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Things to do in Athens
What to do
Looking for things to do in Athens? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Acropolis Museum
4.5/5390 Reviews
National Archaeological Museum
4.6/5167 Reviews
Panathenaic Stadium
4.4/5120 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Athens, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Athens dishes and foodie spots.
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Athens Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Homer's Epics • Greek Mythology • Who says only those in the light are heroes?
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Corinth Canal
4.8/556 Reviews
Delphi Archaeological Museum
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Imerovigli Town
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Museum of Pontic Hellenism | Philatelic and Postal Museum of Greece | Ioannidou Art Gallery/Γκαλερί Ιωαννίδου | Hydraiki Athens One Day Cruise | Athens City Museum | Holy Church of the Holy Apostles of Solakis (10th c.) | Hellenic Children’s Museum (HCM) | DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art | Stoa of Attalos - Museum of the Ancient Agora | Hellenic Folklore Research Centre, Academy of Athens | Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church) | Base of the Statue of Athena Promachos | The BOX | Asylum | Hellenic Motor Museum | Om Treatment Centre | Paintballers-Youth Pass | Themistokleous | NYSY Studios | Plato's Academy Park | Church of Saint Seraphim & Prophet Elias | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Anta Gallery-Gift shop | Peristeri Park | BE HAPPY | Glinos Foundation | Holy Church of Saint Markella | Plateía | Nea Ionia Municipal Stadium | Athens Baptist Church Voice of Truth
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Lithos Tavern | Fresko Yogurt Bar | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | Couleur Locale | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Rozalia | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Soil restaurant | Hill Athens Restaurant | Lukumades
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Popular Trip Moments
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More Things To Do in Athens
Eurail Pass (European Rail Pass) [Includes SIM card voucher for multiple European countries/Refundable if not activated/Includes train services in 33 European countries/Discounts on Swiss attractions] | Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens | Includes reserved admission ticket + licensed guide | 1-day tour to Meteora sky city from Athens, Greece with Chinese audio guide + optional lunch | 1-Day Tour from Athens, Greece to Aegina + Poros + Hydra - Three Islands in One Day | Athens Skip the Line: Open Air Ancient Greek Theatre Performance | Athens hop-on hop-off bus | Half-day tour to Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon in Athens, Greece|Stunning sunset views | Greece Delphi + Arachova 1-Day Tour | Round-Trip from Athens | Multiple Packages Optional | Greece Athens Peloponnese 1-day tour (Corinth Canal + Archaeological site of Mycenae + Nafplion) | Athens: Meteora Day Trip at 9 AM, Caves, Seaside Stops & Lunch | Athens hop-on hop-off bus 48-hour ticket | Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches | Greece Athens Sounion + Temple of Poseidon half-day tour afternoon departure/daily departures | Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour | From Piraeus: Athens Small-Group Shore Excursion | From Athens: 1-day tour to Archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion | Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour | Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Morning or Sunset Small-Group Tour + Transfer | Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour | Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View | 1-day tour to the archaeological site of Delphi in Athens - Temple of Apollo, museum and Arachova | From Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Sailing Yacht Cruise | Acropolis of Athens: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour | Ancient Mycenae & Nafplio: Guided Tour from Athens + Transfers | 1-day round-trip tour from Athens to Archaeological site of Mycenae + Epidaurus + Nafplio with VR audio guide | 1-day tour to Hydra, Poros and Aegina from Athens, Greece (including lunch) | Meteora Full Day Private Tour from Athens including Lunch | One-day tour from Athens, Greece to three islands: Poros + Hydra + Aegina, including lunch | Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch