Athens
+37%€82median tour
€45middle half of tours€140
- 27% under €50
- #38 cheapest of 50
Europe · 18 cities
Things to Do in Greece
Eighteen Greek destinations in one place: which islands connect to which, what the mainland offers when half the islands are shut, and what a day out costs from Athens.
12,945 tours listed by Viator 18 cities we cover Median tour €82–€82 Free cancellation
Where to go
Cities of Greece
In the order Viator’s own catalogue puts them — most-booked first, not alphabetical.
Full list
All cities, by region
Grouped by region using Viator’s own map of the country. The first block is the places it files directly under Greece.
What it costs
What tours cost in Greece
From our own price index — 2,400 tours across 50 cities, collected August 2026. Medians, not averages: a couple of multi-day packages drag an average into fiction.
Vertical line is the global median, €60. Full table for all 50 cities in the Tour Price Index.
Food & drink
Street food, markets and tasting walks with a local guide.
ExploreBoats & cruises
Harbour cruises, catamarans, kayaks and sunset sailings.
ExploreDay trips
Out of the city and back the same day.
ExploreCooking classes
Cook the local dish, then eat it — usually three hours.
ExploreCycling
City rides, e-bikes and countryside routes.
ExplorePhotography
Guided shoots at the right hour, and photographers for hire.
ExploreWalking tours
Small groups, old streets, two hours on foot.
ExploreDiving & snorkeling
Reef trips, discover-scuba days and certification courses.
ExplorePractical info
Know before you book
The things that change a decision — not a retelling of the guidebook.
The ferry timetable is the itinerary
Island hopping runs on ferries that thin out sharply outside summer, and the routes are not a network — many islands connect to Piraeus rather than to each other. Two islands in one week is easy in August and can be impossible in April. Check the actual sailing before you book the second hotel.
The Acropolis is a first-slot or last-hours visit
Timed entry with capped numbers in summer, no shade anywhere on the rock, and cruise groups arriving from mid-morning. The opening slot or the final two hours are a different experience from eleven o’clock in July, and cost the same.
The meltemi cancels small boats
The northerly summer wind across the Cyclades is strongest in July and August and routinely stops sea taxis, small-boat cruises and catamarans at short notice. The large ferries usually keep running. Build a spare day into anything that has to happen on water.
Orthodox Easter is not the Western date
It moves year to year and often falls weeks after the Catholic and Protestant one. It is the biggest domestic travel week in Greece: islands fill with Athenians, ferries sell out, and many businesses close for the days around it.
The mainland carries the winter
Delphi, Meteora and Nafplio are day trips or easy overnights from Athens, and they run all year. When the islands are down to a skeleton ferry timetable from November, this is where the country is still fully open.
Ancient sites are polished marble and no shade
Underfoot they are slippery when worn, overhead there is nothing. Proper shoes, a hat and water, and a guided visit early rather than a self-guided one at midday — this is one of the countries where the time of day matters more than the ticket.
When to visit
Greece through the seasons
What is open, how busy it gets, and when to book ahead.
Spring
Apr–May
- Best for
- Mainland sites, wildflowers, islands waking up without the crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ferry timetables are still thin in April — confirm the crossing exists before booking two islands.
Summer
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Every island, every boat, every crossing running at full frequency.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book the Acropolis first slot and keep water trips flexible — the meltemi decides, not the forecast.
Autumn
Sep–Oct
- Best for
- The best combination of the year: warm sea, full timetables, thinner crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- September is the sweet spot; by late October island services start closing for the winter.
Winter
Nov–Mar
- Best for
- Athens, Delphi and Meteora without a queue anywhere, at the lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Most island tourism simply stops — plan the mainland rather than hoping for a ferry.
Frequently asked
Greece: common questions
How many days do you need in Greece?
Ten days is the comfortable shape: three in Athens with a day trip, then a week on one or two islands. A week works if you pick one island group. The mistake is four islands in ten days — with ferry times and check-outs, that is most of a day lost per move.
Which islands suit a first trip?
Santorini and Mykonos if the postcard is the point, and both are busy and expensive in August. Naxos and Paros give you the same Cyclades with beaches, food and half the price. Crete is not an island trip but a region — it needs its own week and a car.
What does a tour in Greece cost?
Athens sits at a median of €82 in our index of 50 cities, against a global median of €60 — higher than visitors expect. The reason is what sells there: Delphi, Meteora and Cape Sounion are full-day trips with transport, and full days cost more than city walks.
When is the best time to visit?
Late May to June, and September. July and August are hot, full and at their most expensive, and the meltemi is at its strongest. September keeps the warm sea and loses the crowds, which makes it the best single month in the country.
Do I need to book the Acropolis in advance?
In summer, yes — entries are capped and the morning slots go first. Out of season you can usually turn up. Either way the timing matters more than the ticket: first slot or late afternoon, never the middle of a July day.
Ferries or flights between islands?
Ferries for the Cyclades — they are frequent, the ports are central and the crossings are part of the trip. Flights for Crete, Rhodes and Corfu from Athens, where the ferry is an overnight. Book summer ferries ahead: deck class rarely sells out, cabins and cars do.
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