6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour
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Athens, Greece
6 hours (approx.)
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Overview
See the most important parts of Athens and get a taste of the birthplace of democracy and western civilization. Visit the Acropolis and drive around the city to see the highlights of Athens, being a traveler, not a tourist!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Acropolis Museum (if chosen to be visited instead of Anc. Agora)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Propylaea (Pass By)
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Erechtheion (Pass By)
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Theater of Dionysus (Pass By)
The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dromeas (Pass By)
The work Dromeas by Kostas Varotsos was constructed in 1988. The initial version includes fragments of glass that interact with the natural and artificial light, but also water, a version that was supported for a while. Being the first public work of modern art in Athens it sparked a series of discussions and disagreements.
Mount Lycabettus
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen,
Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Acropolis Museum
Instead of the Ancient Agora we can visit the Acropolis Museum As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations.This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 City Boat Tours .
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Hours – Athens Sightseeing Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-63145P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Hours – Athens Sightseeing Private Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora].
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site].
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink].
- Transport by private vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
- Acropolis Museum (if chosen to be visited instead of Anc. Agora).
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost].
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the 6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Acropolis Museum (if chosen to be visited instead of Anc. Agora)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
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