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This private tour offers a relaxed and personalized way to explore Athens with a professional local driver. Travel in a comfortable vehicle while discovering the city's highlights, learning stories from Greek mythology and history, and stopping at the best viewpoints for photos. Flexible itinerary and authentic local insights make this experience unique.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel Pick-up: Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.
Airport / Port Pick-up: Your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name.
Airport pick-up is available upon request and involves an additional cost.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email.
The day before your tour, you will receive an email with the driver’s details and vehicle information for your pickup.
Direct contact via Whatsapp, phone, or email will be available after booking.
Itinerary
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1Athens
Begin your experience in the heart of Athens and discover the highlights of this historic city. During this private sightseeing drive, you will explore the most important landmarks of Athens, combining ancient history with modern city life. Pass through the vibrant city center and admire iconic sites such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Your driver will guide you through the city’s most famous locations while sharing useful insights about Athens and its history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Acropolis
Visit the world-famous Acropolis, the most important ancient landmark of Athens and a symbol of classical Greek civilization. Walk up the historic hill and admire some of the most iconic monuments of ancient Greece, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. Enjoy breathtaking views over the city of Athens while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site and discovering the heart of ancient Athenian history.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Temple of Olympian Zeus
See the impressive Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples ever built in ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods, this monumental site once featured more than one hundred massive Corinthian columns. Today, the remaining columns stand as a powerful reminder of the scale and ambition of ancient Athens and offer a great opportunity for photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Panathenaic Stadium
Stop at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Originally constructed in the 4th century BC for the Panathenaic Games and later restored to host the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, it remains one of the most iconic landmarks of Athens. Enjoy a short stop to admire the stadium and take photos.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Stop at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square. Here you will witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the Evzones, one of the most iconic traditions in Greece.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, formerly the Royal Palace, overlooks Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens. Today it serves as the center of Greek political life and remains one of the most important historic buildings in the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens is one of the most impressive neoclassical buildings in the city and part of the famous Athenian architectural trilogy. Designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen in the 19th century, it is considered a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture and a symbol of intellectual and scientific life in modern Greece.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is one of the oldest universities in Europe and an important educational institution in Greece. Its historic neoclassical building is part of the famous Athenian Trilogy and reflects the cultural and academic heritage of the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9National Library Of Greece
The National Library of Greece is another landmark of the Athenian neoclassical trilogy. Built in the 19th century, it has played an important role in preserving Greek literature, history, and knowledge.
5 minutes • 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
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
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
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Please note: Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price. Our team will guide you on how to purchase your tickets online in advance for a smoother experience. All entrance fees are paid directly by the traveler.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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