Discover Athens’s 200 best Elegant Eye spots for your trip

Parthenon

★ 4.8 · 88,043 reviews

Climb the Acropolis to stand before the Parthenon, the Doric temple that anchors the Athens skyline. Walk the grounds around the columns and take in the city spread out below.

Acropolis

★ 4.7 · 7,993 reviews

Climb the Acropolis, the rock that defines Athens and its ancient story. Walk past the Propylaea to the Parthenon and look out over the city from the summit.

Erechtheion

★ 4.8 · 2,454 reviews

Stop at the Erechtheion, the most unusual temple on the Acropolis. Look closely at the six Caryatids holding up its porch and the uneven design that sets it apart from the Parthenon.

GB Roof Garden

★ 4.7 · 2,727 reviews

Discover GB Roof Garden, the rooftop address where Athens' skyline and the Acropolis take centre stage. Settle in for refined Mediterranean plates or cocktails as the ancient hill lights up after dark.

Temple of Poseidon

★ 4.7 · 22,388 reviews

Travel the coast road to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, standing on a cliff above the Aegean. Walk up to the Doric columns and look out across open water.

Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves & Lunch

★ 4.7 · 6,171 reviews

Journey from Athens to the towering rock pillars of Meteora and the monasteries perched on top. You'll stop at viewpoints over all six, step inside three, and explore the hermit caves with a local guide.

Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★ 4.7 · 10,173 reviews

Ride the coast road south to Cape Sounion as the afternoon light softens. Wander the columns of the Temple of Poseidon, then watch the sun drop over the Aegean.

The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

★ 4.5 · 1,636 reviews

Discover The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy, an Athens hotel rooftop with Acropolis views. Work through a tasting menu with Greek wine pairings in a refined, attentive dining room.

Temple of Hephaestus

★ 4.8 · 13,088 reviews

Walk up to the Temple of Hephaestus, the most complete ancient temple in Greece. Circle its Doric columns and carved friezes above the Agora, and compare the view with the Acropolis across the way.

Anafiotika

Slip into Anafiotika, the island-style hamlet hidden beneath the Acropolis. Climb whitewashed stairways between blue shutters and bougainvillea, pausing at corners where the rock looms above and Athens spreads out below.

Plaka

Get lost in Plaka, Athens' oldest quarter beneath the Acropolis. Follow pedestrian lanes past neoclassical houses, ancient monuments and craft shops, then rest at a taverna terrace with the rock overhead.

The Acropolis Guided Walking Tour in German

★ 4.9 · 493 reviews

Explore the Acropolis in German with a licensed guide, admission included. You will walk the southern slope, climb to the Parthenon and Erechtheion, then stay on the hill at your own pace.

Mount Lycabettus

★ 4.8 · 4,805 reviews

Climb Mount Lycabettus for one of Athens' defining vantage points over the whole city. Follow the stairs past wild cats and viewpoints, then watch the sky change from the summit.

Parthenon & Acropolis Guided Tour in Spanish

★ 4.9 · 1,457 reviews

Discover the Acropolis in Spanish with a licensed guide. You will climb past the ancient theatres to the Parthenon and Erechtheion, hearing the myths of Athena and Poseidon along the way.

2 Days in Meteora with Guided Tours and Hotel Stay

★ 4.7 · 452 reviews

Trade Athens for the rock pinnacles of Meteora on this two-day guided stay. Catch the sunset outing on day one, then tour the monasteries or hike on day two before heading back.

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon: Small Group Tour

★ 4.7 · 2,226 reviews

Ride the Saronic coast to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on a small-group trip. Pick a morning or sunset departure, stop at the Vouliagmeni Lake area, and swim at a beach in season.

DOLLI•S

★ 4.6 · 272 reviews

Head up to DOLLI•S, the rooftop restaurant atop The Dolli at Acropolis hotel. Time your table for sunset and dine with the illuminated Acropolis as your backdrop.

Makris Athens Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 629 reviews

Climb to Makris, a rooftop restaurant that looks straight at the Acropolis. Linger over creative plates and inventive cocktails as the evening light shifts.

Temple of Athena Nike

★ 4.8 · 1,258 reviews

Pause at the Temple of Athena Nike, the small Ionic temple guarding the Acropolis entrance. Study its four slender columns and carved marble details before heading up to the Parthenon.

Holy Church of Saint George of Lycabettus

★ 4.7 · 1,163 reviews

Climb to the Chapel of Saint George on Lycabettus Hill, the highest viewpoint in central Athens. Step onto the terrace beside the whitewashed church and look across the city to the Acropolis.

Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide

★ 4.2 · 13,456 reviews

Skip the guesswork with a timed Acropolis ticket. Climb to the Propylaea, Erechtheion and Parthenon at your own pace, with audio or a live guide if you choose.

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation

★ 4.8 · 6,091 reviews

Discover the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, an elegant home for a private art collection. Move through rooms of Impressionist and modern masters plus Greek artists, then catch the current temporary exhibition.

Taratsa Athens Rooftop

★ 4.4 · 941 reviews

Discover Taratsa Athens Rooftop, a stylish terrace with a direct line of sight to the Acropolis. Order a drink and a few dishes as the Parthenon glows at sunset.

Acropolis Ticket & Heritage Sites

★ 4.2 · 14,521 reviews

Plan your own Acropolis visit with a reserved entry slot and mobile commentary. Wander among the Parthenon and hilltop temples, with optional passes to other ancient sites around Athens.

Propylaea

★ 4.8 · 1,143 reviews

Step through the Propylaea, the ancient gateway that has opened onto the Acropolis for over two thousand years. Walk between its Doric columns and marble steps, taking in the scale of the entrance before you reach the Parthenon.

Avra Bar

★ 4.8 · 388 reviews

Discover Avra Bar, a lounge on the Athens Riviera in Vouliagmeni. Order a seasonal cocktail or mocktail and take in the coastal views from a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Philopappos Hill

★ 4.8 · 22,696 reviews

Climb Philopappos Hill for one of the clearest views of the Acropolis in all of Athens. Follow the marble-stepped paths past ruins to the summit monument, then settle in as the sun sets over the city.

First Access Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,688 reviews

Get ahead of the crowds on an early-access Acropolis tour. You will see the Parthenon and Erechtheion first, then descend past the Odeon and Theater of Dionysus, with time to linger afterwards.

Acropolis: Premium Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Tour

★ 4.7 · 7,348 reviews

Follow a licensed guide from the Theater of Dionysus up to the Parthenon. See the Caryatid porch and the city spread below, with a museum extension if you choose it.

Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks

★ 5.0 · 393 reviews

Join the Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise from Alimos Marina for a laid-back day on the Riviera. Swim at two stops, then share a freshly prepared Greek barbecue meal with wine and beer on deck.