Things to do & places to visit in Attica, Greece

Attica #1 destination in Greece 2023. The average rating score is 4.41 based on 204.9k traveler reviews, of 596 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Athens, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 14:54.

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5.0 Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology (519 reviews)
- Most entertaining museum in Athens
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens. In a unique historic Art Nouveau building (Unfortunately there is no access for people with disabilities because the building has been listed and unfortunately no relevant intervention can be made), Pindarou 6 and Akadimias St. in Kolonaki, with a total area of 700 square meters, guests will have the unique opportunity to get to know a relatively unknown aspect of Ancient Greek culture through the exhibition "The Hi-Tech Inventions of Ancient Greece – The origins of our modern technology", which includes approximately 100 selected exhibits, reconstructed inventions, from the robot-servant and the "cinema" of Philon to the automatic theater of Heron, and from the Hydraulic Clock of Ktesibios to the Antikythera Mechanism. At the same time, the same building will permanently house the independent exhibition of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments with 42 fully functional, reassembled reconstructed musical instruments. See more..
5.0 Amphibious Diving Center (331 reviews)
- Amazing diving in Greece!
Scuba & Snorkelling • Boat Tours • Water Sports

We had an amazing time scuba diving with Theofilos. He continuously made sure that we felt safe, comfortable and were having a good time! It was so easy to get to his shop using the metro. He was boat captain, dive master, guide, driver and photographer! He did it all! The dive location was unique and very exciting, full of various sea life! We had a private diving experience, which was amazing! From the time we got there until we got back, he made sure that we had the best experience possible, catering to our individual diving levels. If it weren’t for the fact we were leaving Athens the next day, he could have convinced us to do our advanced certification with him . He took pictures throughout the dive and we got them the very same day! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to dive with Amphibious Diving Center. See more..
4.5 Acropolis Museum (37.5k reviews) from $13.92
- Beware, the All Sites 30€ ticket!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

Modern, uptodate building on the foot of the Acropolis housing important ancient Greek statues and much more See more..
4.5 Acropolis (36.5k reviews)
- The epic Acropolis is a must!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

This ancient citadel, built in the fifth century B.C., towers over the city and is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins, buildings, and artifacts. The most famous temple, the Parthenon, was dedicated to the goddess Athena and is considered the peak of Greek art. You can avoid long lines by joining a walking tour of the site. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, as the walk up the hill can be steep and exposed to the sun. For the best experience, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat and for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Parthenon (17.3k reviews)
- Historic
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings

The majestic ruins of an ancient Greek building, known for its dignified white marble columns and perfect sense of proportion. See more..
4.5 Plaka (16.4k reviews)
- A MUST SEE!
Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods

Wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of this neighborhood at the foothills of the Acropolis. You'll find quaint shops selling jewelry, clothes, ceramics, and souvenirs, plus sidewalk restaurants and family-run taverns serving authentic Greek food. Being one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens, you’ll be able to see Roman columns, medieval churches, and ancient landmarks like the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. The area gets busy, especially during summer, so visit in the early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds. Explore Plaka and the nearby landmarks on a guided tour of Athens—it will typically include the Acropolis, Parthenon, and other ancient temples and museums. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 National Archaeological Museum (7.936 reviews) from $9.64
- An impressive collection of Hellenic masterpieces
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens houses a lovely collection of Hellenic pieces starting from the Mycenean ear through to the end of Roman rule. Some of the highlights include the Agamemmnon mask, tables written in Linear B (pre-Greek alphabet) and a plethora of marble statues that have become quite iconic over time. The staff is polite and efficient, and they really allow for visitors to get rather close to the masterpieces (photography, as well as sketching with pencil or charcoal is allowed). Although this museum is not quite as robust as the National Archaelogical Museum of Naples, which houses both Roman and Greek works, it is more than worth the price of admission. One needs about 1 - 1.5 hours to get through all the rooms at a decent pace. Overall, it was a pleasant visit. See more..
4.5 Panathenaic Stadium (6.865 reviews)
- Panathenaic Stadium Athens in April
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Arenas & Stadiums

The Panathenaic Stadium dates back to the 4th century B.C. and was the site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896 and remains the starting point of the Olympic flame torch relay. Made entirely of white marble, it's an impressive sight that's earned it the nickname Kallimarmaro or "beautiful marble". There are even a couple of hours in the morning designated for morning jogs when you run in the footsteps of former Olympians. Take a stroll up to Ardittos Hill for a panoramic view of the stadium. Tickets are required to enter the stadium, which includes a free audio guide. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Mount Lycabettus (6.259 reviews)
- The most spectacular sunset spot in Athens .
Spent 1-2 hours Mountains • Lookouts

Walk or take the funicular tramway to the top of this hill for the best views of Athens See more..
4.5 Temple of Hephaestus (4.574 reviews) from $8.03
- One of the best sites in Athens
Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

