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Last Updated On October 31, 2022 by Dave Briggs 4 Comments

Athens Travel Blog – City Guide To The Greek Capital

In this Athens travel blog you'll discover all the insights you need to plan a perfect trip to Athens in Greece.

Discover what to do in Athens in this Athens travel blog

If you're planning to visit Athens and want to know the best places to see during your stay, you have come to the right place. In this travel blog we will give you a short overview of the main attractions and help you plan your trip accordingly.

Athens Blog Posts

Here you'll find exactly what you need to start planning a trip to Athens Greece. From practical travel information to dedicated guides about all the major sites in the city center, this is your go-to blog post for visiting Athens.

Travel Planning Before You Visit Athens

Before you visit Greece, you might want to find out a bit more about Athens and what to expect. These guides will help:

  • Is Athens worth visiting? Yes… and here’s why

  • What is Athens known for?

  • Is Athens Safe To Visit? – An insider’s guide to visiting Athens

  • How Many Days In Athens Greece?

  • Best Time to Visit Athens Greece

The Acropolis is the most well known of the historical sites in Athens Greece


Athens Itinerary Suggestions

No matter how long you plan to spend in the city center, these itinerary ideas for Athens have you covered:

  • Athens in a day – The Best 1 Day Athens Itinerary

  • 2 Days in Athens Itinerary

  • Athens 3 Day Itinerary – What to do in Athens in 3 days

The Changing of the Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens Greece


Exploring Ancient Athens

Athens was the epi-center of the Golden Age of Ancient Greece. There are many ancient ruins you can visit in Athens center, and these blog posts go into them in detail:

  • Historic Sites in Athens Greece – Landmarks and Monuments

  • Acropolis Guided Tour – Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Tour in Athens

  • Athens Mythology Tour – Greek Mythology Tours in Athens

  • Ancient Sites in Athens

The Temple of Hehpaistos in the Ancient Agora of Athens.


Other Major Tourist Attractions

While many people associate Athens with the ancient landmarks, the city centre has a thriving contemporary vibe that makes it an interesting places to explore:

  • Must do in Athens – A Local’s Choice

  • Museums in Athens – A Complete Guide To Every Athens Museum

  • Tips For Visiting The National Archaeological Museum of Athens

  • Exploring Alternative Athens: Cool Places, Hidden Gems, And Stunning Street Art

  • What to see in Athens – Buildings and Landmarks in Athens

  • The Best Neighborhoods in Athens for Urban Explorers

Street art in the Psiri area of Athens


Day Trips and Tours

By basing yourself in Athens, you can take a variety of day trips to surrounding places of interest. Here's some of the best day trips from Athens to consider:

  • 7 Ancient Sites You Can Visit On A One Day Trip From Athens

  • Meteora Day Trip From Athens

  • Best Athens Tours: Half and Full Day Guided Tours in Athens

  • Athens Private Tours: Exclusive and Customized Guided Tours in Athens

  • Vravrona Archaeological Site Near Athens Greece (Brauron)

  • Best Tours of Greece From Athens: 2, 3, and 4 Day Trips

  • Athens to Nafplio Day Trip

  • Athens day trip to Hydra | Day cruise from Athens

  • Cape Sounion Tour from Athens – Visit the Temple of Poseidon!

  • Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens

  • Delphi Day Trip From Athens

  • Places to visit around Athens

Epidaurus - A popular day trip from Athens, Greece


Getting Around Athens Public Transportation

Public transport in Greece is a great way to get around. Here's some Athens specific blog posts about how to get to various points of interest.

  • How to get from Athens airport arrivals to city center

  • How to get from Athens Airport to Piraeus – Taxi, Bus and Train Information

  • Hop On Hop Off Athens Bus City Sightseeing

  • How To Get From Piraeus To Athens – Taxi, Bus and Train Information

  • A local’s guide to taking the Athens metro

The Athens Metro


Where to Stay in Athens

For stays of just a few days downtown Athens or the historic center are the best areas to choose a hotel. These Athens blogs have more:

  • Where to stay in Athens, Greece

  • Best Hotels Near Athens Airport

  • Where To Stay In Athens On A Budget

  • The Best Athens Hotels Near Acropolis

The AthensWas Hotel near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece


Where to go after Athens

If you're going Greek island hopping after seeing all the sites of Athens, these guides will help:

  • How to get from Athens to Crete – All possible Ways

  • Athens to Mykonos Travel Information

  • How to get from Athens to Santorini by Ferry and Plane

  • Athens to Spetses by Ferry: Schedules, Tickets and Information

  • How to get from Athens to other parts of Greece

  • Saronic Islands in Greece: Closest Islands to Athens

  • How to get from Athens to Syros island in Greece

  • How to get from Athens to Paros Ferry and Flights 2021

  • Athens to Folegandros – Ferry and Travel Guide

  • How to get from Athens to Amorgos Ferry Guide

  • How to get from Athens to the Cyclades Islands Greece

Athens Travel Tips - Everything you need to plan a perfect trip to Athens in Greece


Dave Briggs visiting an island in Greece– Dave Briggs
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Comments

  1. Jill says

    September 22, 2022 at 8:55 am

    Loving your site Dave, thanks so much for all the info. Does an ordinary airport taxi cater for 4 adults and 4 cases do you know please? eg. a maxi taxi. You recommend Welcome Taxis which sounds even better but do they cater for 4 adults and 4 cases or do I go the Mercedes hire?

    Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Dave Briggs says

      September 25, 2022 at 9:44 am

      Hi Jill,

      I just had a look at the Welcome site, and if you input 4 adults and 4 cases it accepts the booking and describes the car as ‘sedan’.
      I’d personally go with that option as you don’t need to negotiate with the driver about how to fit it all in!
      You could wait in the taxi queue and try as well. Most of the cars used as taxis in Athens are the same.

      Reply
  2. Sunshine says

    April 26, 2022 at 8:28 am

    Hi Dave,
    Thanks for all the great information! Would love to get your opinion….
    We are staying 3 nights in Athens starting June 5th. Trying to find the best hotel/area to stay. I have looked at several places including A for Athens, Royal Olympic Hotel, Divani Palace Acropolis and Urban Frame Hotel. We prefer and area close to all the sites, not on the noisy side, possible has a fitness area, and great restaurants nearby. Just curious your thoughts on a room with an Acropolis view, seems nice but wondering if worth it with all the rooftop views and just being there.

    We are also planning to drive to Delphi/Meteora on a two day trip, any hotel recommendations there?

    Thanks in advance.
    .

    Reply
    • Dave Briggs says

      April 27, 2022 at 11:44 am

      Hi,
      It’s always difficult to answer these types of questions! There’s so many things to take into account such as budget etc. For example CoCoMat BC would tick most of your boxes, but does come with a more expensive price tag.
      If you’re taking the Delphi/Meteora road trip, I’d suggest seeing Delphi, and then driving on to Meteora and spend the night there rather than staying in Delphi. A look here at where to stay in Kalambaka(Meteora).

      Reply

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