Top Athens Layover Tours

The Athens Riviera is an alluring stretch of coastline south of the capital. With this sunset tour, avoid being tied to bus schedules and enjoy the convenience of your own private driver. Stop at the Temple of Poseidon, where you can enter at your expense and watch the sun set. Plus, there will be free time to indulge in the gastronomic delights of the Kavouri Beach area.

Don’t waste your long layover stuck in the airport food court or underwhelming cruise terminal. Instead, get a taste of Greece and be back in time for your departing flight or ship on a private 3- or 5-hour sightseeing tour. Offered anytime day or night, this Athenian adventure is carefully planned around your limited availability. Itinerary highlights can include the Acropolis, Plaka, Changing of the Guard, and Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by private luxury vehicle to landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Ancient Agora, Mount Lycabettus, and the National Archaeological Museum. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and access to WiFi and an English-speaking driver.

Escape to the island of Santorini on an overnight trip from Athens that includes ferry tickets, accommodations in a 3- or 4-star hotel, breakfast, and hotel transfers on Santorini. Book in advance, so you can focus on exploring the island’s perfect beaches, strolling the pretty town of Fira, or sipping Santorini wine in a local cafe.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Journey back to Ancient Greece on this guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, including a visit to the New Acropolis Museum. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus and Dionysus Sanctuary, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, then stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon, looking down over Athens below. After exploring the sprawling citadel, follow your guide on a tour of New Acropolis Museum and learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts unearthed from the Acropolis.

Get an expert introduction to Athens’ most important archaeological sites—the Acropolis and Ancient Agora—during this walking tour with skip-the-line access. Slip past the crowds at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, where you learn about the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Monument of Agrippa and more. After free time, follow your guide on foot through Athens' political center of Ancient Agora and its famous monuments, including Hephaestus Temple. Top off your itinerary at the museum, housed in the Stoa of Attalos. Please note admission to the attractions is not included in the tour price, and needs to be paid in cash to your guide.

Enjoy a day on the island of Hydra on an independent trip from Athens. Catch a ferry to this famous island in the Aegean Sea, and enjoy several hours free to relax, explore, and discover the shops, restaurants, bars, and quaint lanes independently. Drink in the slow pace and perhaps finish with time out on a beach before your return ferry. Round-trip ferry tickets, plus pickup and drop-off at select central Athens hotels included.

Skip the long lines at the iconic Acropolis (ticket price not included), discover the Acropolis Museum, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Athens in just a few hours on this action-packed tour that’s tailor-made for history buffs. Along the way enjoy the single most elegant approach to the Acropolis: a stroll up the pedestrian walkway Dionysiou Areopagitou.

Explore the city of Athens, visit the Acropolis and discover the ancient Agora during this 5-hour walking tour. Learn about the history, culture and daily life of ancient Athenian citizens through your guide's informative commentary. Stop for a snack and refreshments at the Acropolis canteen (own expense). See where Plato and Socrates taught and lectured, then finish with a visit to the Attalos Museum. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of this Greek city's rich history.

Ride to Delphi from Athens with a private driver, then explore on a self-guided tour. Relax on the private car ride to Delphi. After drop-off, stroll around the area on your own, seeing the village of Arachova and the Temple of Apollo. The monastery of Osios Loukas is an important part of this private tour and, just like Delphi, is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Opt for an additional surprise destination chosen by your driver, or let the driver know of any special interests you have. Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel is included.

Learn to drink like a Greek on a private evening pub crawl just for you and your friends. Take a break from being a tourist and spend the night mingling with locals at four different bars, from a retro-hip cocktail lounge to a traditional Greek ‘taverna.’ Sip Greek beer, wine, and ouzo paired with typical bar snacks, and get personalized tips on the best places to party during your stay in Athens.

Leave the 21st-century bustle of Athens behind for the day and discover the ancient world of Peloponnese on a private 8-hour tour. Combining both historical and natural attractions, the full-day excursion is perfect for history buffs and travelers who want to get off the beaten path in Greece. Discover the Isthmus of Corinth, test the acoustics in the 4th-century amphitheater in Epidaurus, poke around the quaint village of Nafplion, and more.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historic heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building, and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs. Please note admission to the Acropolis is at your own expense.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora. Ride a train through the Grecian countryside with included rail tickets and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries in a luxury minibus with onboard Wi-Fi. View all six sky-high monastic retreats and visit three of them. You’ll discover hermit caves and enjoy lunch along the way.

Visit the archaeological ruins of Delphi on a day trip from Athens that gives you the chance to see more of Greece, ideal for those short on time in the country. Sights include the Temple of Apollo, Athenian Treasury, Delphi Museum, and more. This tour allows you to skip the stress of finding your own way from Athens to Delphi so you can just relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

This half-day tour is a great way to tick off multiple highlights of the Athenian Riviera in just half a day. Instead of waiting for irregular buses, travel with ease in a luxurious private vehicle between sights such as Lake Vouliagmeni’s thermal springs, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon. At the end of the tour, enjoy time to watch the sunset and have dinner at a tavern (own expense).

Maximize time in Athens with this private half-day tour. Skip the hassle of navigating and join your guide for an insider’s look into top Athens attractions. Visit popular landmarks including the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. See bustling neighborhoods including Plaka and Monastiraki. Explore Athens at your own pace with this private tour.

Discover the glamorous island of Mykonos on an overnight getaway from Athens that includes round-trip ferry tickets, accommodations in a 3- or 4-star hotel with breakfast, and hotel transfers on the island. Enjoy the independence to experience Mykonos at your own pace, with an overnight getaway that takes care of all the details, leaving you free to experience the island's beaches, picturesque villages, and legendary nightlife.

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. Skipping the longer ferry ride from Piraeus Port, the excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Metochi port, to take the ferry from there instead. You’ll have ample free time to explore Hydra, and enjoy its beaches and tavernas, before your return to Athens.

So, this is your first time in Athens and you don’t know where to begin? We have created the best walking tour for first-time visitors to the Greek capital. By joining this walking tour around Athens city center you will be able to see the most important and fascinating monuments in the city. In addition to Athens’ highlights, you will also visit some of the hidden gems most tourists never see. A local expert will make sure that you won’t miss everything Athens has to offer and that you will enjoy the best 3-hour laid back walking tour during your stay in the city.

Are you in Athens just for a layover? Are you staying only for a few hours? Make the most of it by joining our walking tour that will take you to Athens' best spots. This way you will get to know the city, feel the real vibe and experience the best of Athens in just 3 hours. This is a walking tour during which you will see all the major landmarks of the city with the help of a local guide. It's ideal for travelers who have limited time and want to make the best of their visit to Athens as they stroll around the center of the city.

Visit The iconic Astir Beach, which salutes the summer season with new, upgraded services, impressive facilities and special events, promising a unique, all-day entertainment experience, in front of crystal-clear waters, golden sand and the impressive sunsets of the Athenian Riviera. The distinguished Ella Alexander, Harper’s Bazaar’s Deputy Digital Editor, has included Astir Beach in her limited selection of “12 beautiful beach destinations you won’t have heard of”. Appreciating the hotel’s prized location on the Athens Riviera- a mere half hour drive from the city center- she tributes the revamped beachside glamour of Astir Beach. Ella calls out to lovers of luxury and culture urging them to lounge in the hotel’s upscale cabanas which are set right by the impressive ancient Temple Apollo Zoster.

Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490 BC.