Athens Full Day Private Tour
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Athens, Greece
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
If you are a fan of Greek History and Mythology this is your tour!
See all the highlights of Athens and learn everything about the iconic sites, visiting the Acropolis (Parthenon), the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Zeus and the New Acropolis museum, in a private day tour that will be flexible and customized to your needs!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at HERODION HOTEL [near Acropolis metro station]
- Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
- Museum Ticket [Option: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 12€pp]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel Pick up & Drop off / SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel''German/ Spanish Speaking Drivers upon request- depending on the availability
OR
Meeting point
Rovertou Galli
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Propylaea (Pass By)
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Erechtheion (Pass By)
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)
After 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.
Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Mount Lycabettus
Then 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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Temple of Hephaestus (Pass By)
In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) devoted to the God of blacksmiths and volcanoes.
Museum of the Ancient Agora (Pass By)
In this small but important museum you will see findings from Ancient Athenians' daily life and learn about their constitution.
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
Next driving alongside the National Garden, we 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, Syntagma. 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.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
We 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.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The 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.
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
The 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.
Koukaki
You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek Pitta Gyros in the traditional neighbourhood of Koukaki.Enjoy your lunch and taste Gyros, the most popular Greek recipe, with a set menu, as described below:1 Pitta Gyros (pork or chicken or veg, fried potatoes, tzatziki, tomato, onion)
1 Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives & feta cheese, dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil)
1 piece of Baklava (layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey)
1 Drink (beer or glass of wine or soft drink)Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood, 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 or spent time in the neighbourhood of Plaka.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
National Archaeological Museum
Instead of visiting the new Acropolis Museum, we give you the opportunity to visit the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
If you don't want to enter the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, you can walk at the traditional neighbourhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighbourhood of the Gods.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets Included in the bookings made after 2/11/2023
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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-63145P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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.
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site].
- PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at HERODION HOTEL [near Acropolis metro station].
- Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora].
- Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink.
The following is NOT included:
- Museum Ticket [Option: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 12€pp].
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost].
- Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€].
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Athens Full Day Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Athens Full Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at HERODION HOTEL [near Acropolis metro station]
- Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
- Museum Ticket [Option: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 12€pp]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets Included in the bookings made after 2/11/2023
- Operated by a business
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