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What to book before you travel to Athens?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

3 activities to book

Athens

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Acropolis and the ParthenonBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The Acropolis MuseumA modern museum at the foot of the rock, built over excavated ruins seen through glass floors, with a top-floor Parthenon gallery facing the temple.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The Ancient AgoraThe heart of ancient Athenian public life, with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos housing a museum.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Plaka · Mount Lycabettus

All activities in Athens on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Athens without booking anything?

2 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Plaka, Mount Lycabettus. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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