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Group sizeUp to 42 travelers
Overview
Explore the best of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive half-day tour. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you'll discover the city's top landmarks and gain insight into its rich history. Perfect for first-time visitors, this morning tour provides an excellent introduction to Athens, including a visit to the renowned Acropolis Museum.
What's included
Audio devices for clear commentary
Admission to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
Professional licensed tour guide
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Personal expenses
Pick-up service
What to expect
Panathenaic Stadium
15m
The Athens half-day tour depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble.
Acropolis
2h · Admission ticket not included
Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis (Areopagus, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC.
Acropolis Museum
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Theater of Dionysus, in order to visit the Acropolis museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artefacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel.
End point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
