The Best Way to See and Learn about Athens in 6 hours

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About this activity

In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards, in front of the Greek Parliament. During the tour you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens. Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops, meet with beautiful sidewalk cafes. Later we will go downtown to the vibrant fish and meat market, before we head to Monastiraki Square. Finally, if time and traffic permits, you will witness a breathtaking view of everything you’ve seen so far, from the highest point of the city, the Lycabettus Hill!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Greek, English
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Timeless Athens Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.

Not included

Not included: Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.

Itinerary

Parthenon

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).

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Acropolis Museum

one hour Admission not included

One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
Temple of Olympian Zeus

20 min Admission not included

The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
Panathenaic Stadium

20 min

The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

10 min

In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
Academy of Athens

10 min

Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings.

-The Academy of Arts and Sciences

-The University, and

-The National library

Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture,

the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
Ancient Agora of Athens

40 min Admission not included

The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
Plaka

30 min

Plaka is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. You will have the opportunity to walk through the buildings with amazing architectural style, full of souvenir shops, food and drink places, located right under the sacred hill of Acropolis.
Plateia Syntagmatos

Passing by

Syntagma is the central square of Athens. Located in the heart of the city. In front of the square, you will observe the Parliament building with the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Omonia

Passing by

Omonia is one of the three main squares of the city of Athens, surrounded by beautiful Neo-Classical Architectural style buildings.
Stop 11

Passing by

Monasteraki is the last of the three main squares of Athens. This is what we call, the historic triangle. This is the centre of the Flea Market Area, full of souvenir shops, food places and archaeological sites.
Erectheion

Passing by

Erechteion is a temple located on the Acropolis hill next to the Parthenon. Six amazing female statues named Karyatides make this building one of a kind.
Temple of Athena Nike

Passing by

The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.
Propylaea

Passing by

This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill
Temple of Aries

10 min

The Temple of Hephaestus located inside the archaeological site of Ancient Agora is the Best Preserved Temple in Athens today
Museum of the Ancient Agora

20 min

The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens
National Library of Greece

Passing by

Today we have a Brand New National Library building. This building is a part of the Athenian "Trilogy of Culture", located on Panepistimiou street.
Petralona

Passing by

Petralona is an Athenian neighbourhood outside the touristic area of Athens. This is the place that holds an amazing local taverna, that we can take you for lunch (optional, lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
Stop 19

Passing by

This is the Central, Open Food Market of Athens. Athenians will go there to find the best quality of Meat, Fresh Fish, and anything that has to do with food, at the best prices.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Aether Athens Urban Hotel
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Athens Ivy Suites
Philippos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel

and 464 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your Hotel (Any Hotel), Apartment, Piraeus port, Cruise ship or a specific place in the city of Athens.

Using your ticket

Entrance Fees

approximately 30 euros per person, under 18 years old it is Free

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance Fees
approximately 30 euros per person
Drivers are very experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the Greek history, mythology and our culture. Love to share their knowledge and they will provide you with a lot of useful information but they cannot come with you inside the archaeological sites. In Greece drivers are not permitted to offer guide services within such premises, only licensed guides can and it is an extra service.
Should you require the services of a professional guide, who is licensed to guide you within archaeological sites and/or Museums, this is an additional service.

Options

4-7 People, Mercedes Minivan

6 Hours Private Tour of the Best Highlights in Athens

Pickup included
1-3 People, Mercedes Sedan

6 Hours Private Tour of Athens Highlights

Pickup included