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15 City Tours in Greece, Priced One by One

81 tours  ·  from $13

A holiday has one spare day too few. These 15 city tours are the ones that earn the slot, laid out so the choice takes two minutes.

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Athens route, from Syntagma to Omonia
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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus pass to tour Athens at your own pace. The Athens route links Syntagma, the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, and the National Archaeological Museum. Upgrade for Piraeus and the Riviera, including beaches and Lake Vouliagmeni. Audio commentary is available in 13 languages, with free WiFi and a Greek beer included.

“very interesting way to see Athens if you don't have time...”

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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours - The Piraeus Line: useful from a cruise ship
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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

2.City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera by open-top double-decker bus. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass with access to one, two, or three routes, plus audio commentary in 13 languages, Wi-Fi, and stops near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, marinas, and cruise terminals.

“Great value. Didn’t have time to stop and absorb all the sites so this was a great way to get the highlights. Clean bus. Audio well done.”

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Corfu: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Kanoni route: the best first ride
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Corfu: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 937 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Ride Corfu’s open-top sightseeing bus on the 60-minute Kanoni route, or add the Achilleion route to reach the palace gardens. Hear commentary in eight languages, hop off at major sights, and return easily to the port. The $25 pass is especially useful for cruise calls and short visits.

“Picked up the bus at the port. Earphones and commentary were good and clear”

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Athens: City Highlights Bike tour - Starting near the Acropolis Metro Station
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Athens: City Highlights Bike tour

4.City Highlights Bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · from $39

Ride through central Athens on a comfortable bike with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Acropolis area, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Filopappou, the Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, and the Presidential Mansion, with a coffee break near the Orthodox Cathedral. Guides such as Maria, Marios, Karolus, and Dimitris add local tips and easygoing commentary.

“Brilliant guide Alex. Excellent value for money. Felt safe and well looked after throughout. Perfect for any fitness level.”

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The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum - What the city walk adds before the ruins
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The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

5.The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Spend about five and a half hours walking from Syntagma Square through Athens highlights, then visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Tina, Olesya, Annie, and Vassiliki are praised for clear storytelling and strong knowledge of mythology and history. Expect hills, slippery stone, sun, and plenty of standing.

“What an incredible walking tour for our family of five. Gabriela managed to hit all the major sites at a pace that was absolutely perfect over 6hrs with very sensible breaks. Her knowledge was simply exceptional - to keep all our kids interested and us adults fascinated throughout was amazing - thank you!”

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Athens: Discover the City Electric Bike Tour - From the meat market to the Athens Trilogy
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Athens: Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

6.Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · from $51

Ride a compact pedal-assist e-bike through central Athens with a local guide such as Andreas or Konstantinos. In three hours, you will see markets, neoclassical landmarks, Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Acropolis area, Plaka, Monastiraki, and Psyrri. Expect city traffic, hills, photo stops, and no included entrance tickets.

“Loved our guide Andreas, very informative accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for him. We have covered a large area in 3hrs. Brilliant tour, lots of fun. Highly recommend.”

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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus - Mandraki Port and the modern waterfront
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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

7.Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 395 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Ride Captain’s Tours around Rhodes City for one day, hopping off at 12 stops including the Old Town, Mandraki Port, Aquarium, Monte Smith, and the ancient stadium. You get air conditioning, free WiFi, and audio commentary in nine languages. The full loop takes about 45 minutes, making it easy to scout the city before choosing where to stop.

“Gave us a good overview of the main spots in Greece. Bus times were accurate. The audio guides did not work for most of our group of 11.”

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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace - The morning ride from Crete’s resort coast
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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

8.Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $47

Spend the day at Knossos Palace and in central Heraklion with a multilingual guide. Hear the Minoan story through headsets, walk the old town and Venetian harbor, then choose between lunch, shopping, or the Archaeological Museum. Guides including Soula, Christina, and Eleni have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“Excellent way to spend half a day in Knossos learning and seeing the minimal capital city and get to see city center at Heraklion to get your bearings when you arrive in Crete.”

