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Private Tour: Ancient and Contemporary Athens Walking Tour

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6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Discover Athens’ ancient sights and explore the lively neighborhoods of Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka on this private, full-day walking tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens and get up close to world-famous monuments such as the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then, get a taste of local life as you wander through the up-and-coming Psiri district, historical Plaka and the bustling market neighborhood of Monastiraki, where you’ll savor local produce such as cured meat, wine, cheese and many other Greek specialties. Receive the undivided attention of an expert guide on this private tour.

What's Included

  • Pick up from hotel (if in the center of Athens - transportation cost not included)
  • Food tastings
  • Private guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry fees (essential to pre-purchase)
  • Transportation (if needed)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

If your hotel is located in the city center at 10' walk from the tour's starting point your guide will meet you at your hotel. Otherwise please let us know where you are staying so we can arrange for the most convenient meeting point for you.

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Meeting point

Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
Athina 105 58, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Platia Sintagmatos
Athina 105 63, Greece

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Acropolis

Acropolis
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

Herodion
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erechtheion

Erechtheion
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea

Propylea
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

Agora
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Psirri

Psiri
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon

Parthenon
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

Monastiraki
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Plaka
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Athena Nike

Temple of Nike
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
  • Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Ancient and Contemporary Athens Walking 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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Pick up from hotel (if in the center of Athens - transportation cost not included)
  • Food tastings
  • Private guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry fees (essential to pre-purchase)
  • Transportation (if needed)

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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
  • Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.
  • If you are entitled to free/reduced entrance fees please don’t forget to bring a valid identity card or passport.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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