Beginning the Athens half-day tour you have the chance to admire the magnificent panorama of the city from Lycabettus hill at 745 ft. (277 m). Lycabettus stands high above Athens, commanding a clear view across the Attica basin and the Aegean.
Acropolis, a UNESCO Monument of World Heritage and a symbol of democracy and Greek civilization. It includes four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art – the Parthenon (Temple , dedicated to the goddess Athena) , the Propylaea (the monumental gateway to the Acropolis), the Erechthio (Temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon) and the Temple of Athena Nike(Victorious in Greek).
Upon exit from the sacred hill of Acropolis, you walk up the steep Areios Pagos rock (there are stairs )just as Apostle Paul did and preached Christ’s word for the first time in Greece. From the top of the rock, you can see the Acropolis and a panoramic view of Athens.
Continuing our Athens Tour you will admire the gigantic Temple of Olympian Zeus and Adrian’s Arch. The Temple was designed to be the biggest temple in ancient time.
The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and today is used as the final point of the Athens Authentic Marathon.
You will see the impressive shift change of the traditionally dressed guards (evzones) in front of the Greek parliament and the Marble Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Athenian Trilogy consists of three neoclassical buildings : Academy - University - Library.The main building of the Academy is a neoclassical building.The building was designed as part of an architectural "trilogy"in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library.
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, also known simply as the University of Athens, is a public university located in Athens, Greece. It is the oldest university in Greece and one of the oldest universities in the world. Founded in 1837, the University of Athens has a long and distinguished history. It has played a major role in the development of modern Greece and continues to be a leading center of education and research.
The National Library of Greece, also referred to as the Ethniki Vivliothiki tis Ellados in Greek, is the main public library of Greece situated in Athens.The National Library of Greece boasts a rich history dating back over two centuries. With its establishment in 1828, it has served as the custodian of Greece's literary heritage, acting as a bridge between the country's glorious past, its vibrant present, and its promising future.The National Library of Greece houses a vast collection of over 1 million books and periodicals, alongside an impressive 300 million electronic resources. It also safeguards over 15,000 newspaper and magazine titles, providing a treasure trove of information for researchers and scholars.
The Varvakios Central Municipal Market, also known as the Athens Central Market, is a bustling marketplace in the heart of Athens, Greece. It's a fantastic place to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of traditional Greek life. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect: This market is a foodie's dream, offering a vast array of fresh produce, meat, fish, and all things delicious. You'll find sections dedicated to: Fresh fruits and vegetables of every kind, seasonal and locally sourced. High-quality meats, including poultry, lamb, and various cuts of beef. A dazzling display of fresh fish and seafood, straight from the Aegean Sea. Local cheeses, olives, honey, nuts, and other pantry staples. While food is the star of the show, you can also find stalls selling: Fresh flowers and plants. Herbs and spices to add an extra kick to your cooking.
Monastiraki Square is a lively square located in the heart of the Monastiraki neighborhood in Athens, Greece. It's a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, known for its vibrant atmosphere, historical significance, and proximity to many interesting attractions. The square is filled with activity throughout the day, with vendors selling their wares, street performers showcasing their talents, and tourists soaking up the atmosphere. Blend of old and new: Monastiraki Square bridges the gap between Athens' historical past and its modern present.Monastiraki Square offers a unique experience for visitors to Athens. It's a place to immerse yourself in the local culture, find hidden treasures, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this historic city. BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS: AS WITH ANY CROWDED TOURIST DESTINATION, BE MINDFULL OF YOUR BELONGINGS.
Admire the Tzistarakis Mosque: Across the street from the metro station stands the restored Tzistarakis Mosque, now the Museum of Islamic Art. This beautiful Ottoman-era building offers a glimpse into Athens' rich multicultural history.
Andreas was a WONDERFUL and knowledgeable guide. The food at the restaurant was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a personalized tour of Athens.
Petros was a wonderful guide. We had an amazing day. He picked us up promptly in a beautiful car. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly as well. We were able to see all of the sights at our own pace. Superb English. Great recommendation for places to visit after the tour. The lunch was was delicious with an authentic meal served by a friendly staff. A perfect day!
