Athens
Athens Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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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
4.6/5386 Reviews
National Archaeological Museum
4.5/5167 Reviews
Hellenic Parliament
4.0/581 Reviews
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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Corinth Canal
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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
Parthenon | Technopolis City of Athens | Old Madrasa Gate | Moyseio Afis | Philopappos Monument | Hellenic Motor Museum | Museum of Pontic Hellenism | Philatelic and Postal Museum of Greece | Chitirio Theater - Point of Culture | Benaki Museum | Asylum | Dromeas (The Runner) | Zappeion Hall | Pantheon | The BOX | Church Of Panagia Korfiatissa | Tard Mork Waterfall | CitySightseeing Athens | Paralia Mpati | Elena Venizelou | Kronos B.C. - Γ.Σ. Κρόνος Αγίου Δημητρίου | DEXIPPOS ART GALLERY - Folk Art | Metropolitan Church Agioi Anargyroi | Sourmenon Football Stadium | Church of the Holy Fathers-Metohio of Xenophontos Monastery | Holy Trinity | Dafni Palaiou Falirou Academy | Campeon Football Club | Eos Gallery | Art Gallery Athens | Koutalas Mountain
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Popular Restaurants in Athens
Delta Restaurant | A for Athens | LIONDI Traditional Greek Restaurant | Ama Lachei | Strofi Athenian Restaurant | Alexander The Great | To Kafeneio | Fresko Yogurt Bar | The Greco's Project | GB Roof Garden | Lithos Tavern | Diporto | Bairaktaris Central | ERGON House Athens | Kuzina Athens | Thanasis | Spondi Restaurant | Couleur Locale | Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA) | GH Attikos Restaurant | East Pearl Chinese restaurant | Le Greche | Nolan | Stani | Hytra Restaurant & Bar | Opos Palia | Fanis’ Karamanlidika | Rozalia | Soil restaurant | CTC Urban Gastronomy
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Popular Trip Moments
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