1 day · Athens itinerary
Athens in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Athens? You can still tour the Acropolis, see the Parthenon marbles in the museum and feast on Greek food. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Athens — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Acropolis & Parthenon
- 2Acropolis Museum
- 3Plaka & Monastiraki
- 4Greek food walk
Morning: the Acropolis
Start early with a skip-the-line tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon before the crowds and heat build.
Midday: the museum and old town
See the original Parthenon sculptures at the Acropolis Museum, then wander the Plaka and Monastiraki below.
Evening: a food walk
End with a Greek food walk through the Central Market and Psyrri, tasting souvlaki, meze and ouzo.
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