Benaki Museum Tours

Housed in one of Athens’ most beautiful neoclassical buildings, the Benaki Museum is a don’t-miss both inside and out. Ensure entry even at busy times by arranging tickets ahead of time. Once there, travel through the highlights of Greek culture, from prehistoric times to ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Byzantium, and modern Greece.

Escape the well-trodden tourist track and discover a quieter side of Athens on this leisurely walking tour. With a local guide, explore the tucked-away areas around the slopes of the Acropolis and uncover their ancient and recent past. Stroll around the cobbled Plaka, Athens’ Old Town; and delve into Anafiotika, where the sugar-cube houses mirror a whitewashed Cyclades village. Discover the ancient sites of Mars Hill and Philopappou Hill, and savor a delicious Greek picnic and glass of wine as you gaze over Athens sprawled below.

Explore Benaki Museum, home to art collector Antonis Benakis’ private collection, and the Temple of Zeus on this private, 3-hour walking tour. With your very own guide, you’ll see the museum’s highlights, including finds from the Bronze Age and Greek regional costumes. Then, continue to the Temple of Zeus, Greece’s largest temple, by way of the Presidential Residence, Maximos Mansion and the Panathenaic Stadium.

In the company of your Licenced Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, 'Skip the line' and enjoy a 2-Hour tour or either museum of your choice, or combine both. Housed in a beautiful Neoclassic building in the centre of Athens, the Cycladic Art museum houses the most extensive collections of unique & enigmatic prehistorical art centred around culture of the Cycladic Islands, whilst the nearby Benaki Museums collection extends from Greece’s pre-history to modern times with a countless variety of art significant in the development of one of the worlds great civilisations. From those who just don’t want to miss the highlights of Athens to the most dedicated of History buffs, this tour is a hugely informative & fascinating experience to include in any itinerary during your visit.

If you’re a museums fan, this is the only pass you’ll need in Athens. Save time and up to 45% on individual museum tickets with just one pass that provides skip-the-line access to 16 museums, galleries, and shows. Choose from attractions such as the Acropolis Museum and Athens War Museum; and spend three days exploring. Your pass also includes an Athens get-on get-off bus tour ticket valid for 48 hours.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city for you to choose the two museums of your preference.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city and your guide will navigate you to the two museums of your preference.

Athens is home to a number of captivating ancient and contemporary attractions, but getting around this busy city can be a challenge. Take in the top sights without getting frustrated or footsore with this electric tuk tuk tour. Zip past the snarled traffic and crowded buses, enjoying the 360° from the open sides while you pass highlights like Plateia Syntagmatos and the scenic overlook on Mount Lycabettus.

Are you ready to experience a sophisticated journey through time? Explore the fascinating city of Athens and create priceless memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Indulge in a boundless adventure and prepare to be amazed while strolling around Athens, the Greek capital. It doesn’t matter if you are traveling alone, with friends, with your better half or with your family. This trip is ideal for cosmopolitan travelers who are looking for a luxurious city break, a short getaway that includes food, culture, history and pampering.

Instead of spending the day rushing around Athens in a tightly-scheduled group tour, explore the city at your own pace with this self-guided tour experience. All you need is your mobile phone and some headphones to immerse yourself in the city with a VoxCity audio tour. Follow your maps to the landmarks you want to see and learn about their history from your private audio guide.