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Private Half-Day Athens Sightseeing Tour

From€365
4 hours
Athens, Greece

About this activity

Enjoy a personalized half-day tour of Athens' iconic landmarks with a private guide, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and more.

Highlights

  • Explore Acropolis and Parthenon
  • Visit Ancient Agora and Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Discover Plaka's charming streets
  • Admire Panathenaic Stadium
  • Experience local culture and cuisine

Full description

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Athens on a private half-day sightseeing tour tailored to your interests. Your expert guide will lead you through iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora, providing insightful commentary along the way. Wander through the charming streets of Plaka, the city's oldest neighborhood, and marvel at the architectural beauty of the Panathenaic Stadium. This flexible tour allows you to customize your itinerary, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience that captures the essence of Athens.

Included / Excluded

  • Private guide
  • Customized itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Following an accurate pick-up by luxury air conditioned vehicle, we suggest you to begin with a visit to Panathinaiko Stadium, the cradle of the first modern Olympic games, which took place in 1896.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
2

Pass by: Pass by the Greek Parliament in the former Royal Palace of Syntagma Square and watch the fanciful Evzoni Guards in their amber tunics. Continue to the stately Zappion Conference Center in the National Gardens of Greece.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Pass by: Another option is to visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arc and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by more Evzones.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

After passing by the handsome Numismatic Museum at Schlieman's House, the Catholic Cathedral and the Athens Neoclassical trilogy, you finally reach the impressive Acropolis. Visit the monumental marble gates of the Propylae, the Temples of Athena, Nike and Parthenon. See the famous Porch of Maidens at the Temple of Erectheion.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NO
5

We strongly recommend you to visit also Acropolis Museum, home to a multitude of archaeological finds from the Acropolis but firstly enjoy a pleasant short walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater. Acropolis Museum includes major attractions, votives, artifacts of everyday life, archaic statues, Caryatids and the Parthenon hall with displays from the pediments, the metopes and the frieze.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: NO
6

Pass by: Another option is to customize the above suggested itinerary and add also a walk at Plaka old district. As a main tourist attraction of Athens, Plaka has a lot of traditional restaurants and shops, mainly selling souvenirs as well as furs, leather clothes and fine handmade jewellery, which stay open until late at night seven days a week.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens, Greece

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance to secure your preferred time slot.
  • Provide any specific interests or requests to tailor the tour to your preferences.
  • Be aware that some sites may have entry fees not included in the tour price.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning sights.
  • Ensure your mobile device is fully charged for navigation and photos.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The tour duration starting from Athens is around 5 hours and starting from Piraeus port is around 7 hours.
  • Flexible itinerary. You can put together with your guide the itinerary that you will follow according the places that you would like to visit.

Additional information

The tour duration starting from Athens is around 5 hours and starting from Piraeus port is around 7 hours. Flexible itinerary. You can put together with your guide the itinerary that you will follow according the places that you would like to visit.
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