Theocharakis Foundation Athens

Theocharakis Foundation

The B&M Theocharakis Foundation, opposite the Parliament on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, is an elegant fine arts and music centre with changing exhibitions of 20th and 21st-century art, concerts, a charming café and a shop. Discover this cultural gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This arts-and-music centre is a refined corner … Read more

Kallithea Athens

Kallithea Athens

Kallithea is a dynamic, authentic Athens neighbourhood poised between the city and the sea, home to the spectacular Stavros Niarchos cultural centre and park, a giant planetarium, lively squares and easy access to the coast. Discover this overlooked gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This city-meets-sea district is a local-life … Read more

Agia Paraskevi Athens

Agia Paraskevi Athens

Agia Paraskevi is a lively, leafy northern suburb of Athens with a bustling central square, a buzzing café and nightlife scene, a landmark church and lively festival, green parks and a small archaeological museum. Discover this authentic local district alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This sociable suburb is a local-life … Read more

Athens Brunch

Athens brunch

Athens has a thriving brunch scene, from stylish all-day cafés serving eggs Benedict and pancakes to artisan micro-bakeries and Greek-inflected dishes, across cool neighbourhoods like Koukaki, Pangrati and Kolonaki. Enjoy a leisurely morning alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This brunch guide is a tasty corner of the Athens travel guide. … Read more

Athens Craft Beer

Athens craft beer

Athens has a booming craft beer scene, with buzzing taprooms, microbreweries and beer bars pouring Greek and international brews across neighbourhoods like Psiri, Koukaki and Petralona. Discover it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a hoppy side of the city. This beer-lover’s guide is a flavourful corner of the Athens … Read more

Athens Weekend Break

Athens weekend break

Athens makes a superb weekend break, packing the Acropolis, ancient sites, atmospheric old neighbourhoods, wonderful food and even a beach into a perfect 48 hours. Build your short trip around skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for an effortless city escape. This short-break plan draws on the wider Athens travel guide. The … Read more

Athens Free Walking Tour

Athens free walking tour

An Athens free walking tour is a brilliant, great-value way to see the city’s highlights with a charismatic local guide, paying only what you feel it was worth at the end. Pair one with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the best of guided and independent sightseeing. This budget-friendly tour option … Read more

Athens SIM Card and WiFi

Athens SIM card and wifi

Staying connected in Athens is easy with a cheap local prepaid SIM card or a convenient eSIM, plus widespread free WiFi. Plan your data and connectivity alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth, well-connected trip. This connectivity guide is a practical part of the Athens travel guide. The sections … Read more

Kalavryta Day Trip from Athens

Kalavryta day trip from Athens

A Kalavryta day trip from Athens reaches a beautiful mountain town in the Peloponnese, home of the scenic Odontotos rack railway through the Vouraikos Gorge, the magical Cave of the Lakes, historic monasteries and a moving wartime history. Make the journey easy with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This mountain-and-cave escape … Read more