Is Athens Worth Visiting?

Is Athens worth visiting

Is Athens worth visiting? Absolutely, for its ancient history and the Acropolis, superb food, affordability, lively neighbourhoods, world-class museums, rooftop views and its role as the gateway to the Greek islands. Make the most of it with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours. This question is the starting point of any Athens … Read more

Anafiotika Athens

Anafiotika Athens

Anafiotika is a hidden Cycladic-style village of whitewashed houses and flower-filled alleys clinging to the northern slopes of the Acropolis within Plaka. Discover it as part of a guided old-town walk with skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for the full story. This secret island corner is one of the most enchanting … Read more

Athens 2 Day Itinerary

Athens 2 day itinerary

This Athens 2 day itinerary covers the Acropolis, Plaka and the Agora on day one, then museums, neighbourhoods and Lycabettus on day two, giving first-time visitors the perfect two days. Lock in the headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours so you waste no time in queues. A clear plan … Read more

Things to Do in Athens

things to do in Athens

The top things to do in Athens are climbing the Acropolis to the Parthenon, exploring the Acropolis and National Archaeological museums, wandering the Ancient Agora, Plaka and Monastiraki, watching the changing of the guard and catching the sunset from Lycabettus Hill. Plan it all with guided tours, day trips and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece … Read more

Acropolis with Kids

Acropolis with kids

Visiting the Acropolis with kids is rewarding with the right preparation: skip-the-line tickets, a baby carrier since strollers are not allowed, plenty of water and sun protection, sturdy shoes and a few Greek myths to spark their imagination. Make it smooth with skip-the-line tickets and family-friendly guided tours from My Greece Tours. A family visit … Read more

Acropolis Museum Highlights

Acropolis Museum highlights

The Acropolis Museum highlights include the top-floor Parthenon Gallery with its 160-metre frieze, the five original Caryatids, the Archaic Kore statues and the glass-floored building over ancient ruins, the perfect complement to the Acropolis itself. See it all stress-free with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer visit. The Acropolis … Read more

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a magnificent Roman theatre on the south-west slope of the Acropolis, raised in 161 AD for around 5,000 spectators and still staging world-class concerts during the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Discover this living ancient venue with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free visit. … Read more

Theatre of Dionysus

Theatre of Dionysus

On the south slope of the Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysus is the world’s oldest theatre and the birthplace of Greek drama, where the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides premiered before audiences of up to 17,000. Explore it on your way to the summit with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours … Read more