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

Athens to Crete

Athens to Crete

Getting from Athens to Crete is easy by overnight ferry from Piraeus to Heraklion or Chania, or by a quick under-one-hour flight. Plan your trip to Greece’s largest island alongside skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth journey south across the Aegean. This island-transfer guide is part of the Athens travel … Read more

Greek Phrases for Tourists

Greek phrases for tourists

Learning a few Greek phrases for tourists, from hello and thank you to ordering food and asking directions, transforms a trip to Athens and Greece, opening doors and delighting locals. Pair these handy words with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a warmer, smoother visit. This handy language guide is a … Read more

Athens Live Music and Rebetiko

Athens live music rebetiko

Athens is the home of rebetiko, the soulful Greek blues, played live in atmospheric basement tavernas and rebetadika across Psiri, Exarcheia and beyond, one of the city’s most authentic experiences. Pair a memorable night out with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This soulful slice of nightlife is a cultural highlight of … Read more