Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Highlights

Travel easily around sights such as the Parliament and National Library
Explore the Acropolis’ treasures on foot, including the Parthenon
Choice of departures, with a morning upgrade to add the Acropolis Museum

Summary

After booking your selected tour, board a deluxe coach in central Athens for a sightseeing tour. Then, set off to drive by sights such as the Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenaic Stadium, and more as your guide shares their history. Next, view the exterior of the second-century Temple of Olympian Zeus on foot before visiting the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Stroll around the key monuments, including the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike, and hear from your guide how they symbolize Athens’ heyday during the fifth century BC. After free time to wander independently, your tour concludes at the starting point. Morning Tour with Acropolis Museum: If you’ve upgraded for a morning visit to the Acropolis Museum, head here after the Acropolis. Inside, you can explore independently, admiring the best of the 4,000 sculptures and artifacts, including the incredible Parthenon friezes.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Seeing Athens' highlights in half a day is nearly impossible on your own. This guided tour covers them with ease, making it ideal for time-pressed visitors. After a panoramic coach tour around landmarks including the Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, you switch to foot to explore the highlights of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. A choice of departures and an upgrade for a morning visit to the Acropolis Museum provide added flexibility.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Entrance ticket of Acropolis
Entrance ticket of Acropolis Museum (if selected option with museum)
Entry/Admission - Acropolis
Entry/Admission - Parthenon
Entry/Admission - Erechtheion
Entry/Admission - Temple of Athena Nike
Entry/Admission - Propylaea
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments
Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Chat Tours

About operator:

Established in 1953 and part of a very large and distinguished family - CHAT TOURS operates regularly scheduled motorcoach sightseeing tours from its home base in Athens. Considered the sightseeing authority of Greece, with a wide range of half-day, full day and multi day tours. CHAT TOURS initiated the very first organised escorted coach tours throughout Greece. The same pioneering principles, which resulted in our becoming the foremost name in Greek sightseeing, have led us through to the present day where CHAT TOURS is recognised worldwide as the leader in Greek sightseeing. With CHAT TOURS you will see the Greece most tourists never see. CHAT motorcoach company, takes you through the very heart of Greek civilization, from the famed antiquity of Olympia & Delphi to the recently discovered marvels of Northern Greece - Only CHAT can take you there with such comfort and expertise. Each CHAT professional multilingual guide is trained to give you not just a glimpse, but a unique persp