Private Full Day Tour in Historic Center of Athens

Athens, Greece
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Welcome to the cradle of western civilization. If 5000 years of history feel overwhelming to cover in a day, we got you. Start with a visit to the sacred rock of the Acropolis, witness the Parthenon Temple, the Museum and imagine the days when Democracy was first conceived!

Then the Ancient Agora, the brain that conceived all the values of the west. Enter the once grandest temple of Greece dedicated to Zeus, King of the Gods.

Tour in a luxury van Athens’ highlights: the Parliament, Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic Stadium and the Trilogy of Wisdom with the finest statues of gods and philosophers. And let’s not forget legendary Greek Cuisine. Let us take you off the beaten touristy path.

With a huge selection of traditional Greek recipes, seafood and the world renowned gyros souvlaki, lunchtime in a local Athenian taverna will be THE highlight of your Greek vacations. In the end, we promise you’ll be full and exhausted in the best way possible!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver Guide with extensive knowledge but who may not accompany the group within the sites
  • Tickets and entry fees.
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h 30m · 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.
  2. Acropolis Museum
    1h 30m · 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.
  3. 20m · 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.
  4. Changing of the Guard Ceremony
    15m
    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.
  5. Kallimarmaro
    15m
    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!
  6. Ancient Agora of Athens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The beating heart of intellectual life of Ancient Athens, walk around the ancient agora and visualize orators giving political speeches and philosophers challenging your thoughts!
  7. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
    Pass by
    The University of Athens, officially known as the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), is the oldest higher education institution in Greece, founded in 1837.
  8. Academy of Athens
    Pass by
    The Academy of Athens, located in Athens, Greece, is the country's preeminent research institution, established in 1926.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For the pick up if it is at a hotel we will be finding the clients at the lobby by asking the reception or if it’s at the airport or port we will be holding a sign with their name. In any case we will not be calling or texting tourists who are on vacation as we will be there earlier guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 1 hour is for lunch time and the remaining hours in itinerary will be for travel time in between sites
  • The total duration includes travel time.

Cancellation policy

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