Greece · CITY TOURS
Every trip is one free day short. These 15 city tours earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.
See Athens from an open-top double-decker bus with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, multilingual audio, free WiFi, and stops near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, Piraeus, and Lake Vouliagmeni. You can add the Riviera and port routes for a broader look at the city.
“I liked the freedom to go where I wanted. The stops along the way were interesting and not repetitive.”
Explore Athens by open-top double-decker bus, then add Piraeus and the Athenian Riviera if your pass allows. Ride past the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, marinas, beaches, and Vouliagmeni Lake with audio commentary in 13 languages. A guide named Teddy is also associated with some hosted Athens experiences.
“The Athens HoHo has excellent routes, one inside of Athens proper that goes to or near all the major antiquity sites and museums. Then another that does outlying neighborhoods and a beach route. The drivers and personnel at the busy stops were super friendly and full of information and pointers about the routes. The Red Line is a great economical way to take an appox two hour trip around Athens major tourist sites and beyond.”
Use a one-day pass on Corfu’s Kanoni route, with optional Achilleion service, to see the Old Town, two fortresses, Kanoni, Mouse Island, and palace gardens. Multilingual audio comes in eight languages, and frequent buses make this a practical choice for a short port stop.
“Riding in the top of a roofless bus through Corfu was so fun. At some points we had to be aware of the overhanging trees. The history and culture are astounding. The wait times were not bad at all.”
Use the Turbopass Athens City Pass for 1 to 5 days of sightseeing, including timed Acropolis entry, the New Acropolis Museum, eight more museums, and a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Add a cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with lunch and hotel transfer.
“it was all we could expect. great value. easy to use and access”
Start near Acropolis metro station for a guided 2.5-hour bike ride through Athens. Expect major sights, quiet routes, Acropolis views, a cathedral coffee break, and local tips from guides such as Maria, Marios, Karolus, and Dimitris.
“it was an easy ride and explored the city. K was very good on information”
Walk from Syntagma Square through Athens highlights, watch the Changing of the Guards, then visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Tina, Olesya, Apollon, and Annie bring mythology and archaeology to life. Expect about 5.5 hours, lots of walking, uneven stone, and optional entrance tickets.
“It’s hot. Have a hat and sunscreen and water. Fantastic day. Do the entire tour with the guide including buying and getting a tour of the museum.”
Cover a remarkable stretch of Athens in three hours on a small, pedal-assist e-bike. English or German-speaking guides such as Andreas and Konstantinos lead you through markets, neoclassical streets, ancient sights, and local neighborhoods, with frequent photo stops, water, and a Greek treat included.
“Best tour ! I usually do walking tours and happy I did a bike tour this time around. Be mindful that I got an early tour and I’d say was the best time because of traffic. You’re riding your bikes through traffic and pedestrians so keep that in mind if you’re doing a later tour. Andreas was a great tour guide.”
Begin underground at Syntagma Station, where ancient tombstones, pottery, an aqueduct, and a 2,000-year-old beehive are on display. Then walk past Parliament, the National Gardens, Zeus Temple, and the Acropolis monuments before finishing beside the Parthenon. Guides include Dimitri, Sissy, Helena, and others.
“Southern approach to Acropolis was dusty and extremely rocky, almost dangerous at times. Much better to use western gate which is paved and smooth. Visitors from both entrances converged at major bottleneck at noon, which barely moved for a long time, but was not a problem at 2 pm.”
Ride a one-day loop through Rhodes City, from Mandraki Harbor and the Old Town to Monte Smith, Apollo’s Temple, the Ancient Theatre, and Stadium. You can board at any of 12 stops, stay on for the roughly 45-minute circuit, or hop off to explore. Audio commentary comes in nine languages.
“Bus tour is a great way to see main parts of the city with plenty of hop on/off points. Audio was v garbled though and not at all easy to hear what was being said. Also ran a bit late.”
Travel from Crete’s resort areas to Knossos with guides such as Soula, Christina, and Eleni, then explore Heraklion’s old market, Venetian harbor, and Archaeological Museum. The €47 tour includes transport and guiding, but site tickets and food cost extra. Expect a full, warm, busy day.
“Great Guide in terms of knowledge but everything was so over the top hurried. Would prefer to pay 10 € more and get a little more time.”
Ride a three-wheel Trikke for two hours through Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes New Town, and the Medieval City. Guide Katarina, often called Kat, gives clear training, local context, and photo help. The pace is gentle, the group holds no more than six, and the tour suits first-time riders.
“Our tour guide she was knowledgeable beyond compare . And very compare she knew everything about the area.”
Spend about 2.5 hours walking modern Athens with a private English-speaking local guide. See Strefi Hill, wander lively Psiri, learn how Athenians live, and collect useful food and neighborhood tips. Guides such as John, Voula, Ioannis, Dimitri, Spyros, and Thomas tailor the route to your pace and interests.
“John took us to some interesting spots on our tour. He was an engaging, knowledgeable tour guide. Would absolutely recommend you join him on a tour of Athens.”
Use a one-day City Sightseeing pass to circle Thessaloniki by open-top double-decker bus. You’ll hear commentary in 12 languages, see the White Tower, Agios Dimitrios, Rotonda, Ano Poli, and the port, then hop off where you want. A Meteora day-trip option is also available.
“Was reasonably priced for what you received. Only 9 stops advertised and 2 of them were no longer on the tour. Would be much better with a live guide.”
Ride an e-scooter through central Athens with guides such as Panos, Pete, or Magda. In 90 minutes, see the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Monastiraki, Panathenaic Stadium, and hilltop viewpoints. You will stop for photos and hear stories about Greek history, mythology, and local life, but you will not enter the monuments.
“This was such a fun way to explore the hills of Athens! We had a great time with Banos.”
Spend three hours in a private, 100% electric tuk-tuk with a driver-guide such as Chris, Joseph, Manos, or Carlos. See Syntagma, Lycabettus, the marble stadium, Plaka, and ancient ruins, with hotel pickup within 2 kilometers of Syntagma Square.
“Wonderful experience. Guide (Joseph) was wonderful! He was Smart and informative! Made experience fun!”
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