5-Hour Athens Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Acropolis and its iconic monuments, including the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• 02 See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the biggest temple in antiquity devoted to the King of the Gods
• 03 Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896
• 04 Watch the changing of the guard (Evzones) in front of the old palace, now Parliament House
• 05 Take in panoramic views over Athens, the Acropolis, and the Aegean Sea from Lycabettus Hill

Venture into the heart of Ancient Greece on a sightseeing tour of Athens, a city filled with remarkable landmarks from the 5th century BCE. Explore the Acropolis and its iconic monuments, pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, and discover key neoclassical and historic sites across the city. The experience also includes a visit to Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views over Athens, the Acropolis, and the Aegean Sea.

On this historic hill, you will have the opportunity to admire the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway of the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and, of course, the Parthenon, the main temple built for the virgin goddess Athena.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Athens

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Athens Highlights and Acropolis Tour

• Meet your professional driver and begin the tour at the Acropolis hill, the highlight of the experience. On this historic hill, you will have the opportunity to admire the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway of the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and, of course, the Parthenon, the main temple built for the virgin goddess Athena.
• After the Acropolis, head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, passing by Hadrian's Arch on the way.
• Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
• Next, drive alongside the National Garden to see the changing of the guard (Evzones) just in front of the old palace. Today, this building serves as Parliament House, just above the central square of Athens.
• Continue down Panepistimiou Street, one of the most historic streets of Athens, to see numerous 19th-century neoclassical buildings and, most importantly, the architectural trilogy of Athens: the Academy, the University, and the National Library.
• Move into the historical center of the city and drive up to Lycabettus Hill, the highest hill in Athens, offering panoramic views of the city, the Acropolis hill, and the Aegean Sea.
• Drop off at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you on any site.]
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Skip the line to purchase site tickets
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (additional cost - 280 €)
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• The duration of tours is approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
• The tour is available to start at either 8:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Athens, Greece

Tour start

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 55, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.