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
4.6/5385 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 | 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
Athens City Museum | Ancient Bath | Philatelic and Postal Museum of Greece | Hill of the Pnyx | Chitirio Theater - Point of Culture | Old Madrasa Gate | Ilusion Rooms | Hellenic Folklore Research Centre, Academy of Athens | Museum of Pontic Hellenism | Hellenic Children’s Museum (HCM) | Base of the Statue of Athena Promachos | Hydraiki Athens One Day Cruise | Asylum | Hellenic Motor Museum | Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church) | Sculpture Of Reclining Figure | Saint George Karykis (Karytsis) | Foundation of the Hellenic World | Potami Beach | This Is Athens with a Local | Church of Saint Seraphim & Prophet Elias | The European Centre Athens | Saint Paraskevi Ilioupolis Holy Orthodox Church | The George Economou Collection | Ardittos Hill | Cultural Center of the City of Petroupolis Cat Garden | Athens Concert Hall Garden | Flisvos Dog Park | Square Rimini | Municipal Library, Heliopolis
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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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