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Private Luxury Tour: Athens Acropolis & Iconic City Highlights

Discover the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Athens through this meticulously designed itinerary by Pericles Century, guiding you through the city’s most iconic landmarks …More

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Private Luxury Tour: Athens Acropolis & Iconic City Highlights

Discover the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Athens through this meticulously designed itinerary by Pericles Century, guiding you through the city’s most iconic landmarks...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$86

Aegina island small group day trip: Greek island experience

Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens with a scenic day trip to Aegina, one of the most charming islands in the Saronic Gulf. Just …More

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Aegina island small group day trip: Greek island experience

Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens with a scenic day trip to Aegina, one of the most charming islands in the Saronic Gulf. Just...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$67

Acropolis and Museum Private Tour with an Archaeology Expert

Explore one of the cornerstones of Western Civilazition with an archaeology expert! This activity is led by an active archaeologist (PhD) specializing in the historical …More

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Acropolis and Museum Private Tour with an Archaeology Expert

Explore one of the cornerstones of Western Civilazition with an archaeology expert! This activity is led by an active archaeologist (PhD) specializing in the historical...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$50

Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling the Sacred Mysteries of Eleusis

Enter the world of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most fascinating and closely guarded traditions of ancient Greece, on a private journey from Athens …More

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Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling the Sacred Mysteries of Eleusis

Enter the world of the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most fascinating and closely guarded traditions of ancient Greece, on a private journey from Athens...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$85

Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens

Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Highlights of this excursion include: …More

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Delphi, Hosios Loukas Monastery full day private tour from Athens

Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Highlights of this excursion include:...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$52

Delphi private tour: Navel of Earth, Apollo Temple, Oracle

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in private, …More

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Delphi private tour: Navel of Earth, Apollo Temple, Oracle

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home of the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo on this private, full-day excursion from Athens. Travel in private,...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Our city tour is the best way to see the city’s major sights and learn about it’s history with the eyes of a local experienced …More

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Athens city private tour

Our city tour is the best way to see the city’s major sights and learn about it’s history with the eyes of a local experienced...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Acropolis Monuments guided tour with German Speaking Guide

Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a German-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and …More

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Acropolis Monuments guided tour with German Speaking Guide

Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a German-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$82

Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset

Why to choose our tour ? This tour is not just a sightseeing experience — it’s a unique journey that connects you with the heart …More

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Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset

Why to choose our tour ? This tour is not just a sightseeing experience — it’s a unique journey that connects you with the heart...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$77

Athens Half-Day Private Tour Acropolis, Parthenon City Highlights

Why to choose our tour ? This tour is not just a sightseeing experience — it’s a unique journey that connects you with the heart …More

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Athens Half-Day Private Tour Acropolis, Parthenon City Highlights

Why to choose our tour ? This tour is not just a sightseeing experience — it’s a unique journey that connects you with the heart...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour

Join our small group tour to discover the highlights of Athens and experience a stunning sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Avoid the crowds with …More

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Best of Athens & Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon Full Day Tour

Join our small group tour to discover the highlights of Athens and experience a stunning sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Avoid the crowds with...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$170

Get the chance to explore Delphi – the navel of the Earth, and its worldwide famous Oracle in a thorough full day excursion starting from …More

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Delphi Full Day Tour

Get the chance to explore Delphi – the navel of the Earth, and its worldwide famous Oracle in a thorough full day excursion starting from...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$64

Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour

The city of Athens was founded 3.400 years ago and we invite you to discover that ancient marvel by strolling through the city that our …More

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Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour

The city of Athens was founded 3.400 years ago and we invite you to discover that ancient marvel by strolling through the city that our...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$68

Best of Athens in one day private tour & Acropolis skip the line

Dear travellers welcome to Athens! This is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens, guided by …More

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Best of Athens in one day private tour & Acropolis skip the line

Dear travellers welcome to Athens! This is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens, guided by...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$63

Private Temple of Poseidon Tour with a Pickup

The private Temple of Poseidon tour is a journey beyond the ordinary. What makes it truly unique is the blend of myth, history, and natural …More

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Private Temple of Poseidon Tour with a Pickup

The private Temple of Poseidon tour is a journey beyond the ordinary. What makes it truly unique is the blend of myth, history, and natural...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$341

Hydra Island Day Tour with your Private Guide in the Most Cosmopolitan Island

This is a trip to a real Greek island that is a lot more authentic than any of the famous & touristy ones such as …More

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Hydra Island Day Tour with your Private Guide in the Most Cosmopolitan Island

This is a trip to a real Greek island that is a lot more authentic than any of the famous & touristy ones such as...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$159

Athens to Meteora Panoramic Day Tour with transfer option

Since you are visiting Meteora for a few hours, you have to spend your time in the best way and enjoy this amazing phenomenon as …More

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Athens to Meteora Panoramic Day Tour with transfer option

Since you are visiting Meteora for a few hours, you have to spend your time in the best way and enjoy this amazing phenomenon as...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$46

Best of Greece: 7-Day Tour to Real Greece of the Peloponnese, Delphi and Meteora

This is a tour for the experienced traveler who can easily leave behind the easy solution of using the big noisy city (Athens) as a …More

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Best of Greece: 7-Day Tour to Real Greece of the Peloponnese, Delphi and Meteora

This is a tour for the experienced traveler who can easily leave behind the easy solution of using the big noisy city (Athens) as a...

7 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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4-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this four day classical tour from Athens. With this unique tour visit and enjoy five UNESCO'S world heritage …More

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4-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this four day classical tour from Athens. With this unique tour visit and enjoy five UNESCO'S world heritage...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$715

Athens: 3 days 2 nights Meteora with small size tours & hotel

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Meteora from Athens. Catch the 8:00 am bus, and upon arrival at 12:30, our driver awaits to transfer …More

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Athens: 3 days 2 nights Meteora with small size tours & hotel

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Meteora from Athens. Catch the 8:00 am bus, and upon arrival at 12:30, our driver awaits to transfer...

3 days Free Cancellation

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$159

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What are the best options for Athens Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Athens Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which Athens Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Athens Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Athens Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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