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Athens Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour With a Local

Discover the heart and history of Athens in comfort and style with our Half-Day Private Car Tour with a Local. Designed for travelers who want …More

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Athens Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour With a Local

Discover the heart and history of Athens in comfort and style with our Half-Day Private Car Tour with a Local. Designed for travelers who want...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$54

Peloponnesian Delights: Nemea Wines & Nafplio's Beauty

Enjoy a relaxing tour combining wine tasting in Nemea’s renowned vineyards, famous for their rich blackberry and plum flavors, with a leisurely visit to the …More

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Peloponnesian Delights: Nemea Wines & Nafplio's Beauty

Enjoy a relaxing tour combining wine tasting in Nemea’s renowned vineyards, famous for their rich blackberry and plum flavors, with a leisurely visit to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$127

Have you seen the highlights of Athens or do you want to escape the bustle of the city centre? With this 3-hour tour you will …More

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Athens: Athens at sea

Have you seen the highlights of Athens or do you want to escape the bustle of the city centre? With this 3-hour tour you will...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$51

Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour

This is the best way to visit Athens! No more wasting time on your program by waiting in long lines. Simply breeze past the crowds …More

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Piraeus Shore Excursion: ALL INCLUSIVE Skip-the-Lines Athens sightseeing Tour

This is the best way to visit Athens! No more wasting time on your program by waiting in long lines. Simply breeze past the crowds...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$297

Argolis Olympia Delphi & Meteora 4-Day Tour

Embark on a 4-day journey, visiting some of the country's most iconic historical sites and stunning landscapes. From the sites of major historical importance in …More

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Argolis Olympia Delphi & Meteora 4-Day Tour

Embark on a 4-day journey, visiting some of the country's most iconic historical sites and stunning landscapes. From the sites of major historical importance in...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

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$2,985

Athens National Archaeological Museum E-Ticket with Audio Guide

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the enthralling National Archaeological Museum with a time-slotted e-ticket and discover, through a self-guided walking tour also on your phone, …More

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Athens National Archaeological Museum E-Ticket with Audio Guide

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the enthralling National Archaeological Museum with a time-slotted e-ticket and discover, through a self-guided walking tour also on your phone,...

2 hours

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$39

Traveling along the coast, we head to the southernmost tip of the peninsula of Attica, Cape Sounion, a getaway close to Athens and famous for …More

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Cape Sounio (Half Day)

Traveling along the coast, we head to the southernmost tip of the peninsula of Attica, Cape Sounion, a getaway close to Athens and famous for...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$563

Athens Walking Private Tour - Licensed Tour Guide

Catered for our guests who wish to discover our ancient city on foot our guides will share their knowledge and passion for the city with …More

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Athens Walking Private Tour - Licensed Tour Guide

Catered for our guests who wish to discover our ancient city on foot our guides will share their knowledge and passion for the city with...

5 hours

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$136

Escape to Santorini from Athens: 3-Days Tour

Escape the vibrant streets of Athens and discover the breathtaking beauty of Santorini, Greece's most iconic island. Travel across the sparkling Aegean Sea by ferry …More

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Escape to Santorini from Athens: 3-Days Tour

Escape the vibrant streets of Athens and discover the breathtaking beauty of Santorini, Greece's most iconic island. Travel across the sparkling Aegean Sea by ferry...

3 days

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$757

Ancient Corinth, Temple of Hera, Blue Lake full day private tour from Athens

Venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore the Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most …More

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Ancient Corinth, Temple of Hera, Blue Lake full day private tour from Athens

Venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore the Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$48

Athens with Kids Myths & Family Games in the National Garden

Finding an outdoor activity for children in Athens can be challenging. In the National Garden, families with children aged 6–12 explore replicas of ancient toys, …More

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Athens with Kids Myths & Family Games in the National Garden

Finding an outdoor activity for children in Athens can be challenging. In the National Garden, families with children aged 6–12 explore replicas of ancient toys,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Discover the richness and magnitude of the Acropolis, in a 2-hour private guided tour Step back in time and reflect on the splendor, power, and …More

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Private Acropolis Guided Tour

Discover the richness and magnitude of the Acropolis, in a 2-hour private guided tour Step back in time and reflect on the splendor, power, and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$58

Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum E-Tickets with 3 Audio Guides

Choose your preferred time slot and explore Athens' iconic Acropolis Hill and Acropolis Museum with pre-booked e-tickets and self-guided audio tours. Enjoy fast-track entry to …More

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Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum E-Tickets with 3 Audio Guides

Choose your preferred time slot and explore Athens' iconic Acropolis Hill and Acropolis Museum with pre-booked e-tickets and self-guided audio tours. Enjoy fast-track entry to...

4 hours

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$91

Join us on our Hills of Athens Walking Tour and experience within 3-4 hours of easy walking/hiking, the important sites of classical, roman and modern Athens while …More

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Hills Of Athens Walking Tour

Join us on our Hills of Athens Walking Tour and experience within 3-4 hours of easy walking/hiking, the important sites of classical, roman and modern Athens while...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Delphi Arachova & Monast. Hosios Loukas from Athens Private Tour

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo, on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in a …More

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Delphi Arachova & Monast. Hosios Loukas from Athens Private Tour

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo, on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in a...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$91

Footsteps Of Paul, Letters to Corinthians, Private Biblical Tour

This private biblical tour, "In the Footsteps of Apostle Paul, Corinthians I & II," offers a profound journey through the ancient world of Corinth, allowing …More

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Footsteps Of Paul, Letters to Corinthians, Private Biblical Tour

This private biblical tour, "In the Footsteps of Apostle Paul, Corinthians I & II," offers a profound journey through the ancient world of Corinth, allowing...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private half day Tour in Athens with a pick up

Discover Athens in a personalized 5-hour private tour crafted to your preferences. Start at the iconic Acropolis, visiting the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and soaking in stunning …More

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Private half day Tour in Athens with a pick up

Discover Athens in a personalized 5-hour private tour crafted to your preferences. Start at the iconic Acropolis, visiting the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and soaking in stunning...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$64

From Athens: Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour

Admire The Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel that connects the Aegean with the Ionian sea. Then you will explore the ruins of Ancient Mycenae, home …More

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From Athens: Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour

Admire The Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel that connects the Aegean with the Ionian sea. Then you will explore the ruins of Ancient Mycenae, home...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$354

2-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens with Hotel & Guided Tour

Visit two of Greece’s most important UNESCO World Heritage sites, Delphi and Meteora, on a well-organized 2-day tour from Athens. This shared experience offers a …More

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2-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens with Hotel & Guided Tour

Visit two of Greece’s most important UNESCO World Heritage sites, Delphi and Meteora, on a well-organized 2-day tour from Athens. This shared experience offers a...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (22)

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$262

This tour aims to create an experience in the exact places where philosophy was born, providing tourists and travelers with a unique opportunity to explore …More

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Philosophical Tour in Athens

This tour aims to create an experience in the exact places where philosophy was born, providing tourists and travelers with a unique opportunity to explore...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$80

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What are the best kid-friendly options for Athens Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

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Which Athens Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Athens Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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