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Athens - Private Half Day Tour

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Athens, Greece
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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour covers almost all the major Athens sights within a few hours.
This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel or Apartment in Athens city Pick up & Drop off
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
  • Food and Drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

If the pick up will be from hotel or apartment in Athens, the meeting point will be just outside the entrance gate of the hotel or of the building of the apartment. If the pick up will be from Cruise Terminal in Piraeus Port, we shall wait the passengers at the Exit Gate of the Cruise terminal holding label with their name.

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Acropolis

Our private tour starts with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you will have a panoramic view of the ancient theater of Dionisos & of the Herodion (Odeion of Herodes Atticus).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Our private tour continues with the Olympeion. You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

Next stop is the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Presidential Mansion

Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Our car will then climb you to St. George Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos).
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece (pass by)

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The Academy of Athens (pass by)

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Old Parliament House (pass by)

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Syntagma Square

Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Our last attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka. You will be lost in the narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. You shall have the time to make shopping or to enjoy a refresment in a lovely cafe.
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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
  • 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 (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens – 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Hotel or Apartment in Athens city Pick up & Drop off
  • Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Tour
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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