Viator
From €270
Athens Half Day
Discover the cradle of civilization and the home of philosophy and democracy on this private 5-hour tour of Athens. Boasting monuments that have affected architecture all over the world, Athens is a perfect destination to tour.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 4 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 6 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Acropolis
A driver will pick you up from your agreed location, be it a city center hotel, Athens Airport or the cruise port at Piraeus.Move on to the Holy Rock of the world-renowned Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Parthenon, dedicated to the guardian goddess of the city, Athena. Surrounding the temple are the ruins of the temple of the goddess Nike, the Erectheas Tomb, with its famous sculptures of Karyatides, and the Propylaia, the monumental gateway to the city
120 minAdmission not included - 2
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The tour will continue to the famous Gate of Emperor Hadrian and to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dedicated to the King of the Olympian Gods, and the largest temple of the ancient world.
20 minAdmission not included - 3
Herakleidon Museum
Driving to Lycavetus to see Athens from its highest city point.
20 min - 4
Change of Guards
We will visit the Presidential Palace in order to see the change of the guards a must see show.
30 min - 5
Ancient Agora of Athens
Walk to the steps of Socrates in Ancient Greek Agora and let him wisper to you his wisdom. Inside the Agora visit the Temple of Hephestus that is one of the most well maintened ancient temples.
60 minAdmission not included - 6
Herakleidon Museum
rive through the narrow streets of Plaka, Athens most historic neighborhood and see the Roman Forum with its famous hydraulic systems that were used to calculate the speed of the winds to determine the exact time of a ship’s arrival at Piraeus port.
20 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Child seat on request
- Transportation by luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz taxi
- English-speaking taxi driver
- Cold water
- Hotel or port pick-up and drop off
- Wi-Fi internet connection on request
What's not included
- Professional tour guide (the guidance is conducted by the taxi driver
- Fees for the archeological sites (Euros 30 per person general admittance)
- Airport pickup and drop-off are extra charged 40 euros paid to the driver
- No wheelchair accessible
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Athens Half Day
Pickup included
Reviews
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