Private Athens Luxurious City Half Day Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Acropolis

   Take a tour down history lane. Get to see everything a visitor must see when in downtown Athens. This is a beautiful, yet easy-going tour of the city center and its historic part. Immerse yourself in ancient Greece history, while also taking a full taste of modern Athens life. Driven in the luxury and comfort of LIM Transport vehicles you will visit the places where Socrates and Plato helped shape global wisdom, while at the same time enriching your knowledge with Greece’s modern affairs. The Acropolis of Athens is the eternal landmark of the city and one of the most recognized historic sites globally. Visit the Parthenon, a 2500-year-old UNESCO world heritage site, standing on top of the Acropolis Hill, and immerse yourself in the thrilling corridors of Athenian history. A guided tour will elevate your experience and early booking is strongly recommended to secure your licensed tour guide.

   100 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Acropolis Museum

   Constructed on the south side of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum started admitting guests in 2009, being today one of the most modern archaeological museums in the whole world. The museum's modern architecture constitutes a landmark on its own, while its distance, 300 meters from the Acropolis entrance, is offered for a short walk. Your tour guide, should you choose this option, will walk you through Dionysiou Areopagitou, the main street of the Acropolis area directly to the museum entrance. For guests in need of assistance, our luxurious vehicles will be waiting to pick you up at the Acropolis entrance and drop you off right at the back of the Museum. Main home to the Acropolis sculptures, the Museum's exhibition units are predominantly thematic. The Museum hosts a vast collection of architectural sculptures, including large pediments from Archaic-era temples, but especially the diverse sculptural decorations of the Parthenon. Join us for a tour to be remembered for life.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

3. A monument that seamlessly merges ancient with contemporary history, Panathenaic Stadium is only a short drive from the Acropolis. Originally a racecourse of the 6th century BC, it hosted the Panathenaic Games (whole Athens Games), a religious and athletic festival in honor of the goddess Athena, to which its name is attributed. In the 4th century BC, the Athenian statesman built an 850-foot (250m) long stadium, with tiers of stone benches arranged around the track. Panathenaic Stadium is widely known for the rebirth of the Modern Olympic Games, which were hosted in 1896 at its premises. On 6 April (25 March according to the Julian calendar then in use in Greece), the Games of the First Olympiad were officially opened; attended by 80,000 spectators. We will have a short-stop option. Your driver will be waiting for you while you step onto the track, walk through the marble seats, and take pictures of the marble royal thrones, reliving the history of the Stadium.

   20 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Plateia Syntagmatos

   Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution (Syntagma) that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. During our passing by, we may have the option for a photograph stop, should we coincide with the change of the presidential guard (the traditional "Tsoliades"), that takes place in front of the parliament. We will also pass by, in the comfort of our LIM Transport vehicles, the old parliament and the neoclassical architecture buildings of the University, the National Library, and the Academy. Your tour guide, should you choose the guided tour option, will also share with you the stories of the turbulent recent financial crisis years, during which Syntagma Square was the place for daily public assemblies and demonstrations.

   Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Guided Private Athens Tour

  Guided Athens Luxurious Tour: Half-day (appr. 4-hours) guided tour of the City of Athens. Deep dive in the history of Athens with licensed tour guides. Luxury: Guided Athens tour in fully equipped, brand new Mercedes Benz Sprinter Mini-buses. Duration: 4 hours: Tour duration is approximately 4-hours, including Acropolis and Acropolis Museum visits. Free select drinks: All of our guests are offered free water and select soft drinks. Mercedes Benz Sprinter: Enjoy a luxurious guided tour of Athens in the comfort of the air-conditioned, amenities loaded LIM Transport vehicles. Pickup included

• Private Athens Luxurious City Tour / Half Day

  Drivers as tour guides: Drivers will serve as non-licensed tour guides giving you top line info while onboard the vehicle. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

LIM Transport

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infants up to 3-years old are required to seat on infant seats provided by us, subject to timely request.
• Should you chose the tour without tour guide option, which is the cost efficient one, your drivers will be your guides while on the vehicle. As they are not licensed, they can only provide you with top line info about the landmarks along the route, while they will not be with you when you enter the premises of archaeological sites.

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