Uncover Athens’ secrets on a private 8-hour tour. Customize your itinerary, visit iconic sites, and enjoy all-inclusive transport.
Uncover Athens’ secrets on a private 8-hour tour. Customize your itinerary, visit iconic sites, and enjoy all-inclusive transport.
- Acropolis - Explore the land where, thousands of years ago, some of the most significant aspects of global philosophy, politics, and science were born and thrived. Discover ancient monuments of immense cultural and historical value and witness firsthand the grandeur and splendor of ancient Greek times. Begin with the Acropolis, which translates to…
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Acropolis - Explore the land where, thousands of years ago, some of the most significant aspects of global philosophy, politics, and science were born and thrived. Discover ancient monuments of immense cultural and historical value and witness firsthand the grandeur and splendor of ancient Greek times. Begin with the Acropolis, which translates to the edge of the city in Greek, the highest geographical and spiritual point according to the ancient Greeks.
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Propylaea - The Propylaea served as the grand entrance to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the Persian Wars.
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Parthenon - The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the Athenians regarded as their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, with decorations continuing until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, often seen as the pinnacle of the Doric order’s development. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the finest examples of Greek art.
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Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
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Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
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Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and renovated in 1950.
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Theater of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens, situated on the south slope of the Acropolis hill. Originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus, the first orchestra terrace was built around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, hosting the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its peak in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus, with a capacity of up to 17,000, and remained in use until the Roman period. It fell into decay during the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored until the nineteenth century.
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Panathenaic Stadium - Also known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Panathenaic Stadium is the oldest operational stadium in the world, having hosted the Olympic Games three times. It is the only major stadium globally built entirely of white marble.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus - Like the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus has been a prominent Athenian landmark for centuries. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, an outdoor ancient temple of Athena, is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, the chief of the Olympian Gods. Its impressive history and destruction make it a fascinating site to study, and its size attracts many tourists. It is surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron, and is within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 meters east of the Acropolis and south of Syntagma Square.
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Arch of Hadrian - The Arch of Hadrian, commonly known in Greek as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center - The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private, and is one of the city’s most renowned modern landmarks.
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National Garden - The National Garden, or Royal Garden, is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and extends south to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, alongside busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, as well as celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
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Hellenic Parliament - The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, housed in an imposing building located in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of King Othon, is located in Syntagma Square, along with the Unknown Soldier Monument, which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.
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Syntagma Square Fountain - Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant following a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social perspective, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Witness the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, now the Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a vital part of modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest university in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University,” as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first location was a neoclassical house on the north slope of the Acropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
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The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. Established in 1926, its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and it 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 - National Library (Vallianeion) This magnificent neoclassical reading room once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, including 5,200 manuscripts that feature over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and handwritten renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato, and Homer.
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Mount Lycabettus - Lycabettus is a hill in Athens, featuring the small church of Agios Georgios at its summit, with a cable car also in operation. Lykavittos is the second highest point of the Attica basin after Turkovunia, rising to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
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Plaka - Plaka is the oldest and most enchanting district in Athens, located right below the Acropolis. Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions, and houses with red tiles and balconies adorned with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood. Greek literature often refers to Plaka as the neighborhood of the Gods. Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristic of the area.
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Monastiraki - Vibrant Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks, including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
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Hadrian’s Library - Once the most luxurious public building in the city, Hadrian’s Library was constructed around AD 132. It features an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.
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Stoa of Attalos - The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.
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Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora of Athens is the open space located near and northwest of the Acropolis. In antiquity, it served as the administrative, philosophical, educational, social, cultural, and primarily economic center of the city.
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National Archaeological Museum - The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from various archaeological sites around Greece, spanning from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of Greek Antiquity artifacts worldwide.
- Private transportation
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda…
- Private transportation
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia 2023
- Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
- Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- The tickets for all archeological places and museums
- Museum Ticket: Acropolis Museum( 20€) OR National Archaeological Museum(…
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
- Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- The tickets for all archeological places and museums
- Museum Ticket: Acropolis Museum( 20€) OR National Archaeological Museum( 12€)
- Entry/Admission - Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
- Entry/Admission - National Archaeological Museum
Explore the wonders of Athens and uncover the city’s hidden gems on a private 8-hour tour. This full-day excursion is ideal for travelers who appreciate the freedom to tailor their sightseeing journey without the hassle of planning. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Zeus, Parthenon, Acropolis, and more, all in the comfort of private…
Explore the wonders of Athens and uncover the city’s hidden gems on a private 8-hour tour. This full-day excursion is ideal for travelers who appreciate the freedom to tailor their sightseeing journey without the hassle of planning. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Zeus, Parthenon, Acropolis, and more, all in the comfort of private transportation. Enjoy the personalized touch of a private tour and travel with ease in all-inclusive transport. Adapt the itinerary to match your interests and see Athens’ top attractions in just eight hours. Begin your adventure from your hotel and head to the Acropolis, where you can wander through the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon. Marvel at the views from Lycabettus Hill and explore the charming neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Discover the highlights of Athens in a private vehicle on this comprehensive full-day tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.