Athens is a paradise for Greek sweets — honey-soaked baklava, crisp loukoumades and creamy galaktoboureko, served in patisseries that have run for generations. Discover them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Sweets are a delicious thread through the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the classic Greek desserts, where to … Read more
Athens has a thriving fine-dining scene, with Michelin-starred restaurants serving creative Greek and Mediterranean cooking at prices that are gentle by international standards. Plan a special meal alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Gourmet dining is a rewarding side of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the fine-dining scene, … Read more
The best seafood in Athens is found in the fish tavernas of Piraeus and the coastal suburbs, from Michelin-starred dining rooms to bare-bones fried-fish shops. Plan a fish feast alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Fresh fish is a highlight of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where to … Read more
The best sunset spots in Athens are its hills and rooftops — Lycabettus, Filopappou, Strefi Hill and the Riviera coast — where the city and the Acropolis glow gold. Plan golden hour alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Sunset is one of the simple pleasures of the Athens travel guide. The … Read more
Athens has among the world’s great museums, from the Acropolis Museum and the great National Archaeological Museum to the Cycladic and Benaki collections. Plan your visits alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The museums are the cultural backbone of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the must-see Acropolis Museum, … Read more
Athens blends ancient bath culture with modern wellness, from traditional hammams near the Acropolis to luxurious hotel spas and the thermal lake of the nearby Riviera. Unwind alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Relaxation is a restorative side of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the best hammams, what … Read more
Athens is a rewarding treasure-hunt for antiques, centred on the Monastiraki flea market, its Sunday market in Avissinia Square and a handful of long-established antique shops. Browse between skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Antiques shopping is a characterful pursuit in the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover where to shop, … Read more
Athens is one of Europe’s best-value cities for remote work, combining affordable rent, reliable internet, a thriving café and coworking culture and a dedicated digital nomad visa. Settle in alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The remote-work angle is a practical chapter of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover … Read more
Beyond the Acropolis, Athens hides quiet island-like neighbourhoods, secret viewpoints, small specialist museums and green escapes that most visitors miss. Uncover them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The off-the-beaten-path side is a rewarding layer of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover the hidden neighbourhoods, the quieter viewpoints, the … Read more
Athens is an easy and rewarding city for vegetarians, thanks to a tradition of vegetable-based Greek dishes, a growing scene of dedicated vegetarian restaurants and even Michelin-starred meat-free menus. Plan where to eat alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. Eating meat-free is a delicious thread through the Athens travel guide. The … Read more