There are wonderful free things to do in Athens, from sunset on Filopappos Hill and the Changing of the Guard to free museum days, street art and the National Garden, letting you enjoy the city without spending a euro. For the ticketed highlights, pair these with skip-the-line tours from My Greece Tours. These no-cost experiences … Read more
This Athens 4 day itinerary covers the Acropolis and Plaka, the great museums and neighbourhoods, a stunning day trip to Cape Sounion or Delphi, and the Athens Riviera coast, the perfect plan for first-time visitors. Build it around skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This four-day plan draws on the wider Athens … Read more
Athens in spring is glorious: mild sunny days, wildflowers blooming across the ancient sites, Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations and the month-long city festival make March to May the best time to visit. Explore the comfortable weather with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This rewarding shoulder season is fully covered in the … Read more
Athens in summer is hot, bright and full of life, with long sunny days for sightseeing, balmy nights of open-air cinema and festivals, and easy beach escapes to the Riviera. Make the most of it with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours to beat the heat and the queues. This vibrant high … Read more
The best viewpoints in Athens reward you with sweeping panoramas of the Acropolis, the sprawling city and the sea, glorious at sunset from hills like Lycabettus and Filopappos. Combine these vistas with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for unforgettable views over the ancient city. These panoramic spots are a scenic highlight … Read more
The Athens hop on hop off bus is the easy, flexible way to see the Acropolis, the city centre, Piraeus and the Riviera beaches at your own pace from an open-top deck. Book it with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours to combine sightseeing with effortless transport. This convenient sightseeing option is … Read more
The Goulandris Museum, the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation in Pangrati, is the finest modern art museum in Athens, displaying masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cezanne, Picasso, Monet and the greatest Greek artists. Pair its galleries with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a cultured day. This world-class gallery is a cultural … Read more
The Pnyx is the ancient hill just west of the Acropolis where the citizens of Athens gathered in assembly from around 507 BC, making it the birthplace of democracy itself, where Pericles and Demosthenes once spoke. This free, atmospheric site sits among the hills explored on tours from My Greece Tours. This profoundly historic hill … Read more
A Galaxidi day trip from Athens reaches a beautiful, island-like seaside town of grand captains’ mansions, twin harbours, bougainvillea lanes and seafood tavernas on the Gulf of Corinth, just below Delphi. Make it effortless with a guided tour or skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours, perfectly paired with Delphi. This charming maritime town is a … Read more
Marousi (Maroussi) is a leafy, prosperous northern suburb of Athens, best known as home to the OAKA Olympic Athletic Centre and its Calatrava-designed stadium from the Games, alongside malls, business towers and excellent transport. Pair a visit with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This modern suburb is a different side … Read more