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Athens Half Day Tour Includes Lunch

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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

On a 5-hour private tour, learn about Athens's best-kept secrets as well as its main attractions. For tourists who prefer the freedom to personalize their sightseeing experience without having to worry about the specifics, the half-day excursion is perfect. Take private transportation to see the Acropolis, the Roman Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and other sites. Your driver -guide offers insightful information and expert advice for the remainder of your trip to Athens. Lastly, take a break for lunch, which includes one souvlaki and one soft drink or beer per person.Get the personalized experience of a private tour.Travel comfortably in all-inclusive transportation.Customize the itinerary to suit your interests. See the top sights of Athens in just five hours

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Tickets for the monuments
  • Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.

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Filellinon 16
Athina 105 57, Greece

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The Monastery of Daphni

The Monastery of Daphni lies to the west of Athens, almost half-way along the ancient Sacred Way to Eleusis. The Monastery is built on the site of the ancient sanctuary of Apollo Daphnaios which was destroyed during the invasion of the Goths in 395 A.D.The first monastery was erected on the site in the 6th century A.D. and was enclosed by strong defensive walls, almost square in plan. The catholicon was a three-aisled basilica which stood in the center of the courtyard. Along the inner NE side of the walls, two-storied buildings were constructed, containing the cells of the monks. A refectory and a second block of cells were attached on the north wall of the enclosure.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Agora Romaine

It was built between 19 and 11 B.C. with a donation of Julius Caesar and Augustus. During the reign of Hadrian the court was paved with slabs. After the invasion of the Herulae in A.D. 267 the city of Athens was restricted to the area within the Late Roman fortification wall, and the administrative and commercial centre of the city was transferred from the Ancient Agora to the Roman Agora and the Library of Hadrian.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Located in southern Athens, between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the Olympeion was the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Here stands one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and, according to Vitruvius, one of the most famous marble buildings ever constructed. The sanctuary's foundation is attributed to mythical Deukalion. The site also comprises the temple of Apollo Delphinios - the sanctuary of Apollo Delphinios was traditionally associated with Theseus - and a tripartite building with a south courtyard of ca. 500 BC. The latter has been identified as the Delphinion Court, which was allegedly founded by Aegeas.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium is a classical cultural monument of Greece. Its history is directly connected to the Modern Olympic Games, from their revival in 1896 until the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. It is also the place from which the Olympic Flame is delivered to all the Olympic Games, Winter, Summer and Youth, as well as the Athens Authentic Marathon.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hellenic Parliament

It is a unicameral legislature of 300 members, elected for a four-year term. During 1844–63 and 1927–35 the parliament was bicameral with an upper house, the Senate, and a lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, which retained the name Vouli. Several important Greek statesmen have served as Speakers of the Hellenic Parliament.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

he Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (pass by)

The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students. The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well.
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National Library Of Greece (pass by)

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University.
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National History Museum (Old Parliament) (pass by)

The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum
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Acropolis

The Acropolis rock with its characteristic trapezoidal shape, dominates the city of Athens, at an altitude of 157 m. The uncovering and restitution of its monuments has been gradually accomplished, since 1834. The main visible monuments of the archaeological site were built during the Classical period, in the second half of the 5th c. B.C., in the framework of the Periclean building program. It is about the Propylaia, the monumental entrance of the classical Acropolis, the Parthenon, doric temple dedicated to goddess Athena and major achievement of the ancient Greek architecture, the Erechtheion, in whose interior space very ancient cults and memories of the city were hosted, and the ionic temple of Athena Nike on a prominent position to the south of Propylaia.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Syntagma Square Fountain (pass by)

Syntagma Square is one of the most popular parts of the city. It is also the starting point of most of the city’s demonstrations and it also houses concerts and festivals. The square is always full of life, packed with people in its bars.
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Monastiraki

Located under the shadow of the Acropolis, Monastiraki is a unique neighborhood that has been inhabited for six thousand consecutive years! It is among the oldest, most historic and important neighborhoods in Western Culture. The name “Monastiraki” was established during the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Occupation. It was inspired by the nunnery (female monastery) that was established on the square. The area includes the Ancient Agora, one of the most important archeological sites in Athens, which was the center of the ancient city of Athens. Just next to the Monastiraki square, one will find also the Hadrian Library and the Roman Agora with the Tower of Winds. We will stop to enjoy a lunch in a greek taverna
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Half Day Tour Includes Lunch?

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 Half Day Tour Includes Lunch?
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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?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants).
  • WiFi on board.
  • Hotel/Airbnb/Cruises/Port pick up and drop off.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • The lunch includes 1 Gyros Pita Souvlaki Per Person &1 soft drink/1 Beer/ 1 glass of wine PER PERSON.
  • Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge).
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].
The following is NOT included:
  • Tickets for the monuments.
  • Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request.
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
  • The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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 Half Day Tour Includes Lunch is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Half Day Tour Includes Lunch 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!

 

 

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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

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel/Airbnb/Cruises/Port pick up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The lunch includes 1 Gyros Pita Souvlaki Per Person &1 soft drink/1 Beer/ 1 glass of wine PER PERSON
  • Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
  • Tickets for the monuments
  • Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
  • The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Most travelers can participate

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