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Athens & History in 6hrs Private Sightseeing

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| Athens, Greece
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from $479.34 per group (up to 7)

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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

For those who seek the perfect city, this is Athens, which combines the old with the new, the modern with the history so perfectly.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Athens airport under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports under extra charge Pick up / drop off at designated places under extra charge

What To Expect

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Athens

Your private tour will start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon (main temple), Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Caryatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached the Christianity for the fist time in Athens).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Our next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

We will then move on to the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos

We go on to visit the memorial of the Unknown soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

After that let's see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library)
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Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

A visit to the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens) is a must and don't forget to take some pictures and a memory in your mind and heart of the entire city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Finally, explore the New Acropolis Museum where you can see the marbles of the Parthenon and a superb collection of artifacts and relics found on the Acropolis excavations or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, almost twice the size of the previous one that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations not only Greece, but Middle East and the Balkans as well from prehistory to late antiquity.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens & History in 6hrs Private Sightseeing?

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 (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens & History in 6hrs Private Sightseeing?
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.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking tour driver, best-mannered with great knowledge of the Greek history & culture.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees.
  • Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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 Athens & History in 6hrs Private Sightseeing is as follows:

  • 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?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens & History in 6hrs Private Sightseeing 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.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking tour driver, best-mannered with great knowledge of the Greek history & culture
  • Entrance fees
  • Licensed tour guide, only upon request and extra charge

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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

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