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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
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National Archaeological Museum
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Hellenic Parliament
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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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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
SNFCC Bikes | Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Museum | DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art | B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & Music | The Ioannis Sykoutris Library | Spathario Museum of Shadow Theatre | Akti tou Iliou | Angelos and Leto Katakouzenos Foundation | Evermore Cruises | Vault Theatre Plus | Theatro Technis Karolos Koun - Frinichou | Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Denis the Areopagite | Kolonaki Square | Museum of the History of Greek Costume | Moyseio "Myloi Agioy Gewrgioy". | Polychoros Municipality of Athens Anna & Maria Kalouta | Kronos B.C. - Γ.Σ. Κρόνος Αγίου Δημητρίου | Efterpi Square | Holy Church of Saint Simon of the Anapheans | Holy Catholic Church of Paul the Apostle | To Perivoli T'Ouranou | St Emilianos's Church, Skouze Hill | Andreas Papandreou Park | Peace park | Mataroa Gallery | Church of St. Theodore | National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum | Kyttaro | Paxinou-Minotis Museum and Archive | Museum Mario Prassinos
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | Diporto | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | 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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