The Relaxed Athens Iconic Highlights Full Day Private Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Acropolis

   Our tour starts with the hill of Acropolis . 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. Propylaea

   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.

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3. Erectheion

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

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4. Temple of Athena Nike

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

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5. 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.

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6. Panathenaic Stadium

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

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7. Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

   then as we move 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

8. Ancient Agora of Athens

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

   50 minutes here · Admission included

9. 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.

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10. 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.

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11. Syntagma

    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.

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12. 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

13. National and Kapodistrian University 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.

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14. 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.

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15. 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.

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16. Kolonaki

    You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek dishes at Kolonaki. Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions

    60 minutes here

17. Monastiraki

    Historically old neighborhood of Athens with flea market.

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18. 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.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

19. Plaka

    If you don't want to enter the Acropolis 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

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 8 travelers per booking

Operated by

CRISPY LOCAL MONOPROSOΡΙ Ι.Κ.Ε.

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total duration includes the travel time.

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