Athens Half Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

5.0 (40 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration5h
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

Experience the best highlights of Athens with this exceptional private tour, designed for travelers seeking comfort, style, and flexibility. Travel in a High-end Mercedes vehicle with a personal Knowledgeable English-speaking driver as you explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus hill, the charming Plaka district and more, enjoying the freedom of a customizable itinerary. Ideal for couples, families, and small groups with minimum time looking to discover Athens the exceptional way.

What's included

  • Freezer in the vehicle
  • Luxury new Mercedes only High-end vehicles for maximum comfort and safety
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history
  • Pick up /drop off from your accommodation in Athens

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Our Athens full day tour starts from the most important archaeological site the Acropolis, the so called sacred rock. On the Acropolis you will admire the Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, the Erectheion temple with its famous female figures the Caryatides, the temple of Athena Nike (victorious Athena), Propylaea, the monumental gateway of the Acropolis, Herodus Atticus Odeon, the ruins of the Theatre of Dionysus and finally the Areopagus (Mars hill).
  2. Parthenon
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, symbol of Athens and democracy
  3. Propylaea
    Pass by
    The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that functioned as the monumental ceremonial gateway to the Acropolis of Athens. Built between 437 and 432 BC by Mnesikles.
  4. Erectheion
    Pass by
    The Erechtheion, designed by the architect Mnesikles, was a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.
  5. Temple of Athena Nike
    Pass by
    Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
  6. Herod Atticus Odeon
    Pass by
    A stone Roman theatre. that was built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his Roman wife
  7. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods.
  8. Arch of Hadrian
    It was built as a ''thank you'' to Hadrian for completing the construction of the temple of Zeus.
  9. Zappeion
    A large palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks
  10. Panathenaic Stadium
    Next you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the stadium where the modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
  11. National Garden
    A great example of the 19th-century landscape architecture (English style). Its construction began in 1839 and its subsequent development is directly linked to the founding of the Modern Greek state and the development of the city of Athens in a modern European capital.
  12. Plateia Syntagmatos
    Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens, Syntagma. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
  13. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
    30m
    We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
  14. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
  15. National Library Of Greece
    Pass by
    The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias
  16. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
  17. Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
    30m
    Next we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We'll pick you up from any hotel in Athens or cruise ship terminal at Piraeus port.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Cancellation policy

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

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