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HALF DAY ATHENS: Visit Acropolis, Parthenon,Private Tour 5h

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Be inspired by the Acropolis with the colonnaded majestic Parthenon temple, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium or Kalimarmaro, the dazzling Acropolis Museum and the captivating National Archaeological Museum.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 metres above sea level before being tantalised by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectual trilogy’ consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square is also intriguing!

Lively Monastiraki known for iconic landmarks such as the ruins of Hadrian’s library, the Stoa of Attalos and the ancient Agora together with its flea market is of significant interest!

Explore the narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops, sidewalk cafes and authentic tavernas at Plaka!

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
  • Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
  • Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
  • Entrance tickets book on your own we can send you a link
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis 30 EUROS must be purchased in advance - limited availability)
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis Museum (€12 pp)
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They can call us or send us an emailTraveler pick up is offered .This is a private Tour ,only your group will participate.Thyou to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request.Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer .In case of a hotel , he will be waiting for you in the hotel Lobby.In Case of a Apartment ,he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building . For AirPort pick up , he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall , just as you disembark , holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival .We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time.For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate , just as you disembark holding a sighn with your name on it spot him upon arrival .Confirmation will be received at time of booking Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour. Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19 Most travelers can participate Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Athens

Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb in Athens or Piraeus port
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

Visit to the ACROPOLIS HILL and the PARTHENONParthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 GreeceParthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea (Pass By)

The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
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Parthenon (Pass By)

An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again.
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Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea's southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north
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Erechtheion (Pass By)

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
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Theater of Dionysus (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. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.
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Acropolis Museum

Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 GreeceAs you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling 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.
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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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 GreeceAfter the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Syntagma (Pass By)

Syntagma Square (Constitution 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.[2] It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square.
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Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus, Athens GreeceThen moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.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

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 GreeceWe 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 GreeceThe 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. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.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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Akadimia (Academy)

The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 GreeceThe 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

The ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill. The Agora's initial use was for a commercial, assembly, or residential gathering place and is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.Duration: 50 minutes
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Market Athens (Pass By)

Feel , Taste, Walk in the Central Market of Athens experience leave in the HEART of ATHENS
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National History Museum (Old Parliament) (Pass By)

The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the HALF DAY ATHENS: Visit Acropolis, Parthenon,Private Tour 5h?

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

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

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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:
  • Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port.
  • Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
  • Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle.
  • Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge.
  • Private transportation.
  • All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water.
  • Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.
  • This is A Tailor Made Tour , you Can Include or Skip any site in Athens.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance tickets book on your own we can send you a link.
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis 30 EUROS must be purchased in advance - limited availability).
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis Museum (€12 pp).
  • Entry/Admission - Acropoli.
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museu.
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens 6EUROS.
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Agora 8EUROS.
  • Air Port pick up is optional and comes with additional cost depending the vehicle.
  • Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
  • Meal in Athens Plaka - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
  • Acropolis Museum.
  • Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites.
  • Official Tour Guide €190 Extra Cost in total For 4 Hours Upon Availability.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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
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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 HALF DAY ATHENS: Visit Acropolis, Parthenon,Private Tour 5h is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for HALF DAY ATHENS: Visit Acropolis, Parthenon,Private Tour 5h 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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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
  • Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
  • Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
  • Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive historical knowledge
  • Private transportation
  • All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
  • Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable mini vans.
  • This is A Tailor Made Tour , you Can Include or Skip any site in Athens
  • Entrance tickets book on your own we can send you a link
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis 30 EUROS must be purchased in advance - limited availability)
  • Entrance tickets - Acropolis Museum (€12 pp)
  • Entry/Admission - Acropoli
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museu
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens 6EUROS
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Agora 8EUROS
  • Air Port pick up is optional and comes with additional cost depending the vehicle
  • Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
  • Meal in Athens Plaka - Lunch stops are scheduled, but meal costs are not included.
  • Acropolis Museum
  • Licensed guide to accompany you into archaeological sites
  • Official Tour Guide €190 Extra Cost in total For 4 Hours Upon Availability

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
  • 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

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