Athens Half Day

5.0 (2 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the cradle of civilization and the home of philosophy and democracy on this private 5-hour tour of Athens. Boasting monuments that have affected architecture all over the world, Athens is a perfect destination to tour.

What's included

  • Child seat on request
  • Transportation by luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz taxi
  • English-speaking taxi driver
  • Cold water
  • Hotel or port pick-up and drop off
  • Wi-Fi internet connection on request
  • Professional tour guide (the guidance is conducted by the taxi driver
  • Fees for the archeological sites (Euros 30 per person general admittance)
  • Airport pickup and drop-off are extra charged 40 euros paid to the driver
  • No wheelchair accessible

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    A driver will pick you up from your agreed location, be it a city center hotel, Athens Airport or the cruise port at Piraeus.Move on to the Holy Rock of the world-renowned Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Parthenon, dedicated to the guardian goddess of the city, Athena. Surrounding the temple are the ruins of the temple of the goddess Nike, the Erectheas Tomb, with its famous sculptures of Karyatides, and the Propylaia, the monumental gateway to the city
  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour will continue to the famous Gate of Emperor Hadrian and to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dedicated to the King of the Olympian Gods, and the largest temple of the ancient world.
  3. 20m
    Driving to Lycavetus to see Athens from its highest city point.
  4. Change of Guards
    30m
    We will visit the Presidential Palace in order to see the change of the guards a must see show.
  5. Ancient Agora of Athens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Walk to the steps of Socrates in Ancient Greek Agora and let him wisper to you his wisdom. Inside the Agora visit the Temple of Hephestus that is one of the most well maintened ancient temples.
  6. 20m · Admission ticket not included
    rive through the narrow streets of Plaka, Athens most historic neighborhood and see the Roman Forum with its famous hydraulic systems that were used to calculate the speed of the winds to determine the exact time of a ship’s arrival at Piraeus port.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from ANY hotel in Athens, Piraeus or Rafina port and Athens Airport

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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