This ancient Greek temple, located on the Acropolis and dedicated to Hephaistos, god of the forge, is one of the few temples to be almost entirely preserved. See more..
4.5 Ancient Agora of Athens (4.346 reviews) from $8.03
- Too Much to See
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

These ruins, located in the heart of modern Athens, were once the site of the marketplace in ancient times, a political, cultural and economic center of the ancient world. See more..
4.5 Erechtheion (2.820 reviews)
- Still reconstruc but amazing
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful maidens on the south side and a four-pillared porch with six Ionic columns on the north side. See more..
4.5 Temple of Poseidon (2.451 reviews)
- Cherry on the cake of a whole day Attica tour
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins

Temple of Poseidon is a remarkable site set on a southernmost tip of Attica peninsula. The Temple dates back to 5c BC and considering the age is pretty well preserved imo. It's a Doric style Temple strategically built on top of the cliff of Cape Sounion overlooking the sea, dedicated of course to Sea God Poseidon. I advise visiting this site as a whole day excursion from Athens, preferably with your own or rented car. The trip from the Greek capital is very picturesque with many places to stop along the way, and many nice beaches to cool yourself set in beautiful bays. At the site there's free parking and entry fee is 10 Euros. By the entrance is a cafe with inflated prices catering for bus tours coming to visit the site, so I recommend descending 5 min down with a car at a nice beach, where's also a taverna and a bar. As an added bonus you swim at that beach with great views of the Temple. See more..
4.5 Herod Atticus Odeon (1.750 reviews)
- Magnificent view all around
Historic Sites • Theaters

Second-century theater built into the hillside. See more..
4.5 Benaki Museum (1.555 reviews) from $12.85
- Well worth a visit
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

The Benaki Museum is among the most extensive and innovative cultural organizations in Europa. Diverse cultures from all historical periods and geographical areas meet contemporary art across a network of venues all over Athens – and beyond. The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture presents the history and art of the Greek world from prehistory to the 20th century, through 6.000 objects arranged over four floors. Antonis Benakis (1873-1954) was a passionate art collector. He belonged to a cosmopolitan circle of connoisseurs and intellectuals in Alexandria, Egypt. Following his return to Athens and the death of his benefactor father Emmanuel, Antonis bequeathed to Greece his collections and parental home, which opened in April 1931 as the Benaki Museum. After a comprehensive refurbishment, the building reopened on 7 June 2000 as the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture while the remaining diverse collections have since been housed in new buildings (see Benaki Museum of Islamic Art). See more..
4.5 Philopappos Hill (1.432 reviews)
- breathtaking 360 views
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Parks

This hill is a favorite for weekending Athenians who come here to picnic and admire the breathaking views. See more..
4.5 Lake Vouliagmeni (1.390 reviews)
- Beautiful
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

This brackish thermal lake in the Athenian Riviera is famous for its mineral waters and healing properties for the skin and muscles. Here, you can dip into waters that remain at a temperature of 71 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, and experience the Garra Rufa fish—a species commonly found at fish spas—nibbling off your dead skin. Located by the coast, the lake also has an underwater cave with 14 tunnels that have still yet to be fully explored. You can find sunbeds for tanning and a restaurant to enjoy your meal. Lake Vouliagmeni is less than an hour away from downtown Athens by driving. See more..
4.5 Anafiotika (1.285 reviews)
- Cute neighborhood. Great for walking. Recommend having a tour guide to learn the history
Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods

Such a cute neighborhood. I almost hesitate to review this since it seems so "hidden". It's on the top list of tings to do in Athens so I think at this point it's somewhat well-known. However, many other tourists we met had not heard of this neighborhood so I don't know that it's extremely obvious. This is a cute neighborhood built by islanders that same to Athens to assist in building some of the city several hundred years ago. The residents there are all decedents of those people. There are no street signs and there are only about 60 "houses" (really, small white concrete "huts" that are all intertwined and connected to each other). Lots of stairs and twists and turns. Very quiet and peaceful. Walking to the top you can get great views of the city. Please be quiet in the neighborhood as this is a residential area and they live close to each other with thin doors. We recommend having a tour guide to learn more about the history. See more..
4.5 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (1.281 reviews)
- Well worth seeing.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The changing of the guard is a unique ceremony that is well worth seeing while in Athens. You can usually get fairly close for good photo opportunities. TIP: The guards come and go from the entrance on the north side of the building. If you stand on the sidewalk near the NW corner (at the intersection of Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias and Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias), you can watch them up close as they walk down the sidewalk to begin the ceremony. See more..
4.5 Temple of Athena Nike (1.267 reviews)
- Impressive
Ancient Ruins • Monuments & Statues

The earliest Ionic building on the Acropolis, this small temple of the goddess of victory depicts assemblies of the gods and Greek battles against the Barbarians and the Boeotians. See more..
4.5 Museum of Cycladic Art (1.228 reviews) from $12.85
- Focused and Worthwhile
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

