Walking tours in Athens
A walking tour gives you Athens at street level, with someone to explain it. The most comfortable months are March to May and October, with highs around 72°F (22°C).
Photo: A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top walking tours in Athens
Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking TourFrom $37View 
Greek Food Walking Tour in AthensFrom $82View 
Athens by Night: Walking TourFrom $57View
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How to pick a good walking tour
- Free tours are paid in tips at the end. Paid tours cap the group size and usually go deeper into one theme.
- Wear shoes you can walk in for two to three hours, often on cobbles or hills.
- Book an early start in hot months. Guides keep to the shade, but midday streets still bake.
- Pick one theme (old town, food, history, street art) rather than a tour that tries to cover the whole city.
Athens month by month
Averages for downtown Athens, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 56 (13) | 58 (14) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 80 (27) | 89 (32) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 85 (30) | 76 (24) | 66 (19) | 58 (14) |
| Low °F (°C) | 45 (7) | 45 (7) | 49 (9) | 54 (12) | 63 (17) | 71 (22) | 76 (24) | 76 (24) | 69 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 48 (9) |
| Rain, in | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:29 pm | 6:03 pm | 6:32 pm | 8:00 pm | 8:28 pm | 8:49 pm | 8:48 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:34 pm | 6:48 pm | 5:14 pm | 5:07 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for walking tours in Athens?
March to May and October. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C). The least comfortable months are July and August.
Where can I book walking tours in Athens?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
