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Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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Things to do in Athens
What to do
Looking for things to do in Athens? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Acropolis Museum
4.6/5388 Reviews
National Archaeological Museum
4.6/5167 Reviews
Hellenic Parliament
4.3/581 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Athens, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Athens dishes and foodie spots.
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Athens Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Best of Athens
Top 20 Gourmet Hotels in Athens
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Athens
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Corinth Canal
4.8/556 Reviews
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4.2/564 Reviews
Imerovigli Town
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
CAN Christina Androulidaki Gallery | Bathhouse of the Winds (Museum of Modern Greek Culture) | Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum | Permanent Exhibition Man and Tools | Fuzz Club | SNFCC Bikes | B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & Music | Church of Saint Demetrios Loumbardiaris | Maze Games - Escape Rooms | Digital Museum Plato | Temple of Olympian Zeus | Archaeological Museum of Piraeus | Historical Archives Of National Bank | Spathario Museum of Shadow Theatre | Philopappos Hill | SIMCLUB | Gallery Skoufa | Paintballers-Youth Pass | Great Drain | Alsos Neas Filadelfias | Kostis Palamas Museum | Gloria Theater | The Project Gallery | Bournazi Square | Christmas Theater | space52 | Church of Saint Seraphim & Prophet Elias | Gipedo Apollonos Chalandriou | MISC.Athens | Holy Church of Saint Markella
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | Diporto | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Soil restaurant | CTC Urban Gastronomy
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Popular Trip Moments
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More Things To Do in Athens
Eurail Global Pass [free European multi-country SIM card redemption voucher/refundable if not activated/includes train travel in 33 European countries/discounts at Swiss attractions] | Athens hop-on hop-off bus | VIP lounge pass at ATH Athens International Airport/Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (waiting/transfer/rest) | Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Audio Guide | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens + Acropolis Museum | Includes reserved admission ticket + professional guide | Half-day tour to Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon in Athens, Greece|Stunning sunset views | Half-day tour of the Acropolis of Athens | Includes reserved admission ticket + licensed guide | Greece Athens Sounion + Temple of Poseidon half-day tour afternoon departure/daily departures | Athens Skip the Line: Open Air Ancient Greek Theatre Performance | 1-day tour to Meteora from Athens (lunch optional + multilingual guide + round-trip) | Hop on Hop Off Classic tour of Athens, Piraeus & Beaches | Greece Delphi + Arachova 1-day tour|Includes admission ticket to the archaeological site and museum + professional guide | Athens Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus | Delphi full day V.R audio guided tour with entry ticket | 1-day bus tour to the archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio (admission ticket optional) | Athens Full Day Private Tour | Athens Full Day Tour, Acropolis, Museum & Cape Sounion with Lunch | Big Bus Athens: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour | From Athens: round-trip tour to Meteora monasteries and caves with coastal break - join-in tour | Athens: Cape Sounion and Poseidon Temple Sunset with Audio Guide | Piraeus City tour hop on hop off mini train | Marathon & Thermopylae Battlefields Private Day Tour from Athens | Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour | 1-day tour of three islands in Athens: check in Hydra, Poros and Aegina Island (including lunch) | Interrail Global Mobile Pass | Delphi: Day Tour from Athens + Arachova Village | Athens: Walking Food Tour with Dinner | Thermopylae and Delphi Private Full-Day Tour from Athens | Athens Panoramic Tour & Plaka for Cruise Travelers | Athens: Guided City Walking Tour