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Athens 6 hours private tour: See the best of Athens

45 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 45 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Athens, Greece

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5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Athens on a 6-hour tour designed for cruise travelers and other visitors who want to spend some of their time shopping and dining. See the Acropolis and other important sites in the city, and shop and enjoy Greek cuisine in the Plaka. You can also customize the itinerary and add a different site or Museum.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed guide that will enter to the sites
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up also from Airbnb apartments. Cruise travelers must look their name on a paper, pick up from the airport has extra charge.

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Acropolis

The majestic monuments like the Parthenon, Erechteion, Theatre of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Propylae and temple of Athena Nike.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

All the artifacts inside the museum
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Temple of Zeus and surrounding ruins.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The stadium,
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

The ceremony of changing of the guards
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

The Athens trilogy
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

The old city Plak for shopping or strolling
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens 6 hours private tour: See the best of Athens?

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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  • WiFi on board
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  • 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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