Yannis Divramis 
The Presidential Mansion is the official home of the Greek President, standing on Herodou Attikou Street beside the National Garden and guarded by kilted Evzones. Discover it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This stately landmark is a fine stop in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover what the … Read more
Vari is a coastal suburb on the southern Athens Riviera, known for its sandy beach, lively beach clubs and a long tradition of grilled-meat tavernas. Explore the Riviera alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This seaside suburb is a relaxed corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where … Read more
Getting from Athens to Naxos means a ferry from the port of Piraeus — a high-speed boat in around three hours and a quarter, or a conventional ferry in five to six hours. Plan the crossing alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The journey to Naxos is a classic next step … Read more
The closest islands to Athens are the Saronic Gulf islands — Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Agistri and Spetses — all reachable by ferry from Piraeus in well under two hours. Plan the boats and island days alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Island escapes are one of the great pleasures of the … Read more
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
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 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 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 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 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