Private Tour: Ancient and Contemporary Athens Walking Tour

5.0 (16 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Athens’ ancient sights and explore the lively neighborhoods of Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka on this private, full-day walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens and get up close to world-famous monuments such as the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then, get a taste of local life as you wander through the up-and-coming Psiri district, historical Plaka and the bustling market neighborhood of Monastiraki, where you’ll savor local produce such as cured meat, wine, cheese and many other Greek specialties. Receive the undivided attention of an expert guide on this private tour.

Options

Tour in English

Pickup included

Tour in French

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private guide
  • Pick up from hotel (if in the center of Athens - transportation cost not included)
  • Food tastings
  • Entrance fees to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
  • Transportation (if needed)
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h
    Acropolis
  2. Herod Atticus Odeon
    10m
    Herodion
  3. Erectheion
    10m
    Erechtheion
  4. Propylaea
    10m
    Propylea
  5. Ancient Agora of Athens
    1h
    Agora
  6. Psirri
    30m
    Psiri
  7. Parthenon
    1h
    Parthenon
  8. Monastiraki
    10m
    Monastiraki
  9. Plaka
    1h
    Plaka
  10. 10m
    Temple of Nike

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

If your hotel is located in the city center at 10' walk from the tour's starting point your guide will meet you at your hotel. Otherwise please let us know where you are staying so we can arrange for the most convenient meeting point for you.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
  • Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.
  • If you are entitled to free/reduced entrance fees please don’t forget to bring a valid identity card or passport.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable

Cancellation policy

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

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