Athens & Attica: Sightseeing
Look here for information on Athens sightseeing and tours, the Acropolis and Parthenon, Tower of Winds, Roman Agora, temple of Zeus, temple of Poseidon, Kerameikos Cemetary, the Plaka, and many other ancient Greek sites in Athens, Greece, plus modern attractions.
Athens, Greece Tours
Pre-buying your tours of Athens, Greece can save you big money by avoiding the fluctuating Euro exchange rates. Here's a selection of tours worth taking. I've provided an on-line affiliate booking link for each, but similar tours are available in Greece through many travel agencies, hotels, and tour operators.
Pre-buying your tours of Athens, Greece can save you big money by avoiding the fluctuating Euro exchange rates. Here's a selection of tours worth taking. I've provided an on-line affiliate booking link for each, but similar tours are available in Greece through many travel agencies, hotels, and tour operators.
Attractions in Athens, Greece
There's no end of monuments and attractions in Athens, but these are the best of the best that you won't want to miss in your travel to Greece. Only time for one? It's conveniently placed first.
There's no end of monuments and attractions in Athens, but these are the best of the best that you won't want to miss in your travel to Greece. Only time for one? It's conveniently placed first.
Private Tours in Athens
Greece Travel - booking a private tour in Greece. How to find a private tour of Athens, book a personal shore excursion from a cruise ship in Greece, find a private taxi driver for your stay in Greece.
Greece Travel - booking a private tour in Greece. How to find a private tour of Athens, book a personal shore excursion from a cruise ship in Greece, find a private taxi driver for your stay in Greece.
Pictures of the Acropolis and Parthenon
The Acropolis and Parthenon - dozens of pictures of this famous attraction in Athens, Greece.
The Acropolis and Parthenon - dozens of pictures of this famous attraction in Athens, Greece.
Western Attica
Western Attica
Western Attica
Images of Vravrona
Viewing Vravrona - Picture gallery of Vravrona (Brauron) and its temple of Artemis
Viewing Vravrona - Picture gallery of Vravrona (Brauron) and its temple of Artemis
Athens, Greece Tours
Athens Greece Tours - tours and short trips to take in and around Athens, Greece. Buy in dollars and avoid the high Euro exchange rates in Greece.
Athens Greece Tours - tours and short trips to take in and around Athens, Greece. Buy in dollars and avoid the high Euro exchange rates in Greece.
Pictures of the Acropolis and Parthenon
The Acropolis and Parthenon - dozens of pictures of this famous attraction in Athens, Greece.
The Acropolis and Parthenon - dozens of pictures of this famous attraction in Athens, Greece.
The Zappeion
The Zappeion is worth a wander even if there is no event going on there; the architecture is beautiful and evokes what ancient Greece may have been like.
The Zappeion is worth a wander even if there is no event going on there; the architecture is beautiful and evokes what ancient Greece may have been like.
National Gardens
Wandering in the National Gardens is a great way to unwind from the frenetic streets of Athens, Greece just a few paces away.
Wandering in the National Gardens is a great way to unwind from the frenetic streets of Athens, Greece just a few paces away.
Syntagma Square
All roads in Athens seem to lead you to Syntagma Square - at least, the public transportation does.
All roads in Athens seem to lead you to Syntagma Square - at least, the public transportation does.
Lycabettus Hill
Done the Acropolis already? Athens still can take you to the heights at Lycabettus Hill.
Done the Acropolis already? Athens still can take you to the heights at Lycabettus Hill.
Discovering Western Attica
Western Attica is easy to reach from Athens, Greece but feels a world away. Discover this as-yet neglected region and find beautiful vistas, rare archaeological sites, and much lower rates than its big-city sister.
Western Attica is easy to reach from Athens, Greece but feels a world away. Discover this as-yet neglected region and find beautiful vistas, rare archaeological sites, and much lower rates than its big-city sister.
Western Attica
Western Attica
Western Attica
Athens Sightseeing Bus
For just 5 Euro, you can get to most of the monuments and attractions in Athens with this easy alternative to high-priced tours.
For just 5 Euro, you can get to most of the monuments and attractions in Athens with this easy alternative to high-priced tours.
Top Attractions in Athens, Greece
Traveling to Greece? Check out these must-see monuments and attractions in Athens, Greece.
Traveling to Greece? Check out these must-see monuments and attractions in Athens, Greece.
The Acropolis and Parthenon
Fast facts on the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. When it was built, who built it, and why it is so important to the Greeks, plus what you need to plan your visit.
Fast facts on the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. When it was built, who built it, and why it is so important to the Greeks, plus what you need to plan your visit.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The must-see flagship museum of Greece boasts an amazing collection of statues, ceramics, gold jewelry, and much more - plus a great gift shop.
The must-see flagship museum of Greece boasts an amazing collection of statues, ceramics, gold jewelry, and much more - plus a great gift shop.
Athens - Museums
A look at some favorites among the rich trove of Athenian museums.
A look at some favorites among the rich trove of Athenian museums.
Attica - Cape Sounion
A visit at sunset to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon is one of those never-forget moments in Greece. From your About.com Guide.
A visit at sunset to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon is one of those never-forget moments in Greece. From your About.com Guide.
Haven of Artemis - Vravrona (Brauron)
Enjoy a virtual visit to the serene temple of Artemis at Vravrona, and its rural museum.
Enjoy a virtual visit to the serene temple of Artemis at Vravrona, and its rural museum.
Images of Vravrona
Viewing Vravrona - Picture gallery of Vravrona (Brauron) and its temple of Artemis
Viewing Vravrona - Picture gallery of Vravrona (Brauron) and its temple of Artemis
Nautical Museum of Greece - Piraeus
Like ships? You'll adore this museum with its extensive collection of paintings, models, artifacts and maps devoted to the ships of Greece, both ancient and modern.
