Athens private tour- Explore the history

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About this activity

Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum.

From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Greece Athens Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
Not included: Entrance fees
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 h 20 min Admission not included

The Parthenon, Tempe of Athena Nike, Erechteion, theatre of Dionysus, Propylae, Herodion Odeon. The must-see monument.
Panathenaic Stadium

20 min Admission not included

A unique Stadium builded completely of marble where the first modern Olympics took place. Here the Athenians were honouring the patron Goddess Athena.
Academy of Athens

Passing by

Academy of Arts and Sciences, University, National Library. Three Neoclassical impressive buildings of the 19th century.
Temple of Olympian Zeus

20 min Admission not included

The Archaeological site inside
Plaka

one hour Admission not included

The old city of Plaka, the most beautiful neighborhood of Athens.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony

15 min

The changing of the guards at the Parliament
Mount Lycabettus

15 min Admission not included

See the breathtaking views of Athens from 267 meters high.