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Experience Athens on foot through a journey that connects the elegance of modern Greece with the grandeur of its ancient past. Accompanied by your private guide, discover Syntagma Square, witness the changing of the guard at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, and stroll past the beautiful Zappeion Gardens toward the Panathenaic Stadium, the historic home of the first modern Olympic Games.
Continue to the monumental Temple of Olympian Zeus before reaching the legendary Acropolis, where the Parthenon and other ancient masterpieces reveal the extraordinary achievements of classical Athens.
Experience the seamless connection between Athens’ living history, Olympic heritage, monumental architecture, and ancient mythology. With a private guide, enjoy a personalized pace, fascinating stories, and the freedom to explore beyond the usual highlights, discovering the city not simply as a collection of monuments, but as a place where the ancient world continues to shape modern life.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Hellenic Parliament
From the very first moment in Syntagma Square, standing before the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, you’re not simply observing the ceremonial change of the Guards — you’re witnessing a living tradition that connects modern Greece with its proud past. And then, instead of boarding a bus, you walk into the heart of the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Monument to the Unknown Soldier
See the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous Guards
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Zappeion Garden (Pass by)
As we stroll through the peaceful National Garden and past the elegant Zappeion Hall
Admission ticket free -
3Panathenaic Stadium
Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Temple of Olympian Zeus
The grandeur of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch rises before you — powerful reminders that Athens has always stood at the crossroads of civilizations.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Acropolis
On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is not suitable for people with hurt or mobility problems.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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