Athens private tour- Explore the history

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  • Price from
    €300
  • Duration
    4 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum.

    From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.

    What's included

    • Private transportation
    • WiFi on board
    • Bottled water
    • Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
    • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
    • Entrance fees
    • Lunch

    What you will do

    • Acropolis

      The Parthenon, Tempe of Athena Nike, Erechteion, theatre of Dionysus, Propylae, Herodion Odeon. The must-see monument.

      1 h 20 min

    • A unique Stadium builded completely of marble where the first modern Olympics took place. Here the Athenians were honouring the patron Goddess Athena.

      20 min

    • Academy of Arts and Sciences, University, National Library. Three Neoclassical impressive buildings of the 19th century.

      Pass by, no stop

    • The Archaeological site inside

      20 min

    • The old city of Plaka, the most beautiful neighborhood of Athens.

      1 h

    • The changing of the guards at the Parliament

      15 min

    • See the breathtaking views of Athens from 267 meters high.

      15 min

    Meeting point

    Pickup: We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge.

    Important information

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.