338
trips planned in the last hour
trips planned in the last hour
out of 10
Trustscore rating
The Best Things to Do in Athens
Create a fully customized
day-by-day itinerary for free
Popular
©
©
©
Acropolis of Athens
Athens
Visit for: 3h 30min
Acropolis Museum
Athens
Visit for: 2h
Plaka
Athens
Visit for: 2h 30min
Museums
©
©
©
National Archaeological Museum
Athens
Visit for: 3h
Benaki Museum
Athens
Visit for: 2h
Museum of Cycladic Art
Athens
Visit for: 1h 30min
Hidden Gems
©
©
©
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens
Visit for: 1h
Mount Lycabettus
Athens
Visit for: 2h 30min
Ancient Agora of Athens
Athens
Visit for: 1h
Historic Sites
©
©
©
Erechtheion
Athens
Visit for: 1h
Temple of Hephaestus
Athens
Visit for: 1h
Theater of Dionysus
Athens
Visit for: 1h
Featured attractions
Plan your trip to Athens
-
Get a personalized plan
A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferences -
Customize it
Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedules -
Book it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off -
Manage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Recommended tours
View more tours
Places to visit with Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you come to Athens for its ancient history, stay in Plaka, a lively neighborhood located within walking distance of the city's major archaeological sites. Although relatively expensive, hotels in this part of town offer spacious rooms, private swimming pools, and rooftop cocktail bars. For less expensive but equally comfortable lodgings, consider boutique hotels and family-run inns in the quiet residential neighborhoods just a short drive south of Plaka. Good rooms fill up early in the season, so plan ahead and book in advance.
—
2 adults
| Adults (12 +) |
-
+
|
| Children (2-11) |
-
+
|
| Infants (Under 2) |
-
+
|
Close
—
2 adults
| Adults (12 +) |
-
+
|
| Children (2-11) |
-
+
|
| Infants (Under 2) |
-
+
|
Close
Recently planned trips to Athens
57 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
October, culture, outdoors, historic sites, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
11 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
March, popular sights
PREFERENCES: March
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
9 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
December, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, museums, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, museums
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
9 days in Athens
BY A USER FROM INDIA
December, culture, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
59 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
August, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: August
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
15 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
June, teens, culture, beaches, historic sites, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: June, teens, culture, beaches, historic sites
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
18 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM CANADA
May, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: May
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
20 days in Athens
BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA
November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
33 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
June, popular sights
PREFERENCES: June
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
9 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM INDIA
December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
14 days in Greece
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
May, popular sights
PREFERENCES: May
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
7 days in Athens & Thessaloniki
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
October, popular sights
PREFERENCES: October
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
View more plans
Athens
Many things to do in Athens revolve around the city's immense and invaluable heritage. Dig into the world of the ancient Greeks at Acropolis of Athens, a cluster of imposing ruins dominating the city's skyline. At nearby Acropolis Museum, you can discover additional archaeological treasures showcasing the artistic achievements of Classical Greece. You can also wander through the narrow streets of Plaka District, a historic neighborhood filled with trendy shops, exquisite restaurants, and quaint cafes. Add some shopping to the equation by visiting Monastiraki, a neighborhood with strong Ottoman and Byzantine influences, where you'll find many open-air stalls packed with all kinds of goods.
