Things to Do in Athens This Summer

With the Mediterranean heat and a roster of events taking over Athens, summer is a lively time to visit the Greek capital. To help you plan your visit and battle the crowds, here are our picks of the top things to see and do in Athens this summer.
Marvel at the UNESCO–listed ruins of the Acropolis, then learn more about the ancient wonder at the Acropolis Museum.
Add a fun twist to your sightseeing tour and zip around the historic center of Athens on a Segway.
Tuck into tasty Greek delicacies like bougats a (sweet or savory pastries) and loukoumades (Greek honey dumplings) on a food tasting tour.
Take a road trip along the Sounion Peninsula and enjoy spectacular views from the seafront Temple of Poseidon.
Escape the city heat and cruise out to the Greek islands of Hydra, Poros, and Egina.
Journey back to ancient Greece on a day tour to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
30 Tours and Activities

Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

Delphi Day Trip from Athens

Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour

Dinner in the Sky Athens

Gourmet Food Walking Tour in Athens

Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour

Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens

Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

Private Tour: Athens City Highlights Including the Acropolis of Athens

Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Tour

Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner

Athens Electric Bike Tour

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens

Athens Scenic Bike Tour

Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show

Athens Small-Group Food Tour

Small Group, Delicious Athens Food Tour

Athens Super Saver: Acropolis Walking Tour plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip

Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Athens Hidden gems walking tour in Plaka

Central Athens Highlights Small Group Tour by TRIKKE

Small-Group Athens Twilight Tour with Drinks and Meze Dishes
