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Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history/culture, scenery, photography.
If you want to see everything that Athens has to offer, then we suggest both modern & classical Athens sites in a full day tour. The day starts with convenient pickup and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Plaka, ancient & modern Agora, Lycavetus hill and many more.

Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles. We are dedicated to show you the Athens we know and love, as travelers and not as tourists and for this reason we will avoid the tourist traps. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed archaeologist guide (extra cost).

What's Included

  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader, throughout the day
  • Your driver provides informative, books,map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
  • Entrance Fees to Acropolis hill (Winter: from 1st Nov to 31st March 15€ - under 25 is free )
  • Entrance Fees to Acropolis hill (Summer : from 1st April to 30 October 30€
  • Acropolis museum
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/ drop off is offered from/ to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am or earlier in summer time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.Additional charge is applicable *25€ per way/ per vehicle from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km & Toll Roads) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km & Toll Roads) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

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What To Expect

Panathinaiko Stadio (Pass By)

Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadio) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography.There is a ticket in case you would like to enter.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 3€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 6€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)
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Acropolis

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 15€ from (1st Nov/ 31st March) and 30€ from (1st April/30 October)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erechtheion

Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

The temple was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis hill.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Plaka

Enter down town of Athens. Next stop (optional) is going to be at a traditional Greek restaurant with authentic Greek dishes or have a quick stop for a Pitta Gyros ( Souvlaki)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

Famous landmark featuring, the ancient temple of Hephaestus, the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts. Ancient Greek Agora is known as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech. Entrance fee' Winter 4€/ Summer 8€. Ticket includes Agora Museum & Hephestus Temple.
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Museum of the Ancient Agora

Stoa (Portico) of Attalos. Rebuilt ancient structure once a gathering place & market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hephaestus (Pass By)

Temple of Hephaestus, best well preserved temple in Greece.
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Central Market Athens

Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

Monastiraki in Athens, known also as the flea market. We will walk through taking unique photos
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Syntagma (Pass By)

The city's broad, tree-lined central square, with a fountain, cafes & park benches.
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Hellenic Parliament

Old palace from 1800s serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece

National Library of Greece in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Doric columns
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea. Minibus it's difficult to approach.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Visit (optional) or have a drink in its veranda with a great view of Parthenon. Veranda cafe restaurant its free entrance. Museum ticket is 15€
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
  • Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is applicable from *25€ per way for longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus?

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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader, throughout the day
  • Your driver provides informative, books,map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
  • Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
  • Entrance Fees to Acropolis hill (Winter: from 1st Nov to 31st March 15€ - under 25 is free )
  • Entrance Fees to Acropolis hill (Summer : from 1st April to 30 October 30€
  • Acropolis museum
  • From 1€ per person
  • Archaeological tour guide for Acropolis hill and Acropolis museum ( approx 3 hours)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
  • Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is applicable from *25€ per way for longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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).

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