War Museum Athens

War Museum Athens

The War Museum of Athens is Greece’s national military history museum, with four floors spanning prehistoric weapons to the heroic battles of the 20th century, plus an outdoor display of aircraft and artillery. See it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a fuller picture of Greek … Read more

Petralona Athens

Petralona Athens

Petralona is an authentic, laid-back Athens neighbourhood below Filopappos Hill, loved for its traditional tavernas, friendly Mercouri Square, genuine local life and easy access to Thissio and the Acropolis. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a more local Athens. This genuine neighbourhood is a … Read more

Areopagus Hill Athens

Areopagus hill Athens

The Areopagus, or Mars Hill, in Athens is a rocky outcrop beside the Acropolis offering the closest free view of the Parthenon, famed as the ancient supreme court and the site of St Paul’s celebrated sermon. Pair a climb here with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for the full ancient-Athens … Read more

Tower of the Winds Athens

Tower of the Winds Athens

Athens’s Tower of the Winds is a beautifully preserved octagonal marble tower standing in the Roman Agora, the world’s first weather station, decorated with reliefs of the eight wind gods and once holding a water clock and sundials. See it on a Roman Agora visit with skip-the-line and combined-ticket access from My Greece Tours. This … Read more

Spetses Day Trip from Athens

Spetses day trip from Athens

A Spetses day trip from Athens reaches an elegant, car-light Saronic island of grand neoclassical mansions, horse-drawn carriages and pretty pine-backed beaches by ferry from Piraeus. Make it effortless with ferry tickets or a guided cruise from My Greece Tours and enjoy more of your day on the island. This refined island escape is a … Read more

Is Athens Worth Visiting?

Is Athens worth visiting

Is Athens worth visiting? Absolutely, for its ancient history and the Acropolis, superb food, affordability, lively neighbourhoods, world-class museums, rooftop views and its role as the gateway to the Greek islands. Make the most of it with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours. This question is the starting point of any Athens … Read more

Greek Dishes to Try in Athens

Greek dishes to try in Athens

The Greek dishes to try in Athens run from hearty moussaka, souvlaki and gyros to flaky spanakopita, fresh Greek salad and tzatziki, and sweet baklava and loukoumades. Build a delicious food walk into your trip with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the perfect mix of monuments and meals. Great food … Read more

Athens Airport Guide

Athens airport guide

This Athens Airport (ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos) guide covers the terminals, the arrivals process and getting to the city by metro, bus, taxi or private transfer for a smooth start to your trip. Arrange a hassle-free arrival and book skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. A smooth airport arrival sets up a … Read more

Athens on a Budget

Athens on a budget

Athens on a budget is easy: free viewpoints and street art, cheap souvlaki and market lunches, low-cost public transport and a money-saving combined ticket let you enjoy the highlights for less. Stretch your budget further by booking value skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Athens is one of the most affordable capitals in … Read more

First Cemetery of Athens

First Cemetery of Athens

Athens’s First Cemetery is a peaceful open-air sculpture gallery and the resting place of famous Greeks, home to masterpieces such as the Sleeping Girl. Discover it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and guided walks from My Greece Tours for a quieter, more reflective side of Athens. This serene, art-filled site is a … Read more