Athens
Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
About Athens
Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)
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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
4.5/5167 Review
Hellenic Parliament
4.0/581 Review
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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Athens: FAQ
What's the most popular attractions in Athens?
Here are the best places to visit in Athens, including: Acropolis of Athens,The Parthenon,Temple of Olympian Zeus
How to get to Santorini from Athens?
After arriving in Athens, you can take a boat or plane to the Holy Island.
What is the most beautiful place in Athens?
Acropolis, museums under the Acropolis, food street near the Acropolis, the ruling ceremony of the Constitution Square, and some nearby ruins, etc.
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Popular Types of Attractions in Athens
Nature and wildlife | Beaches and shores | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Church of St. Theodore | SNFCC Bikes | Neoclassical Trilogy | B. & M. Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & Music | Prison of Socrates | Erechtheion | Fuzz Club | The Olympicn Altar | Angelos and Leto Katakouzenos Foundation | Monument to the Unknown Soldier | Epigraphic Museum | Holy Metropolitan Church of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary | Bathhouse of the Winds (Museum of Modern Greek Culture) | Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus | Permanent Exhibition Man and Tools | Worshipful altar Omvriou Dios | Monument to Georgios Averoff | Exodus | Athens Local Adventures | Steam | Holy Church of the All-Great Taxiarchs of the Amalieion Orphanage | Kalfayan Galleries | Yioupiland | Church of Saint Apostles | Argo Gallery | Παιδότοπος Χαϊδάρι Cocoligo | Municipal Athletics Centre | Pl. Partheni | Peri Technon Karteris | Kypseli City Market
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | Diporto | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Soil restaurant | Lukumades | Ama Lachei | Attic Moon
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