Private Tour: Ancient and Contemporary Athens Walking Tour

5.0
(14 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Athens’ ancient sights and explore the lively neighborhoods of Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka on this private, full-day walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens and get up close to world-famous monuments such as the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then, get a taste of local life as you wander through the up-and-coming Psiri district, historical Plaka and the bustling market neighborhood of Monastiraki, where you’ll savor local produce such as cured meat, wine, cheese and many other Greek specialties. Receive the undivided attention of an expert guide on this private tour.

What's Included

Private guide
Pick up from hotel (if in the center of Athens - transportation cost not included)
Food tastings
Entry fees (essential to pre-purchase)
Transportation (if needed)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

If your hotel is located in the city center at 10' walk from the tour's starting point your guide will meet you at your hotel. Otherwise please let us know where you are staying so we can arrange for the most convenient meeting point for you.

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Meeting point
End point

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Acropolis

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Herodion

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Erechtheion

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Propylea

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Agora

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Psiri

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Parthenon

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Monastiraki

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Plaka

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Temple of Nike

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
Supplied by Alternative Athens

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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