Private Tailor-Made Walking Tour of Athens
From€190
2 hours – 8 hours
Athens, Greece
About this activity
Experience Athens like never before with a personalized walking tour tailored to your interests, featuring iconic landmarks and hidden gems.
Highlights
- Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon
- Wander through the historic Plaka district
- Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Discover the Ancient Agora ruins
- Enjoy panoramic city views from Lycabettus Hill
Full description
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Athens on a private walking tour designed just for you. Whether you're captivated by ancient ruins, charming neighborhoods, or local cuisine, this tour offers a flexible itinerary that caters to your preferences. Visit iconic sites like the Acropolis and Parthenon, meander through the picturesque Plaka district, and uncover the secrets of the Ancient Agora. Your knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, all you need to do is lace up your walking shoes and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Greece's capital.
Included / Excluded
- Personalized walking tour with expert guide
- Customized itinerary based on interests
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
1
Pass by: Meet your professional guide and begin your private walking tour from Sydagma square.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
You can see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Pass by: We suggest you, as an option, to continue your tour strolling through the Plaka's paved streets. 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
4
We strongly recommend you to visit Acropolis. As you walk up the slopes, see the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre built in the 5th century BC. Your knowledgeable licenced guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos.
Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: NO
5
Another option is to visit 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
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is flexible; please specify your preferred length when booking.
- Availability may vary; confirm your booking in advance.
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
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
- 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
Flexible itinerary. You can put together with your guide the itinerary that you will follow according the places that you would like to visit.