Private Half-Day Athens Highlights Tour

Summary

Your private tour begins with pickup from your accommodation in Athens or Piraeus, where you’ll board an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and destined for some of Athens’ most popular attractions.  Head first to Athens’ most famous and instantly recognizable landmark: the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Topped by the magnificent Parthenon and the Agora of Athens, the ancient site offers panoramic views of Athens from its hilltop perch. Then, proceed to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and catch a changing of the guard ceremony outside of the Parliament Building (Vouli). See, too, the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens, and the National Library: three distinctive modern buildings designed by the Danish architects, Theophil and Christian Hansen. Marvel at the all-marble design of the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the world’s first Olympic games, and then return to antiquity at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch — two ancient Greek structures. Finally, your tour concludes with drop-off at your Athens or Piraeus accommodation.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This tour of Athens takes us to the most famous sites of the city, both ancient and modern. Undoubtedly the most famous landmark of Athens and the pride of Athenians is the Parthenon atop Acropolis Hill. The ancient Roman Agora (marketplace) and the Ancient Greek Agora where Socrates once spoke with the Athenian citizens about such subjects as justice, truth and love. Wandering a little further from immediate surrounds of the Acropolis, watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier known as Evzones. Near the Parliament, we will also see the famous “trilogy” of buildings designed by the Danish architects Theophil and Christian Hansen: the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens and the National Library. In grand neoclassical style. The stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Next is the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the monument known as Hadrian’s Arch, a distinctive Roman structure dedicated to Theseus and Hadrian the founders of Athens.

What’s included?

  • Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus

  • Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  • Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls

  • Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites

  • Everything that involves the vehicle

  • Admission fees

  • Professional guides within the respective sites (available to hire for an additional fee)

  • Food and drinks

  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Olympian Zeus

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-6 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

CATTaxi

About operator:

Visit Athens, Greece. And let us show you our city. Tours of Athens city, day tours from Athens. Transfers from and to airport, ports, bus stations, hotels. Our drivers are professional, polite, and friendly. They will be waiting for you and know exactly where to take you. Their first priority is your satisfaction and safety. All drivers will help you and give you tips, and most drivers will know a second foreign language. All drivers on tours know English. You are welcome to bother us for information, like nice places to go and good walks around the city. The cars are well maintained and clean. All of them have free wi-fi and some of them have 220 Volt outlets available. If needed, we can also provide: - baby chairs, a) up to the age of 1, and b) up to the age of 8 - wheelchairs - luggage scale - phone chargers If you wish to hire a professional tour-guide for an extra charge, we can point you to some of our partners.

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