Best Things to Do in Athens for Families with Young Kids
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From the classic Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium and Flisvos Park, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 1,978 reviews
Step inside the Eugenides Foundation planetarium, where a vast dome turns the ceiling into outer space. Settle into a seat and watch a 40-minute 3D film on Earth, solar storms or the solar system.
★ 4.5 · 6,960 reviews
Stroll Flisvos Park, a family-friendly seaside park on the Athens coast. Follow the shaded promenade by the water, let the kids ride the carousel, and finish with a meal overlooking the sea.
★ 4.6 · 5,010 reviews
Visit the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifisia, a compact favourite for families. See wildlife displays, fossils and a full triceratops skeleton, then explore the Gaia Centre and finish at the cafe.
★ 4.8 · 4,264 reviews
Try the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas for a hands-on look at ancient ingenuity. Operate reconstructed machines, learn the physics behind them, and follow friendly staff through the exhibits.
★ 4.3 · 10,831 reviews
Escape the concrete at Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park, a spacious green retreat in Ilion. Follow trails past lakes and olive groves, spot the animals, and pause at a cafe or the small stone church.
★ 4.7 · 4,802 reviews
Explore the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center in Tavros, where technology meets ancient Greece. Put on a virtual reality headset to see the Acropolis in a new way, then browse the current exhibition.
★ 4.6 · 8,915 reviews
Wander Diomidous Botanical Garden in Chaidari, a calm, walled escape west of the centre. Cross the lily pond on stepping stones, browse the cacti collection, and watch for turtles and frogs.
★ 4.8 · 3,716 reviews
Climb aboard the Battleship HS Georgios Averof, a floating naval museum in Palaio Faliro. Explore decks and quarters below, then see the nearby trireme replica and other vessels moored beside it.
★ 4.8 · 45,892 reviews
Stroll through Stavros Niarchos Park, a landscaped green space beside the cultural center in Kallithea. Wander its paths and gardens, then head up to the lighthouse viewpoint for a long look over the city and sea.
★ 4.3 · 533 reviews
Bend your sense of reality at the Museum of Illusions in Athens. Test sixty interactive illusions, from the infinity room to the inverted room, and capture playful perspective photos with friends or family.
★ 4.6 · 44,380 reviews
Step into the National Garden, a leafy retreat tucked behind the Greek Parliament. Stroll shaded paths among native and exotic plants, spot archaeological remains, and take a quiet break from the city.
★ 4.9 · 141 reviews
Discover Red Thread, a welcoming Athens space built around children's creativity and play. Join a theatrical-gaming session while the hosts make every child and parent feel part of a small, friendly community.
★ 4.7 · 6,765 reviews
Wander through Veikou Grove, a big hillside park where Athenians come to run, play and picnic. Climb its tree-lined paths for city views, then rest at a cafe among the shady grounds.
★ 4.3 · 31,707 reviews
Step into Little Kook, a fairytale cafe in the heart of Athens where the decor feels lifted from a storybook. Settle in with a sweet or savoury crêpe, a cake or a coffee, and take in the whimsical details.
★ 4.5 · 884 reviews
Try OAKA Indoor Climbing, a bouldering gym set inside the Olympic complex in Marousi. Work through a wide range of creative problems at your own level, alongside a friendly mix of local regulars and visiting climbers.
★ 4.6 · 4,778 reviews
Step into Syggrou Forest, a wooded estate park in the suburb of Marousi. Follow its mix of paved and dirt trails past lakes and shaded clearings, perfect for a brisk walk or a picnic.
★ 5.0 · 3,368 reviews
Pedal through Athens with Athens by Bike, a guide-led tour company with a loyal following among visitors. Cycle around the Acropolis and the ancient sites behind it, with a local guide sharing stories at an easy pace.
★ 4.6 · 1,203 reviews
Duck into the Herakleidon Museum for an inventive break from the Athens sun. Handle replicas of ancient Greek machines, from clocks to cranes and astronomy tools, and browse the art exhibition on show.
★ 3.7 · 690 reviews
Spend an easy day at Asteras Beach in Glyfada, where sand, sea and facilities sit side by side. Swim, lounge under an umbrella, let the kids play, then settle into the beach restaurant.
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★ 5.0 · 8 reviews
Glide across the Greek coastline with SUP Tours Athens / Messinia, a small outfit teaching paddleboarding to beginners. Learn the basics, then paddle a guided route on safe, quality gear, with a friendly guide beside you.
★ 4.3 · 4,663 reviews
Treat yourself to a day at Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni, a polished beach club on the Athens Riviera. Swim in notably clear water, relax on a reserved sunbed, and order drinks and fresh fruit.
★ 4.3 · 5,578 reviews
Climb aboard an open-top bus and see Athens at your own pace. Step off near the Acropolis, Syntagma or the stadium whenever a stop appeals, and add coastal routes for the Riviera.
★ 4.7 · 4,464 reviews
Rev up your Athens itinerary at the Hellenic Motor Museum, where more than a hundred rare cars fill three floors. Browse classic Italian and German machines, spot the red sports cars, and take a turn on the F1 simulator.
★ 4.5 · 9,579 reviews
Stop by Lukumades for a plate of Greek honey donuts in the middle of Athens' shopping streets. Pick a creative flavour such as pistachio, pair it with coffee or tea, and share if you can.
★ 4.0 · 6,168 reviews
Hop between Athens' landmarks and the Riviera on the Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. Use the four routes to visit Plaka and the stadium one day, then head to the coastal beaches the next.
★ 4.1 · 1,591 reviews
Hop aboard an open-top bus and see Athens at your own pace. Combine the city line with Piraeus or the Riviera routes, using the live-tracking app and multilingual commentary as you go.
★ 4.8 · 339 reviews
Ride through Athens in a private electric tuk-tuk with your own driver. Glide past Parliament, Plaka and Hadrian's Arch, and pause at Lycabettus for views over the city and the Acropolis.
★ 4.7 · 3,564 reviews
Discover Granello, an Athens pizzeria loved for its Margherita and hearty pastas. Pull up a table, order a pizza or pasta to share, and enjoy an easygoing Italian meal.
★ 4.7 · 4,412 reviews
Explore the War Museum Athens, where Greek military history unfolds from the Bronze Age to World War II. Examine uniforms and weapons indoors, then see fighter planes and helicopters outside.
★ 4.5 · 9,295 reviews
Slip into Lake Vouliagmeni, a calm brackish lake tucked between hills on the Athenian Riviera. Swim in its mineral-rich water, feel small fish nibble at your feet, and unwind on the lakeside deck.
Athens · 🎭 Entertainment
Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium
1h15
Athens · 🌳 Nature
Flisvos Park
1h
Athens · 🎨 Museum
National Museum of Natural History Goulandris
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas
Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park
Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Center (Museum & Theater complex)
2h
Diomidous Botanical Garden
Battleship HS Georgios Averof Naval Museum
Stavros Niarchos Park
Museum of Illusions Ticket
Athens National Garden
Athens · 🍽️ Food
Red Thread ...
Veikou Grove
Athens · ☕ Coffeebreak
Little Kook
Athens · ⚽ Sport
OAKA Indoor Climbing
1h30
Syggrou Forest
Athens by bike
3h
Herakleidon Museum
45 min
Asteras Beach
4h
SUP Tours Athens / Messinia - Sup Lessons
Astir Beach
Athens · 🧭 Tours
City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Hellenic Motor Museum
Lukumades
30 min
Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Hop-on, Hop-off Tour
Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk
Granello - Pizza Italiana
War Museum Athens
Vouliagmeni Lake
2h30
