Best of · GREECE HISTORY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 greece history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Book a timed Acropolis visit, then explore up to five more Athens sites within three days. You get audio tours, flexible scheduling, and optional live guiding, but must manage extra tickets through the Smartvisit app and bring a charged phone.
“Superb. Guided by a retired professor. Tour covering the major sites. Inspirational discussions on history and philosophy.”
At Koilon Theater beneath the Acropolis, you’ll watch an English-language performance that mixes Greek tragedy, comedy, mythology, and modern humor. A present-day tourist is sent back to ancient Athens to meet Medea, Oedipus’s daughters, Odysseus, and the god of Wealth. Expect a 75-minute rooftop show with a remarkable Acropolis view.
“I loved the athmospehere of the theatre! The actors are stunning! Enjoyed every piece!”
Use your phone to tour Athens’ National Archaeological Museum at your own pace. The audio guide leads you to major works such as the Mask of Agamemnon, Mycenaean gold, the bronze Zeus or Poseidon, and the Horse Rider, with offline maps and narration in six languages.
“For this recent archaeology grad, it was wonderful seeing first hand what I studied in a textbook. For the average visitor, the richness and extent of the collection can be overwhelming. Allow a good two hours for your visit. And the audio guides are free (don’t pay extra for them on an online ticket), but you will need to leave some picture ID at the desk (a driver’s licence or passport) as “collateral.””
Take a four-hour guided trip from Mykonos to Delos, with a 30-minute boat ride each way and 90 minutes among temples, mosaics, markets, and ancient homes. Guides such as Celia, Ilona, and Amaryllis bring the ruins to life. Expect sun, uneven ground, and groups that can exceed 30 people.
“Our guide was fantastic and knowledgeable and full of personality. Was a great, fun, informational tour.”
Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, explore the sanctuary and museum, then stop in mountain-town Arachova. Guides such as Marianna, Dimitrios, Michael, and Maria have led this 10-hour outing, which includes Wi-Fi, headsets, and optional entry fees and lunch.
“Our guide, Evan, was well prepared with anti-itch stuff for a bee sting, cough drops for a lady with a persistent cough. He was a fount of information. He was polite and pleasant, and clear in his instructions. Lunch was good. It was fun to try wild boar! However, we were supposed to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. We did get picked up at our hotel. However, on the way back, he said it was too difficult to drop us off at this time of day. So they would drop us off somewhere that was a short walk. When he dropped us off, he said it…”
Travel from central Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and the old port of Kechries. You get an English-speaking host, audio guide, earphones, and a VR app, while guides such as Angela, Dido, Christopher, and Stefanos add useful context along the way. Ancient Corinth entry costs €15 extra.
“Honestly, it was an amazing excursion! The spots visited were beautiful but the guide (Stefanos) was incredible! Always a smile and ready to explain more things to you!”
Ride an electric bike through central Athens with guides such as George, Jorge, Irini, and Ste. You will see Pnyx, the Acropolis slopes, Plaka, the National Garden, the Presidential Palace, and the Panathenaic Stadium, with photo stops rather than archaeological-site entries.
“Ste was great! It goes without saying- this is a bike tour, make sure you know how to ride a bike. One lady barely could, and another lady slammed into a car. If you’re not great on a bike, don’t sign up.”
Spend 210 minutes touring the Acropolis and, on the extended option, Plaka’s old streets with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Theater of Dionysus, Roman Forum, Tower of the Winds, and Monastiraki Square.
“Our guide was excellent even though he said it was his second time doing the Akropolis tour. He was energetic and his enthusiasm for history was infectious. Thank you for a great tour!”
Spend about eight hours with a private driver such as Yannis, Tas, Peter, or Giannis, tracing Paul’s time in Corinth. Visit the canal, Diolkos, Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth, Kenchreai, and the museum, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and flexible stops.
“What's printed in the Holy Bible was inspired and given to us by God through chosen men and women. Before the printed word could be mass produced, we relied on stories and actions (traditions) passed down through the ages by our ancestors. There was no need to rewrite what had become common knowledge; & the Holy Bible encourages us to follow the Word and the words...Tradition and tradition. We are Roman Catholic and our guide, Giannis, is Orthodox. His deep knowledge and understanding of Tradition and local traditions brought Saul / St. Paul to life in a human perspective as well as a saintly "character" of a Bible story. Giannis…”
Visit Delphi’s archaeological site and museum on the same day with a pre-booked ticket and optional mobile audio tour. See Apollo’s temple, the theater, stadium, treasuries, the Tholos, and major finds such as the Charioteer. Bring headphones, water, and a charged phone.
“Don’t forget to go across the road! Well worth the money and the trip!”
Visit Athens’ National Archaeological Museum with a timed entry ticket sent by email. Explore Greek antiquities at your own pace, from the Mask of Agamemnon and Antikythera mechanism to statues of Zeus, Poseidon, and Aphrodite. Add the English self-guided audio tour if you want more context.
“The museum houses some of the greatest world class treasures of the Greek Culture from antiquity. The treasures are instantly recognized because they are seen in your history book as examples of great art.”
Visit Ancient Olympia on your own schedule with a $30 ticket covering the archaeological site, Archaeological Museum, and Olympic Games Museum. The site and Olympic museum allow entry anytime on your chosen date, while the archaeological museum requires a set time slot. English audio guides are available.
“The archaeological site and museum were fascinating…2800 years of history!”
Leave Athens by air-conditioned coach for Ancient Corinth, then spend time in elegant Nafplio before relaxing at Arvanitia Beach in summer. An English-speaking guide, such as Dimitra, Vivian, Theo, or Chrysa, adds useful history and local tips. Winter departures replace swimming with extra Nafplio time.
“Theo is an amazing tour guide, he knows a lot when it comes to Greek history, very informative.”
At 9 pm in Athens’s Plaka district, an English-speaking cast performs a lively 60-minute mix of Greek myths, comedy, and tragedy on a rooftop near the Acropolis. Expect handmade costumes, quick scene changes, and a spectacular nighttime view, but remember this is an informal outdoor show, not a grand classical theater.
“With the sunning backdrop of the Acropolis lit up against the night sky, this was a theatre show unlike anything we’ve seen before. We were greeted with complimentary wine before taking our seats and enjoying the view. The small and talented cast performed both short comedy and tragedy tales in the one hour performance time and received cheers and applause from the whole audience at the end. Afterwards the cast waited in the foyer as the audience filed out, offering meet & greets and photo opportunities with them. A very friendly and relaxing atmosphere and a great way to experience what Ancient Greek Theatre would have been like.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Naxos Port with a local English-speaking guide such as Thanos or Alex. Visit Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Panagia Drosiani, Kinidaros, and the Melanes Kouros, with Filoti replacing Demeter’s Temple when it is closed.
“It was a fun and informative day . The guide was really nice and knows his stuff. Tour bus was very comfy ! Highly recommend”
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