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Version 55 – February 19, 2024 18:29

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Know Before You Go
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to athens government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to athens government guidelines for the most up to date information
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  • Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yESyfkdU2rJF8iDu5
  • Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Acron+Cafe/@37.9685449,23.7272682,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x14a1bd172df161b9:0x757b7831add2998f!8m2!3d37.9685449!4d23.7298431!16s%2Fg%2F11cn92xxfl

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Version 51 – April 20, 2023 09:57

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  • Departure Point:
  • Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece
  • Departure Point:
  • Manga Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece
Address
  • Address: Αθανασιου Διακου Αθηνα, Dimitrakopoulou, Athens 117 42, Greece,

  • Address 1: 2 Athanasiou Diakou
  • Address 2: Acron Cafe
  • Region:
  • Latitude: 37.9685449
  • Longitude: 23.7298431

  • Address:
  • Address:

  • Address 1: Manga Cafe
  • Address 2: Athanasiou Diakou 2
  • Region: Athens
  • Latitude: 37.9685491
  • Longitude: 23.7276544

  • Address: Acron Cafe, 2 Athanasiou Diakou, Greece, Acron Cafe

Version 48 – December 30, 2022 10:59

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Highlights
  • enjoy a walk through the historic plaka neighborhood., explore the acropolis with an expert local guide. , get to the parthenon before the day's crowds arrive., see athens' top sights in only 4 hours., skip the line at the ancient greek agora.
  • explore the acropolis with an expert local guide. , get to the parthenon before the day's crowds arrive., see athens' top sights in only 4 hours., skip the line at the ancient greek agora., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)
Address
  • Address:
  • Address: Αθανασιου Διακου Αθηνα, Dimitrakopoulou, Athens 117 42, Greece,

Version 47 – December 30, 2022 10:59

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Highlights
  • explore the acropolis with an expert local guide. , get to the parthenon before the day's crowds arrive., see athens' top sights in only 4 hours., skip the line at the ancient greek agora., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)
  • enter the ancient greek agora with skip-the-line tickets and explore iconic monuments like the temple of hephaestus, experience the parthenon before most of the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and a specially-timed itinerary, explore the acropolis with an expert local guide and see some of the most jaw-dropping structures in the ancient world, including the monumental gateway and erechtheum, see athens' top sights in only 4 hours., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)

Version 46 – December 30, 2022 10:58

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Highlights
  • enter the ancient greek agora with skip-the-line tickets and explore iconic monuments like the temple of hephaestus, experience the parthenon before most of the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and a specially-timed itinerary, explore the acropolis with an expert local guide and see some of the most jaw-dropping structures in the ancient world, including the monumental gateway and erechtheum, see athens' top sights in only 4 hours., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)
  • enter the ancient greek agora with skip-the-line tickets and explore iconic monuments like the temple of hephaestus, experience the parthenon before most of the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and a specially-timed itinerary, explore the acropolis with an expert local guide and see some of the most jaw-dropping structures in the ancient world, including the monumental gateway and erechtheum, see the top attractions in athens in only 4 hours., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)

