Frissiras Museum Athens

Frissiras Museum

The Frissiras Museum in Plaka is the only museum of contemporary European painting in Greece, with a 4,000-work collection focused on the human form, set in elegant neoclassical buildings. Discover this art-lover’s gem alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This refined art museum is a cultured corner of the Athens travel … Read more

Varkiza Athens

Varkiza Athens

Varkiza is a relaxed beach suburb on the Athenian Riviera, with a big sandy organised beach, watersports, beach bars, a famous clifftop summer club and seaside seafood tavernas. Combine a sun-and-sea day with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the best of city and coast. This breezy Riviera escape is a … Read more

Nea Ionia Athens

Nea Ionia Athens

Nea Ionia is an authentic northern Athens neighbourhood founded by Greek refugees from Asia Minor, with a buzzing trade district, refugee-history museums, old stone refugee houses, leafy parks and rich Pontic and Smyrna food. Discover this local gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This heritage-rich district is a local-life corner … Read more

Best Bakeries in Athens

best bakeries in Athens

The best bakeries in Athens serve everything from warm sesame koulouri and flaky spanakopita to crusty sourdough loaves and sweet braided tsoureki, the delicious heart of Greek food culture. Fuel your sightseeing between skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours with the city’s finest baked treats. This bakery guide is a tasty corner … Read more

Athens Airport to Piraeus

Athens airport to Piraeus

Getting from Athens airport to Piraeus port, the gateway to the islands, is easy by direct metro, the 24-hour X96 express bus or a taxi. Plan your ferry connection alongside island tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a smooth journey from plane to boat. This practical transfer guide complements the wider Athens travel … Read more

Mystras Day Trip from Athens

Mystras day trip from Athens

A Mystras day trip from Athens reaches a spectacular Byzantine ghost city of frescoed churches, palaces and a castle cascading down a mountainside near Sparta. Make the long journey to this UNESCO wonder effortless with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours, often paired with ancient Sparta. This Byzantine marvel is a rewarding … Read more

Monemvasia Day Trip from Athens

Monemvasia day trip from Athens

A Monemvasia day trip from Athens reaches a spectacular medieval fortress town built into a giant rock rising from the sea in the southern Peloponnese, with car-free cobbled lanes, Byzantine churches and breathtaking castle views. Make the long journey easier with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This dramatic fortress town is … Read more

Ancient Olympia Day Trip from Athens

Ancient Olympia day trip from Athens

An Ancient Olympia day trip from Athens reaches the sacred sanctuary where the Olympic Games were born, with the Temple of Zeus, the original stadium and a superb archaeological museum. Make the long journey effortless with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours, the cradle of the Olympics. This bucket-list excursion is a … Read more

Athens Taxi Guide

Athens taxi guide

This Athens taxi guide covers taxi fares, the fixed airport flat rate, and how Uber and Bolt work in Greece, where they dispatch the official yellow taxis. Plan smooth, fair-priced rides alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a hassle-free trip. This practical transport guide complements the wider Athens travel guide. … Read more