Οur tour will start with a pickup from your hotel , apartment , port or airport and a small briefing from your official guide .The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city offering panoramic views that will be perfect for photos . This is something you don't want to miss and our price includes a skip the line ticket for the acropolis hill. Our licensed guide will guide you through the 5th century BC monuments of Acropolis which is the most accurate reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of ancient Athens at its greatest peak, the "Golden Age of Pericles".While on the Acropolis hill you will visit the cradle of the classical ages and experience a live comentatory from your official guide. The "Parthenon" dedicated to goddess Athena is a masterpiece of the Classical Ages and dominates the Acropolis complex.Leaving the Acropolis behind you will have the choice of visiting the "New Acropolis museum" which was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, starting from the Greek Bronze Age . The entrance fee is not included but we can arange skip the line tickets for you.The Panoramic tour will start passing by the temple of the "Olympian Zeus" that used to have 104 colossal columns and one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. "Hadrian's Arch" stands there as well, which is a masterpiece of symmetry. You will hear our official guide telling you everything about the monument and of course the life of the famous Roman emperor Hadrian. Feel free to inform us if you wish to enter the monument and we will arrange the "skip the line" tickets for you.Continue on to the Royal Palace of Athens that hosts the Parliament since 1934 and watch the famous changing of the presidential guards and the monument of the Unknown Soldier. As soon as the ceremony finishes you will continue on to visit 3 of the most beautiful buildings Athens has to offer. The University of Athens, the Athenian Academy and the National Library,The Panathenaic Olympic Stadium will be the first stop of the panoramic tour. Also known as the "Kallimarmaron Stadium", it the Olympic stadium where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information from your guide. If you wish to feel like an athlete just let us know and we will arrange the entrance tickets for you.If time is enough don't forget to ask our guide to stop you over the traditional neighborhood of Plaka. You will stroll around the narrow aleys and hear stories of the traditional area which is inhabitated for more than 2000 years. Our guide will assist you to find souvenirs or even have a quick meal.In case you wish to get "deeper" in the ancient Athenian culture, a visit at the Ancient Agora of Athens is ideal. It is the place where ancient Athenians "socialized" and the place that defined democracy. Book this option and we will arrange the skip the line tickets for you.
Greece · City Tours
Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis) With Cape Sounio Extension
The journey
- 01 Private tailor-made Athens city tour
- 02 Skip-the-line entry to the Acropolis and Parthenon
- 03 Licensed guide throughout the experience
- 04 Panoramic city sightseeing including major Athens landmarks
- 05 Optional visit to the Acropolis Museum
- 06 Explore Plaka’s traditional streets and atmosphere
- 07 Extended option available to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon
- 08 Hotel, apartment, port, or airport pickup available in Athens
Discover Athens your way on a private city tour that combines the capital’s essential landmarks with the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests. Explore the Acropolis with skip-the-line entry included, admire the Parthenon with your licensed guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the city while learning about the monuments that shaped classical Athens.
Beyond the Acropolis, your tour can include highlights such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the historic neighborhood of Plaka. If you choose the extended option, continue along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio for a scenic coastal drive and views of the Temple of Poseidon.
The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city offering panoramic views that will be perfect for photos .
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What's Included
- Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
- Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to all the other museums and areas except from Acropolis
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- We provide pick-up services from all hotels, AIRBnB apartments, and ports in Athens. To arrange pick-up, please provide your hotel name, apartment address, or cruise ship name. You will receive your exact pick-up time via email 48 hours prior to departure.
- For cruise ship and airport arrivals, our guide will wait for you outside the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.
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