Private Half-Day Tour in Athens

5.0 (3 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration5h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Welcome to the cradle of western civilization and the oldest continuously settled city of Europe. If you have limited time and think it’s impossible to explore 5000 years of history and monuments in a few hours… we got you covered!

Start your day with a visit to the sacred rock of the Acropolis, witness the Parthenon Temple and imagine the days when Democracy was first conceived!

Complete this picture with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, best single theme museum and winner of an architectural competition!

Have a relaxed tour in a luxury van of Athens’ highlights, like the Parliament with the Changing of the Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic Stadium, second most important stadium IN THE WORLD and the Trilogy of Wisdom with the finest statues of the city of gods and philosophers.

In the end of it, we promise you’ll feel informed and intimate with Athens, as if you spent days in the city!

What's included

  • Driver Guide with extensive history knowledge, may not accompany you outside the vehicle
  • Licenced Tour Guide, may accompany you within the sites (available upon request)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Acropolis
  • Acropolis Museum

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h 45m · Admission ticket not included
    The Sacred Rock of the Acropolis—most important site of your visit in Greece, with the iconic Parthenon, Temple of Athena, overlooking the vast capital.

    We will drive you to the bottom of the sacred rock where you will walk up to the Acropolis, enter through the Propylea gates with the Temple of Athena Nike, to then stand before the iconic Parthenon temple and the Erectheion temple with the famous Caryatid statues.

    We will pick you up at the same spot we dropped you off.
  2. Kallimarmaro
    30m
    Take pictures at the stadium of the 1st international Olympics and second most important stadium in history, the place where the Olympic Games were revived and largest marble stadium in the world!
  3. Acropolis Museum
    1h 45m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the finest museums in the world and a building of architectural sophistication, the New Museum of the Acropolis will complete the picture of the sacred rock. It’s a theme museum about findings on the Acropolis and the sculptures of the Parthenon temple. Also built over ancient ruins of an Athenian neighborhood through which you can actually walk, your immersion could not be more direct!
  4. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Grandest temple of Ancient Greece, dedicated to the King of the Olympian Gods, gaze up to the Acropolis from the pillars of Zeus to feel like you are wandering in the ancient city of Athens.
  5. Changing of the Guard Ceremony
    30m
    Witness the Presidential Guard performing the ritual changing before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in perfect sync and discipline! Take in the neoclassical parliament and the elegant center of Athens all around you.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If the pickup is at a hotel we will be waiting the travelers at the lobby. The travelers will not be receiving a call since they are on vacation and it’s a private tour. Our car and driver will always be there earlier than scheduled.

If the pick up is at the port or airport, our driver will be holding a sign with their name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are 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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