Version 45 – December 30, 2022 10:57

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Description
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your Athens City Tour begins with first-entry tickets to the Acropolis. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the majority of the crowds. After your guide gives you a full Parthenon tour, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway, Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena. Be sure to bring a camera; you’ll want to capture the stunning views over the city.
  • Leaving the Acropolis, your Athens City Tour enters the Ancient Greek Agora with skip-the-line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city and is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. Your guide will bring the ruins to life as they lead you on a full tour culminating with the Temple of Hephaestus - one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • The last stop of the day is Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. Your guide will show you the most interesting points in the neighborhood including a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds (the first meteorological station in the world), Lysicrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. At the end of your Athens City Tour, we’ll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter five of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Full Description
  • Experience Athens’ ancient wonders in a single morning. You’ll see the Parthenon before most of the crowds, take in the treasures of the New Acropolis Museum and explore the streets of the Plaka, all in the company of a local, expert guide.
  • Your tour starts early so you are among the first through the gates of the Acropolis when it opens. Once inside, You’ll pause at some ancient theaters then head up the hill to see the Parthenon before many of the crowds arrive. Enjoy the view from the top while your guide tells you the history surrounding Athens’ most iconic landmark then continue your Acropolis tour, including the Erechtheum, Monumental Gateway, and more.
  • Next, you’ll head down into the Ancient Greek Agora to explore the temples and ruins that were once Athens’ civic center, including the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus. Then head into the neighborhood of Plaka - Athens’ most historic and vibrant area, for a city stroll which stops in front of the Roman Agora so you can take in the first ever weather station, the Tower of the Winds.
  • Your guide will leave you in Plaka with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Erechtheum
  • Monumental Gateway
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Theater of Herodes Atticus
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Temple of Hephaestus
  • Stoa of Attalos
  • Roman Agora (from the outside)
  • Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
  • Plaka
  • Tripod Street (Oldest street in the world)
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Lyssikrates Monument
  • Melina Merkouri Cafe

Version 44 – December 30, 2022 10:56

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Description Summary
  • Enjoy a tranquil moment in the Parthenon before the crowds, marvel at the iconic Temple of Hephaestus, and get lost in the narrow cobblestone streets of Plaka on this tour of Athens' highlights.
  • Explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka on this stress-free four-hour tour of Athens' highlights.

Version 43 – December 30, 2022 10:55

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Description Summary
  • Explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka on this stress-free four-hour tour of Athens' highlights.
  • This Athens City Tour lets you experience the top archeological highlights of the city in a single morning. With a small group and an expert local guide, you’ll explore the Parthenon before most of the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first democracy, this is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time.

Version 40 – July 06, 2022 14:56

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  • Departure Point:
  • Manga Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece
  • Departure Point:
  • Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece
Address
  • Address 1: Manga Cafe
  • Address 1: Acron Cafe

Version 39 – July 06, 2022 14:55

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Description Summary
  • This Athens City Tour lets you experience the top archeological highlights of the city in a single morning. With a small group and an expert local guide, you’ll explore the Parthenon before most of the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first democracy, this is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time.
  • This Athens City Tour lets you experience the top archeological highlights of the city in a single morning. With a small group and an expert local guide, you’ll explore the Parthenon before most of the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first democracy, this is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time.

Version 37 – March 23, 2022 15:40

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Description
  • Your Athens City Tour begins with first-entry tickets to the Acropolis. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the majority of the crowds. After your guide gives you a full Parthenon tour, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway, Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena. Be sure to bring a camera; you’ll want to capture the stunning views over the city.
  • Leaving the Acropolis, your Athens City Tour enters the Ancient Greek Agora with skip-the-line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city and is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. Your guide will bring the ruins to life as they lead you on a full tour culminating with the Temple of Hephaestus - one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • The last stop of the day is Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. Your guide will show you the most interesting points in the neighborhood including a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds (the first meteorological station in the world), Lysicrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. At the end of your Athens City Tour, we’ll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter five of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: From July 21st, all Athens sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.
  • Your Athens City Tour begins with first-entry tickets to the Acropolis. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the majority of the crowds. After your guide gives you a full Parthenon tour, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway, Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena. Be sure to bring a camera; you’ll want to capture the stunning views over the city.
  • Leaving the Acropolis, your Athens City Tour enters the Ancient Greek Agora with skip-the-line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city and is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. Your guide will bring the ruins to life as they lead you on a full tour culminating with the Temple of Hephaestus - one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • The last stop of the day is Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. Your guide will show you the most interesting points in the neighborhood including a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds (the first meteorological station in the world), Lysicrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. At the end of your Athens City Tour, we’ll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter five of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Know Before You Go
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to athens government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., important note: all sites in athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Know Before You Book
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to athens government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • important note: all sites in athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Version 36 – March 15, 2022 19:44

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  • Search name: Athens, Greece
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Version 35 – March 15, 2022 19:15

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Version 32 – November 02, 2021 12:01

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Version 31 – November 02, 2021 12:00

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Highlights
  • enter the ancient greek agora with skip-the-line tickets and explore iconic monuments like the temple of hephaestus, experience the parthenon before most of the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and a specially-timed itinerary, explore the acropolis with an expert local guide and see some of the most jaw-dropping structures in the ancient world, including the monumental gateway and erechtheum, see the top attractions in athens in only 4 hours., stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)
  • - enter the ancient greek agora with skip the line tickets and explore iconic monuments like the temple of hephaestus., - explore the acropolis with an expert local guide and see some of the most jaw-dropping structures in the ancient world, including the monumental gateway, and erechtheum., - see the parthenon before most of the crowds with skip the line tickets and a specially-timed itinerary., - see the top attractions in athens in only 4 hours., - stroll through the historic neighborhood of plaka, and enjoy a view of the roman agora and tower of the winds (from the outside)., - take in panoramic views over all of athens from the top of the acropolis.
Included
  • headsets for groups over 7 people, local expert guide, plaka city stroll, skip the line tickets to the acropolis, skip the line tickets to the ancient greek agora
  • combo pass with 5-day validity to 5 other attractions in athens, headsets for groups over 7 people, local expert guide, plaka city stroll, skip the line tickets to the acropolis, skip the line tickets to the ancient greek agora

Version 30 – November 02, 2021 11:59

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Description Summary
  • This Athens City Tour lets you experience the top archeological highlights of the city in a single morning. With a small group and an expert local guide, you’ll explore the Parthenon before most of the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first democracy, this is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time.
  • Experience the very best archeological highlights of Athens with this visit to the heart of the ancient city. Following an expert local guide who has spent their life studying history and art, you’ll explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of historic Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first great democracy, this is an experience like no other. 
Description
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: From July 21st, all Athens sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it here.
  • Your Athens City Tour begins with first-entry tickets to the Acropolis. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the majority of the crowds. After your guide gives you a full Parthenon tour, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway, Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena. Be sure to bring a camera; you’ll want to capture the stunning views over the city.
  • Leaving the Acropolis, your Athens City Tour enters the Ancient Greek Agora with skip-the-line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city and is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. Your guide will bring the ruins to life as they lead you on a full tour culminating with the Temple of Hephaestus - one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • The last stop of the day is Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. Your guide will show you the most interesting points in the neighborhood including a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds (the first meteorological station in the world), Lysicrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. At the end of your Athens City Tour, we’ll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter five of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your day begins with First-entry, skip the line tickets to the Acropolis, the mighty stronghold crowned by the Parthenon. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the other crowds. After you have spent some quality time with this jaw-dropping building, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway,  Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena all framed by stunning views over the entire city. With a small group and headsets, you'll never struggle to hear your guide and there's always plenty of time for all your questions. 
  • Heading down the bluff, you’ll enter the Ancient Greek Agora with skip the line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city as is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. You’ll learn about everyday life in the ancient city as you take in old monuments, civic buildings, and temples. The highlight is the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • Leaving the Ancient Greek Agora, you’ll enter the neighborhood of Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. You’ll learn how the city has changed under various rulers over more than 2,000 years and how the modern state of Greece was born much more recently than you might think. Other highlights include a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the wind (the first meteorological station in the world), Lyssikrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe.
  • Your tour ends in Plaka but we leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • This is a great tour for history buffs who want to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture. With your local expert guide and all-inclusive, skip the line tickets to all attractions, there’s no more accessible way to travel back more than 2,000 years and visit the birth of the civilization. 
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: All sites in Athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Erechtheum
  • Monumental Gateway
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Theater of Herodes Atticus
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Temple of Hephaestus
  • Stoa of Attalos
  • Roman Agora (from the outside)
  • Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
  • Plaka
  • Tripod Street (Oldest street in the world)
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Lyssikrates Monument
  • Melina Merkouri Cafe
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Erechtheum
  • Monumental Gateway
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Theater of Herodes Atticus
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Temple of Hephaestus
  • Stoa of Attalos
  • Roman Agora (from the outside)
  • Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
  • Plaka
  • Tripod Street
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Lyssikrates Monument 
  • Melina Merkouri Cafe
Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Terms and conditions
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements.

