Athens half day Private Tour

5.0 (22 reviews) 5 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Are you intrested in exploring the ancient magic world with safety, comfort ,privatization,flexibility .So, here we are.Lets go together to explore the birth place of democracy and philosophy.

The Acropolis,Propylaea,Temple of Athena Nike, Erechthion,Parthenon the theater of Dionysos,the Roman Odeon and the Areopagus the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896 ,the Presidenstial Mansion, the ex-Royal Palace where you can enjoy the traditional Change of the Guards.Then the three buildings of knowledge (the University, the Academy, the National Library) the Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Old Greek Parliament.

The Lycabetus hill the Roman Agora in the famous Plaka.You’ll admire there the tower of the winds and the library of Adrian. At the end we’ll finish with a walk in the flee market at Monasiraki next to Plaka.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Andrew's Unique Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Drivers with knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Included: Private transportation: Transport by private air-conditioning Vehicle SUV Kodiaq Volkswagen OR MERCEDES C and E CLASS
Included: Pick up /Drop off at Piareus cruise ship terminal or any place in Athens center..
Included: Bottle of water

Not included

Not included: Licensed Tour Guide upon request for availability.Plus €170 for( 1h30min) to visit the Acrpolis
Not included: Airport pick up and drop off.
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance tickets you have to book on your own we'll send you a link with details
Not included: Slot time for the Acropolis & Slopes (€30 per person , must be purchased in advance ) up 18 yrs free

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The Athens sightseeing tour starts by visiting the imposing naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis. The tour includes a walk that travels the visitors through ancient times in one of the oldest cities in the world, which was considered as the cradle of the western civilization, birthplace of the philosophy, the theatre and the democracy.

By passing the monumental gate of Propylaea you’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon. You will enjoy the panoramic view of Athens and Piraeus port. At the foot of the Acropolis hill you’ll see the ancient theater of Dionysos (the oldest theatre of the world), the Odeon of Herodus Atticus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Stop 2

Passing by

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
Parthenon

20 min Admission not included

The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. Built between 447 and 438 BC
Erectheion

5 min Admission not included

The Erechteion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the Acropolis's north side,.At the time it was built, the Erechtheion was dedicated to the worship of Athena Polias and Poseidon.
Herod Atticus Odeon

5 min Admission not included

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, known as the "Herodeon

It is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
Stop 6

Passing by

The Propylaea. The monumental gateway of the Acropolis was designed by the architect Mnesikles and constructed in 437-432 B.C
Stop 7

5 min Admission not included

The Theatre of Dionysus is the oldest open-air theatre in the world. It was here that the most important works of the great playwrights, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, were presented.
Herod Atticus Odeon

15 min Admission not included

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, known as the "Herodeon

It is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.
Panathenaic Stadium

20 min Admission not included

The Panathenaic stadium provides you with a nice opportunity to learn how an ancient stadium of the 4th century BC was. The stadium doesn't look like an ordinary archaeological site. There are no ruins. This stadium was not rebuilt during modern times. However, in 1896, during the first modern Olympic Games, there were works for the renovation of its marble covering. The work was financed by Georgios Averof. The present-day shape of the stadium is the same as the ancient stadium of the 4th century BC, was.
Academy of Athens

Passing by

The Academy of Athens was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. This building is a copy of the Propylaea of the Acropolis.
Presidential Mansion

20 min

The Presidential Palace, formerly known as the New Palace, today houses the Presidency of the Hellenic Republic and is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic in Athens. Prior to the abolition of the Kingdoms by the referendum of 1974, the building was the official palace of the Kings of the Greeks. There you will see the guards of the president of the Greek Republic a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece.
Mount Lycabettus

15 min

Lycabettus hill is the highest point in the center of Athens. Thousands of Athenians and tourists climb up to the top every year to enjoy the view from a height of 277 meters.
Plaka

15 min

The Plaka area is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, is situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock, between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations. Its village-like atmosphere, neoclassical buildings, quaint cafes, souvenir shops, and museums make it a favorite among visitors and Athenians who stroll along its narrow streets. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year.
Ancient Agora of Athens

one hour Admission not included

The Ancient Agora of Athens was a market, a meeting place and the social, political and commercial hub of the ancient city. Whilst initial developed in the sixth century BC, the Ancient Agora of Athens was destroyed, rebuilt and renovated several times, including attacks by the Persians in 480BC.
Monastiraki

30 min

Monastiraki (literally little monastery) is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens.