Discover Athens’s 200 best Spring 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.

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.

Ancient Agora of Athens

★ 4.7 · 40,936 reviews

Wander the Ancient Agora, where Athenians once traded, debated and voted. Stroll among the ruins, admire the Temple of Hephaestus and browse the artefacts inside the Stoa of Attalos.

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.

Panathenaic Stadium

★ 4.7 · 46,699 reviews

Walk into the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Climb the marble tiers for views over the arena and follow the audio guide around the track.

Monastiraki

Dive into Monastiraki, where the square, the flea market and the Acropolis all collide. Browse stalls along Adrianou and Ifestou streets, then head up to a rooftop terrace for views of the lit-up Parthenon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acropolis Museum

★ 4.7 · 86,077 reviews

Step into the Acropolis Museum, the glass-and-steel showcase at the foot of the sacred rock. Walk its bright galleries of sculptures and artifacts, ending at the top-floor Parthenon hall where the frieze is displayed.

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.

Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★ 4.8 · 14,011 reviews

See the Acropolis and its finest sculptures on one guided outing. Walk the Parthenon with a licensed guide, then continue to the Acropolis Museum to see the originals.

Acropolis Tour with Fast-Track Entry

★ 4.8 · 835 reviews

Climb the Acropolis with an archaeologist who explains how its temples shaped Athenian life. Start at the southern slope and finish among the Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Early Morning Guided Tour to Acropolis and Museum

★ 4.6 · 1,032 reviews

Climb the Acropolis early with a licensed guide who brings its myths and monuments to life. You will pass the Theater of Dionysus, reach the Parthenon, then continue to the museum galleries.

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.

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.

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.

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 and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,755 reviews

Hear the myths behind Athens' ruins on a small-group walk that begins at Hadrian's Arch. Climb the Acropolis with a certified guide who links each temple to its legend.

Lalupa

★ 4.6 · 1,835 reviews

Head up to Lalupa, the Zografou rooftop that serves brunch, pizza and cocktails from morning until late. Pick a table among the decorations and try the ypovrichio-inspired drink.

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.

Acropolis & Ancient Agora Guided tour included all Entrances

★ 4.8 · 584 reviews

Explore ancient Athens in one morning on the Acropolis & Ancient Agora guided tour. Climb to the Parthenon with an expert guide, then walk the Agora's civic ruins and the Temple of Hephaestus.

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.

Acropolis Guided Tour

★ 4.9 · 360 reviews

Experience the Acropolis on your own terms with a private licensed guide. Walk from the southern slope to the Parthenon at your pace, with explanations shaped around your group.

Galiántra

★ 4.4 · 1,496 reviews

Discover Galiántra, an Athens restaurant built around its inviting courtyard and late-night energy. Settle in for hot, flavourful plates and friendly service in a setting made for long evenings.

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.

National Archaeological Museum

★ 4.6 · 39,571 reviews

Explore the National Archaeological Museum, the city's great repository of ancient Greek art. Walk through halls of sculpture, vases, metalwork and jewelry, each explained with clear, concise labels inside a grand neoclassical building.

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.