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Top 15 History Tours in Greece

24 tours  Â·  from $15 a head

The 15 best history tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.

Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide - Walking into the Sanctuary of Apollo
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Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

1.Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Marianna, Dimitrios, or Michael. Explore the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and Athena Pronaia, then stop in mountain village Arachova. Lunch and entrance fees depend on the option you book.

“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide, Michael, was phenomenal; not only was he very knowledgeable but also very passionate about the information he was conveying! We are both vegan and there was a vegan lunch option on this tour.”

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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour - Starting near Thisseio and learning the bikes
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Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

2.Historic Athens: Small Group Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 740 reviews · from $50

Cover Athens’ major sights in 1.5 to 2.5 hours on an electric bike with a small group guide. Ride to Pnyx and Filopappou Hill, pause at the Acropolis slopes, Panathenaic Stadium, Presidential Palace, Plaka, and ancient markets. Guides include George, Ste, Rhea, Kon, and Yota, with English, French, Dutch, and Spanish tours available.

“Stergios was a great guide. Really informative and gave us great tips for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend!”

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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour - Starting beside Naxos Port
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Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

3.Naxos Half Day History and Culture Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Spend four hours exploring inland Naxos by air-conditioned bus with local guides such as Thanos, Alex, or Dimitri. Visit Demeter’s Temple, Chalki, Damalas, Panagia Drosiani, Kinidaros, and the Melanes Kouros, with time for pottery, coffee, photos, and village walks. The tour starts and ends by Naxos Port.

“A nice morning seeing local villages and exploring things away from the city center. Guide was insightful and friendly”

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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour - Demeter’s Temple and the first taste of ancient Naxos
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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

4.Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 435 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Spend four hours exploring Naxos beyond the beaches, with stops at Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Panagia Drosiani, a marble quarry viewpoint, and the Kouros Statue. Local guides such as Alex and Thanos add island stories, while an air-conditioned bus handles the narrow mountain roads.

“The tour was very informative and fun! Alex was exceptional! She is friendly, knowledgable and just a very lovely person! George was also very nice and friendly. They even gave everyone a really nice parting gift which was very sweet! Thanks again Alex and George for a wonderful day!”

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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace - Heat, crowds, and the practical side of the palace
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From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

5.Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $47

Travel by air-conditioned coach from selected Crete resorts to Knossos Palace, where guides such as Soula, Christina, and Eleni explain Minoan life and legend. Then tour Heraklion, walk its Venetian harbor and old market, and choose between lunch, shopping, and the Archaeological Museum. Bring a hat, comfortable shoes, and extra money for entry tickets.

“Nice experience. The guide was very sympathetic and told us a lot of interesting information about the place and the minoic culture. I liked the time they gave us to explore the city center on our own so we were able to eat something and go shopping at the market.”

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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience - What happens inside the 9D theater
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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience

6.Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes in 9D Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · from $14Best value

At Throne of Helios in Rhodes Town, you fasten your seat belt, put on 3D glasses, and watch two short films about the island. The main 20-minute presentation covers Greek mythology, the Colossus, Knights, Ottoman forces, and natural disasters with motion, weather effects, smells, and sound. A six-minute chariot race with the gods of Olympus follows. Audio is available in 13 languages.

“amazing movie , both adults and kids enjoyed it so much”

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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour - Starting at Panepistimiou and meeting the city’s grand face
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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

7.The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Connect Athens landmarks and neighborhoods with stories of Zeus and the Greek gods on a private three-hour walk. Your English-speaking local guide may include Monastiraki, the Academy of Athens, Varvakios Market, and Plaka’s Anafiotika. Guides such as Makram, Markella, and Ioannis have received warm praise, but the experience depends heavily on your assigned host.

“tour was on a Sunday and several places we wanted to see were closed. State houses, library, markets all closed. Need to reflect this in your literature and price.”

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Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour - Kerameikos, the Ancient Agora, and Hephaestus
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Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour

8.Athens Highlights by E-Bike: Small-Group Historic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Ride a mid-motor e-bike through central Athens with a guide such as Alex, Dimitra, or Vaz. In about 2 hours 45 minutes, you’ll see the Acropolis from Areopagus Hill, Kerameikos, the Ancient Agora, the Olympic Stadium, the Presidential Mansion, Zappeion, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Headsets, water, helmets, and a route map are included.

