Athens private tour- Explore the history

5.0 (17 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum.
From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.

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Athens half day private tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h 20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Parthenon, Tempe of Athena Nike, Erechteion, theatre of Dionysus, Propylae, Herodion Odeon. The must-see monument.
  2. Panathenaic Stadium
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    A unique Stadium builded completely of marble where the first modern Olympics took place. Here the Athenians were honouring the patron Goddess Athena.
  3. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    Academy of Arts and Sciences, University, National Library. Three Neoclassical impressive buildings of the 19th century.
  4. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Archaeological site inside
  5. Plaka
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The old city of Plaka, the most beautiful neighborhood of Athens.
  6. Changing of the Guard Ceremony
    15m
    The changing of the guards at the Parliament
  7. Mount Lycabettus
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    See the breathtaking views of Athens from 267 meters high.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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