Goulandris Natural History Museum Athens

Goulandris Natural History Museum

The Goulandris Natural History Museum in leafy Kifissia is Greece’s leading natural history museum, with vast collections of plants, animals, rocks and fossils, plus the spectacular Gaia Centre telling the story of planet Earth. Discover this family favourite alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This nature museum is a family-friendly corner … Read more

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