“Angelo provided a detailed and informed tour of the sites of Athens. He was extremely articulate and provided a very personal touch to our tour. It was very interesting talking to him about Athens. The ebikes were welcome on some of the steep hills on the tour. I would highly recommend this tour for a great overview of Athens.”

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Athens: Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights - Starting near the Acropolis Museum
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Athens: Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights

9.Small-Group E-Bike Tour of Historic Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $43

Ride through central Athens with a guide such as Danae, Nikki, Harris, or Gabrielle, using a mid-motor e-bike and headset. Visit the Ancient Agora, Plaka, Hadrian’s Arch, Kallimarmaro, and the Presidential Palace, with a koulouri snack along the way. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“EXCELLENT! Harris the guide was so calm and had soooo much information for us. She even when out of her way to shows us a bit of what was happening in town that day. I loved to see Athens from another angle and would totally recommend it! The bikes were great and there was not really much effort 😊 If I could suggest something, I would make the route a bit longer. Since we have electric bike we can go further without that much effort. But the spots we stopped we great!”

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Athens: History of Rebellion Walking Tour - Starting in Monastiraki and looking back to Ottoman Athens
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Athens: History of Rebellion Walking Tour

10.History of Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $44

Walk from Monastiraki to Syntagma and Exarchia with Maelle, exploring Greek resistance, modern protests, street art, and social justice. This 2.5-hour English or French tour uses small groups or private bookings, with discussion, local context, and practical Athens recommendations along the way.

“Really great tour contextualized some of the political resistance in Athens. Maelle was an awesome guide who made it easy to put things into historical order and understand some of the opposition landscape in Athens. We felt like we learned a lot on the tour and got to underwear a part of Athenian history that might have otherwise remained hidden. 100% recommend this tour”

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Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast - Walking into Richtis Gorge and its waterfall
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Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

11.Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride into eastern Crete in a small-group 4x4 Land Rover with an English-speaking guide. Hike to Richtis Waterfall, swim in its cold freshwater pool, visit ancient Azoria and its 3,250-year-old olive tree, enjoy a Cretan lunch, and taste olive oil at a family-run factory.

“Wonderful day with Michael. Very informative and great host. Gorge was amazing, food excellent, tree an ancient wonder and olive oil plant interesting and great to taste.”

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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour - Starting with the Acropolis and its 5th-century BC monuments
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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

12.Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $110

See Athens’ essential sights in about four hours with a private taxi and driver-guide. You’ll visit the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, Syntagma Square, and more. Guides such as Spiros, Chrysoula, and Petros are praised for useful history and flexible planning, but entrance fees and an official guide are not included.

“Driving through the various neighborhoods and getting a sense of the layout of the city was fantastic! Every monument and site was thoroughly explained. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and spoke English beautifully, answering all our questions.”

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Athens:Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown - The Acropolis Museum fills in the missing pieces
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Athens:Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown

13.Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

You explore Athens with a private driver in a Mercedes with Wi-Fi, hotel or port pickup, and flexible timing. The route covers the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma, Plaka, and Monastiraki. Drivers such as Andreas and Konstantinos are praised for adapting the day, but they cannot guide you inside sites.

“Our tour guide, Lorenzo, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He took the time to explain the sites we were visiting. He also made sure to take us to a few local spots where we enjoyed local cuisine and shopping.”

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Athens: Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre - Starting among gardens and royal Athens
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Athens: Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre

14.Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Cycle Athens with a small group of up to 12, led in English by guides such as Till, Andreas, Nina, or Jo. You will pass Plaka, the Panathenaic Stadium, Kerameikos, the Ancient Agora, and the Roman Forum, with time for photos and a coffee or tea with a chocolate waffle beside the Acropolis. Standard bikes and helmets are included, with e-bikes available for an extra fee.

“Excellent bike tour. Friendly and informative tour guide. Would recommend highly - good overview of all that is worth seeing in Athens.”

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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens - The Acropolis Museum and Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens

15.Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

You’ll learn to ride a Segway, then follow an English-speaking guide through Athens’ historic center, from the Acropolis Museum and Odeon to Plaka, Monastiraki, and Mars Hill. The group is capped at six, helmets and instruction are included, and a mounted camera records the outing.

“Accueil exceptionnel, activité très intéressante avec un guide et une équipe au service du client. à recommander”

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