Athens and Piraeus Private Night Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Visitors will get a new perspective of Athens and Piraeus on this private night tour that takes guests to some of the city's most important cultural and historical landmarks. Experience the nighttime side of Athens on this private evening tour. It is a relaxed tour perfect for families, couples and companies. Explore main sights of Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Monastiraki and more. Explore each place independently and at your own pace. Enjoy use of a private driver and vehicle. Learn the Greek history. A great way to spend a night in a vibrant, exciting city like Athens.

What's Included

Bottled water
Private transportation
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port / Airport pick up & drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia 2023
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history.

The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up and pick off tourists from any hotel or Airbnb in the city of Athens.

Meeting point

Ermou
Athina 105 63, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Acropolis

Sightseeing in Athens starts driving under the hill of Acropolis. 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. You will be able to walk around the sacred hill.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 (Pass By)

Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the western civilization.

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 Elefthereus 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

Panathinaiko Stadio

We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus by way of Hadrian's Arch and we will admire the biggest temple in antiquity devoted to the King of the Gods.

Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)

The Arch of Hadrian most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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

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.

National and Kapodistrian University 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.

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.

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.

Monastiraki

Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the main shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bay of Zea (Pass By)

After driving 30 minutes from Athens, we arrive to Piraeus city. Bay Zea marina is located in Piraeus and it is one of the finest superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean. A port with great ancient history as it was a Naval base where the fleet of triremes was built. Ruins of the ancient walls of the base can still be found in the marina. The Naval Museum of Greece is also situated in Zea marina.

Mikrolimano

With view to the Saronic Gulf, island look, moored fishing boats and many restaurants and cafes along it, Mikrolimano feels like a vibrant seascape. It is Mikrolimano, one of the finest places of Piraeus and at the same time one of the most tourist areas in Attica.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens and Piraeus Private Night Tour?

A: 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). Read more Apr 2025