14 BEST Athens Shore Excursions: Things to Do, Cruise Day Tour & Reviews (2021)

#1 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Acropolis

390 Reviews

Some 2,400 years old, the Acropolis is the largest temple ever completed in Greece. It’s a popular attraction for visitors to Athens; make sure you visit early in the morning to bypass the long lines.

#2 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

City Tour

164 Reviews

Explore ancient Athens, cradle of western civilization and birthplace of democracy. Popular stops include the Parthenon, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the stadium that once held the first modern Olympics.

#3 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Archeological Museum

65 Reviews

The National Archeological Museum in Athens is a spectacular showplace of some of the world's most amazing Greek artifacts. You will appreciate premier collections from a myriad of eras, as you revel in the amazing neoclassical architecture in this one-of-a-kind museum.

#4 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

The Plaka Walking Tour

60 Reviews

Known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods," Plaka is the oldest in all of Athens. In addition to its substantial history, expect to find a wide variety of museums in the area.

#5 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Old Olympic Stadium

40 Reviews

Explore the stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Built entirely from white marble, it is one of the oldest stadiums in the world.

#6 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Temple of Poseidon

38 Reviews

Create your own postcard-worthy snapshots of Cape Sounion’s Temple of Poseidon on a scenic trip from Athens.

#7 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Temple of Olympian Zeus

25 Reviews

Though only a few columns remain of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, this massive ode to the king of the Olympian gods is still well worth a visit.

#8 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Corinth Canal by Boat

23 Reviews

Tour the Corinth Canal to learn about the ancient town where St. Paul lived and preached for two years as you pass some of the famous remains of the city.

#9 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Cape Sounion

20 Reviews

Cape Sounion, about 50 miles from Athens, is the site of the ruins of the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, the mythological god of the sea.

#10 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Delphi Walking Tour

14 Reviews

Ancient Delphi, town of Apollo, once held the most important oracle in all of Greece. Sitting in the shadow of Mount Parnassus, it is well worth a visit.

#11 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Corinth Museum

13 Reviews

Surrounded by lemon and orange trees, the Corinth Museum contains collections of prehistoric finds, excavation finds from the Asklepieion of Corinth, and a collection of sculptures to give you a true taste of ancient Athens.

#12 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Ancient Agora

6 Reviews

Visit Ancient Agora, the marketplace and civic center, to find out why it was once one of the most important places in Athens.

#13 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Culinary Tour

3 Reviews

#14 of 14 Athens Shore Excursions

Photography Tour

1 Reviews

What better way to tour the birthplace of democracy than with a local professional photographer as your tour guide? Learn to decipher extraordinary vantage points and take great pictures of ancient monuments in beautiful Athens.

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