Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Athens (Updated 2026)

Athens, Greece
Private Luxury Tour: Athens Acropolis & Iconic City Highlights

Discover the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Athens through this meticulously designed itinerary by Pericles Century, guiding you through the city’s most iconic landmarks …More

Discover the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Athens through this meticulously designed itinerary by Pericles Century, guiding you through the city’s most iconic landmarks...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling the Sacred Mysteries of Eleusis

Enter the world of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most fascinating and closely guarded traditions of ancient Greece, on a private journey from Athens …More

Enter the world of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most fascinating and closely guarded traditions of ancient Greece, on a private journey from Athens...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Cape Sounion Tour: Enjoy Monumental Sites, Drone Photography

Begin a magical journey through time.. We will visit unique landmarks on the Athenian riviera, grabbing the opportunity to have a peripheral view of the …More

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Begin a magical journey through time.. We will visit unique landmarks on the Athenian riviera, grabbing the opportunity to have a peripheral view of the...

7 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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Athens Highlights City Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port

Discover Athens’ most iconic landmarks on a small-group shore excursion starting directly from your cruise terminal at Piraeus Port. Perfect for cruise passengers, this 6-hour …More

Discover Athens’ most iconic landmarks on a small-group shore excursion starting directly from your cruise terminal at Piraeus Port. Perfect for cruise passengers, this 6-hour...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Delphi and Hosios Loukas Monastery - Great Lunch and Drinks Included

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise quality to …More

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise quality to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Athens by Night: Small Group Sightseeing with Drinks and Food Tasting

Discover the best of Athens night life, food and drinks on a 4 hour small-group tour. The well-rounded evening itinerary presents traditional food in a …More

Discover the best of Athens night life, food and drinks on a 4 hour small-group tour. The well-rounded evening itinerary presents traditional food in a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Athens to Cape Sounion Private Tour with Poseidon Temple

Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around! Admire the most popular attractions from the …More

Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around! Admire the most popular attractions from the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City Tour

Pack a lot of punch in your visit to Athens and explore 2.500 years of culture and history in only 7 hours! Experience the best …More

Pack a lot of punch in your visit to Athens and explore 2.500 years of culture and history in only 7 hours! Experience the best...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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Best of Athens and Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour

Experience the best of Athens historical city, Athenian riviera and Cape Sounio on this full day private day tour. The perfect tour for travelers with …More

Experience the best of Athens historical city, Athenian riviera and Cape Sounio on this full day private day tour. The perfect tour for travelers with...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Acropolis & Plaka Neighbourhood Private Tour with Licensed Expert

An Expert led Private Tour Combining a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, with a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful streets and neighborhoods of …More

An Expert led Private Tour Combining a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, with a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful streets and neighborhoods of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Delphi, Itea, Galaxidi full day private tour from Athens

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full day excursion from Athens. Travel in …More

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full day excursion from Athens. Travel in...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Delphi private tour: Navel of Earth, Apollo Temple, Oracle

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in private, …More

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in private,...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Delphi Day Trip Ancient Oracle & Scenic Mountain Views Arachova

Discover the Mystical Union of Ancient Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Step into a journey where myth, history, and spirituality intertwine on this exclusive private …More

Discover the Mystical Union of Ancient Delphi & Hosios Loukas Monastery Step into a journey where myth, history, and spirituality intertwine on this exclusive private...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Athens Instagram Photo Tour: Most Instagrammable spots & Hidden gems

This tour will take you to the most Instagrammable sights around Athens downtown, where you’ll snap photos and experience the urban environment of Athens. Immerse …More

This tour will take you to the most Instagrammable sights around Athens downtown, where you’ll snap photos and experience the urban environment of Athens. Immerse...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Day Trip to Nafplio from Athens

This private day trip offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Traveling through the Peloponnese — a land steeped in ancient myths …More

This private day trip offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Traveling through the Peloponnese — a land steeped in ancient myths...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Acropolis Monuments guided tour with German Speaking Guide

Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a German-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and …More

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Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a German-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Athens: Car-Free Bike Tour of Athens Historical Centre

Discover Athens from a Fresh Perspective – One Pedal at a Time! Join us on a relaxed journey through time and explore the charm of …More

Discover Athens from a Fresh Perspective – One Pedal at a Time! Join us on a relaxed journey through time and explore the charm of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Athens: Cooking Class with Shopping in Central Market & Lunch

Join our small-group Greek Cooking Experience (maximum 12 participants) and discover Greek cuisine the local way—by shopping, cooking, and sharing a meal in the heart …More

Join our small-group Greek Cooking Experience (maximum 12 participants) and discover Greek cuisine the local way—by shopping, cooking, and sharing a meal in the heart...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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The Moveable Sunday Feast

Sunday in Athens is all about food, family and taking things slowly. On this tour, we’ll experience the city like a local, visiting beloved family-run …More

Sunday in Athens is all about food, family and taking things slowly. On this tour, we’ll experience the city like a local, visiting beloved family-run...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Cruise to Poseidon Temple at Sounio Cape with Snorkeling

Cruise along the coastline of Attica on a round-trip tour from Athens to the beautiful temple of Poseidon . We will be your personal host …More

Cruise along the coastline of Attica on a round-trip tour from Athens to the beautiful temple of Poseidon . We will be your personal host...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Athens with Pickup

Have you wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, Discover Scuba Diving for beginners is for you. …More

Have you wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, Discover Scuba Diving for beginners is for you....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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