Classical Athens Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour
Overview
Discover the best of Athens in half a day on a private tour, visiting the city’s most iconic landmarks. Skip the lines and enjoy fast-track entry to the Acropolis, where you’ll marvel at the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus—wonders that showcase Athens' rich history.
Next, explore the Acropolis Museum, home to Greece's ancient treasures and fascinating artifacts that bring the city’s past to life.
Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 meters above sea level, and admire the neoclassical elegance of the “Architectural Trilogy,” including the National Library, Athens University, and the Academy of Athens.
This exclusive half-day tour offers an unforgettable Athens experience, blending history and culture, all without the hassle. Perfect for those with limited time but eager to experience the essence of Greece.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Fast-track admission tickets for the Acropolis/Parthenon & the Acropolis Museum
- Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port
- Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Bottled water
- Food and Drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 euros)
Meeting and Pickup
Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
What To Expect
Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Propylaia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Parthenon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Erechtheion
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Temple of Athena Nike
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Theater of Dionysus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
Temple of Olympian Zeus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- This is a fully private tour, οnly your group will participate.
- Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and well versed in Greek history. Although they are not permitted to enter the archaeological sites with our guests, they can certainly answer all of your questions about the places you visit on tour and will definitely bring the history to life.
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Activity code: C-59636P87
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