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The 12 Historical Tours in Athens We Would Book Again

12 tours  ·  from $35 a head

The 12 historical tours in Athens we would put on a Greek itinerary, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top and work down until the dates stop fighting you.

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide - Walking into the Sanctuary of Apollo
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Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

1.Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Review of KeyTours’ Delphi day trip from Athens, with Temple of Apollo, museum, Arachova, guide, lunch options, and practical tips.

“The trip to Delphi from Athens is long but worth the travel as the site, while a shadow of its former past, is still rich with the history and importance it once represented.”

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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour - Pnyx and Filopappou Hill deliver the big view
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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour - Monastiraki, where souvenirs meet daily shopping
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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

3.The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Explore Athens through Greek gods, markets, myths, and local neighborhoods on a private three-hour walking tour ending in Plaka.

“tour was on a Sunday and several places we wanted to see were closed. State houses, library, markets all closed. Need to reflect this in your literature and price.”

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Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour - Kerameikos and Athens before the monuments
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Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour

Athens: Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights - Dionysiou Areopagitou and the Acropolis views
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Athens: Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights

5.Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $43

See Athens by e-bike, from the Acropolis promenade and Roman Forum to Kallimarmaro, Plaka, and the Presidential Guards.

“EXCELLENT! Harris the guide was so calm and had soooo much information for us. She even when out of her way to shows us a bit of what was happening in town that day. I loved to see Athens from another angle and would totally recommend it! The bikes were great and there was not really much effort 😊 If I could suggest something, I would make the route a bit longer. Since we have electric bike we can go further without that much effort. But the spots we stopped we great!”

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Athens: History of Rebellion Walking Tour - Starting in Monastiraki and Ottoman-era Athens
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Athens: History of Rebellion Walking Tour

6.History of Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $44

Explore Athens through rebellion, from Ottoman rule to Exarchia activism, with guide Maelle on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour.

“This was the best thing I did in my three days visiting Athens. Maelle was an excellent, knowledgeable and warm guide and I could not recommend them enough. My only negative is that I should have done this on my first day in Athens instead of the last so I could have had a better understanding and appreciation of the city for my stay. 10/10. Do it. :)”

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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour - Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

Athens:Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown - Starting at the Acropolis and Parthenon
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Athens:Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown

8.Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

See Athens highlights by private Mercedes, from the Acropolis and museum to Plaka and the changing guard, with tickets extra.

“Driver was pleasant and very knowledgeable and accommodating. The changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier was reverent and amazing. It is a must see. Obviously the acropolis was incredible which goes without saying. At the end he dropped us at the Plaka neighborhood for dinner and shopping. Truly a great tour. We highly recommend this tour company.”

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Athens: Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre - The National Garden and Panathenaic Stadium
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Athens: Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre

9.Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

See Athens by bike in three relaxed hours, from Plaka and Kerameikos to the Panathenaic Stadium, with coffee and a chocolate waffle by the Acropolis.

“The tour was fab, Till and Andreas were amazing guides, very knowledgeable. A lovely surprise at the foot of the Acropolis was free coffee and a chocolate waffle. Nice touch guys. I was also impressed that they made everyone wear a helmet.”

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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens - Learning the Segway before the Acropolis route
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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens

Explore Athens Historical Centre by Bike - Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Acropolis Museum
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Explore Athens Historical Centre by Bike

11.Explore Athens Historical Centre by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Cycle Athens with guide Stavros from Kerameikos to the Acropolis, markets, ancient ruins, and city viewpoints in a friendly small-group tour.

“Excellent orientation to the city sights, safe riding, and provided interesting background to the historical development of Athens. Stavros was knowledgeable and personable. His directions while riding were excellent, I felt safe in every way navigating foot traffic, city traffic, and a few small hills. His in-depth knowledge at each stop sorted out the ancient history of the ruins to make them memorable and also were insightful in the context of the city's history. This was a great tour of Athens due in large part to the excellent guide. A must for every first time visitor.”

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Athens: The History of Greek Mythology Private Tour - The Academy and University of Athens
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Athens: The History of Greek Mythology Private Tour

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