Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Plaka at evening — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Athens by Night — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy the history & culture.

Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles.

If you have little time, or would like to avoid the summer heat in Athens while climbing Acropolis Hill, we recommend a 5 hour evening tour.

Please proceed Tickets for Acropolis hill only on line.

The tour starts with a convenient pickup from your location and takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Athens highlights and Lycabetus Hill at sunset time for splendid panoramic views of Athens and many more sites.

Do not hesitate to request another pick up or drop off location for example Athens International airport (Distance from Athens center 36 km, this has an extra charge for road tolls, parking fees & distance).

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Audio guide: Russian, English
Written guide: Russian, English
Guide: English
Operated by: SEE ALL VIEWS

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: Ice coffeee (for hot weather)
Included: Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
Included: Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
Included: Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)

Not included

Not included: Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis ticket: Winter 15€ - Summer 30€ /under 18 is free)
Not included: Licensed Archaeologist guide for Acropolis up prior request. Additional charge.
Not included: Gratuities: Tips are at your discretion.

Itinerary

Temple of Olympian Zeus

30 min Admission not included

Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 3€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 6€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)
Acropolis

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 10€ from (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ from (Apr1st/Oct31st)
Hellenic Parliament

15 min

Old palace from 1800 serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
Academy of Athens

10 min

National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography
Academy of Athens

10 min

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800 neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco.
Omonia Square

Passing by

Drive via Omonia square significant with peace between political parties.
Kolonaki Square

one hour

Kolonaki, literally "Little Column", is a neighborhood in central Athens. It is located on the southern slopes of Lycabettus hill. Its name derives from the two metre column (located in Kolonaki Square) that defined the area even before a single house had been built there. Have dinner in a traditional elegant Greek restaurant, which combines the excellent quality in a good value (optional choice)
Mount Lycabettus

30 min

The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea special at sunset time.

Minibus it's difficult to approach.
Panathenaic Stadium

10 min

Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadium) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Albion
Enattica Suites
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
Athens Odeon Hotel
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Crystal City Hotel
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Hotel Minoa
The Editor Athens Hotel
Iniohos Hotel

and 149 more pickup points

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens center or Piraeus Port, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.

We suggest you start the tour at: 5.00 pm in the summer, or earlier in winter time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

Please do not hesitate to request another pick up/drop off location (for Athens airport, an extra charge is applicable for toll roads & distance 35 km)

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
The tour driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museums. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided.
This is a private, flexible tour and available from Athens or Piraeus port. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend trip, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver.
Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis Hill ticket: Winter 15€ - Summer 30€ /under 25 is free) We will provide you the official site link to proceed with tickets on line

Options

Athens evening tour ny Minibus

This is a private tour: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel .

Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .

Duration: 5 hours: Athens Evening private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 60€ (with Minibus) .

Evening private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .

Minibus air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 10 years old free)

Pickup included
Athens evening tour by Sedan

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .

Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .

Duration: 5 hours: Athens Highlights private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 30€ (with Sedan)

Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .

Sedan Air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with luxury Sedan. Up to 4 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids up to 10 years old free)

Pickup included
Athens evening tour by Minivan

This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel .

Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .

Duration: 5 hours: Athens Highlights Private Tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 45€ (with Minivan) .

Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .

Minivan air-conditioned : Athens Highlights private tour with a luxury Minivan. From 1 to 8 persons (2 children/ up to 10 year old free)

Pickup included