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"Athens Night Experience - 4Hours"

5.0 (3 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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"Athens Night Experience - 4Hours"

About this activity

Visit Athens by night! Experience the nighttime side on this private evening tour. Ancient Athens is one of Europe’s oldest cities, one with a continuous history whose beginnings can be traced some 5,000 years ago. That makes it not only one of the oldest cities in the world, but also the cradle of Western culture. The Greek capital is known as the cradle of democracy.

  • Explore Athens in a private vehicle by night
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Discover the highlights and secrets in the cool night air of Athens from our drivers
  • We want our customers and their families to always feel safe.
  • On the Fly Decision Makers - Stress-free
  • Every tour and itinerary we present is unique.
  • The pace of travel will be relaxing.
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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–13
Guide
English
Operated by
Greece Athens Taxi GAT

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
  • Included: Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
  • Included: English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Mobile Chargers
  • Included: Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Private transportation - Tour

Not included

  • Not included: Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
  • Not included: The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
  • Not included: The tickets for all archeological places and museums
  • Not included: Private transportation: Airport Pick Up & drop-off
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Acropolis

Itinerary

  1. Panathenaic Stadium

    10 min Admission not included

    1. Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world

  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Passing by

    Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.

  3. Arch of Hadrian

    Passing by

    The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

  4. Zappeion Garden

    Passing by

    The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.

  5. National Garden

    Passing by

    The National Garden or Royal Garden is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.

  6. Hellenic Parliament

    10 min

    2. The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, an imposing building located in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.

  7. Syntagma

    Passing by

    Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.

  8. Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    15 min

    3. We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

  9. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    Passing by

    The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).

  10. Academy of Athens

    Passing by

    Τhe Platonic Academy, or simply, ”The Academy”, was a famous school in ancient Athens founded by Plato in 428/427 BC and located a couple of miles outside the ancient city named Akademeia, after the legendary hero, Akademos.

  11. National Library of Greece

    Passing by

    National Library (Vallianeion)

    This glorious neoclassical reading room once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, among them 5.200 manuscripts that include over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and hand-written renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato and Homer.

  12. Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

    20 min

    4. Lycabettus is a hill of Athens . It has the small church of Agios Georgios at its top and a cable car also operates . Lykavittos is the second highest point of the Attica basin after Turkovunia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.

  13. Plaka

    one hour

    5. Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.

  14. Monastiraki

    Passing by

    Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.

  15. Hadrian's Library

    Passing by

    Once the most luxurious public building in the city, Hadrian’s Library was erected around AD 132. It has an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.

  16. Stoa of Attalos

    Passing by

    The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.

  17. Ancient Agora of Athens

    Passing by

    The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state's response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".

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 408 more pickup points

The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking.

If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher.

Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.

  • Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.

  • Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.

  • Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer

  • The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.

Options

  • "By MiniVan up to 8pax"

    Private tour in 4hours

    Luxurious Mercedes Benz

    Skip line Tickets(Acropolis): We will book Acropolis tickets and pay later with cash or card.

    Pickup included

  • "By MiniBus up to 12pax"

    Private tour in 4hours

    Luxurious Mercedes Benz

    Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

    Pickup included

  • "By Sedan up to 3pax"

    Private tour in 4hours

    Luxurious Mercedes Benz Sedan

    Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

    Pickup included

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