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Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour of Athens
  • 02 Explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon
  • 03 See the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill
  • 05 Watch the changing of the guards at the Hellenic Parliament
  • 06 Discover the Athenian Trilogy’s neoclassical architecture
  • 07 Round-trip transportation included
  • 08 English-speaking driver with local knowledge

Discover Athens on a private full-day tour that brings together the city’s most iconic ancient landmarks, grand neoclassical buildings, and sweeping viewpoints. Visit the Acropolis and its celebrated monuments, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Theatre of Dionysus, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus, then continue to key highlights such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium.

You’ll also take in panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill and see the Hellenic Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you can witness the ceremonial changing of the guards. With private transportation and a customizable format, this tour is a comfortable way to experience the best of Athens in one day.

Visit the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier to witness the ceremonial changing of the presidential guards, a unique Greek tradition.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Athens
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The Acropolis of Athens with the Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Theatre of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and many other buildings from the 5th century BC.The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens is a colossal ancient temple dedicated to Zeus. Once the largest in Greece, it features towering Corinthian columns and a rich history spanning centuries.The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is a historic marble stadium, famous for hosting the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It remains the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.Lyccabetus Hill is a point from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of Athens, Piraeus, and the open sea.Visit the Hellenic Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier to witness the ceremonial changing of the presidential guards, a unique Greek tradition.The Athenian Trilogy—comprising the University of Athens, the Academy, and the National Library—is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture, symbolizing Greece’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation
  • English speaking driver with local knowledge
  • Basic travel insurance
  • Bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to attractions, but can be purchased on the spot
  • Official Licensed Guide

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Entrance tickets for Acropolis and the Museum, must be booked in advance
  • We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Athens. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Athens.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Athens..

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