Viator
From €300
Athens Private Tour- Explore The History
Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum. From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 7 itinerary stops
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Acropolis
The Parthenon, Tempe of Athena Nike, Erechteion, theatre of Dionysus, Propylae, Herodion Odeon. The must-see monument.
80 minAdmission not included - 2
Panathenaic Stadium
A unique Stadium builded completely of marble where the first modern Olympics took place. Here the Athenians were honouring the patron Goddess Athena.
20 minAdmission not included - 3
Academy of Athens
Pass byAcademy of Arts and Sciences, University, National Library. Three Neoclassical impressive buildings of the 19th century.
- 4
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Archaeological site inside
20 minAdmission not included - 5
Plaka
The old city of Plaka, the most beautiful neighborhood of Athens.
60 minAdmission not included - 6
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The changing of the guards at the Parliament
15 min - 7
Mount Lycabettus
See the breathtaking views of Athens from 267 meters high.
15 minAdmission not included
Tour options
Athens half day private tour
Pickup included
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van Pickup included
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