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Athens Iconic Highlights Private Tour

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Overview

Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and see the city in comfort on this private, car tour. Enjoy a local professional chauffeur service offering history insights and compelling stories. This private tour is designed to show-off the best of Greece’s ancient history and hospitality. You will get to know the city of Athens through a 5 to 6 hour route effortlessly, relaxed in an air conditioned premium sedan or Minivan.
Go even deeper into local culture and history with our optional combined package, offering guided tour with our top experienced certified tour guide inside Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, including commentary at places of interest and learn all about the roots of Western Civilization. Once your private tour comes to an end, we will drop you off at your accommodation or recommend a great place for lunch, offering local delicacies and a great wine.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Local professional driver sharing insights
  • Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis (30€ p.p.)
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis Museum (20€ p.p.)
  • Entry/Admission at Temple of Zeus (€20 p.p.)
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Meeting and Pickup

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-We pickup from all Athens Hotels and other accommodations. -Drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require licensed tour guide you can choose the option that includes private tour guide inside Archaeological sites and commentary at places of interest. -The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on time of day and traffic conditions.

What To Expect

Acropolis

Visit the Acropolis and learn all about the roots of Western Civilization. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway , Propylaea, the Erechtheum and of course Parthenon.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea (Pass By)

The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.
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Parthenon (Pass By)

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC.
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Erectheion (Pass By)

Erechtheion, is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
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Tempio Di Athena Nike (Pass By)

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
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Teatro Di Dioniso (Pass By)

The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus
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Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.
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Arco Di Adriano

Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus and once home to the one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hellenic Parliament

We will head to Syntagma’s main square, where we will stop and watch the changing of the Presidential guard, in front of the Greek Parliament. You will see the Evzones with their great traditional costumes and your private tour guide will explain you all about the meaning of each part of their costumes.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

Watch the changing of the Presidential guard, in front of the Greek Parliament.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
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The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)

The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837, by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well.
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Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus also known as Lycabettos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill.The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street). At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. At Lycabettus hill, you will encounter a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

We will continue our tour at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the modern Olympic Games started in 1896. Also called "Kallimarmaro" stadium, is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum was founded to exhibit all the significant finds from the Sacred Rock and its foothills. As you enter the museum, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which was artfully incorporated into the museum design.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Iconic Highlights Private 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Iconic Highlights Private Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Local professional driver sharing insights.
  • Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle.
  • Greek Culinary Welcome Gift.
  • Private Certified Experienced Tour Guide (if you choose the guided option).
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis (30€ p.p.).
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis Museum (20€ p.p.).
  • Entry/Admission at Temple of Zeus (€20 p.p.).
  • Entry/Admission at Panathenaic Stadium (10€ p.p.).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Athens Iconic Highlights Private Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Iconic Highlights 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!

 

 

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  • Bottled water
  • Local professional driver sharing insights
  • Private transportation with air conditioned vehicle
  • Greek Culinary Welcome Gift
  • Private Certified Experienced Tour Guide (if you choose the guided option)
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis (30€ p.p.)
  • Entry/Admission at Acropolis Museum (20€ p.p.)
  • Entry/Admission at Temple of Zeus (€20 p.p.)
  • Entry/Admission at Panathenaic Stadium (10€ p.p.)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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