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Athens City Private Tour (4hrs)

5 Reviews 3.40 out of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Athens, Greece
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Overview

Experience our high-quality Athens city tour.

Book your vehicle among our modern fleet.

What makes us to stand out:
-We quarantee:
• Safe, easy, hassle-free transfer
• High-quality services
-We offer:
-Pick up from a professional, licenced, reliable, english-speaking driver
-Assistance for any concerns about your stay with the eye of a localler.
-Air-conditioned luxury Mercedes vehicles: Limousine, Taxi, MiniVan, MiniBus
-Free wifi on board
-We can provide, upon request, the baby seat that is suitable for your child’s age.

Let us be the wonderful start of your unique experience in Greece.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • All tickets and fees for entrances to Archaeological sites and Museums
  • Gratuities
  • Licenced Tour Guides
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels, vacation rentals, r'bnb apartments, workplaces, residences in the city of Athens

What To Expect

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Acropolis

You will visit the Sacred Rock of Acropolis and you'll see the most important ancient site in western world and a universal symbol of the classical spirit. Admire Parthenon, the symbol of democracy, Erechtheum with its "Porch of Maidens" known as Caryatids, Propylae, the grand entrance to Acropolis, Temple of Athena Nike.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Plaka (pass by)

The old historical neighborhood of Athens it's known for its picturesque alleyways and its neoclassical architecture.
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Plateia Syntagmatos

Syntagma square houses the Greek Parliament since 1934.You will admire the tomb of the uknown soldier, constructed in 1930 which is guarded by the Evzones (meaning well-dressed). Every hour perform the change of the guard in the Tomb of the uknown soldier.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

The area of Monastiraki is full of life all day and night long. There are a lot of restaurants to eat but also a lot of places to enjoy coffee or beverages, looking up to Acropolis, the best view worldwide-with no exaggeration.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

It's the only stadium built entirely of marble in the whole world. It was built in 330BC. It's the finishing point for the annual Athens Classical Marathon. The Panathenaic Stadium hosted the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896 and until now hosts the Olympic Flame handover ceremony
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

It' s considered to be the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. It's a part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was built in resemblance of the Propylae of the Acropolis.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

The building of the university is a part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was founded in 1839. Around the entrance you can see many statues of distinguished men: Adamantios Korais, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Gregory the Fifth and Rigas Feraios.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece

The building is the third part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was constructed in the years 1888-1902 and preserves the Helenic Intellectual Heritage , possessing almost 2.000.000 books and periodicals and over 4.500 manuscripts.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)

The temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus and it was one of the most famous marbled buildings in the world. There were 104 Corinthian columns of which only 15 remail standing. Ine of those blew down in 1852 because of a storm. Inside the temple was a giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus.
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Arco Di Adriano (pass by)

The arch was constructed in 131 bc to honor the Roman Emperor Handrian. It was marking the boundary between the old ancient city of Athens and the new city.
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National History Museum (Old Parliament) (pass by)

The old Parliament House was founded by Queen Amalia in 1858 and housed the Parliament of Greece between 1875-1932. Today it houses the National Historical Museum
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Covid19 Precautions

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens City Private Tour (4hrs)?

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 Athens City Private Tour (4hrs)?
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:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi on board.
  • English speaking expert driver.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • The driver is fully vaccinated and wears a mask throughout the duration of the service.
The following is NOT included:
  • All tickets and fees for entrances to Archaeological sites and Museums.
  • Gratuities.
  • Licenced Tour Guides.
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?
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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?
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Accessibility information for the Athens City Private Tour (4hrs) is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens City Private Tour (4hrs) 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?
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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.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • English speaking expert driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The driver is fully vaccinated and wears a mask throughout the duration of the service.
  • All tickets and fees for entrances to Archaeological sites and Museums
  • Gratuities
  • Licenced Tour Guides

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Covid19 Precautions

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