Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

Summary Description

Choose a time for pickup at your Athens accommodations. First, drive by landmarks such as the Panathenaic Stadium, the Parliament House, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On Panepistimiou Avenue, view the National Library, the Academy of Athens, Athens University, and the Catholic Cathedral of Athens. 

On the way to the Parthenon, pass Hadrian's Gate and the Temple of Zeus. Explore the Parthenon and all its interior structures, then visit the New Museum of the Acropolis and head for the old part of the city, Plaka, where you can go to lunch, explore on your own, and hit the souvenir shops. Also visit the ancient agora and the Roman agora, as well as the fish and meat market and the Monastiraki flea market. 

Conclude your tour with drop-off back at your hotel. 

Please note: your driver is unable to enter the sites and museum with you. All sites are self-guided and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Description

This full-day, private tour in Athens is a unique way to see one of the most interesting cities in the world that has been charming visitors for centuries. Travelers who have taken this tour were more than satisfied because it presents Athens as it is: a magical place to visit.

Tour by air-conditioned vehicle includes: the Acropolis (Parthenon, Propilea, Erechthion, Temple of Athens Niki, the Odeon Theater, the Dionysus Theater, Mars Hill / Areopagus), Temple of Zeus, Panathenean Stadium (first modern Olympic Games in 1896), ex-Royal Palace, Changing of the Guards Ceremony, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Ancient Greek Agora, Roman Agora (Tower of the Winds), Hadrian library, Plaka (the old city of Athens) with time for lunch and leisure, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
  • Pickup from and drop-off to centrally-located Athens hotels
  • Pickup from and drop-off from the cruise port (for cruise ship passengers)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional licensed tour guide. Can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 7h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

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

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note that our English-speaking tour driver has good knowledge of history and culture of Greece and will guide you till you enter sites. Please note that tour drivers cannot escort you inside the archaeological sites and museums
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

FAQ

Which company provides Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum?

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Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum is hosted by Kivotos of Aegean Athens Greece Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum?

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Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum price starts from $256.99.

What is the Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum cancellation policy?

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Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which attractions will I visit with Best of Athens: Private Full-Day Tour including the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum?

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During this experience, places you will visit include: