Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

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About this activity

Experience the essence of Athens on a 4-hour panoramic and photo tour, designed to showcase the city’s most iconic ancient landmarks in a comfortable and relaxed way.This short yet enriching journey includes carefully selected photo stops at some of Athens’ most beautiful and historically significant sites, such as the Acropolis viewpoint, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square, and other key locations that reflect the city’s timeless character.Ideal for visitors with limited time, this panoramic tour offers a perfect introduction to ancient and modern Athens, combining scenic drives with memorable photo opportunities and insightful narration. Enjoy the city’s highlights from unique vantage points and capture unforgettable moments, all within a smooth and well-organized 4-hour experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Greece Athens Transfers & Tours

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
Included: Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
Included: Phone charger
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Chauffeur providing LOCAL Guiding Services(not licenced guide to accommodate you into monuments)
Included: Airport Pick up and Drop off (Extra charge)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]

Not included

Not included: The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Not included: Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability with extra cost.
Not included: Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens
Not included: Entry/Admission - Roman Agora
Not included: Entry/Admission - Temple of Olympian Zeus
Not included: Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
Not included: Entry/Admission - Acropolis

Itinerary

Acropolis

10 min Admission not included

Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.
Parthenon

10 min Admission not included

Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the werstern civilization.An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again
Propylaea

5 min

The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
Erectheion

15 min

The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
Temple of Athena Nike

15 min

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. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea's southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north. The sheer walls of its bastion were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patroness, Athena and Nike.
Herod Atticus Odeon

15 min

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950
Theatre of Dionysus

15 min

The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.
Temple of Olympian Zeus

Passing by

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods,by way of Hadrian's Arch.Between the Acropolis and the Ilisos River are the remains of the Olympian Zeus Temple (now known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus), one of Athens’ most important and oldest shrines. The space even today gives the visitor a sense of grandeur.
Panathenaic Stadium

15 min

Continuing with the stunning Panathenaic Stadium, the house of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble in which the Olympic ideals are still reflected today.
Mount Lycabettus

10 min

After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro behind us, we will drive up to Lycabettus hill where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the combination of ancient and modern Athens from above.Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea
Hellenic Parliament

5 min

The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.View of the national guards and the monument of the unknown soldier. Quick stop for a photo
Syntagma

Syntagma Square (Constitution 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. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

10 min

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
Academy of Athens

The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students. The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well.
National Library Of Greece

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University.
National History Museum (Old Parliament)

The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum.
National Garden

10 min

The National Garden of Athens is a peaceful green oasis in the heart of the city, located next to Syntagma Square. Covering about 15.5 hectares, it features lush trees, colorful flowers, ponds, pathways, and small monuments. It is a popular place for relaxing, walking, and enjoying nature away from the busy city center.
Ancient Agora of Athens

10 min Admission not included

ancient agora of athnes

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The Ancient Agora of Athens was the heart of public life in ancient Athens, where people gathered for markets, political discussions, and social activities. Located below the Acropolis, it contains important ruins such as the Temple of Hephaestus and the Stoa of Attalos. It offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life and democracy in ancient Athens.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour

End point

Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Aether Athens Urban Hotel
The Square Hotel by X&N
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Athens Ivy Suites
Philippos Hotel

and 507 more pickup points

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%

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.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Options

Athens Private Tour 4hr

Admission tickets not included: We will provide you instructions on how to purchase them

Duration: 4 hours

Sedan/SUV/Minivan

LOCAL Guiding Services: Not a licensed guide to accommodate you into monuments

Pickup included
Athens Small Group Tour 4h

Admission tickets not included

Duration: 4 hours

Sedan/SUV/Minivan

LOCAL Guiding Services: Not a licensed guide to accommodate you into monuments

Pick up & Drop off Location: NEW HOTEL ATHENS, Filellinon 16