views, and first-aid trained guides.
“Amazing!! Far far far beyond our expectations. Dionisis is fabulous, personable, went out of his way to pick us up, had a wonderful hike that was the best part of our entire trip!”
Chase sunrise on Lycabettus Hill for calm Athens views, a top photo stop, and a killer Acropolis angle from above.
“A really special and worthwhile experience - while you can do it by yourself, having a friendly and knowledgeable guide take you through the best route to make sure you capture the best views makes it worth. Plus the nuggets of wisdom about Greek history, and recommendations on places around Athens, made a huge difference. Thank you George!”
Private guided hike in Mt. Parnitha’s fir forest from Flambouri Refuge, with Athens hotel pickup and flexible routes for abilities.
“Everything was spectacular! Our driver Giannis was so kind, thoughtful, and informative. He even brought us gifts from his farm in Kalamata, truly sweet! Penelope was so fun, flexible, amazing, just a wonderful woman of all trades! Nothing could have been a better and we would recommend this to anyone-when they say the hike can be tailored to all abilities, Penelope went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and happy. Thank you for this amazing experience!”
Mild 90-minute Lycabettus sunrise hike with George. 360° Athens views and photo moments for $30.04.
“George was very nice and patient. He was knowledgeable about Greece and the hike was really lovely. I would highly recommend if you enjoy great views and beautiful sunrises. The hike was also not difficult and was very mild!”
Downhill guided walk from Delphi through olive groves to Chriso, with local guides, games, and big valley views. 90 min–3 hrs, $35.
“This hike was unforgettable! The landscapes were breathtaking—mountain peaks, olive valley, and a sea view made every step worth it. What truly stood out was our guides, whose fun and upbeat attitude turned the trek into a joy. They shared interesting historical facts with a humorous twist and kept our spirits high throughout! A perfect blend of stunning scenery and good vibes—highly recommended!”
A small-group Athens sunset hike on Mount Hymettus with an English guide, Greek history stops, and golden-hour views over the city.
“Our guide, Konstantinos, communicated with me a day ahead to confirm time and specific info for pick up. He was right on time. It was nice to take the short car ride and get out of the city for the evening. The hike was not difficult and Konstantinos stopped multiple times to point out different plants along the way and told us some history as well. He also took pictures of us at different locations which was very nice since we rarely get pictures with the whole family. The sunset was absolutely beautiful! The hike after the sunset to get back to the car was short and there was plenty…”
Guided sunset hike on Mount Hymettus with pine paths, Byzantine Fragomonastiro ruins, and Acropolis views. Small group, photos included.
“We (my husband and daughter of 12 y.o.) had a Sunset hike in Athens with Dimitris, and I must say that this is one of our most memorable experiences in Athens. The hike started at 18:30, and we had in total 5.3 km hike. Some paths are a bit elevated, so non-slippery shows are advisable, but the hike was easy, safe and in a moderate pace. We enjoyed the nature and Dimitris' stories about Greece, Athens and his experiences with active holidays in the nature. On the way, we have spotted a turtle, a nice bird and even a fox. And we reached the view point for the sunset watching…”
