Top Athens Outdoor Activities

Leave the bustle of Athens behind for a half-day sea kayak adventure along the Athenian Riviera. Paddle up the scenic coastline of the Saronic Gulf, stopping for a swim and snack among hidden beaches and islets on the way to Cape Sounion. Admire a unique view of the Temple of Poseidon from the water, and then go ashore to explore the ancient archaeological site dedicated to the Greek sea god. Reward your efforts with stunning panoramic views over the cape and a delicious meal at a Greek tavern.

Spend the day exploring the bays and beaches around Nea Makri on this half-day adventure. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, travel by private boat to the island of Dipsa and take a refreshing swim in its clear waters. Snorkel Marathon Cape’s secluded bays and kick back on the gorgeous beaches of Schinias Bay. Enjoy bottled water, beverages, and snacks included in the tour price.

Immerse yourself literally in the world of scuba diving on a 3-hour excursion from Athens. Complimentary transportation takes you from your hotel to the dive enter in Nea Makri. Learn the scuba basics from a patient instructor, then enjoy your first open water dive in the Mediterranean. All scuba equipment is conveniently provided for you. No experience is necessary and a guide is always on hand to assist you.

Hop on a bike for this fun and fascinating 2-wheeled tour around Athens, capped off by an unforgettable sunset. Follow a friendly tour leader to most of the capital’s major sights and panoramic viewpoints. Cover much more ground than walking while enjoying the flexibility to stop often and soak up scenes of daily life along the way.

Get an introduction to scuba diving during a 3.5-hour beginner's lesson in Anavyssos. Get fitted for all the necessary gear at the local dive shop and listen to a 30-minute introductory lesson on diving theory on dry land. With your highly trained instructors, proceed to the sea for your first underwater experience. You will start at a minimum depth where you can stand out of the water. Once you're comfortable, head out to a maximum of 5 meters depth. Accompanied by your instructors, submerge using your newfound skills and look for aquatic life. Read more about discover scuba dive here.

Explore the ancient monuments and bustling energy of Athens on a fun and easy bike tour. Cover much more distance than walking while peddling along bike-friendly paths and streets, stopping to learn about the city’s long history and legends from a local guide. Cycle around the Acropolis and past other iconic ruins including the Ancient Agora, Roman Forum, and the Keramikos Cemetery.

Escape the daytime heat and see Athens’ ancient sights after the sun has gone down on this 2.5-hour electric bike tour. Meet your guide in the late evening, then hop aboard your easy-to-ride bike and zip around the city center. Cruise through atmospheric Plaka, or Athens Old Town, and see the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis of Athens and other historical landmarks illuminated against the night sky. This small-group tour is limited to just 11 participants.

Leave the busy streets and tourist crowds of Athens behind on a private 4- to 5-hour off-road tour. Relax in transfer from your hotel, then enjoy a thrilling 4x4 ride around Marathon Lake and through olive groves and streams. Visit a Greek style theater and church, plus the Marathon Dam. After a coffee break, try your hand at driving the 4x4 over some natural terrain.

See a different side of the Greek capital on an energizing half-day bike tour of Athens. Cycle through the city along bike-friendly paths, getting a great perspective of landmarks like the Parthenon, before heading to the beautiful coastline known as the Athens Riviera. Soak up fantastic views of the Saronic Gulf while riding along the water, and see coastal highlights that most visitors miss like the Faliro Olympic Complex and Flisvos Marina. Enjoy leisure time to explore the marina, and take advantage of your local guide’s insider expertise.

Explore the waters of the Evoikos Gulf. Board your boat in Shinias Bay and choose between dive sites including Dipsa Island, Platourada Island, and Marathon Cape. Enjoy a single dive on a half-day trip, visit 2 sites on a full-day excursion, or spend 2 days diving at 4 different locations. Discover the world beneath the waves, where you’ll find ancient relics, caverns, shipwrecks, and more.

Experience the thrill of scuba diving on a five-hour excursion for beginners. Skip the hassle of public buses and relax in round trip transportation from Athens.  All gear is conveniently provided for you, including an oxygen tank and wetsuit. See eels, octopuses, and more, all while breathing underwater. Feel secure with DAN insurance and a small group size of maximum six people.

Become an Ancient Greek Hoplite and Protect the Greek cities from the Persian Invasion! Are you a history lover and want to experience something new and exciting? We are asking you to join us in a first Historical outdoor representation experience about the Greco-Persian wars. Together, we'll explore the hidden art of the ancient Greek phalanx (Lesson of ancient Greek fighting style- The Othismos) during the Persian wars (500-448bce), the strategy, the equipment and the movement of every “Greek Hoplite” (pair) that made him a unique soldier through the ages. The Spartan king Leonidas and his brave 300 soldiers, the clever and cunning Athenian politician and general Miltiades used this fighting style and managed to defend the Greek cities from the Great Persian invasion. Enjoy history while you entertain yourself, interact with your team and use light-weight wooden historically correct replicas of an Ancient Greek Hoplite.

If you’re short on time and energy, cruise through Athens on an electric bike in just 3 hours.  After being fitted with your bike, your private guide takes you past the city’s historic and modern sights. Stop whenever you like to ask questions or take photos. With the aid of your electric motor, cover several important areas of the city without getting worn out. Enjoy refreshing water or a bottle of beer at the end of your ride.

Our destination will be Parnitha, just 25 kilometers from the center of Athens. In this unique offroad experience, we start from the western side of Mount Parnitha and through the pine forest, with rich flora and fauna, and the mountainous dirt tracks we reach Dervenohoria, a cluster of villages that are situated in a picturesque and brightly colored plateau, at an altitude of about 530 to 570 meters.

If you’re looking to stay active and immerse yourself in the culture of Athens without leaving your home, look no further. This Withlocals Dance Like the Greek live virtual experience combines a dance workshop and a dance history lesson all into one, with an Athens’ local who’s passion leads him toward the arts. Enjoy a fun, interactive session, and learn some really cool traditional Greek dance moves while you’re at it.

Become a PADI-certified scuba diver in a few days in the waters off of Athens with this stress-free package. Choose between a regular certification that takes 2-3 days and allows you to dive a maximum depth of 12 meters, or a more intense course that takes 4-7 days and allows you to dive 18 meters.

With a constant focus on ancient art and architecture, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Athens and the wider Attica region had nothing else to offer the more than five million visitors it receives each year. Break up your visits to the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon with an outdoors experience that combines off-road alpine driving on Mount Pateras with a peaceful afternoon at Psatha Beach. If the weather in Athens is unbearably hot, this tour offers the chance to get the wind in your hair and to cool off with a refreshing swim.

Make easy work of Athens’ busy streets and steep hills by whizzing around the sights on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Glide effortlessly around the hilltop ruins of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, pedal around the atmospheric Old Town of Plaka, and explore lively Monastiraki. Hop off along the way to see the New Acropolis Museum, Hadrian’s Arch, Panathenaic Stadium and the National Gardens of Athens.

Take a private vessel to Cape Marathon, which is known for its cliff diving. Legend goes that warriors jumped from these cliffs to pledge loyalty to their commanders. Now it’s your turn to show your bravery. You can also swim and snorkel in the waters beneath the cliffs, or simply relax and sunbathe on the boat.

Discover Athens’ edgier side on this 3-hour bike tour through the city’s graffiti-sprayed backstreets and hidden corners where only locals go. Escape the long lines and tourist throngs to travel on two wheels to see where hip young Athenians are creating the city's modern alternative culture, including street art alleyways, unique cafés and offbeat shopping districts.

Escape the crowds at some of the most popular training dive sites in Athens during this small-group shore dive excursion. Ideal for travelers who want a relaxed scuba diving experience or travelers tight on time, dive at two different sites in the company of PADI-certified instructors and gain a different perspective on historic Athens.

Enjoy a private swim and snorkel cruise in the Saronic Gulf from Athens. Travel by private minivan to seaside Lagonissi, and board your skippered RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) for an island-hopping cruise. Stop to swim and snorkel in bays, off beaches, or in a cavern, or just relax on board. Choose a morning or afternoon cruise, with snacks, water, snorkeling gear, and round-trip transport from your Athens hotel, cruise port or airport included.

Make the most of your time in Greece with this private cruise to Poseidon Temple at Sounio Cape. Enjoy the time on the cruise to the temple, about 43 miles (69 kilometers) southeast of Athens. Spend some time at the temple, the second most visited ancient site after the Acropolis in Athens. And then take some time to go swimming in the sea or snorkeling.

Experience Greek island life and get out on the water on a relaxing yacht trip from Athens, with an expert skipper. Escape the city bustle and board a yacht to sail on the beautiful Saronic Gulf. Relax and sunbathe on deck, and drop anchor at two idyllic islands to swim, snorkel, go walking or enjoy kayaking and fishing. Novice sailing instruction and a Greek-style, on-board picnic lunch with beer, wine, water and sodas are included. Ideal for families, friends and all ages, with numbers limited to six people.