Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local
Overview
Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos
Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896), the memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) & Monastiraki (Flea Market)
After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy of Science, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) & the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.
After all get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine in a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour guide on request
Meeting and Pickup
We offer traveler pickup. We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am. If for any reason this is not convenient for you we will adjust the time according to your needs.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Herod Atticus Odeon (pass by)
Teatro Di Dioniso (pass by)
Areopago (pass by)
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (pass by)
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
Vallianeio Megaron (pass by)
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local taxes.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Driver/guide.
- Entrance Fees.
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost).
- Lunch.
- Licensed Tour guide on request.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour guide on request
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
