Comparison

Athens Guide by Civitatis vs VISIT GREECE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Athens Guide by Civitatis

This comprehensive travel guide provides essential information for exploring Athens. Discover attractions, dining options, accommodation advice, and transportation tips. It also includes a detailed map and activity booking suggestions to enhance your trip.

Highlights
  • General travel information
  • Attraction details
  • Dining and accommodation recommendations
  • Transportation advice
  • Interactive map
  • Activity booking
Features
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This Athens guide is completely free and has been created by the Civitatis team, the leading company in the sale of guided tours, excursions, and free tours in English all over the world. So you can guess what you'll find there: all the tourist information you need to make the most of your trip to Athens, with a perfect combination of cultural, sightseeing, and entertainment options. You'll also find in this Athens guide practical information that will help you organize your trip to Athens, as well as tips and advice to make the most of your time in Athens. What to see in DESTINO? Where to eat, where to sleep? What are the places you really have to visit? Any tips to save money? Our Athens guide will answer all these and more. The most interesting sections of this free guide to Athens are: • General information: Learn how to plan your trip to Athens and find out what is the necessary documentation to visit it, what is the weather like at the time you're traveling, or what are the opening hours of its stores. • What to see: Discover the main attractions in Athens, as well as practical information on how to visit these tourist spots, how to get there, opening hours, closing days, prices, etc. • Where to eat: Learn more about the most traditional dishes in Greece and the best places to sample them in Athens. And why not do it for the best price? We tell you the best places to eat on a budget in Athens. • Where to stay: Are you looking for a quiet neighborhood to rest or a lively one to party until dawn? Our free travel guide will let you know in which area you should look for your accommodation in Athens. • Transport: Find out how to get around Athens and which are the best ways to move around depending on your budget or your time. • Shopping: Get the perfect souvenirs and save time and money by knowing in advance which are the best areas to go shopping in Athens. • Map: The most comprehensive map of Athens, where you can see all the must-see sights, where to eat, the best area to book your hotel, or the neighborhood with the greatest and liveliest atmosphere in Athens. • Activities: With our Athens guide, you can also book the best Civitatis activities for your trip. Guided tours, excursions, tickets, free tours... Everything to fill your trip! We know that when you're traveling, there's no time to waste. And even more, when there are so many things to do in Athens. That's why, with this free travel guide, we want to help you fill your trip to Athens. Have a blast and enjoy your vacation! P.S. The information and tips in this guide were written by and for travelers and were collected on January 2023. If you find any inaccuracies or find something you think we should change, please contact us (https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/).

About

VISIT GREECE

Your ultimate travel companion for exploring Greece. Discover destinations, navigate with interactive maps, and access insider tips. Plan personalized itineraries and enjoy offline access to essential information.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive travel guide
  • Interactive maps with ATM locations
  • Insider tips and recommendations
  • Offline accessibility for maps and articles
  • Cultural highlights with articles and videos
  • Personalized itineraries (coming soon)
  • Real-time updates on events and weather
Features
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Planning a trip to Greece Interactive Maps Navigate via GPS-enabled maps. Filter by categories such as religious, archaeological, or natural points of interest and easily find sites nearby. Live Event Calendar Stay updated with real-time cultural events, festivals, and activities, synchronized directly to your mobile device. Multi-Language Support Full support for 6 languages: Greek, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, ensuring an accessible experience for global travelers. Greece in your pocket! Unlock hidden gems and authentic experiences before you even arrive!

Screenshots

Athens Guide by Civitatis4 screens
VISIT GREECE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Athens Guide by Civitatis at 100% against VISIT GREECE's 11%. Athens Guide by Civitatis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). VISIT GREECE's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athens Guide by Civitatis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Athens Guide by Civitatis's written reviews are positive against 11% of VISIT GREECE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athens Guide by Civitatis ships an update monthly, VISIT GREECE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Athens Guide by Civitatis versus VISIT GREECE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthens Guide by CivitatisVISIT GREECE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better2.1 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1676 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIVITATIS TOURS S.L.Greek National Tourism Organisation

Customer experience

Athens Guide by Civitatis

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VISIT GREECE

All ratings76 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative71.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative85.3%

Bugs and requests

Athens Guide by Civitatis

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VISIT GREECE

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App stuck on welcome/splash screen with no navigation options
  • Login button hidden behind keyboard
  • Credentials mismatch error despite correct information
  • Blank verification emails
  • App crashes when loading data after login
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  • App freezes when editing personal details
  • Password reset functionality broken
  • Search function returns no results or faint text
  • App incompatible with iOS 12 and earlier
  • Facebook login option sends blank verification emails
  • Screen freezes when confirming updates
  • App won't open past initial screen on multiple devices
  • Login errors with 'Something went wrong' message

Requested features

10 requests
  • Proper PLF form storage and integration
  • Landscape screen rotation support
  • Direct ticket booking functionality
  • Links to venue websites
  • Better search functionality
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  • Account deletion option
  • Improved customer support contact options
  • Relevant COVID and entry requirement alerts
  • Wider coverage of attractions across Greece
  • Support for older iOS versions

In-app purchases

None

Athens Guide by Civitatis

No in-app purchases

None

VISIT GREECE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Athens Guide by Civitatis free?
Athens Guide by Civitatis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VISIT GREECE free?
VISIT GREECE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Athens Guide by Civitatis or VISIT GREECE?
Athens Guide by Civitatis is rated higher. Athens Guide by Civitatis averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while VISIT GREECE averages 2.1 from 76 ratings.
Do Athens Guide by Civitatis or VISIT GREECE have ads?
Neither Athens Guide by Civitatis nor VISIT GREECE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athens Guide by Civitatis or VISIT GREECE?
Athens Guide by Civitatis ships an update monthly, and VISIT GREECE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Athens Guide by Civitatis was updated on June 9, 2026 and VISIT GREECE on September 18, 2026.

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