Athens makes a strong weekend break, packing the Acropolis, ancient sites, atmospheric old neighbourhoods, notable food and even a beach into 48 hours. Build your short trip around skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for an easy city escape. This short-break plan draws on the wider Athens travel guide. The sections below … Read more
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
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
Handling money in Athens is easy once you know the basics: the euro, when to use cards versus cash, how ATMs and fees work, and the tipping customs. Plan a smooth, well-budgeted trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This practical money guide is part of the Athens travel guide. The … Read more
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
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
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 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
The National Observatory of Athens crowns the Hill of the Nymphs above Thissio, a historic 19th-century institution offering evening stargazing tours through a vintage telescope, a fascinating science museum and sweeping views over the Acropolis. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This historic science landmark is an … Read more
This charming little house-museum, the Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation, occupies the city’s first royal residence, where King Otto and Queen Amalia lived, preserving elegant 19th-century interiors, paintings and the story of how modern Athens was born. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This atmospheric house-museum is a refined corner … Read more