Greece · HISTORICAL TOURS IN ATHENS
The 12 historical tours in Athens below are the ones that hold up, each with what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Review of the Delphi day tour from Athens, with expert guiding, ancient ruins, museum treasures, Arachova, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful experience with Mariana as our tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and full of energy. I would definitely recommend this tour”
See Athens by electric bike, from Pnyx and Plaka to the Panathenaic Stadium, with easy hills, photo stops, and a friendly local guide.
“Excellent morning tour with George - great knowledge and made the excursion a lot of fun 11/10!”
Review of Athens’ private Greek mythology walking tour, with market stops, local stories, pricing, guide quality, route tips, and practical advice.
“tour was on a Sunday and several places we wanted to see were closed. State houses, library, markets all closed. Need to reflect this in your literature and price.”
Review of Athens Highlights by E-Bike, a small-group ride covering ancient landmarks, the Acropolis, Olympic sites, and the changing guard.
“Great experience and a cool way to see and explore Athens. Our guide was polite and at the service all time with a lot of patience for everyone. Great tour timing to be in front of the presidential palace when guards are changing and having that "show"”
See Athens by e-bike, from the Acropolis promenade to Kallimarmaro, with a guide, local koulouri, and a small group of 10.
“100% recommended. The tour covered all important elements of Athens and the tour guide Danae was amazing and very informative! I highly recommend this as it is good value for money! You get to see a large part of Athens with a few surprises in there as well! Thank you Danae!”
Explore Athens from Ottoman resistance to Exarchia activism on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour led by passionate local guides.
“Great tour, very insightful and interesting. Maelle was a great guide and i enjoyed the conversation and ideas she brought !”
See Athens highlights by private taxi, with hotel pickup, Acropolis time, local history, and flexible stops in a four-hour tour.
“Every stop our driver recommended was top notch. The only issue we had was the directions for pick up provided by Viator. We were instructed to walk quite a ways for pick up when our driver was literally sitting in front of our ship. A quick phone call and she found us anRead more”
Review of Athens’ private half-day Acropolis tour, including sights, transport, ticket costs, guide limits, value, and booking tips.
“The original pick-up time was 9am. However, a few days before, the tour agency advised us to start at 7:45am so the acropolis would not be so crowded. We didn't get to the acropolis until 11 am. Driver had no water for us. A nice man, but basically just a driver. We found that the taxi drivers were just as knowledgeable.”
Explore Athens by bike on a relaxed three-hour tour through ancient sights, quiet lanes, Acropolis views, coffee, and a chocolate waffle.
“Excellent trip - the best way to see Athens Great guide - very informative and helpful Took time for everyone with a nice steady pace of cycling. Very knowledgeable of all the historical facts Would recommend Coffee stop and waffles excellent”
Explore Athens by Segway on a small-group tour covering ancient landmarks, Plaka, Monastiraki, and the Acropolis with a local guide.
“Accueil exceptionnel, activité très intéressante avec un guide et une équipe au service du client. à recommander”
Cycle Athens with a small group through ancient ruins, lively neighborhoods, markets, gardens, and hilltop views for $41.03.
“This was lots of fun and very informative! Stavros is an excellent guide. I love riding a bike but I’m horrible at it and Stavros made sure I was safe and ok at all times. We saw so much in Athens and it was by far our favorite tour over the course of our three day visit.”
Explore Athens through Greek mythology, markets, academies, and ancient landmarks on a private three-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Vitturi (excuse us if we misspelled!) was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He showed us around Athens for 4 hours, visiting, among others, the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Academy and University of Athens and much more. We would really recommend this tour for getting to know the city better, both from a historical perspective and knowing how to get around town.”
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