Full Day Private Historical Sites Tour from Athens

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About this activity

In addition to our half day Athens sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the Sacred rock of the Acropolis and surrounding sites on this tour you will visit The New Acropolis Museum, one of the world’s most modern museums opened in 2009 and visited by millions of travelers every year. It is set opposite the Parthenon and it houses artifacts of the Archaeological site of the Athenian Acropolis from prehistoric times until the end of antiquity.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Operated by: Opa Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Baby seat (Upon request)
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Professional English Speaking Driver

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to sites and museum (Acropolis combo tix-30 euros p/p, Acropolis museum 15 euros p/p)
Not included: Licensed guide to accompany you to each site (Optional)

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Sacred rock of the Acropolis, where you can admire these architectural treasures dating from the 5th century B.C.: The Parthenon, The Erechteion, The Propylea, the temple of Nike Apteros, The Herod Atticus Theatre.
Arch of Hadrian

30 min Admission not included

This triumphal arch was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian. It is located on the grounds of the temple of Olympian Zeus and leads from the old city to the new one.
Kallimarmaro

30 min

It was built to honor the goddess Athena and the Panathenaic games. In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were hosted here.
Hellenic Parliament

30 min

Built in the 19th century as a palace for King Otto and Queen Amalia. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square: You can see the changing of the Evzones guards who stand in defence to the fallen soldiers in service of the nation
Maximos Mansion

one hour Admission not included

This building shelters the offices of the head of the Greek government. It is also the official residence of the Prime Minister
Presidential Mansion

30 min Admission not included

The official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic
Mount Lycabettus

one hour

Stands out for its panoramic view of Attica. The hill which is 278 meters high, is located in the center of Athens. It is crowned by the whitewashed St. George Chapel and you get there by cable car.
Acropolis Museum

2 hours Admission not included

Focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.

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 644 more pickup points

Get picked up and dropped off anywhere - be it the Athens Airport, Athens Port, your hotel/apartment of stay, or a local spot.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.