Sightseeing of Athens
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Athens, Greece
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
The tour unfolds at the city’s most iconic and monumental site, the legendary Acropolis. Then at Acropolis Museum you’ll be utterly captivated by an extraordinary collection of sculptures that weave together a history spanning over 2,500 years and at last inside to the old town of Plaka will have memorable encounters with local traditions.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Map of Athens and booklet of town's highlights
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets 30 euro of Archeological site of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
We will meet you at the arrival hall/Hotel reception or the driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
What To Expect
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word Acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, "highest point, extremity") and πόλις (polis, "city"). The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was also more properly known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.(Short stop for photos)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Presidential Mansion (Pass By)
The Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece, is the official residence of the president of the Hellenic Republic. It served previously as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the monarchy by the 1973 referendum.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The Presidential Guard is a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece. The unit is distinguished as the last unit of Evzones in the Hellenic Army, and is closely associated with the traditional Evzone's uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts in the Greek War of Independence. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. In 1868–1914 and 1937–1973 (with interruptions), the guard also included a cavalry company.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, with its founding principle tracing back to the historical Academy of Plato, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens (UoA), is a public university in Zografou, a suburban town in the Athens agglomeration, Greece.
It has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students.
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens. Founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1832, its mission is to locate, collect, organize, describe and preserve the perpetual evidence of Greek culture and its uptake over time, as well as important representative evidence of human intellectual production. The National Library of Greece ensures equal non-access to these items based on the freedom of knowledge, information, and research.
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 that founded in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in Greece.
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. 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.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Pass By)
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation, popularly known as the Metropolis or Mitropoli, is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all of Greece.
Plaka
Pláka is 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.(walk around and lunch break)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
Lycabettus Hill, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, 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 to see the most beatifull panoramic view of the city. At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sightseeing of Athens?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-161395P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Sightseeing of Athens?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Map of Athens and booklet of town's highlights.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance tickets 30 euro of Archeological site of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Sightseeing of Athens is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sightseeing of Athens 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Map of Athens and booklet of town's highlights
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets 30 euro of Archeological site of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
Additional Info
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
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