Athens | Private Full-Day Guided Tour

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(3 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating contrasts of Athens on this private, full-day tour. Designed for those who wish to experience the city’s most iconic landmarks and then venture into the scenic countryside, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through the cradle of Western civilization.

What's Included

Certified Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Entrance tickets
Lunch with a drink
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

The meeting point is in your hotel lobby at 9 am. If your hotel is not within walking distance from the center (less than 1km), you are responsible for being at the meeting point by your means of transportation, which in this case is the entrance of the Acropolis Museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Experience the dazzling modernist Acropolis Museum and reveal layers of history dated back to the 6th century BC.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Reach the top of the Acropolis and witness the wonder of Ancient Greek architecture, the Parthenon.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enjoy a delicious authentic Greek lunch and afterward explore the old city of Athens, Plaka, stroll around its small streets and various ancient monuments, shops, and experience the ambiance of what Athens looked like before it became the modern city of today.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    View the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the biggest temples ever built in Athens, dating back to the 2nd century A.D., by Emperor Hadrian and enjoy the 16 massive columns still standing to this day.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Relax in the beautiful Zappeion Gardens, with a short stop for a coffee or refreshments, followed by a stop at Zappeion Hall

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    View the Panathenaic Stadium, an ancient Stadium originally built in 338 B.C., but reconstructed in the 19th century, to host the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Walk towards the buzzing Syntagma Square and witness the Presidential Guards on duty in front of the Greek Parliament, before returning to your hotel.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by PICTOURS OF GREECE

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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