{"id":51200,"date":"2025-09-11T10:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T08:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/?p=51200"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:09:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:09:51","slug":"athens-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greece-moments.com\/en\/athens-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Athens Tours: Top 10 Trips & Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Athens is the ideal city in Europe for an extended city trip, perfect for the weekend or even for a whole week. In the city centre itself and in the surrounding area, numerous historical places and sights await you, which you can explore on your own or by guided Athens Tours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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There is so much to discover in Athens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, the capital is also a great starting point for excursions in the surrounding area. In this article, we have discussed the 10 Best Athens Excursions<\/strong> and tours for your next city trip to the Greek metropolis. But there is also a choice of eventful excursions in the surrounding area – from sailing trips to train rides.<\/p>\n

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#1 Private guided tour of the Athens Acropolis<\/h2>\n

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No one should leave Athens without seeing the Acropolis. The ancient fortress is the landmark of the city<\/strong>. It is ubiquitous, located in the center of Athens and attracts millions of visitors every year.<\/p>\n

A tiresome topic is the sometimes hours-long topic queuing at the ticket counter<\/strong>. If you’re late, you may have to wait a long time. Hundreds of people crowd around you and you quickly lose interest in sightseeing. Believe us, we speak from experience \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Queue in front of the Athens Acropolis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One way to avoid the queue at the Acropolis is to be there before 8:00 AM. The other option would be to join a private Acropolis guided tour<\/strong> and receive the entrance tickets from a certified tour guide. This way you can get past the queue in no time.<\/p>\n

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A private tour of the Acropolis is worthwhile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We can warmly recommend the tour during the day with an English-speaking guide. You even have the opportunity to spend the evening at a Tour with English-speaking guide<\/strong> Participate. You will learn many details about the Acropolis, the history of Athens and ancient myths during the guided tour. The group size is a maximum of 20 people.<\/p>\n

#2 Athens City Walking Tour with a Free Walking Tour<\/h2>\n

Free walking tours are one of the most exciting ways to explore a big city. On the one hand, they are (theoretically) free and on the other hand, you usually get to know a lot of cool people. In Athens, too, the Free Walking City Walking Tour<\/strong> very popular.<\/p>\n

The girls and boys lead their Athens tours in English<\/strong>. So every visitor to the city can participate. There are now two free walking providers. Both are highly recommended and each presents Athens individually.<\/p>\n

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The University of Athens: Popular stop on a city walking tour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Culture, history and modernity<\/strong> are conveyed by the city guides in a funny and lively way. At the end of the city tour, each participant can decide for themselves with which contribution they will honor the excursion through Athens.<\/p>\n

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The Free Walking Tour Athens leads through cool trendy neighborhoods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to the ancient Athens sights, there are also hip neighborhoods like Psyrri<\/strong> and Exarchia. The starting point for the tours of “Athens Free Walking Tour” is in the Makrygianni district, near the Acropolis Museum. The provider “Athens Free Tour” starts at Hadrian’s Gate near the Olympieion.<\/p>\n

Click here to go directly to the two free walking tour providers:<\/p>\n