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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Version 25 – September 21, 2021 19:36

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Version 24 – September 21, 2021 17:15

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Additional Info
  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

Version 23 – July 21, 2021 13:07

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Know Before You Go
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., important note: all sites in athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
  • at all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Know Before You Book
  • important note: all sites in athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. if you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have., unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Version 22 – July 21, 2021 13:06

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Description
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your day begins with First-entry, skip the line tickets to the Acropolis, the mighty stronghold crowned by the Parthenon. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the other crowds. After you have spent some quality time with this jaw-dropping building, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway,  Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena all framed by stunning views over the entire city. With a small group and headsets, you'll never struggle to hear your guide and there's always plenty of time for all your questions. 
  • Heading down the bluff, you’ll enter the Ancient Greek Agora with skip the line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city as is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. You’ll learn about everyday life in the ancient city as you take in old monuments, civic buildings, and temples. The highlight is the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • Leaving the Ancient Greek Agora, you’ll enter the neighborhood of Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. You’ll learn how the city has changed under various rulers over more than 2,000 years and how the modern state of Greece was born much more recently than you might think. Other highlights include a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the wind (the first meteorological station in the world), Lyssikrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe.
  • Your tour ends in Plaka but we leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • This is a great tour for history buffs who want to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture. With your local expert guide and all-inclusive, skip the line tickets to all attractions, there’s no more accessible way to travel back more than 2,000 years and visit the birth of the civilization. 
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: All sites in Athens that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your day begins with First-entry, skip the line tickets to the Acropolis, the mighty stronghold crowned by the Parthenon. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the other crowds. After you have spent some quality time with this jaw-dropping building, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway,  Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena all framed by stunning views over the entire city. With a small group and headsets, you'll never struggle to hear your guide and there's always plenty of time for all your questions. 
  • Heading down the bluff, you’ll enter the Ancient Greek Agora with skip the line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city as is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. You’ll learn about everyday life in the ancient city as you take in old monuments, civic buildings, and temples. The highlight is the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • Leaving the Ancient Greek Agora, you’ll enter the neighborhood of Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. You’ll learn how the city has changed under various rulers over more than 2,000 years and how the modern state of Greece was born much more recently than you might think. Other highlights include a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the wind (the first meteorological station in the world), Lyssikrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe.
  • Your tour ends in Plaka but we leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • This is a great tour for history buffs who want to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture. With your local expert guide and all-inclusive, skip the line tickets to all attractions, there’s no more accessible way to travel back more than 2,000 years and visit the birth of the civilization. 