A dynamic cultural institution in the centre of Athens, the Museum of Cycladic Art focuses on promoting the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus, with particular emphasis on Cycladic art of the third millennium BC. The Museum’s permanent collections include 3000 Cycladic, ancient Greek, and ancient Cypriot artefacts, witnesses to the cultures that flourished in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean from the fourth millennium BC to approximately the sixth century AD. The Museum of Cycladic Art’s temporary exhibitions focus on archaeology and modern and contemporary art with the aim to familiarize the public with important twentieth and twenty-first century artists and to explore the relations between ancient cultures and modern art. Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Thomas Struth, Louise Bourgeois, Sarah Lucas, Ugo Rondinone, Jannis Kounellis, Mario Merz, Ai Weiwei, and Cy Twombly are among the artists hosted. See more..
4.5 Theater of Dionysus (1.081 reviews)
- TA misleading picture and also many travelers'
Ancient Ruins

There are two ancient theaters on the Acropolis southern slope - Herod Atticus Odeon and Dionysus theater. When you open TA to write a review of Dionysus theater, a wrong picture of Herod Atticus Odeon appears. On TA attraction listing for readers the pic is right. Same happens to many travelers who posted wrong pics or reviews here. The Herod Atticus is the first and much bigger and much better preserved theater you encounter after the main entrance downhill. Going further that way after Atticus you'll reach the Dionysus theater which is much smaller and its upper stands are under grass due to land erosion. See more..
4.5 Temple of Aphaia (1.023 reviews)
- unmissable
Historic Sites

Breathtaking. A real gem - absolutely unmissable if you are visiting Aigina. The monument itself is spectacular, as is the setting. Check out the visiting hours for the small museum that is also on site, it helps place the architectural remains in context. See more..
4.5 Byzantine and Christian Museum (996 reviews)
- Brilliantly curated museum
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 2-3 hours History Museums

This museum tells the story of Christian art in Greece, starting from the transition from the classical period all the way to the modern day. It was enlightening to see how famous ancient Greek sights like the Acropolis would have been transformed with the advent of Christianity and the history of Byzantine art is also handled really well. At the moment, it's also quiet due to Covid, so inconvenience of wearing masks aside, I found it to be a tranquil and peaceful visit. There are also two great temporary exhibitions: one of Japanese artists commemorating what would have been the 2020 Olympics, and another of Chinese rare stone art which includes some exquisite carvings. I would recommend getting the €15 combination ticket which also included entry to the National Archaeological Museum. The cafe is also a lovely place to chill out in the gardens of the villa that the museum is house in. See more..
4.5 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (922 reviews)
- What a transformation of a racing track
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Civic Centres

A multifunctional and environmentally sustainable education, arts, and recreation destination. It comprises of the Stavros Niarchos Park, and the new facilities of the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO). Designed with the purpose of being open and accessible to all, it enriches the lives of the country's residents and aims to attract visitors from around the world. See more..
4.5 Flisvos Marina (851 reviews)
- Serious Money
Marinas

No cost of living crisis at this marina. Even if you won the lottery doubt you would be able to buy many of the yachts docked here. Awesome display. Around 20-30 minutes from the centre well worth paying a visit See more..
4.5 Church of Kapnikaréa (749 reviews)
- Old church
Churches & Cathedrals

The small church is situated in the centre of a busy shopping street, the building is old as you can see in its construction. Small windows different stones ranging from blocks to what looks like Roman tiles. The inside is covered in beautiful murals and pictures, the small windows have kept the pigments in the colours. Unless they have been touched up. Quite cool inside on a hot day, does get busy as we found out, on our own one second next full to the brim. See more..
4.5 Attica Zoological Park (740 reviews)
- Fantastic day out
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos

Attica Zoological Park offers its visitors a unique journey to the five continents, through the lives of over 2.000 animals, from 350 species.A self-funded creation, extends to a total area of 20 hectares, hosting more than 2000 animals from 350 different species. It is located in Spata area near Athens International Airport See more..
4.5 Areopagus (705 reviews)
- Fantastic City Views
Historic Sites • Geologic Formations

We stopped here before making our way up to the Acropolis, and spent 10-15 minutes admiring the views of the city and Parthenon. Comfortable shoes with decent grip are needed to stray from the paved area and walk along the rocks. For me it was very special and humbling to stand where St Paul once preached, and think of how much has changed in the world since that time. See more..
4.5 Bouboulina's Museum (533 reviews)
- Very pleasing experience worth recommending
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speciality Museums

Due to current Coronovirus restrictions we are sadly unable to offer our usual guided tours - instead visitors are given leaflets (English or Greek) with detailed information regarding the exhibits. Staff are of course available to answer any questions you may have. The number of people allowed in the Museum at any given time has been reduced in order to comply with the social distancing measures. We will resume our guided tours as soon as the restrictions are lifted. Bouboulina’s Museum is family-owned and since opening in 1991 has been visited by over 500,000 people, who have been moved by the fascinating story of this heroine of the Greek War of Independence. .**Also available are leaflets with Bouboulina's story only , in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish See more..