Greece · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Athens Acropolis tickets with audio or live guide options, entry tips, key sights, value, accessibility, and crowd advice.
“Chrysa was an amazing guide, very friendly, brought a lot of information and made us laugh. An absolute credit to the team, thank you!”
Visit Cape Sounion from Athens by air-conditioned bus, explore Poseidon’s cliff-top temple, and watch a famous Aegean sunset.
“The tour was great and the guide amazing, unfortunately, my seat was broken, which led me not to be able to sit down for 1hour”
Review of Athens Acropolis timed-entry ticket with audio guide, optional museum and site passes, practical tips, costs, crowds, and value.
“Super simple way to see the Acropolis and other sites. We arrived early for our 8 am time slot and it was already busy, with the already purchased tickets we were able to bypass most people and go right in. Really glad we chose an early time as it is HOT. It was fairly simple to navigate all of the sites, however I do think we missed some somehow, I would suggest getting a map to be sure you get them all. Overall it was wonderful and an excellent way to start our trip”
Visit Delphi from Athens with VR and audio guidance, museum access, mountain views, Arachova, and a flexible small-group day trip.
“Our guide George was so kind, caring, and informative. The trip was immaculately planned and every detail felt thought out. I really appreciated the details of getting to stop for a moment to take photos of scenic Arahova from the lookout at the end of the tour and the fact that we stopped at a restroom before plunging into Athens traffic on the way home. Delphi itself was absolutely gorgeous. The ruins were well preserved and having the mountains of Greece as a backdrop made it all the more awe inspiring. The climb was doable because we had ample time to make it taking breaks along the way.”
Review of the Acropolis Museum ticket in Athens, with skip-the-line entry, optional audio guide, top exhibits, timing, and practical advice.
“Great museum, so much to take in and look at, audio tour is a must and a minimum requirement”
Review of Athens Acropolis ticket with optional audio tours, including entry times, top sights, crowds, heat, walking, and practical booking advice.
“It was a busy time, I recommend getting in early. The audio was good, but at times it did not match my location; however, it was well worth the tour.”
Visit Athens’ Acropolis and Museum with timed entry, flexible museum access, and optional audio or live guidance.
“The Acropolis is a must see site but bear in mind it gets busier as the day goes on. The 8am slot is still busy but also beats the heat. The Acropolis Museum can be visited any time during the day and is well worth it. Loads of history and clear descriptions in English on display.”
Review of Knossos Palace in Crete, with ticket advice, timing tips, audio guide details, transport help, and honest value for your visit.
“Great experience for history lovers. The palace is bigger than what I was expecting so was pleasantly surprised. As an advice: go early to avoid crowds before 12 and bring a hat”
Review of Knossos Palace e-ticket and phone audio guide in Crete, with practical tips on queues, route, value, heat, and optional Heraklion extras.
“Easy to use app, interesting stories for the site. I totally recommend it!!”
Compare Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, and the Corinth Canal on an affordable Athens day trip with VR and multilingual audio.
“Very good day trip. The guide George was nice and helpful. I recommend”
Explore Athens’ National Archaeological Museum with a skip-the-ticket-line entry pass and offline audio guide covering Greek art and history.
“Everything was great, but the museum can be very crowded and is almost maze like. I’d suggest downloading a map before going as well as booking an early time”
Visit Lindos Acropolis with timed entry, Temple of Athena views, ancient ruins, and an optional English audio guide on Rhodes.
“An absolute must-see for anyone visiting Lindos. But definitely book in advance and get there early to avoid the long queues!”
Review of Athens Acropolis ticket with multilingual audio guide, timed entry, Parthenon access, practical tips, value, and what to expect.
“I felt so lucky to be able to walk around this magnificent place. I didn’t listen to the tour as my phone battery was low but I was able to read about the sites as I walked around and have the text as a keep sake so I can remind myself of the details later on. I appreciated the fact this was an amazing place to visit but didn’t feel ripped off my the agencies as it was reasonably priced.. unlike many other historical landmarks that I have visited.”
Review of the Athens Acropolis Museum ticket with audio guide, including museum highlights, combo sites, value, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The booking process was simple. I received my tickets immediately. The information on the audio guide was very interesting. Overall, a very pleasant experience! Would recommend”
Explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum with timed entry and optional audio guides, at your own pace, for $69.
“The audio guide (in Italian) was extremely well done. Clear, engaging, simple to use. A real value. I used it to go around the palace of Cnosso a second time by myself (after a guided tour). It provided attritional and satisfying information. I was surprised it was that well done!! Also the museum audio guide was excellent!! Highly recommended!”
Pick a coastline, a ruin or a kitchen.
