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Athens Private Half Day Experience

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Experience Athens your own way . Enjoy a journey through ancient and modern history in style and comfort . Feel like a local and embrace Greek culture . Walk around Acropolis and spend your day relishing the city where philisophy politics and art were borned .

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Highly professional qualified-knowledgeable drivers (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis ( 30€ per adult)
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum (20€ per adult)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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In case the pick-up is at your hotel , your driver will be waiting for you at the lobby In case the pick-up is at your apartment , your driver will be waiting for your at the entrance of the building In case of a port pick-up , your driver will be waiting for you at the disembarkation area holding a sign with your name on it

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Athens

We will pick you up either from your hotel , apartment or Piraeus Port to begin our tour in Athens
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

Our first stop is the sacred rock of Acropolis . What better place to begin our tour , than the place where greek history blossomed . Ancient monuments of rare beauty and architectural marvels will take you on a journey back to antiquity. Acropolis comes from the words " Άκρον " , which means edge or highest point , and " Πόλις " , which means city
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea

Propylaea is the monumental gateway of Acropolis .
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon

The crowned jewel of Acropolis . The most famous monument in Greece , the Parthenon . Witness first hand history and art binding together to create a unique temple whose value and beauty survives through eternity . Parthenon was completely made out of marble and was dedicated to goddess Athena , the protector of the city .
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erectheion

Erectheion is another temple on the north side of Acropolis dedicated to goddess Athens and god Poseidon .
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Athena Nike

A temple dedicated to goddesses Athena and Nike . Nike according to greek mythology was the goddess of victory and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Di Dioniso

The Theatre of Dionysus(or Theatre of Dionysos) 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 (Dionysus the Liberator). 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 25,000.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus (also called Herodeion or Herodion) is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950. The audience stands and the orchestra (stage) were restored using Pentelic marble in the 1950s. Since then it has been the main venue of the Athens Festival, which runs from May through October each year, featuring a variety of acclaimed Greek as well as International performances. Built by Herodus Atticus , in memory of his Roman wife Aspasia .
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

We continue our tour with another everlasting and historical monument , the Panathenaic or Kalimarmaro stadium . Where the first modern olympic games took place. The oldest stadium in the world that is still being used , and the only one entirely made of marble.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hellenic Parliament

The Greek Parliament on top of Syntagma square right in the heart of Athens .
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

The tomb of the unknown soldier . A war memorial , dedicated to all the fallen Greek soldiers that died in battle . Guarded at all times by the famous presidential guards , Evzones. Witness the impressive change of the guards.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Last but not least we visit the Lycabettus Hill . A wonderful chance to review from above all the great monuments you admired throughout the tour. An amazing panoramic view of the city that stretches all the way to the sea and the Port of Piraeus .
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco Di Adriano (pass by)

Academy of Athens National and Kapoditrian University of Athens National Library of Greece Old Parliament
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Acropolis Museum

Nearby the Hill of Acropolis is the Acropolis Museum. Main purpose of the museum is to house every significant findings of Acropolis and the surrounding slopes. Discover a variety of scupltures and marbles from the Acropolis , inluding the Caryatids and other ancient greek treasures.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Private Half Day Experience?

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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  • Bottled water
  • Highly professional qualified-knowledgeable drivers (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Private transportation
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  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis ( 30€ per adult)
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum (20€ per adult)
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