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Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City Tour

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Pack a lot of punch in your visit to Athens and explore 2.500 years of culture and history in only 7 hours! Experience the best of what Athens has to offer in an impressive, see-it-all tour around the historical city that will give you insight into its past and present. Follow your expert local guide around the most significant archaeological sites, such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and pass by the city highlights while chatting and getting familiar with Greek culture!

What's Included

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Goodbye gift as a memento of your experience
  • Private guided tour to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & the city highlights
  • Your lunch
  • Entrance fee tickets (we can pre-purchase skip the line tickets for you)
  • Private transportation
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What To Expect

Acropolis

Begin your full-day adventures with the obvious choice: the Acropolis Hill. Let your guide show you the way up the sacred rock, as they explain the history behind the Acropolis' impressive monuments, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike, the Propylaea and the Erechtheion, and narrate myths of the past.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Following your visit to the Acropolis Hill, you will walk the short distance to the modern Acropolis Museum. The impressive museum's halls host exhibits and artifacts nearly 3.000 years old, leaving its visitors in awe. With your licensed guide by your side, you will learn everything about the customs and daily life of the ancient Greeks, while marveling at the impressive thousand-year-old creations.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

After the Acropolis museum, you'll stroll around the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka in order to admire its emblematic neoclassical buildings and monuments such as the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates! The old-time charm and relaxed vibe of the region will surely make Plaka one of your favorite spots of Athens!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Agora Romaine (Pass By)

After Plaka, you will have the opportunity to admire Roman Agora from the outside, built between 19 and 11 B.C. with a donation of Julius Caesar and Augustus.
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Monastiraki (Pass By)

Descend the streets of Athens and reach the electrifying Monastiraki Square, popular for its historic monuments and diverse flea market. Watch the 18th and 19th century Athens unfold before your eyes and admire the Tzistarakis mosque, Hadrian's library, and the Pantanassa church; all significant parts of Athens' heritage.
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Syntagma (Pass By)

Your walk will continue onto Syntagma square, where you can gaze at the Greek parliament and the famous fountain that decorates its center. If you're lucky, you may also catch the changing of the presidential guards, which are called 'Evzones' and are dressed in the traditional Greek uniform, that takes place every hour!
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National Garden (Pass By)

Escaping the concrete jungle, next, you will walk to the National Garden of Greece, right next to the Greek Parliament, where you will have the chance to breathe in the scent of the hundreds of plant species.
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Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)

Walk towards the Panathenaic Stadium, where the 1st modern Olympic Games took place!
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Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (Pass By)

Your tour will come to an end once you turn your eyes towards the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital, dedicated to the father of gods!
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that this is a walking tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City 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 Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City 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?
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The following is included:
  • All taxes and VAT.
  • Goodbye gift as a memento of your experience.
  • Private guided tour to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & the city highlights.
  • A 7-hour private tour of Athens with an excellent licensed tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Your lunch.
  • Entrance fee tickets (we can pre-purchase skip the line tickets for you).
  • Private transportation.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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What's Included

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  • All taxes and VAT
  • Goodbye gift as a memento of your experience
  • Private guided tour to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & the city highlights
  • A 7-hour private tour of Athens with an excellent licensed tour guide
  • Your lunch
  • Entrance fee tickets (we can pre-purchase skip the line tickets for you)
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that this is a walking tour

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