Aristotle’s Lyceum is the archaeological site of the school the great philosopher founded in 335 BC, the home of the Peripatetic school where he taught while walking and talking among the gardens. Discover this quiet, profound ruin alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This birthplace of philosophy is a thoughtful stop … Read more
A Lavrio day trip from Athens reaches an underrated port town at the southern tip of Attica, home to Europe’s oldest silver mines that funded ancient Athens, a fine museum and a renovated seafront, close to Cape Sounion. Pair this offbeat history-and-sea escape with tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This underrated escape is … Read more
Tatoi Palace is the haunting former summer estate of the Greek royal family on the wooded slopes of Mount Parnitha near Athens, with a faded palace, a royal cemetery in the pines and vast forest trails open to walk. Pair this atmospheric escape with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This evocative … Read more
The Central Market of Athens, the Varvakeios Agora on Athinas Street, is a vibrant, historic food market of shouting fishmongers, butchers, spice shops and old tavernas, a feast for the senses. Plunge into authentic Athens alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This sensory landmark is an authentic highlight of the Athens … Read more
Athens has a thriving, sophisticated wine-bar scene, from cosy spots pouring rare Greek labels to natural-wine havens, where you can discover indigenous grapes like assyrtiko and agiorgitiko by the glass. Pair a tasting with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a delicious side of the city. This wine-lover’s guide is a … Read more
Nea Smyrni is one of Athens’ most liveable and characterful neighbourhoods, founded by Greek refugees from Smyrna, with a huge car-free square, a leafy grove, refugee-history museums and a buzzing café and food scene. Discover this local gem alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This authentic residential district is a local-life … Read more
A Methana day trip from Athens reaches a dramatic volcanic peninsula in the Saronic Gulf, with a hikeable volcano crater, healing thermal springs, scenic trails and a pretty neoclassical harbour town. Plan this offbeat nature escape with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours. This volcanic adventure is an unusual option in the … Read more
Rafina port is the second ferry port of Athens and the closest to the airport, serving fast, often quicker ferries to Mykonos, Tinos, Andros and the northern Cyclades. Plan island-hopping and transfers alongside tours and tickets from My Greece Tours for a smooth start to your island adventure. This practical transport guide complements the wider … Read more
Athens is one of Europe’s great street-art capitals, its walls transformed into an open-air gallery of bold murals and graffiti across neighbourhoods like Psiri, Metaxourgeio and Exarcheia. Explore this vibrant urban canvas alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This urban-art guide is a creative strand of the Athens travel guide. The … Read more
Visiting Athens with a baby or toddler is easier and more rewarding than many parents expect, with stroller-friendly parks, carrier-based sightseeing, family attractions and simple heat-smart planning. Make it smooth with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and family-friendly tours from My Greece Tours. This family-travel guide is a practical strand of the Athens travel guide. The sections … Read more