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Description Summary
  • Experience the very best archeological highlights of Athens with this visit to the heart of the ancient city. Following an expert local guide who has spent their life studying history and art, you’ll explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of historic Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first great democracy, this is an experience like no other. 
  • Experience the very best archeological highlights of Athens with this visit to the heart of the ancient city. Following an expert local guide who has spent their life studying history and art, you’ll explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Greek Agora, and lose yourself in the winding streets of historic Plaka. For people who want to take a deep dive into the history of the world’s first great democracy, this is an experience like no other. 
Description
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your day begins with First-entry, skip the line tickets to the Acropolis, the mighty stronghold crowned by the Parthenon. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the other crowds. After you have spent some quality time with this jaw-dropping building, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway,  Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena all framed by stunning views over the entire city. With a small group and headsets, you'll never struggle to hear your guide and there's always plenty of time for all your questions. 
  • Heading down the bluff, you’ll enter the Ancient Greek Agora with skip the line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city as is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. You’ll learn about everyday life in the ancient city as you take in old monuments, civic buildings, and temples. The highlight is the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • Leaving the Ancient Greek Agora, you’ll enter the neighborhood of Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. You’ll learn how the city has changed under various rulers over more than 2,000 years and how the modern state of Greece was born much more recently than you might think. Other highlights include a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the wind (the first meteorological station in the world), Lyssikrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe.
  • Your tour ends in Plaka but we leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • This is a great tour for history buffs who want to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture. With your local expert guide and all-inclusive, skip the line tickets to all attractions, there’s no more accessible way to travel back more than 2,000 years and visit the birth of the civilization. 
  • This half-day experience is a great way to pack a lot of history into a small amount of time by immersing yourself in attractions that harken back to the ancient heyday of Athens. You’ll see some of its greatest monuments and explore its most vibrant neighborhood, all in the company of an expert, English-speaking guide. 
  • Your day begins with First-entry, skip the line tickets to the Acropolis, the mighty stronghold crowned by the Parthenon. On the way up the hill, you’ll see some of the other sights, including the theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus, then arrive at the Parthenon before the other crowds. After you have spent some quality time with this jaw-dropping building, you’ll visit the other major sights on the hill, including the Monumental Gateway,  Erechtheum, and Temple of Nike Athena all framed by stunning views over the entire city. With a small group and headsets, you'll never struggle to hear your guide and there's always plenty of time for all your questions. 
  • Heading down the bluff, you’ll enter the Ancient Greek Agora with skip the line tickets. This was the commercial center of the old city as is filled with ruins dating back some 2,500 years. You’ll learn about everyday life in the ancient city as you take in old monuments, civic buildings, and temples. The highlight is the jaw-dropping Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the world.
  • Leaving the Ancient Greek Agora, you’ll enter the neighborhood of Plaka, where history and present-day blur as you stroll down the oldest street in the world. You’ll learn how the city has changed under various rulers over more than 2,000 years and how the modern state of Greece was born much more recently than you might think. Other highlights include a view of the Roman Agora and Tower of the wind (the first meteorological station in the world), Lyssikrates Monument, the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe.
  • Your tour ends in Plaka but we leave you with a special gift: a combo pass that you can use within five days to enter 5 of the city’s best attractions, including Hadrian’s Library, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and more.
  • This is a great tour for history buffs who want to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture. With your local expert guide and all-inclusive, skip the line tickets to all attractions, there’s no more accessible way to travel back more than 2,000 years and visit the birth of the civilization. 
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Erechtheum
  • Monumental Gateway
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Theater of Herodes Atticus
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Temple of Hephaestus
  • Stoa of Attalos
  • Roman Agora (from the outside)
  • Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
  • Plaka
  • Tripod Street
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Lyssikrates Monument 
  • Melina Merkouri Cafe
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Acropolis
  • Parthenon
  • Erechtheum
  • Monumental Gateway
  • Temple of Athena Nike
  • Theater of Dionysus
  • Theater of Herodes Atticus
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Temple of Hephaestus
  • Stoa of Attalos
  • Roman Agora (from the outside)
  • Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
  • Plaka
  • Tripod Street
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Lyssikrates Monument 
  • Melina Merkouri Cafe

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Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%.
  • LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS-
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • CHANGES TO THIS POLICY-
  • From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
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Cancellation notes
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES-
  • Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%.
  • LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS-
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
  • CHANGES TO THIS POLICY-
  • From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%. LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS- Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY- From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
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Cancellation notes
  • GROUP TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. PRIVATE TOURS & ACTIVITIES- Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. All amendments made to private tours may be subject to an administrative fee up to 20%. LATE ARRIVALS & NO SHOWS- Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY- From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company's discretion. In the event of such changes, the new policy will apply for all tours booked after the date and time of the policy change. For any further questions about our cancellation policy, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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