Lonely Planet. 7th edition 2025.
Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Athens.
This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from exploring Athens Central market and its spice-laden streets; to seeing the historic starting point of the Panathenaic Procession at Kerameikos, the city's ancient burial ground; and touring the history of modern Greek painting at the sparkling National Gallery.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's PocketAthens travel guide:
Covers: Acropolis Area; Monastiraki & Psyrri; Syntagma & Plaka; Kolonaki & Ilisia; Pangrati & Mets; Exarhia, Omonia & Kypseli; Filopappou Hill, Thisio & Petralona; Keramikos, Gazi & Metaxourgio plus day trips to Athens Riviera; Temple of Poseidon at Sounion; Attica Wineries