We had never been to Athens before and wanted to insure we covered the highlights. Petros was our driver/tour guide and was a wealth of information. He knows his ancient history and go-to modern Greek reality. At every stop before we exited the really nice Mercedes Benz, Petros provided the highlights and history of what we were about to explore. We were able to tour Acropolis, the original Panathenaic Olympic Stadium in Greece, and the Changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Greek Parliament Building which is guarded by the Evzones, the soldiers of the former royal bodyguard. Petros explained to us the significance of the 400 folds in the soldiers skirts. We traveled on to an amazing delicious traditional Greek lunch at Kalaypso Tavern. After lunch we had time to see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and drive to the top of one of Athens mountains for an incredible view of the city. Absolutely just amazing. Thank you Petros for a fantastic day!
Our guide was very professional & knowledgeable. The pick up time was precise. Sufficient time for all highlights. The food was rxceptiobal and we all agree at a venue we would never have found as independant travellers. Thank you to Vas, aka as Bill for being such a kind man
Nickos was a fantastic guide! He made the tour about us and what we wanted to see! Amazing and wonderful! 😃So worth it! The restaurant and food was the very best!!!He really took care of us! You will love it! 😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️
Goodness! What a treat. We had a fabulous driver (Val) and tour guide (Thenia). Our driver helped with a transport to other locations making sure we were on time. Our experience was top notch!
Val was an amazing driver and Theiai was a wonderful tour guide! This included lunch at a local restaurant and the food was very good. Greek salad is a must!! Highly recommend, it was well worth it!!
Val was so much fun, very knowledgeable, punctual, and kind. We called him again the next day to take us to our cruise ship because he was so amazing! The tour itself was great. We got to see everything we wanted to. Our tour guide Thenia was also amazing! She was patient with our slow walking pace and had so much information on the landmarks. The tavern we went to for lunch was tasty and authentic Greek food. Everything was perfect! Highly recommend this tour.
First class tour guide, Dimitri. His knowledge and expertise enhanced the wonderful experience. The history, sites, people were special. The Greek lunch was beyond tasty!
We were very disappointed when we were picked up to find out our guide had called in sick. Our driver Bill did an excellent job of providing us info on the Acropolis but would have been so much better with the guide. We did not get to see everything on the itinerary because of time constraints. We also only drove past some sites because we did not have a guide. Driver did an excellent job under the circumstances
We had a great time on our private tour in Athens---great guide-great transporation--new Mercedes--everything was organized and the food we had in the restaurant was outstanding- We had no waiting in line and everything went smoothly---- Thumbs up! I would recommend the private tour----Keith and Cathy Longmire
Petros was our guide for the 6 hour private tour. His knowledge and insight into the history of Greece was exceptional. All questions were met with delightful answers. He even assist in locating a pharmacy item we needed. He made our day.
It was our first time going to Athens, booked this tour so we can get the most.Our deiver Andreas is the coolest, he gaves us not only the tour but also knows history. We have fun going to the acropolis, the archeological sites of the historical center of athens. Was able to witness changing of the guards from the Presidential Palace. Andteas also took is to what he called “ the balcony of athens” where ypu get to see the whole of athens. It was a very memorable and exciting day. We finished our tour with a 3 course lunch in a traditional greel restaurant, o ordered mousakas and my husband had the grillwd bass, we also tasted snail as appetizer. For me, this tput gaves us what we needed to see in Athens! Worth it to summarize.
It was a unimaginable event. I never thought I would get to visit Greece. I felt luxurious in a Mercedes Benz. Our driver Petros was a 10. The tour guide for the Acropolis was very knowledgeable and nice but not very attentive. We would take photos in areas that we didn't have to worry about walking in a single file line. She would leave us behind when we wanted to take photos. The food was great!
Nikolas was a great guide ! We not only saw the most important sites, we learned history and culture. Comfortable, super clean car, water provided. Nickolas dropped us off at the end of the tour at a fabulous local restaurant - some of the best food we had in Athens.
Wonderful tour for first time visitors to Greece! Our tour guide, Andreas, was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He was able to answer all of our questions, and also share a bit about himself and his life story with us, giving us some true insight into the Greek culture and family life.
We only had a half day and this was the perfect amount of time to have a private tour of the Olympic stadium, temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis. Demetrius was very informative and gave us a great recommendation for lunch at Savvas and modified our tour per our request. Betty was very sweet and a great tour guide of the Acropolis. Awesome time.
Our guide Mike was awesome. He was very professional in his manners, attire and knowledge. He gave us a first class tour of Athens, took great care of us, he was available the entire time and gave us a sense of security that we are getting the best service possible. He has extensive knowledge and answered all our questions. His driving was safe and impeccable and ensured we are comfortable in the vehicle. We highly recommend Mike and commend his for representing your company for this type of service.
