Athens
Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 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
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Hellenic Parliament
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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: 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 | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Outdoor activities | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Spa/massage
Popular Attractions in Athens
Panathenaic Stadium | Technopolis City of Athens | Odeon of Herodes Atticus | Street Of Tombs | Asylum | Museum of Pontic Hellenism | Philatelic and Postal Museum of Greece | Chitirio Theater - Point of Culture | The BOX | Moyseio Afis | Centre of Folk Art and Tradition | War Museum of Athens | Theater Train at Rouf | Hellenic Motor Museum | Academy of Athens | Olistiki Therapeftiki | Statue To Sailors | Church of Panagias Grigorousas | Trapped Escape Room P. Falirou | Institute for Research on Music and Acoustics | Athens Baptist Church Voice of Truth | Holy Church of the Holy Unmercenaries | Church of Agios Andreas | Korydallos Indoor Hall Theodoros Poutos | Agios Alexandros Church | Holy Church of Saints Elizabeth and Philip | Stoa Spirou Miliou | Nea Ionia Municipal Stadium | Church of Saint Barbara | Halandri Municipal Stadium
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | Diporto | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Cafe Avissinia | Ciel Athens
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