5 Athens Tours for Kids & Families Worth an Early Start

1.Mythology Tour for Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Our pick

Follow Greek gods and heroes through the Acropolis, from the Theater of Dionysus to the Parthenon, then walk to the Pnyx for a family activity inspired by ancient legends. Tours run in English or French, with groups capped at 15. Guides have included Christina, Chrysa, Demi, Maria, and Sophia. Acropolis entry tickets depend on the option you book.

“We had a wonderful tour with Marika. She was very knowledgeable and our kids and us adults learned a lot. Would highly recommend. Thank you.”

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2.Greek Mythology Treasure Hunt for Kids – Athens Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $174Top rated

Follow a children’s specialist through Athens on a private Greek mythology hunt, with stories, riddles, games, and age-based activities at five stops from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to Syntagma Square. Activity materials and one coffee or traditional refreshment per person are included. Site entrance fees are not.

“The professionally and knowledge of the guide and how they engage the kids in making it a memorable experience.”

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3.Private Acropolis for Families Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore the Acropolis with a licensed, English-speaking family guide who brings Athena, Poseidon, and ancient Athens to life for children. In about two hours, your private group visits the Propylaea, Temple of Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion. Admission is extra, and the educational gift arrives by email after the tour.

“Great tour for the kids and adults alike. Our 9 year old was very engaged, learnt a lot and loved every minute.”

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4.Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $174

This four-hour private walk links Pnyx, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Plaka, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Your guide uses age-based games and stories to involve children, with a traditional refreshment included. Guides on past tours have included Effie, Niki, Martina, Dimitris, and Antonis.

“This was a great way to learn about Athens as a family. Our wonderful tour guide customized the tour for our family (4.5 yr old and 19-mo old). Our older son said it was his highlight of our trip to Greece. Highly recommend to any families or groups with kids 4 and older.”

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5.Athens Kids and Families Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Spend three and a half hours walking from the Acropolis area toward Monastiraki, tasting Greek yogurt with honey, savory pies, cheese, mezze and ice cream. Your English-speaking guide connects the food with Athens’ neighborhoods and traditions. Groups are capped at 12, and the route includes steps in Anafiotika.

“It was a wonderful tour! Our guide, Evangelina was simply amazing. She was was very personable and fantastic with our kids. The food was superb and so much of it! Come starving as there is a lot of delicious food to eat. We enjoyed the experience immensely and three months later, we still are talking about this tour when we are reminiscing on our lovely time in Athens!”

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