Zografou Athens

Zografou Athens

Zografou is a lively student district on the eastern edge of Athens at the foot of Mount Hymettus, full of cheap bars, green spaces and university energy. Explore it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This affordable, authentic district is an off-the-beaten-path corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below … Read more

Alimos Athens

Alimos Athens

Alimos is a coastal suburb on the Athens Riviera, home to one of the Mediterranean’s largest marinas, the sandy Kalamaki beach and a lively seaside promenade. Explore it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This breezy suburb is an accessible seaside corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more

Ampelokipi Athens

Ampelokipi Athens

Ampelokipi is a large, central Athens district of offices, embassies and strong local character, home to the Athens Tower, the Megaron concert hall and a buzzing nightlife. Explore it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This authentic district is a less-touristed corner of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more

Athens Luggage Storage

Athens luggage storage

Where to store luggage in Athens — self-service lockers and staffed left-luggage at the airport, Monastiraki, Syntagma and around the centre. Free your hands alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Storing bags smooths the practical side of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where to store luggage, the airport … Read more

Athens Public Holidays

Athens public holidays

This guide to public holidays in Athens covers the national holiday dates, the movable Orthodox Easter holidays, what closes and how they affect your trip. Plan around them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Knowing the holidays helps you use the Athens travel guide smoothly. The sections below cover the national … Read more

Athens Travel Tips

Athens travel tips

These essential Athens travel tips cover when to go, getting around, booking the Acropolis, staying safe and local etiquette for a smooth first visit. Plan your trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. A little know-how makes the most of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the best time … Read more

Gluten-Free Athens

gluten-free Athens

Athens is increasingly easy for gluten-free and celiac travellers, with dedicated gluten-free restaurants, bakeries and many naturally safe Greek dishes. Plan where to eat alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Eating gluten-free is a practical thread through the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover how gluten-free friendly Athens is, the … Read more

Athens Laiki Farmers Market

Athens laiki farmers market

The laiki agora is the weekly open-air farmers market that visits every Athens neighbourhood, selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and flowers. Experience it alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The laiki is a vivid slice of local life in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover what the laiki is, … Read more

Athens Hostels

Athens hostels

Athens has great-value hostels for budget travellers and backpackers, many with rooftop bars and Acropolis views, close to the sights. Plan a budget stay alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Hostels open up the Athens travel guide to budget travellers. The sections below cover whether Athens is good for hostels, the … Read more