The Benizelos Mansion in Plaka is the oldest house in Athens, a rare and beautifully preserved Ottoman-era konaki linked to Saint Philothei, now a free little museum with digital exhibits and a peaceful courtyard. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This atmospheric old house is a hidden … Read more
Tucked beneath the Acropolis, the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is the first in Greece devoted to the art of jewellery, displaying over 4,000 dazzling pieces inspired by ancient art, nature and technology, with a live goldsmith’s workshop. Discover this hidden gem alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This elegant little museum … Read more
The National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens, known as EMST, showcases Greek and international contemporary art in the landmark former Fix brewery, crowned by a rooftop terrace with an Acropolis view. Explore its galleries alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This bold modern museum is a contemporary highlight of the Athens … Read more
A Kea (Tzia) day trip from Athens reaches the closest Cycladic island, just an hour by ferry from Lavrio, with superb hiking trails, the ancient Lion of Kea, the lovely hilltop capital Ioulida and quiet, clear-water beaches. Plan this elegant, uncrowded escape with tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This refined island escape is … Read more
A Salamis (Salamina) day trip from Athens reaches the closest island to the city, just a 15-minute ferry from Perama, site of the famous 480 BC naval battle, with quiet beaches, a great monastery and seafood tavernas. Pair this easy, authentic escape with tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This closest-island escape is a … Read more
Knowing where to eat in Plaka, the romantic old quarter of Athens beneath the Acropolis, means finding the historic tavernas and hidden alley restaurants serving authentic Greek food and avoiding the tourist traps. Pair a memorable meal with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This dining guide is a flavourful corner of … Read more
The most romantic things to do in Athens for couples range from sunset on Lycabettus Hill and candlelit dinners at Acropolis-view rooftops to a magical night at the ancient Odeon and a stroll in the National Garden. Plan a romantic break or honeymoon with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. These couples’ experiences … Read more
Vegan Athens is surprisingly easy and delicious, from naturally plant-based Greek classics like gemista and fava to a thriving scene of dedicated vegan restaurants, plant-based gyros and vegan sweets. Discover the food scene alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This plant-based food guide is a tasty part of the Athens travel … Read more
This Piraeus port guide covers the ferry gates, how to find the right one for the Cyclades, Crete or the Saronic islands, and how to reach the port from the airport and central Athens, your gateway to the Greek islands. Plan island-hopping and transfers alongside tours and tickets from My Greece Tours. This practical transport … Read more
The Athens Trilogy is a magnificent group of three neoclassical buildings, the Academy, the University and the National Library, lined up on Panepistimiou Street and designed by the Danish Hansen brothers. Discover this architectural jewel on a city walk with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This neoclassical masterpiece is an architectural … Read more