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Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour

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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Dear travellers welcome to Athens!
After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a taste of the city of Athens, guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Perfect if you are on limited time. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Then the enormous temple of Zeus. The first Olympic stadium of the first modern games in 1896. Witness the ceremony of the changing of the president's guards Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. All this in 4 hours.Your driver can give you many useful tips. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!!

What's Included

  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuites (At your discretion)
  • Acropolis and slopes
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. AIrport pick up or drop off and areas outside of Athens will have an additional cost.

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Acropolis

First stop the Acropolis hill. A bucket list visit for milions around the globe. Witness from up and close the most perfectly designed building in history and the most copied one. The Parthenon, or in Greek Parthenonas meaning the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the daughter of Zeus the god of the Gods. This is the cradle of the Western civilization, where the foundation were put and where democracy was born. Learn the fascinating history behind the Acropolis and the ancient myths related to it. Admire also the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, and last but not least the Erechtheon with its beatiful 6 maidens statues. On the slopes of the Acropolis there is probably the oldest theater in the world from 600 BCE and also a Roman odeon used to this day.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (pass by)

Pass by the very busy square of Monastiraki with the flea market, the antique market, shops, restaurants and also some archaeological sites. Your driver will help you navigate and provide tips for each area.
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Central Market (pass by)

Pass by the central meat and fish market of Athens. Smell all the herbs and spices sold in the cute small shops in the front of the market. If you desire and it's possible for the driver to safely park the car so you can hop off and get a look inside this loud and busy market. Get the feeling of every day Athenian life.
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The Academy of Athens (pass by)

Pass by the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. Amazing design reminding ancient temples. Beautiful statues of Greek gods and philosophers. Next the first univercity of Greece and the old national library. This is called the trilogy and all where built around late 19th century.
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Syntagma

Witness the changing of the president's guards. A ceremony taking place every hour on the hour in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier where we pay respect to all the Greek soldiers lost in battle and their bodies never returned home. Their traditional uniform is full of symbolisms behind them, related to our recent history. A very important thing to see to understand the pride and discipline of the young Greek soldiers doing their duty for 1 year like every other Greek male over 18 years old.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

The temple of the Olympian Zeus. The largest temple in antiquity completed finally by the Roman emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. Look at the size of these enormous columns and the famous Hadrian's arch at the far end of the site.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kallimarmaro

The olympic stadium, built for the 1896 first modern Olympic games. Unique because it is all built by beautiful pure white marble from Pendeli mountain as the Acropolis, 10 miles from the city. Every year this is the finishing line of the authentic Marathon run where it was born.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Now the million dollar view. Admire the city from the best view point up in Lycabetus hill. Get a real sence of the size of this big city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water.
  • In-person: English guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuites (At your discretion).
  • Acropolis and slopes.
  • Temple of Zeus.
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra cost ~200 euros paid to the guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Acropolis & Athens Treasures: A Private Half-Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
  • Comfortable transportation. A/C, Bottled Water
  • In-person: English guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuites (At your discretion)
  • Acropolis and slopes
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra cost ~200 euros paid to the guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travel time is already included to the total duration.
  • Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.

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