The Athens Riviera, or Apollo Coast, is a 48 km stretch of beaches south of the city, from Glyfada and Vouliagmeni to Cape Sounion, with the famous Astir Beach, the thermal Lake Vouliagmeni and stylish seaside bars. Explore the coast on a catamaran cruise and plan your trip with My Greece Tours. The Riviera is … Read more
The best places to stay in Athens are the central, walkable neighbourhoods near the Acropolis, with Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, Koukaki, Psiri, Thissio and Kolonaki each suiting different travellers, plus the Athens Riviera for a beach stay. Plan your trip with guided tours and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours wherever you base yourself. Choosing the … Read more
The Roman Agora in Athens, beside Monastiraki, was the city’s marketplace under Roman rule and is home to the remarkable octagonal Tower of the Winds, the ancient world’s only surviving clock tower. Explore it with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free visit. The Roman Agora is one of … Read more
The Panathenaic Stadium, known as Kallimarmaro, is the world’s only stadium built entirely of marble and the host of the first modern Olympics, held in 1896. Visit this Olympic landmark and run its ancient track with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer experience. The Panathenaic Stadium is a unique … Read more
Athens with kids is fun and rewarding, with the Acropolis, the interactive Acropolis Museum, the marble Panathenaic Stadium, the colourful changing of the guard, leafy parks, sweet treats and kid-friendly food and mythology tours. Make it easy with skip-the-line tickets and family-friendly guided tours from My Greece Tours. A family trip is very doable with … Read more
A Delphi day trip from Athens visits the ancient Oracle on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, with the Temple of Apollo, the theatre, the stadium and a superb museum, about 180 km from the city. Book a hassle-free guided day trip with transport from My Greece Tours for the easiest way to see this sacred … Read more
Lycabettus Hill is the highest point in the city at 277 metres, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Acropolis, the city and the sea, best of all at sunset. Reach the top by funicular or on foot, then enjoy the view with the help of guided tours from My Greece Tours for the perfect Athens … Read more
Athens’s colourful, free changing-of-the-guard ceremony at Syntagma Square is performed hourly by the Evzones, the elite presidential guards in their kilted foustanella uniforms, with a grand parade every Sunday morning. See it and the city’s highlights with guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer visit. The changing of the guard is a must-see … Read more
Athens’s National Archaeological Museum is the largest in Greece and one of the world’s finest, home to the gold Mask of Agamemnon, the astonishing Antikythera Mechanism, the Artemision Bronze and the Akrotiri frescoes. Explore its treasures with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free visit. The National Archaeological Museum … Read more
Athens nightlife is vibrant and late, centred on Psiri, Monastiraki and Kolonaki, with rooftop bars boasting floodlit Acropolis views, lively bar streets, live music, tavernas and clubs that run into the early hours. Pair your nights out with daytime tours and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours for the perfect Athens trip. Athens has a … Read more