Private Half Day Athens Tour (Acropolis, Museum & Highlights)

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

Overview

This tour is curated for people who are on a short city break trip and they want to maximize their time or for those who do not prefer much sightseeing, but are interested in the most popular sites the city offers, such as the glorious Acropolis, the awarded museum of the Acropolis and a very comfortable driving tour in a vehicle of utmost luxury. It is comprehensive and relaxing.

Options

Group up to 10 people

Mini bus
Pickup included

Group up to 3 people

sedan
Pickup included

Group up to 6 people

Mini van
Pickup included

What's included

  • Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
  • Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
  • English Speaking Driver (Not authorized to enter into the sites & museums as per the Greek Law)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Luxury Vehicle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Tour
  • Entrance Fees
  • Food & drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Make a start in the morning with a visit of Greece’s most glorious ancient site, the Acropolis of Athens. Located in the middle of modern Athens, the ‘sacred rock’ proudly displays a set of marble monuments that express their outstanding universal value. With a history spanning 25 centuries, the Acropolis has been traditionally associated with the Golden Age of Athenian democracy, philosophy and architecture. Discover the astonishing construction of the Parthenon, dedicated to goddess Athena. Admire the Erechtheion with its renowned Caryatids and the view of the temple of Athena Nike. Gaze at the infinite modern city from the hilltop, stretching between low mountains and the Aegean Sea.
  2. Acropolis Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Continue on to the spectacular Acropolis museum, the most modern museum of Athens. Made of concrete, steel and glass, it houses a wide collection of original sculptures from the Acropolis and its slopes. The ground glass-made floor reveals to visitors the ruins of ancient buildings underneath, while it displays a pottery collection of high artistic value. The marble masterpieces that have been transferred here from the Acropolis for protection and preservation are waiting to be discovered in the first floor and the top Parthenon Gallery floor with its impressive view of the Acropolis hill, the Lycabettus hill and the rest of the city.
  3. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the magnificent Olympeion with the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
  4. Panathenaic Stadium
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Next visit is where the first Olympic Games started,the Panathenaic Stadium ( known as Kallimarmaron)
  5. Presidential Mansion
    10m
    You can admire the traditional Change of the Guard
  6. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    Historical building
  7. 10m
    Modern Parliament Building and Soldie rChanging of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  8. National Library of Greece
    Pass by
    Historical building

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For hotels/apartments: The driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel or outside the apartment. For cruise terminals: The driver will meet you at the arrival's hall inside the cruise terminal, after the passport control and the luggage claim area, holding a label with the name under which the reservation is made.The itinerary’s sequence is subject to change according to the opening-closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season.
Please get in touch with us by phone or e-mail in order to coordinate the pick up time and location.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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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