Private Tour: Half day Athens Sightseeing and Acropolis Museum
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About This Tour in Athens
Why Visit Athens?
Athens is the cradle of Western civilization, home to ancient ruins and rich mythology. Visit the Acropolis, explore historic Plaka, and experience vibrant Greek culture. Athens combines ancient history with modern Mediterranean life.
Getting to Athens
The easiest way to reach Athens is by flying into Athens International Airport (ATH). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick up/drop-off service
- Transportation by luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Local taxes
- Professional & licensed guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Following a hotel pick-up,Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer pick up service from Athens hotels/apartments/Airbnb. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
End Point
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer pick up service from Athens hotels/apartments/Airbnb. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Following a hotel pick-up, your first stop will... 20 minutes
Following a hotel pick-up, your first stop will be at the Panathinaikos Stadium, cradle of the first modern Olympic games, which took place in 1896.
Pass by the Greek Parliament in the former... 2 hours
Pass by the Greek Parliament in the former Royal Palace of Syntagma Square and watch the fanciful Evzoni Guards in their amber tunics. Continue to the stately Zappion Conference Center in the National Gardens of Greece. Proceed pass the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arc and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by more Evzones. You will pass the handsome Numismatic Museum at Schlieman's House, the Catholic Cathedral, Athens Neoclassical trilogy and finally the Acropolis (view also of Areopagus and theater of Dionysus), where you will visit the monumental marble gates of the Propylaea, the Temples of Athena Nike and Parthenon. See the famous Porch of Maidens at the Erectheion.
Continue with a pleasant short walk past Herodion... 1 hour 30 minutes
Continue with a pleasant short walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the daring new Acropolis Museum. Home to a multitude of archaeological finds from the Acropolis, major attractions include votives, artifacts of everyday life, archaic statues, Caryatids and the Parthenon hall with displays from the pediments, the metopes and the frieze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
