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Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion

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Athens, Greece

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Do you have a limited time in Athens? This tour is the perfect way to see as much as possible in a day! Whether you have a short stay in the city, staying in a hotel/apartment, or if you are just visiting Athens for the day during a cruise, this private tour is the best choice.

Athens is a city of great cultural interest. Built in layers over the centuries, glimpses of life in ancient times pop up among modern buildings. Ancient and modern co-exist in a surprising way.

Visit remarkable monuments and great historical places such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agora, Temple of Zeus, the first Olympic stadium and many more! Find out about how life was then and now and how surprisingly similar things are between ancient and modern Athens, a lively metropolis then and now!

Avoid noisy crowds and the bustle of the city. Travel in safety and comfort in your own luxurious private vehicle.

Your dedicated private driver will ensure a comfortable personalized experience throughout the day!

What's Included

  • Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
  • VAT and all state taxes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Entrance fee to the Acropolis and the other sites
  • Food and drinks unless specified
  • To visit the Acropolis
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up time can be scheduled according to your preferences. Please make your request at the special requirement’s section & we will contact you after your booking.Travelers can be picked up from all Athens centre & Piraeus Hotels and Piraeus Cruise Port.View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.For pickup from Airbnb or any other location/apartment, please provide the exact address.Please note that in case the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or it is not accessible by cars/vehicles, we will notify you, upon booking, of the best alternative pick up location.Please be at the meeting point 5-10min before your scheduled pickup time, in case parking or waiting time for your driver is limited.

What To Expect

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Acropolis

We start the tour by visiting the so called “sacred rock”, The Acropolis. Here you will see: - Parthenon that was dedicated to goddess Athena (Parthenos) - Propylea, the monumental entrance to the sacred area - The Temple of Athena Nike which was dedicated to Athena-Nike - The Erechtheion with its famous female figures-statues - The Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to both goddess Athena and god Poseidon - The Odeum of Herodus Atticus - The the Theatre of Dionysus, the first theatre in the whole world - The Areopagus (Mars Hill)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

The temple of Olympian Zeus (124-132 AD) had three rows of eight columns (tripteral octastyle) on the two narrow sides and two rows of twenty columns (dipteral eikosastyle) on the long sides. It once housed the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Zeus and the statue of the emperor. Sixteen of the temple's columns survive today, thirteen of them, on the east side, intact. Of the remaining three on the west side, one collapsed in 1852.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

It was originally a natural hollow part of the ground between the two hills of Agra and Ardettos, over Ilissos river. It was transformed into a stadium by Lykourgos in 330-329 BC for the athletic competitions of the Great Panathinaea Festivities. Between 140 and 144 AD, Herodes Atticus restored the Stadium, giving it the form that was found at the 1870 excavation: the horseshoe construction with a track 204,07 meters long and 33,35 meters wide. It is believed that the Stadium had a seating capacity of 50.000 people. Separating scales were built between the tiers and on the base of the sphendone there was a portico with Doric-style columns; another portico was placed in the stadium's facade. At Roman times, the Stadium was used as an arena, with the addition of a semi-circular wall on the north that was corresponding to the splendor of the southern side.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco Di Adriano

The triumphal arch lies on an ancient street that led from the old city of Athens to the new, Roman section, built by Hadrian. It was constructed by the Athenians in A.D. 131, in honor of their benefactor emperor. Two inscriptions are carved on the architrave, one on each side: the first, on the side towards the Acropolis reads "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus"; the second, on the other side, facing the new city reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus".
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

Lycabettus Hill (Lykavitos) is the highest point of Athens, 277m above sea level.From Lycabettus Hill you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the whole metropolis! You will also be reminded that Athens is surrounded by sea with spectacular views across the Aegean.On the top of the hill, you will find the Greek Orthodox church of Agios Georgios (St. George).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos

Also known as Constitution Square, Syntagma Square (Plateia Syntagmatos) is a huge public plaza stretching out in front of Athens’ parliament building. Gleaming with white marble and beautiful statues, it’s a great place for people to watch. Many of the city's most important streets begin here, including Ermou Street and Vassilissis Sofias Avenue.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the House of the Greek Parliament. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded 24-7 by the Evzones (Presidential Guards)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (pass by)

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens, is a public university in Athens, Greece
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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, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
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National Library of Greece (pass by)

The National Library of Greece is part of the famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings in the city centre, including the Academy of Athens and the Athens University.
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Ancient Agora of Athens

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the centre of political, commercial, administrative and social activity. The religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.The first excavation campaigns were carried out by the Greek Archaeological Society in 1859-1912, and by the German Archaeological Institute in 1896-97. In 1890-91, a deep trench cut for the Athens-Peiraeus Railway brought to light extensive remains of ancient buildings.In 1931 the American School of Classical Studies started the systematic excavations with the financial support of J. Rockefeller and continued until 1941. Work was resumed in 1945 and is still continuing.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Ancient Agora

The Museum of the Ancient Agora is housed in the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, originally erected during the 2nd cent. BC as a gift of the king of Pergamon, Attalos II, to Athens.The exhibition in the Museum gallery holds archaeological finds coming from the systematic excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in the area and dated from the Neolithic to the Post-byzantine and Ottoman periods.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

Monastiraki is famous for the Flea Market. An area full cute cafes and shops selling a great variaty of souvenirs.The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional Greek tavernas and restaurants, many with great Acropolis view!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide, to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion?

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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  • Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
  • VAT and all state taxes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
  • Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
  • All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
  • Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
  • Flexible pick up time on request
  • Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
  • Child seats available upon request
  • Parking Fees
  • Chiled bottled water
  • Entrance fee to the Acropolis and the other sites
  • Food and drinks unless specified
  • To visit the Acropolis
  • To visit the Acropolis Museum (optional visit)
  • To visit the Ancient Agora and Museum of Agora
  • To visit the Temple of Zeus (optional visit)
  • Llicensed tour guide for guiding inside the sites, upon request/availability (Additional cost 350€)

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  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide, to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
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