Greece · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the thing to check before you commit.
10-hour Athens trip to Delphi and Arachova with an expert English guide, headsets, Wi-Fi bus, and optional included entrances and lunch.
“very thorough and complete description of the history of Delphi and Apollo! Highly recommend! Nice stops to break up the tour”
A small-group e-bike ride through Athens highlights, from Pnyx views and Plaka lanes to the first Olympic Games site, with easy pacing.
“I enjoyed the bike ride going to different sections of Athens and also being able to view the site from different vantage points was helpful with the ebike. the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful as well.”
Early-entry Acropolis and guided Plaka walk with headsets, clear storytelling, and smart stops at the Parthenon and old-town highlights.
“I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Evri, was informative and very interesting. He has a kind and empathetic manner and made sure every member of the group was comfortable and enjoying the experience. He conveyed a good amount of information in a pleasant ‘story telling’ manner.”
Half-day history and culture tour from Naxos Port. See Demeter’s Temple, Damalas pottery, Chalki, Panagia Drossiani, Kouros and more.
“So much fun exploring these sites with our excellent guide and driver - we never would have experienced these places on our own.”
Half-day guided tour of Naxos highlights: Demeter's Temple, Chalki, Panagia Drosiani, marble quarries, Flerio Valley and pottery.
“Alex our tour guide was engaging and made it a great experience despite the rain. Loved his stories and willingness to answer any questions off script.”
Guided Knossos Palace and Heraklion old town day trip with pickup, expert guidance, Old Market time, and optional museum visit.
“the entire trip was brilliant and really informative. would definitely recommend if you're in the hersonissos area and looking for something to do then book this”
Taste Corfu in a small group through UNESCO Old Town, with church stops, local tastings, and a full meal that feels personal.
“If you want to learn about Corfu’s history and culture through food and architecture this tour is for you! Alice was a wonderful guide who took incredible care and consideration for all guests part of the tours. She not only wrote us lovely little hand written notes, got us all involved in learning history and delivered on delicious food. This tour was filled with unexpected delights and laughs. We were also provided with additional guided and information from Alice on what to do when we return to Corfu, but would be super helpful for those who do this tour at the start of their extended vacation in Corfu.”
Sail from Nydri, swim the Papanikolis marine cave, tour Spartochori and a 300-year church, then feast on a beach BBQ for $88.
“The trip was awesome, the crew is very friendly. Don't miss Spartochori if you wanna experience the authentic greek atmosphere, the little hike is worth it. I'm happy we chose them for our boat trip, the crew made it really fun and it was an extraordinary experience!”
Full-Day Naxos bus tour: Demeter temple in Sangri, Citron tasting in Halki, marble Apiranthos, swim in Apollonas, 10.5 m Kouros.
“The tour guide was fantastic. really and truly the best and the driver was amazing as well”
Small-group Athens e-bike tour to Parthenon area, Hadrian’s Arch, Tower of the Winds and Kallimarmaro, with live audio and Koulouri.
“This was a great tour. One needs to be comfortable on a bicycle. Some of the e-bikes were rear-wheel (hub) drive and the drive kept going for 1.5 seconds after pedalling stopped, increasing the risk of an accident. Mid-drive motors were promised. That aside, the guide was great, and helpful when the chain came off on the hub drive bike. The tour was informative and great fun. By the way, cycle carefully as marble is slippery.”
Private 3-hour Athens walk through myths, markets, and the Academy, led by a local guide for $199.62, CO2 neutral.
“The tour guide NEVER showed up!!!! Contacting the tour operator was useless. They never responded to the chat.”
Eco-bike tour of historic Heraklion with a local guide, sea views, Venetian walls, and local food tasting. Small group, 3 hours.
“We had a wonderful day touring around Heraklion with Babis. He was knowledgeable, friendly and tailored the tour to make sure we saw things that we wanted to see. And did we ever eat! Amazing food and drinks along the way. Our 14 and 12 year old kids loved the bikes and had a good time. My only recommendation is to pace yourself with all the delicious eating.”
Small-group Athens highlights by e-bike with mid-motor bikes, live headsets, and smart stops from Kerameikos to Zeus, in under 3 hours.
“Awesome day on bikes! The group at Soulbike was stellar! Welcoming and so helpful when we arrived. The electric bike tour is great overview of the city and helps to show you the old city. My family had so much fun. Guide was so knowledgable of the city and made sure we were all safe.”
Private 6-hour Meteora tour with pickup and a driver, letting you see multiple monasteries and optional hidden caves without parking stress.
“The place is magnificent and magical, but the service does not include a guide, the driver will not go into the monastery’s and explain things. You must do your own research or add an audio guide. Having said this we really enjoy the service of the driver.”
One day from Heraklion to Knossos and the Lasithi Plateau, with an olive oil tasting stop, village time, and Zeus-area legends.
“Amazing family-like experience! Marinos was up to and above expected standard, providing us with a unique local touch. Home-made cookies and freshly picked strawberries were a nice surprise. Higly recomendeded for those that wanna see Crete through locals eyes, without rush or crowded tour. P.S. Restaurant, or rather food in it was amazing too )”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
