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

Athens, Greece
The Acropolis, Plaka & Ancient Greek Agora: Private Walking Tour

On your private half-day tour, you will start by exploring the three temples from the Acropolis complex, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the temple dedicated …More

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On your private half-day tour, you will start by exploring the three temples from the Acropolis complex, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the temple dedicated...

4 hours
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$110
The Greek Essentials: Private Full-Day Tour of Athens Highlights

If you only have a short amount of time in Athens and want to see as much as possible in one day, this full-day private …More

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If you only have a short amount of time in Athens and want to see as much as possible in one day, this full-day private...

8 hours
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$212
Private Tour: Ancient and Contemporary Athens Walking Tour

Discover Athens’ ancient sights and explore the lively neighborhoods of Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka on this private, full-day walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of …More

Discover Athens’ ancient sights and explore the lively neighborhoods of Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka on this private, full-day walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$136
Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party

Join our Small-Group Rooftop Pub Crawl for an evening of exploration, fun, and authentic Athenian nightlife. This experience goes beyond the typical pub crawl, offering …More

Join our Small-Group Rooftop Pub Crawl for an evening of exploration, fun, and authentic Athenian nightlife. This experience goes beyond the typical pub crawl, offering...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Delphi Private Tour (up to 11 people)

Delfi is one of the most famous and important destinations in Greece, as it is considered the center of the world. First of all in …More

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Delfi is one of the most famous and important destinations in Greece, as it is considered the center of the world. First of all in...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$700
Argolis Private Tour (up to 11 people)

Embark on a mesmerizing day trip from vibrant Athens to the heart of authentic Peloponnese. Let the bustling city fade into the background as you …More

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Embark on a mesmerizing day trip from vibrant Athens to the heart of authentic Peloponnese. Let the bustling city fade into the background as you...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$813
Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local

Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena …More

Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum E-Tickets with 3 Audio Guides

Choose your preferred time slot and explore Athens' iconic Acropolis Hill and Acropolis Museum with pre-booked e-tickets and self-guided audio tours. Enjoy fast-track entry to …More

Choose your preferred time slot and explore Athens' iconic Acropolis Hill and Acropolis Museum with pre-booked e-tickets and self-guided audio tours. Enjoy fast-track entry to...

4 hours
4.4 (28)
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$90
Private Tour: Santorini Highlights with Akrotiri

Santorini highlights tour with Akrotiri combines the best of the island with a visit to one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world! …More

Santorini highlights tour with Akrotiri combines the best of the island with a visit to one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the world!...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Athens Transfer and Quick tours

Start your trip to Athens with a smooth and stress-free airport pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned private van. Our professional English-speaking drivers greet you at …More

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Start your trip to Athens with a smooth and stress-free airport pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned private van. Our professional English-speaking drivers greet you at...

35 to 50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$16
Athens Full-Day Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

Spend a full day exploring Athens with a local host who shapes the experience around your interests, pace, and curiosity. From ancient landmarks and hillside …More

Spend a full day exploring Athens with a local host who shapes the experience around your interests, pace, and curiosity. From ancient landmarks and hillside...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$66
Traditional breakfast in markets with olive oil and honey tasting

Athens is a city full of magical contrast and strong culture and we would love to introduce you to this whilst we offer you traditional …More

Athens is a city full of magical contrast and strong culture and we would love to introduce you to this whilst we offer you traditional...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Athens City Highlights Half Day Private Tour with Tesla

We offer a unique experience of transporting our guests with the amazing tesla cars without pollution creating a clean environment Our drivers are not official …More

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We offer a unique experience of transporting our guests with the amazing tesla cars without pollution creating a clean environment Our drivers are not official...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$293
Athens: Create Your Own Mosaic 3h Private Art Class

This unique mosaic experience is suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting to try a taster session of mosaic. After the time spent with …More

This unique mosaic experience is suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting to try a taster session of mosaic. After the time spent with...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (59)
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$102
Ancient Greek Donuts Made with Fun

Ancient Greek donuts, made at Melinas delight cuisine in Chalandri, north Athens  the traditional loukoumades, a recipe which was created during the first Olympic games …More

Ancient Greek donuts, made at Melinas delight cuisine in Chalandri, north Athens  the traditional loukoumades, a recipe which was created during the first Olympic games...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$169
Essential Athens, Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Great Lunch

Why this tour: We avoid the crowds, it is private & personalized, flexible and it includes real Greek food with no "fixed menu". A full-day …More

Why this tour: We avoid the crowds, it is private & personalized, flexible and it includes real Greek food with no "fixed menu". A full-day...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$202
3-Day Private Tour of Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, plus Hydra and Spetses Island

Visit the Peloponnese and the islands of Hydra and Spetses with ease on this 3-day private tour for up to eight guests. Travel from Athens …More

Visit the Peloponnese and the islands of Hydra and Spetses with ease on this 3-day private tour for up to eight guests. Travel from Athens...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,063
5-Day Best of: Nafplio Mycenae Epidaurus Olympia Zakynthos island Delphi Meteora

This PRIVATE tour is a great mixed experience of the Mythical Peloponnese, Zakynthos Island, Delphi, and Meteora. We will first explore Peloponnese's Unesco sites of …More

This PRIVATE tour is a great mixed experience of the Mythical Peloponnese, Zakynthos Island, Delphi, and Meteora. We will first explore Peloponnese's Unesco sites of...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,013
Best intro tour of Athens with a Local

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, Iona, with a local who will show you all of their …More

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This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, Iona, with a local who will show you all of their...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$100
Private Transfer from Athens City to Athens Airport with Tesla

Book your transfer now and enjoy high standards transfer services in uncompromisingly safe with professional chauffeurs. High quality transfer services from the Athens City/Hotels to …More

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Book your transfer now and enjoy high standards transfer services in uncompromisingly safe with professional chauffeurs. High quality transfer services from the Athens City/Hotels to...

45 to 60 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$92
Cooking Class in Athens: Learn the Art of Phyllo with Christina

Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from …More

Learn to make hand-made phyllo pies in a local Athenian home. Christina is passionate about baking traditional phyllo pies using a technique she first learned from...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
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