If you need a person to drive you around Athens in a luxury car without accompanying you at any of the archeological sites, then this tour is for you. We felt a bit lost at the sites… alone. Listening to other tour guides giving a history lesson… but out just dropped us off and picked us up at the ddciddd time. He was very nice. But was expecting more for the $200 per person!!! This was literally a car service, with a bit of history lesson while driving.
Our driver was knowledgeable but but but out tour person didn't show up, last minute notice. I paid for the works ($888) but I didn't get the works. Nevertheless, I'm in town for a short time only and wanted to see it all only to my disappointment. I paid a lot of money but only got a hundred dollar back I received midway through our tour. What about the rest of expenses such as unused skip the line tour tickets we didn't use and I only received a hundred Euro dollars back, I should of received more of a refund for not having a tour guide and their unused tickets value.
Dimitri was amazing- very knowledgeable on all the sites/history and gave great details, so we didn’t feel left out from the tour groups. We had a wonderful day and he made it so easy to see a lot of sites! We expected to follow the sample itinerary on the listing, but we didn’t, which is fine! We still had a wonderful day and would recommend this personalized tour to everyone. The car was comfortable and air conditioned which made the trip effortless.
Petros was an amazing driver. Great knowledge of local culture and history, safe driver, got us everywhere on time and had us see everything that we wanted. Would rate this 100+/10 - absolutely awesome!!
Time spent at the Acropolis and museum. Our driver took us to an excellent local restaurant for lunch.
Nickolas was the best tour guide. He was kind and very helpful for my family and told us where to go. We were greeted with such kindness. We will definitely come back and use this Service again, bc they kept us with our other friends together bc we booked separately. So accommodating. The best !!! The best tour guy we had by far…
The visit to the Acropolis was amazing! It was worth booking a tour to have “skip the line” tickets. Walking up to the Acropolis is a little difficult but doable. We are in our mid 70’s but with our granddaughters “spotting” us and a collapsible hiking stick we were able to maneuver the trek up and back down. Be very aware of uneven steps and slippery marble paths. Our tour guide was good but maybe too detailed in information re dates, etc. We could have benefited with headphones to hear her presentation. It was very hot (very little shade) and noisy with all the visitors and tour groups. I didn’t realize that she did just the tour of the Acropolis. Our van driver, Spiros, was awesome and accommodating in driving us around Athens and stopping at a couple of other sites and a restaurant for lunch. We were returned to the ship in plenty of time.
Dem, our tour guide, was awesome! This tour was exactly what we wanted! Private, comfortable vehicle. Dem explained the sights and kept it interesting! He took us to meet Ava, our private guide for the Acropolis. She guided us around explaining all of the history and showing us the best spots for photos! The lunch was fantastic! So much food... even our picky teen enjoyed lunch! Dem took us to an adorable little shop to get delicious baklava and Gelato before shopping too! It was a perfect way to explore Acropolis area!
This was the best value for our travel budget ever. Athens is awesome - but what truly made this tour great was our guide. Our guide - Vasilis - was what made this tour great. He was the reason this was 5 stars as he listened to our wants and needs and adjusted accordingly. If you get this tour - request Vasilis. Trust me!
I paid $675.00 for this trip. Didn't reali3 that you have to pay for transportation 160.00 euro on top of that. What is $675.00 for when you advertised transportation and tickets. Very disappointed. Would not recommend to snyone
We had Andreas and he was awesome! He took a lot of time making our trip memorable and educational. We had a private tour, which is a great option if you have a larger group.
This was easily one of the best shore excursions we have done - EVER! Yannis was our driver for the day and he went above and beyond to show us the best parts of Athens and make sure we had what we needed. He took us to the yummiest restaurant for lunch and even allowed extra time for us to shop at the end of the day. Would highly recommend this experience!
Knowledgeable guide. She was patient and informative. Highly recommend hiring a private guide to explain the sites. Our driver guide was great also!
Athens is a very interesting place with wonderful places. The guide was very kind and the food was really really good
Our driver, Dimitris was wonderful and a fount of knowledge AND very interesting. I had a hard time walking because of a foot injury but Dimitris tried to be as accommodating as possible and it was appreciated. My GF and I enjoyed the entire tour and all the history we learned that day. My only suggestion for anyone is to book a tour (wherever) and take advantage of the "book now, pay later" option. Thankfully I was able to go on this tour because our other Viator tour three days prior we missed because of my cruise ship injury and not being able to cancel it in time.