Like ships? You'll adore this museum with its extensive collection of paintings, models, artifacts and maps devoted to the ships of Greece, both ancient and modern.
Acropolis of Athens
Dominating the Athenian skyline, this ancient hill holds the Parthenon, theatres, the modern museum, and the heart of Greece.
Dominating the Athenian skyline, this ancient hill holds the Parthenon, theatres, the modern museum, and the heart of Greece.
Acropolis Restoration Project
What's all that scaffolding? Here's information on the preservation efforts now underway at the Acropolis.
What's all that scaffolding? Here's information on the preservation efforts now underway at the Acropolis.
Athens
Details on almost a hundred museums, points of interest, and historical buildings. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Click on the map or scroll down for sites and museums.
Details on almost a hundred museums, points of interest, and historical buildings. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Click on the map or scroll down for sites and museums.
War Museum of Athens
Commemorating battles from ancient times to the present, and the Greek struggle for freedom, this modern museum offers a look into the more martial past.
Commemorating battles from ancient times to the present, and the Greek struggle for freedom, this modern museum offers a look into the more martial past.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Catching a ferry at Piraeus? If you find yourself with some extra time, pop into this pleasant museum devoted to the ancient history of Piraeus itself.
Catching a ferry at Piraeus? If you find yourself with some extra time, pop into this pleasant museum devoted to the ancient history of Piraeus itself.
Animals at the Attica Zoo
Great photos of the birds at the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From Matt Barrett.
Great photos of the birds at the new zoo near the airport at Spata. From Matt Barrett.
Athens -The Acropolis Museum
From the Ministry of Culture, a thorough look at this museum and its treasures. Ticket includes the Acropolis site as well.
From the Ministry of Culture, a thorough look at this museum and its treasures. Ticket includes the Acropolis site as well.
Benaki Museum
Fascinating museum much favored by the Greeks themselves, with many exhibits by Greek artists from around the world. It also has an excellent Chinese art section.
Fascinating museum much favored by the Greeks themselves, with many exhibits by Greek artists from around the world. It also has an excellent Chinese art section.
Athens - Canellopolis Museum
This prominent private collection now belongs to the state and is on permanent exhibit by the Acropolis. Very strong on pottery, amphorae, etc. From the Ministry of Culture.
This prominent private collection now belongs to the state and is on permanent exhibit by the Acropolis. Very strong on pottery, amphorae, etc. From the Ministry of Culture.
Athens -Epigraphical Museum
The study of epigraphy reveals so much about ancient times. Here's a look at the forest of stele (inscribed marbles) preserved here. From the Ministry of Culture.
The study of epigraphy reveals so much about ancient times. Here's a look at the forest of stele (inscribed marbles) preserved here. From the Ministry of Culture.
Athens - Kerameikos Archaeological Museum
Extensive funerary stele, monuments, and pottery distinguish this often-missed Athens museum. From the Ministry of Culture.
Extensive funerary stele, monuments, and pottery distinguish this often-missed Athens museum. From the Ministry of Culture.
Athens - Numismatic Museum
That coin you drop today may delight a future archeologist. See what ancient coins show us at this marvelous collection. Presently under transfer; check to make sure it's open. From the Ministry of Culture.
That coin you drop today may delight a future archeologist. See what ancient coins show us at this marvelous collection. Presently under transfer; check to make sure it's open. From the Ministry of Culture.
Athens - The National Archaeological Museum
The flagship museum of Greece, proudly and thoroughly presented by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Many images, lots of information. Note: Musuem is closed for renovations between October 2002 and April 2004.
The flagship museum of Greece, proudly and thoroughly presented by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Many images, lots of information. Note: Musuem is closed for renovations between October 2002 and April 2004.
Athens - Museums
The Athens News provides a complete listing of all the Athens-area museums, including obscure ones, with hours and ticket prices, plus event information.
The Athens News provides a complete listing of all the Athens-area museums, including obscure ones, with hours and ticket prices, plus event information.
Attica - Vorres Museum
80-acre complex including a collection of modern Greek art, ancient artifacts, and traditional furnishings and folk arts.
80-acre complex including a collection of modern Greek art, ancient artifacts, and traditional furnishings and folk arts.
Attica Sightseeing
Click on the map or scroll down for details on Eleusis, Marathon, Aigina, and other spots easily reached from the Athens area. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Click on the map or scroll down for details on Eleusis, Marathon, Aigina, and other spots easily reached from the Athens area. From the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
Museum of Cycladic Art
Well worth taking a look, this beautifully designed museum in Athens also has a terrific web site.
Well worth taking a look, this beautifully designed museum in Athens also has a terrific web site.
Museum of the Ancient Agora
The active heart of ancient Athens was the Agora, now brilliantly restored with a museum to match.
The active heart of ancient Athens was the Agora, now brilliantly restored with a museum to match.
Old Buildings of Athens
Great illustrated article on the often-overlooked modern architecture of Athens. Read it and you won't see Athens the same way again.
Great illustrated article on the often-overlooked modern architecture of Athens. Read it and you won't see Athens the same way again.
Attica - Brauron (Vravrona) - Temple of Artemis
A rare stop for most tourists, this lovely site is often empty. Don't miss the adjacent Archeological Museum of Brauron. Ask the guard to open the gated path to the museum, or go around by road.
A rare stop for most tourists, this lovely site is often empty. Don't miss the adjacent Archeological Museum of Brauron. Ask the guard to open the gated path to the museum, or go around by road.