Athens
Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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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
4.6/5388 Reviews
National Archaeological Museum
4.5/5167 Reviews
Hellenic Parliament
4.0/581 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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Corinth Canal
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Fethiye Mosque | Theatre Odou Kykladon "Lefteris Vogiatzis" | Athens Olympic Sports Center "Spyros Louis" | Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos | Tzeni Karezi | Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments "Fivos Anoyanakis" - Centre for Ethnomusicology | Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary | Paxinou-Minotis Museum and Archive | Emotions Museum | Dimitris Pierides Museum of Contemporary Art | Agios Nikolaos church | Kolonaki Square | National Archaeological Museum | Hellenic Parliament | Temple of Olympian Zeus | Kipotheatro Papagou | Middle Stoa | Sea Breaze | Tard Mork Waterfall | Room 54 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Εκκλησία Παναγίτσα Χαιδάρι - Eklisia Panagitsa Chaidari | Kostis Palamas Museum | Church Osia Xeni | Holy Chapel of the Virgin Mary Nerantziotissa | DELIRIUM ATHENS streetart gallery | Platia Agiou Timotheou | Tsichritzis Foundation for the Visual Arts | Dreamhouse | Athens National Center "I. Fokianos "
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | Diporto | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Soil restaurant | CTC Urban Gastronomy
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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] | ATH Greece Athens international airport lounge VIP lounge first class lounge VIP transit overnight stay and return flight | ATH Greece Athens airport VIP lounge pass - First class VIP lounge for transit, waiting and return flight | Athens hop-on hop-off bus | Greece ATH Athens international airport/Eleftherios Venizelos airport VIP lounge pass/waiting/transfer/rest | VIP lounge pass at ATH Athens International Airport/Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (waiting/transfer/rest) | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens + Acropolis Museum | Includes reserved admission ticket + professional guide | Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide | Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches | Half-day tour to Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon in Athens, Greece|Stunning sunset views | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens | Includes reserved admission ticket + licensed guide | 1-day bus tour to the archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio (admission ticket optional) | 1-day tour to Meteora from Athens (lunch optional + multilingual guide + round-trip) | Athens Orizontes Lycabettuss popular restaurant reservation service | Greece Athens Sounion + Temple of Poseidon half-day tour afternoon departure/daily departures | Athens: Small Group Guided Night Tour + Snacks & Drinks | From Athens: 1-day tour to Meteora [English/Spanish group, optional lunch included] | "Private City Tour of Athens" | 1-day tour to Aegina island | Includes round-trip boat ticket from Athens + guide | Relaxing island getaway | Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour | Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio: Full Day Tour from Athens | Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens | Athens Airport to Athens Center Private Arrival Transfer | Dionysus Restaurant in Athens, Greece - restaurant reservation service for the viral dining spot | Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings | Ancient Olympia: Private Guided Tour + Roundtrip Transport from Athens | Athens: Private Taxi Transfer From/To Athens Airport and City Center | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens + Acropolis Museum | Includes reserved admission ticket + professional guide | 1-day tour to Hydra, Poros and Aegina from Athens, Greece (including lunch) | Acropolis of Athens & Acropolis Museum: Guided Tour