Mario our guide was awesome… very knowledgeable .. took us to the best places.. customized our tour to our needs
We thought we were getting a private tour, but we were informed that we got a private driver with a pre-determined agenda. Our driver was very kind and gracious, he even flipped the tour to help decrease the crowds at the Acropolis. But we spent so much time driving around the city, in traffic, around and around. When we saw the gardens, we weren’t allowed to stop, when asked to stick out feet in the ocean, we passed many Sandy beaches and ended up at one full of rocks. It wasn’t awful, he just didn’t want to depart from his schedule to taylor it to our interests.
The history the driver shared. He was very knowledgeable and well prepared. We felt he went above and beyond our expectations.
This private tour really exceeded all of our expectations …. Demetri was so engaging & very knowledgeable; and he made this Athens tour FUN for us as well! From our hotel pick-up in the Plaka, to the Olympic Stadium, and then onto the Changing of the Guard in front of the Greek Parliament, Demetri gave us so much history and information about everything we passed along the way. It was great to understand all about the Guards (their uniform and why they “walked” the way they do) before we actually saw them. As we were driving around, Demetri would point out so many historic places. Then we were off to the Acropolis …. Wow, it was just incredible …. Our private guide there was excellent, and we loved that she allowed us to take as much time as we needed to see everything, Then we met up with Demetri again. And before lunch, we went shopping in the Plaka section, adjacent to the Acropolis …. Lastly we drove to a wonderful restaurant down near the sea, Koutouki Kalypso; the food was phenomenal, and everything was absolutely delicious …. the Greek people serve so much food; sadly we couldn’t finish it all! This tour was a highlight of our time in Athens ……… be sure to sign up for this tour; hopefully you be lucky and meet Demetri!!
This is the way to see all the top sights in Athens when crunched for time. We never could have seen all these sights on our own without days to do it. Andreas was the best! Answered all our questions, accommodated our schedule when it took longer at the Acropolis
Andreas was AWESOME! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. I would definitely book with him again.
Nicholas was superb , enlightening and with a good sense of humor. He was kind , genuine and knows how to read his customers . He treats you like a friend . Perfect way to get the highlights of this superb city .
Nicholas was a wonderful guide through Athens. He is very knowledgeable and patient. While the tour has an itinerary he was happy to make the day our own. The vehicle was luxurious and comfortable.
Both our guide and driver were excellent and very accommodating to our needs due to a recent hip surgery. Very informational and wonderful to see history come to life!
Dem was an incredible guide! He was so knowledgeable and had so much passion about his beautiful country. We learned so much history in a short about of time and he really catered the tour to our wants and needs. I would 100% recommend this your if you are in Athens! Make sure to ask for Dem, you won’t regret it!
Perfect from start to finish. Fantastic driver & guide. Extremely knowledgeable. Have already recommended this tour to friends & family. Thank you for making our very limited time here in Athens so memorable. Slainte
We took this tour with Bill and it was awesome. We would highly recommend it! Bill was very knowledgeable and just wonderful.
Very professional and friendly tour with Vassilis! He is a great person and really loves what he does. First introduction of Athens to my 15 years old son was very good
Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Demetrius. Knowledgeable and friendly, managing our limited time perfectly to maximize the short time our ship was in port.
Great guide, with all the answers for all of our questions… simply the best! I would strongly recommend this to anyone in search of a great memory and education!
This was a great experience overall.. The destinations were spot on, the restaurant for lunch was excellent. Ellis was outstanding, professional, kind, and the customer service was excellent. The only thing I would say was a little disappointing we thought our tour guide would be with us walking us through some of the exhibits to explain as we were going along and that did not happen other than that everything was wonderful..
I second what another reviewer said about Yannis. We absolutely adored him. He was so knowledgeable, patient and kind. Yannis told us so much history about Athens and Greece in general. My daughter has a condition that we didn’t realize was going to wipe her out after trucking up to Acropolis…Yannis was so considerate and kind at helping us figure out what we could do next to help her relax and recover. He adjusted our schedule so we could do things that would be more accommodating to her. Our lunch with Yannis was full of story sharing, history, and personal connection that truly made this tour a private and special event for us. I would recommend this Tour to everyone
Monday through Friday 9 am to 7 pm EST
Reach us by phone
Reach us by email