Top 10 Most Popular Athens Tours & Attractions in 2025/2026

Step back in time, dine under the stars, and cruise to sun-drenched islands, all in one unforgettable city. Athens in 2025 isn’t just about ancient ruins (though the Acropolis is still jaw-dropping!). It’s a thriving hub of modern culture, scenic coastlines, and Mediterranean flavour waiting to be explored.

Whether you’re visiting for the history, the food, or the views, Athens offers a mix of timeless classics and fresh experiences. From skip-the-line access to iconic landmarks, to bike tours, beachside temples, and island-hopping cruises, we’ve rounded up the top 10 most popular tours and attractions in Athens right now, so you can see the best of the Greek capital with zero guesswork.

1. Athens All‑Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
   A half-day walking tour that combines skip‑the‑line access to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with expert commentary. Highly rated with thousands of reviews.

2. Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour
   Led by a licensed archaeologist in the late afternoon to avoid crowds and heat, covering the Parthenon, Propylaia, Temple of Athena Nike, and other key ancient structures.

3. Acropolis Monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
   This small-group option includes skip‑the‑line entry to the major sites and an upgrade choice to visit the museum afterward.

4. Best of Athens Half‑Day Private Tour
   Customize your visit in private comfort, visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, and more with luxury transportation and local insight.

5. City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop‑On Hop‑Off Bus Tour
   Covers multiple routes around city highlights like the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Piraeus port, and coastal Riviera, with onboard audio commentary and even a free Greek beer.

6. All Day Cruise – 3 Islands (Agistri, Moni & Aegina) with Lunch and Drinks
   A relaxing full‑day sailing trip to nearby Saronic Gulf islands, with swimming stops, a Greek lunch, and included drinks.

7. Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half‑Day Small‑Group Tour
   Coastal mini‑escape to the dramatic cliff‑top Temple of Poseidon, with timing options at sunset for stunning views over the Aegean Sea.

8. Athens Scenic Bike Tour (Electric or Regular)
   A guided cycling experience through Athens’ historic and modern districts, visiting landmarks like Temple of Hephaestus and Panathenaic Stadium in ~2–2.5 hours.

9. Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens
   A culinary walking tour through neighborhoods like Monastiraki and Psirri, sample local specialties such as filo pies, cheeses, sweets, and Greek wine or coffee.

10. Athens at Night Small‑Group Walking Tour with Dinner
    Discover Athens after dark, see illuminated historical sites, enjoy street life, and end with dinner in a traditional taverna during this atmospheric evening walk.

Ticket Information:

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• Print out in advance or present via mobile device
• Cancellation depends on the ticket type chosen. See ticket information for more details.
• Magic Made Simple: Just £5 Total Deposit Today. Pay 14 days before start date*

Guide Prices For Athens

Athens All‑Included: Acropolis & Museum Tour
Highlights: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, skip-the-line entry, expert guide
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £93

Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Walking Tour
Highlights: Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, archaeological insights
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £26

Acropolis Monuments with Optional Museum Entry
Highlights: Key Acropolis sites with optional museum visit
Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £30

Best of Athens Private Tour
Highlights: Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, luxury transport
Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £81–£85

Hop‑On Hop‑Off Bus Tour (Athens, Piraeus & Riviera)
Highlights: Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Piraeus port, coastal views
Duration: Flexible (minimum 2 hours)
Approx. Starting Price: £13–£16

All-Day 3 Islands Cruise (Agistri, Moni & Aegina)
Highlights: Swimming stops, Greek lunch, island exploration
Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £110–£126

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Tour
Highlights: Scenic drive, cliff-top Temple of Poseidon, sunset views
Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £30

Athens Scenic Bike Tour
Highlights: Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Hephaestus, historic districts
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £25

Greek Food Walking Tour
Highlights: Tastings of pies, cheeses, sweets, markets, local drinks
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £61

Athens at Night Walking Tour with Dinner
Highlights: Evening views of landmarks, local taverna dinner
Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours
Approx. Starting Price: £61–£72

Terms and conditions:

• Tickets will become available to download from your Go Ticketless account dashboard upon your payment clearing.
• Tickets only valid from the date selected when booking. No refund for partially used tickets.
• Tickets are only valid for the stated attraction and for the purpose as stated on the description.

*Just £5 Deposit maybe available for select attractions where your selected start date is more than 14-days away from today. Full payment is required to clear before midnight 14-days prior to selected start date. If payment has not cleared by 29:59 local time by the cut-off date, the tickets will automatically be cancelled without prior notification.

Cancellation Policy: Please see individual attraction details for cancellation policies. If the attraction selected is eligible for cancellation, a refund will be offered as long as the order is cancel before the stated period expires*. Customers can cancel their tickets via their Go Ticketless account dashboard, via Live Chat or WhatsApp (during operational hours) or via emailing tickets@goticketless.co.uk. Email cancellation notifications will only be dealt with on the next working day (Mon-Sat during operational hours). We suggest you DO NOT leave cancelling your tickets until the last moment.

*If full payment has been made for an order that is valid for cancellation, an admin fee of £5 per person will be applied before any funds are returned. If you cancel an order that is valid for cancellation, and you have only paid the deposit, we’ll provide you with a £5 discount code to use against a future purchase.