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Explore the Medieval city of Rhodes on scooters - 2 hours - Mandraki Harbour and the face of modern Rhodes
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Explore the Medieval city of Rhodes on scooters – 2 hours

9.Explore the Medieval city of Rhodes on scooters – 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Ride a stable three-wheel Trikke through modern Rhodes, Mandraki Harbour, and the Medieval City with a small group of up to six. Your guide gives safety instruction, local stories, photo stops, water, a helmet, and headsets. Katerina, often called Kat, is frequently praised for her patience and warm approach.

“Kat was a cute and kind guide. Not a historical tour. We should have read the description better. We’re hoping for more information.”

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Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour - Strefi Hill and a wider view of Athens
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Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour

10.Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 2.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Athens beyond the headline sights. You may walk Strefi Hill, wander Psiri, learn about daily life, and get personal tips for food and nightlife. Guides including John, Voula, Ioannis, Dimitri, Spyros, and Thomas have led this experience.

“The walk was a great way to learn our way around the City. Our guide offered a lot of helpful information and was very knowledgeable.”

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Thessaloniki: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Start at the White Tower and waterfront
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Thessaloniki: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend one day seeing Thessaloniki from an open-top double-decker bus. Ride the 75-minute loop, then hop off for the White Tower, Agios Dimitrios Church, Ano Poli, the port, and museums. Audio commentary comes in 12 languages. An optional Meteora day trip adds an 11-hour outing with guide Rita and driver Tomás.

“The weather was very good and made the ride even better.”

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Athens: City Highlights Guided E-Scooter Tour - The Acropolis area, from the Parthenon to Herodes Atticus
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Athens: City Highlights Guided E-Scooter Tour

12.City Highlights Guided E-Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $68

Ride an e-scooter through central Athens with guides such as Panos, Pete, or Magda. In up to 90 minutes, you pass the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, Ancient Agora, Panathenaic area, and hilltop viewpoints. The tour suits beginners after a short driving trial, but it does not enter any archaeological site.

“The tour was brilliant, we were really lucky as it was a small group. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable.”

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Athens: Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk - Syntagma Square and the grand center
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Athens: Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

13.Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 248 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Spend three private hours touring Athens in a quiet electric tuk tuk with an English or Greek-speaking driver-guide. You’ll see Syntagma, the Acropolis, Plaka, the Agoras, Temple of Zeus, and Lycabettus Hill. Guides such as Joseph, Chris, Christos, and Manos are praised for clear history, local tips, flexible stops, and help with photos.

“Our guide, Manos, picked us up on time and explained our itinerary. He was full of knowledge about Athens and took to places we wouldn't have thought of. Highly recommended.”

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Athens City and Sea bike tour - Thissio and Keramikos: ancient Athens beside modern streets
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Athens City and Sea bike tour

14.Athens City and Sea bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $52

Ride from the Acropolis through Plaka, Thissio, Keramikos, and quieter Athens neighborhoods to the coast. You’ll see the Stavros Niarchos Centre, Faliro and Flisvos marinas, the Battleship Averof, and Kalamaki Beach, with time for a swim. Guides such as Kostas, Maria, and Dimitris lead small groups of up to 12.

“The coastal bike tour was great , not least because Kostas was such a friendly, positive and easy-going person. He kept me informed of what the ride was going to be like ahead, what we'd be experiencing, what the path/road/terrain was like. Read more”

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Sea Kayak Epidavros - Ancient Sunken City Tour - Kayaking the coast takes some getting used to
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Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

15.Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Paddle the coast of Ancient Epidavros with guides such as Alex, Oscar, Oliver, or Luca, then snorkel above submerged ruins. The four-hour trip includes snacks, water, safety gear, a dry bag, and an underwater camera. Choose the six-hour version for Kalamaki Beach, better turtle-spotting chances, and a homemade Greek meal.

“Alex was amazing. Incredible source of knowledge and very personable. Felt like we’d made a friend! Enjoyed the others on the tour with us as well. It was absolutely beautiful weather. The tour company was very communicative about the weather to ensure we booked a day that would guarantee a great time. Could not recommend this tour enough to anyone looking for an adventure with good people. 10⭐️ for sure. Would absolutely book this tour again if we come back!”

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