Enjoy Athens highlights in a Night Tour
Overview
Revealing the city’s true character after sunset, when monuments are illuminated and the atmosphere becomes more relaxed, authentic, and vibrant. In 4–5 hours, it combines iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, where ancient history feels more dramatic under night lighting. It continues to Syntagma Square for the Changing of the Guard, then climbs Mount Lycabettus for panoramic night views. The route flows through the atmospheric streets of Plaka and ends at the seaside energy of Mikrolimano, blending illuminated monuments, ceremony, and nightlife into one seamless evening.
Flexible tours tailored to your needs. Professional, certified English-speaking tour drivers. Latest-model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed for tourist use. Exceptional client feedback worldwide. Dedicated customer service. Extensive network of licensed, experienced guides on request.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Meeting and Pickup
Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.)In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Microlimano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites).
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included.
- Dinner.
- Gratuities.
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Enjoy Athens highlights in a Night Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Enjoy Athens highlights in a Night Tour 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
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
