Athens Full Day Private Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Acropolis

   Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

2. Parthenon

   Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

3. Propylaea

   The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

   5 minutes here · Admission included

4. Temple of Athena Nike

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

   5 minutes here · Admission included

5. Erectheion

   Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.

   5 minutes here · Admission included

6. Temple of Olympian Zeus

   After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.

   Pass by without stopping

7. Panathenaic Stadium

   We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

   Pass by without stopping

8. Mount Lycabettus

   Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.

   15 minutes here

9. Ancient Agora of Athens

   Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

10. Temple of Aries

    In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) devoted to the God of blacksmiths and volcanoes.

    20 minutes here · Admission included

11. Museum of the Ancient Agora

    In this small but important museum you will see findings from Ancient Athenians' daily life and learn about their constitution.

    10 minutes here · Admission included

12. Plateia Syntagmatos

    Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens, Syntagma. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.

    5 minutes here

13. Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.

    15 minutes here

14. Academy of Athens

    The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.

    Pass by without stopping

15. Academy of Athens

    The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

    Pass by without stopping

16. National Library of Greece

    The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.

    Pass by without stopping

17. Koukaki

    You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek Pitta Gyros in the traditional neighbourhood of Koukaki. Enjoy your lunch and taste Gyros, the most popular Greek recipe, with a set menu, as described below: 1 Pitta Gyros (pork or chicken or veg, fried potatoes, tzatziki, tomato, onion) 1 Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives & feta cheese, dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil) 1 piece of Baklava (layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey) 1 Drink (beer or glass of wine or soft drink) Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions

    60 minutes here

18. Monastiraki

    Historically old neighborhood of Athens.

    Pass by without stopping

19. Acropolis Museum

    As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens or spent time in the neighbourhood of Plaka.

    60 minutes here · Admission not included

20. National Archaeological Museum

    Instead of visiting the new Acropolis Museum, we give you the opportunity to visit the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.

    60 minutes here · Admission not included

21. Plaka

    If you don't want to enter the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, you can walk at the traditional neighbourhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighbourhood of the Gods.

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Small Group- All Inclusive

  Small Group Tour/ Max 14person: NOT GUIDED (upon request) Tickets Included: Acropolis, Ancient Agora Lunch Included Duration: 8 Hours Meeting Point: ''Herodion Hotel'' at 09:00am

• Private Tour All Inclusive

  Private Tour - NOT GUIDED: (upon request) Tickets Included: Acropolis, Ancient Agora Lunch Included Duration: 8 Hours Pickup included

• Evening 5Hours with Dinner

  Private Tour - NOT GUIDED: (upon request) Tickets Included: Acropolis Dinner Included: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink Duration: 5 Hours Pickup included

• BEST OFFER: 2 Tours Discount

  Private Tour - NOT GUIDED: (upon request) Tour 1️⃣ - Athens Full Day : Lunch & Tickets Included Tour 2️⃣ - Sounio OR Corinth: Tickets included Pick up- Drop off included Pickup included

• Private WITHOUT Tickets/ Lunch

  Private Tour - NOT GUIDED: (upon request) Tickets & lunch: NOT Included Duration: 8 Hours Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 14 travelers per booking

Operated by

Olive Sea Travel

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
• Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
• German/ Spanish Speaking Drivers upon request- depending on the availability
• If your group is more that 14 people you can make several bookings & let us know that you are all together after your booking
• Acropolis and Ancient Agora tickets (when included) are booked for a specific entry time. Delays may result in losing your tickets and new tickets will need to be purchased at your own expense, subject to availability.
• Please carefully check the Inclusions & Exclusions of your booking.
• For private tours, the driver will wait up to 30 minutes at the pickup point. After 30 minutes without contact, the booking will be considered a No-Show.
• For small-group tours, meet your driver outside Herodion Hotel. The maximum waiting time is 15 minutes. After that, the tour will depart and the booking will be considered a No-Show.

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