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For travelers who want the stories, not just the sights. This private tour is built around ancient Athens, with more time at the places where Western history began. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your hotel, apartment or cruise ship in a comfortable Mercedes and starts at the Acropolis, with 90 minutes to explore the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
Then step inside the Acropolis Museum to see the original sculptures, stand beneath the giant columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and visit the marble Panathenaic Stadium. In the Ancient Agora, walk where Socrates taught, see the Temple of Hephaestus and the Agora Museum in the Stoa of Attalos, then finish with a stroll through Plaka.
Drivers can't guide inside sites, so add a licensed guide for the Acropolis if you'd like expert commentary. Private, flexible and paced for people who love history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place.
Itinerary
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1Parthenon
The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill). Get ready for a memorable day! We are expecting you!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Acropolis Museum
One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Temple of Olympian Zeus
The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Panathenaic Stadium
The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Monument to the Unknown Soldier
In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Academy of Athens
Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings. -The Academy of Arts and Sciences -The University, and -The National library Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture, the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ancient Agora of Athens
The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Plaka
Plaka is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. You will have the opportunity to walk through the buildings with amazing architectural style, full of souvenir shops, food and drink places, located right under the sacred hill of Acropolis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass by)
Syntagma is the central square of Athens. Located in the heart of the city. In front of the square, you will observe the Parliament building with the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Admission ticket free -
Omonia (Pass by)
Omonia is one of the three main squares of the city of Athens, surrounded by beautiful Neo-Classical Architectural style buildings.
Admission ticket free -
Monastiraki (Pass by)
Monasteraki is the last of the three main squares of Athens. This is what we call, the historic triangle. This is the centre of the Flea Market Area, full of souvenir shops, food places and archaeological sites.
Admission ticket free -
Erectheion (Pass by)
Erechteion is a temple located on the Acropolis hill next to the Parthenon. Six amazing female statues named Karyatides make this building one of a kind.
Admission ticket free -
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)
The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.
Admission ticket free -
Propylaea (Pass by)
This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill
Admission ticket free -
9Temple of Hephaestus
The Temple of Hephaestus located inside the archaeological site of Ancient Agora is the Best Preserved Temple in Athens today
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Museum of the Ancient Agora
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
National Library of Greece (Pass by)
Today we have a Brand New National Library building. This building is a part of the Athenian "Trilogy of Culture", located on Panepistimiou street.
Admission ticket free -
Petralona (Pass by)
Petralona is an Athenian neighbourhood outside the touristic area of Athens. This is the place that holds an amazing local taverna, that we can take you for lunch (optional, lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
Admission ticket free -
Varvakios Central Municipal Market (Pass by)
This is the Central, Open Food Market of Athens. Athenians will go there to find the best quality of Meat, Fresh Fish, and anything that has to do with food, at the best prices.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance Fees
- approximately 30 euros per person
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance Fees
- approximately 30 euros per person
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Children and students under 18 and EU seniors often qualify for free or reduced entry to archaeological sites.
- This is a private tour for your group only. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Strikes may change the itinerary, which we will adjust with your agreement.
- Flexible departure times: as this is a private tour, you can start between 08:00 and 14:00, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
- Vehicle: modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type depends on the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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