Explore the eternal city of Athens, the city of democracy and birthplace of the western civilization.

You have the opportunity to explore at your own pace the eternal city of Athens. While you stroll around the world famous monuments of the city you will have the insightful commentary of your driver-guide. Explore with us some of greatest monuments and treasures of the Greek and Western civilization. The best that the eternal city of Athens may offer you, the Acropolis, is the symbol of the democracy. Athens is he city of the temples and the thinkers. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, lived here and they left to Athens an eternal legacy.

Tour overview

In this 7 hrs morning or afternoon private Athens sightseeing tour, you'll indulge in the great classic civilization. Your driver-guide, will give you a tour of top Athens sites, like the Greek parliament and Panathenaic stadium, venue of the first modern Olympic games, Hadrian's arch, tower of the winds, the Roman agora, Zeus temple, Plaka, Agora, Kerameikos and more.

The marble Panathinaic stadium, with it's brilliant architecture that can accommodate almost 70 thousand spectators. The Parliament house and the change of the Efzones Guard, is a very impressive attraction. The Hadrian's arch and just beside, the glorious Zeus temple colonnade remains. Admire the monument on the Acropolis hill-top, on foot to see the master-peace of architecture, the Parthenon and the famous attractions around the hill,, like the Dionysos theater and the Herodeion amphitheater, that still is used for special events and performances of the greatest artists. Stroll around the Plaka and the Syntagma area, the National gardens and the picturesque streets of Plaka. At the academy of Athens, you will see the statues of the most famous Athenians: Plato and Socrates in front of the classic Ionic order building. The best panoramic view of Athens Is the Lycavittos (or Lycabettus hill), rising 320 meters high, in the middle of Athens. The panoramic view from the hill-top is amazing. You see all Athens around you and the surrounding mountains. You may also choose to take a look at the new Acropolis museum, the latest jewel of Athens where you can see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits, the treasures of Athens heritage.

What to expect

The driver-guide will pick you-up at the hotel/address or your location, in central Athens, of stay. You'll be informed about the tour-details and start the tour. Also you'll be asked, for your preferences and about your specific interests. Our goal is to provide you matching to your wishes and desires, flexible tour program (the privileges you have of the private tour). You will hear insightful commentary of all the places of interest, and pass more top Athens attractions, including the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and admire the Efzones Guards. The Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace, the home of Greece’s royals till 1974.

See the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium, the original venue of the first Olympic Games in 1896. The Panepistimiou street to snap more photos of the National Library Academy and University complex. Also the old Russian Orthodox church and Anglican pastoral cathedral and the Evangelic church, next. Later, the walking part of the tour, to see the Dionysos and the Herodeion theaters, then go to the top of the most famous attraction of Athens, the Acropolis sacred hill. The majestic temple of Olympian Zeus -is a gigantic, semi-ruined, survived all kind of disasters, wars, earthquakes -as your guide will tell and explain you in detail, and all about the turbulent history of Athens. There will be some photos shooting short stops, at the most convenient spots and famous sites.

Strolling up to several UNESCO-listed World heritage sites, on foot, and tour around the buildings and pedestrian boulevards as you hear how they reflected Athens prosperity in the 5th century BC: Admire the magnificent Parthenon, and see eternal monuments: the Erechteion, the Caryatides, the Propylaea gateway and the amazing temple of Athena Nike , he godess of victory temple. You'll hear the important information and details of the attractions in advance, and in prior, so you'll have time to explore all of the sites independently, on your own.

Upgrading the tour to include entry to the Athens Acropolis Museum possibly the world's top museum of classic era. The spectacular Parthenon hall at the second floor, walk around to ogle the incredible sculptures of the Parthenon frieze, and enjoy the other galleries to see and admire, several thousands of other ancient great objects of art. We will adjust the timing to avoid the waiting lines and will beat the crowds, saving precious time and maximize your tour-pleasure.

The Lycabettus hill with the wonderful panoramic Athens breath-taking view, with some.and the open theater on top of the hill, that is build on an old quarry, is one-of-a kind. In the same directions you will have the opportunity to see several side- attractions, like the Hippocrates medical school, the first medical school of the world, the modern and fascinating marble Megaro Mousikis building, some embassies, the statue of the glazed Runner next to Hilton hotel and the site of the Lyceum, the ancient Peripatetic Aristotle Lyceum. A typical Greek lunch can be added in your program (highly recommended). This tour will be more "cerebral" and in an higher cultural than expected level. Detour at the place of start, or other if you wish.

Important info

• Times & schedule: it is flexible, if you wish to change the pick-up time.
• Pick-up point: If not within the major Athens area, or airport/port, inform us.
• Inclusions: pick-up & drop-off, qualified driver-guide, WiFi, free map, cell-phone, tax.
• Exclusions: entrance fees, licensed archael.-guide, meals, gratuities (optional).
• For those with serious walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, the Acropolis top is not recommended.
• Port pick-up times, and meeting point, depended on disembarkation time and location, inform us in time.
• If any specific/special request (birth-day, honey-moon, event or anniversary), please let us know.

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