Athens Half Day

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the cradle of civilization and the home of philosophy and democracy on this private 5-hour tour of Athens. Boasting monuments that have affected architecture all over the world, Athens is a perfect destination to tour.

What's Included

Child seat on request
Transportation by luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz taxi
English-speaking taxi driver
Cold water
Hotel or port pick-up and drop off
Wi-Fi internet connection on request
Professional tour guide (the guidance is conducted by the taxi driver
Fees for the archeological sites (Euros 30 per person general admittance)
Airport pickup and drop-off are extra charged 40 euros paid to the driver
No wheelchair accessible

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick you up from ANY hotel in Athens, Piraeus or Rafina port and Athens Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A driver will pick you up from your agreed location, be it a city center hotel, Athens Airport or the cruise port at Piraeus.Move on to the Holy Rock of the world-renowned Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Parthenon, dedicated to the guardian goddess of the city, Athena. Surrounding the temple are the ruins of the temple of the goddess Nike, the Erectheas Tomb, with its famous sculptures of Karyatides, and the Propylaia, the monumental gateway to the city

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The tour will continue to the famous Gate of Emperor Hadrian and to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dedicated to the King of the Olympian Gods, and the largest temple of the ancient world.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Driving to Lycavetus to see Athens from its highest city point.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will visit the Presidential Palace in order to see the change of the guards a must see show.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walk to the steps of Socrates in Ancient Greek Agora and let him wisper to you his wisdom. Inside the Agora visit the Temple of Hephestus that is one of the most well maintened ancient temples.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    rive through the narrow streets of Plaka, Athens most historic neighborhood and see the Roman Forum with its famous hydraulic systems that were used to calculate the speed of the winds to determine the exact time of a ship’s arrival at Piraeus port.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Astron Taxi Transfer & Day Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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