The Monastiraki flea market in Athens is a colourful treasure-hunt of antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl records, curios and souvenirs, reaching its lively peak on Sunday mornings around Avissinias Square. Build it into an easy old-town day with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This atmospheric market is a classic experience in the … Read more
One day in Athens is enough to see the highlights: the Acropolis and its museum, the Ancient Agora, the old lanes of Plaka and Monastiraki, Syntagma Square and a sunset, all walkable in 24 hours. Make every minute count with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours so you waste no time in … Read more
A rainy day in Athens is the perfect excuse for its world-class museums, cosy cafés, indoor markets and cooking classes, the spectacular SNFCC, shopping and more. Beat the queues and the weather with skip-the-line museum tickets and indoor tours from My Greece Tours. Rain need not spoil a visit in the Athens travel guide. The … Read more
Mount Hymettus rises on the eastern edge of Athens, a forested mountain of hiking trails, Byzantine monasteries, wild herbs and famous honey, with stunning sunset views over the city and the sea. Add a green, scenic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This mountain on the … Read more
Kaisariani Monastery on Mount Hymettus is a peaceful 11th-century Byzantine monastery wrapped in a beautiful pine forest just minutes from central Athens, with frescoes, a sacred spring and hiking trails. Add a green, historic escape to your trip with skip-the-line city sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This tranquil Byzantine retreat is a … Read more
Daphni Monastery near Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Byzantine monastery famous for its dazzling 11th-century golden mosaics, crowned by the awe-inspiring Christ Pantocrator gazing down from the dome. See it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a glimpse of Byzantine glory. This masterpiece of Byzantine … Read more
Kypseli is one of Athens’s coolest up-and-coming neighbourhoods, a relaxed, multicultural district of faded neoclassical grandeur, the revived Municipal Market and the leafy Fokionos Negri promenade. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a more local Athens. This authentic, creative quarter is a rewarding off-the-beaten-path … Read more
An Athens stopover or layover is the perfect chance to glimpse the Acropolis between flights, with a direct metro linking the airport to the ancient heart of the city in about 40 minutes. Make every minute count with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and short tours from My Greece Tours that fit a layover. Even a few … Read more
Athens is a rewarding, friendly and generally safe city for solo travellers, with walkable sights, easy transport and a sociable café culture, though sensible precautions still apply. Make your solo trip smooth and full with skip-the-line tickets and small-group tours from My Greece Tours that are easy and social to join alone. Plan the whole … Read more
An Athens cooking class with a market visit lets you shop the bustling Central Market for ingredients, then cook classic Greek dishes like tzatziki, dolmades and spanakopita with a chef before sitting down to enjoy them with wine. Build a delicious hands-on experience into your trip alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece … Read more