The Best Way to See and Learn about Athens in 6 hours

5.0
(13 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards, in front of the Greek Parliament. During the tour you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens. Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops, meet with beautiful sidewalk cafes. Later we will go downtown to the vibrant fish and meat market, before we head to Monastiraki Square. Finally, if time and traffic permits, you will witness a breathtaking view of everything you’ve seen so far, from the highest point of the city, the Lycabettus Hill!

What's Included

Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.
Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your Hotel (Any Hotel), Apartment, Piraeus port, Cruise ship or a specific place in the city of Athens.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    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
  • 5

    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
  • 6

    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
  • 7

    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
  • 8

    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
  • (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
  • (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
  • (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
  • (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
  • (Pass by)

    The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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
  • 10

    The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (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
  • (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
  • (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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Timeless Athens Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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