Private Historical Athens City Tour with Local Expert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Athens

  Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or the city center. On your way to the main symbol of Athens, the Acropolis you will learn about the history laid behind this brilliant architecture masterpiece. You will stop at the site and wander around the ancient monuments and marble pillars of the majestic Parthenon as long as you wish. You will admire the breathtaking view offered by the Acropolis and take memorable photos of it. After you’ve decided to continue your journey around the treasures of Greece culture, your driver will take you to the Herod Atticus Odeon. You will pass by the Hellenic Parliament and take a glance at the modern side of Athens.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Athens

  You will stop at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, walk through the remnants of its pillars and monuments and soak in a tragic, but epic history of Greece. On the way you will pop in the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely out of marble. In the end, you will drive to the heart of the city Syntagma Square, where you will explore the vibrant pace of the present life of Athens.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  The Acropolis is a globally recognized symbol of Athens. It is the largest ancient temple complex, located at 156 meters above sea level, that offers a stunning and sweeping panoramic view of the city.

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• (Pass by)

  The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in a neoclassical three-story building, also known as the Old Royal Palace. In the forecourt of the palace, you can see another city landmark, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, an elite regiment in an authentic traditional uniform.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Herod Atticus Odeon is an open-air stone theater located at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens. Although it was built in 161 AD, the theater still fascinates with its tremendous scale and serves the main venue for important cultural events.

  Admission ticket free
• 4

  It is a remarkable, awe-inspiring historical site where the remnants of the Temple of Olympian Zeus nestled. In ancient times a colossal statue of Olympian Zeus stood inside the temple, which was considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  The Panathenaic Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It is the only stadium in the world built entirely out of marble. Hundreds of famous musicians such as R.E.M., Jose Carreras, Depeche Mode, etc. gave their concerts at the Panathinaikos Arena.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• (Pass by)

  Syntagma Square or Constitution Square is a center of the city, an important site of Athens politics and history. This square is a transport hub, general hang-out spot, and the epicenter for any demonstrations or strikes.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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