Stephanie was an amazing and professional tour guide for our evening tour around Athens. He was passionate and knowledgeable about all aspects of Greek culture. We would schedule this tour again the next time we visit it was that good. He even found us a nice restaurant for dinner afterwards and escorted us to the restaurant and then back to our hotel. Worth every penny. Very clean and new van. Highly recommend this tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance fees [Only for the Option with Acropolis visit][for bookings made from 17 February 2025]
- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transportation by private vehicle
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability [Additional cost - 250 €]
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Sightseeing in Athens starts driving under 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. You will be able to walk around the sacred hill, or if time allows to visit the Acropolis
The 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.
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the western civilization.
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus by way of Hadrian's Arch and we will admire the biggest temple in antiquity devoted to the King of the Gods.
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Then moving 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.
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.
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.
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,
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
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 Square is the central square of Athens. 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.
Dinner under Acropolis after discussion with the driver or we can drive to Mikrolimano to have dinner by the sea.
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Reviews
Our driver was excellent! He was on time, knowledgeable and was able to find us the best spots in Athens.
Demetrios was fantastic. He really loves Athens and has a passion for Greece that shone through. He was also super knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We went to all the beautiful famous sites as well as some wonderful lesser known ones. Highly recommend!
Pick up & drop off at our hotel was very convenient. Theodore really seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge of Athens. He had in-depth historical facts and mythological stories. He was flexible with the stops because we had already done a few stops yesterday in the daytime hrs in Athens. He made sure the Acropolis stop was last so that we could really see it lit up. The sunset @ Lycabettus Hill was pretty. Highly recommend the tour & the guide!
Our driver, Dimitris, was very attentive and knowledgable. He shared a wealth of information about Athens making certain we saw all the sights we wanted. The restaurant he recommended was excellent. Thank you!
It was great to some of the iconic sites. Panos our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable. Panos was very attentive and helpful. I enjoyed a smaller tour with friends.
It was FANTASTIC!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙 our guide went above and beyond all expectations!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷Highly recommend!!!!
We had a fabulous tour! Andreas picked us up at our hotel and gave us a great tour, we stopped to see the changing of the guards and many other sites. He provided so much interesting information and took great pictures! He also recommended a restaurant where we had a wonderful dinner. So much fun!
We had a fabulous tour! Andreas picked us up at our hotel and gave us a great tour, we stopped to see the changing of the guards and many other sites. He provided so much interesting information and took great pictures! He also recommended a restaurant where we had a wonderful dinner. So much fun!
What an amazing tour and our tour guide Nikkos was friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure that we saw the sights that we were interested in and he was able to explain in detail and answers every question my husband had. Thank you Nikkos, we appreciated your kindness and making our first experience in Greece perfect!
Andreas was fun and informative! He guided us through busy streets to find special spots! We had a lovely evening complete with a special dinner and the best views of the city at night! ❤️
Manos was an excellent tour guide! His knowledge and enthusiasm about Athens history was amazing! We had a limited time in Athens, but we felt like we learned & saw so much on our tour. I would highly recommend this tour-- Manos was the best!
Manos was an excellent tour guide! He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Athens that he made our experience very enjoyable! We had limited time in Athens and we were able to learn and see so much in a short period of time. I would highly recommend this tour...Manos was the best!
This was the perfect experience to explore Athens highlights in just four hours. Our guide was exceptional and gave us so much history.
Demetrios was professional, kind, down to earth, and an informative driver and guide. He was knowledgeable of Athens, and shared both historical and personal facts about the city of his origin. He created an easy atmosphere which allowed us to ask questions about life in Greece, and also invited us to share about our experiences in our home county. He is a bright young man with an amazing future and we felt honored to have seen Athens through his eyes. The tour was perfect for my 72 yr old mother in law who was able to see the city via car. Getting dropped off and picked up at the base of the acropolis park really helped her to give it all she had for the trek up there. I would absolutely recommend this excursion to elderly people and people with special access needs.
Demetrios was professional, kind, down to earth, and an informative driver and guide. He was knowledgeable of Athens, and shared both historical and personal facts about the city of his origin. He created an easy atmosphere which allowed us to ask questions about life in Greece, and also invited us to share about our experiences in our home county. He is a bright young man with an amazing future and we felt honored to have seen Athens through his eyes. The tour was perfect for my 72 yr old mother in law who was able to see the city via car. Getting dropped off and picked up at the base of the acropolis park really helped her to give it all she had for the trek up there. I would absolutely recommend this excursion to elderly people and people with special access needs.
Dimitri’s was fabulous! He was knowledgeable about the history of Athens. He was most accommodating when we asked to see specific sites. He was patient and let us take our time. He is definitely an asset to Viator and we highly recommend the Athens by Night tour.
Panos was professional, courteous, kind and knowledgeable. The vehicle was clean and thankfully, well air conditioned. The 2 highlights of the tour were seeing the changing of the guard and viewing the Acropolis lit at night. Very beautiful monuments. Panos suggested a lovely cafe for our dinner which we very much enjoyed. This was a very relaxing, laid back tour.
Excellent tour hitting all the key spots in Athens at sunset. Nikos was great guide, sharing a lot of great details and prioritized our stops to the best time to see the location. Highly recommended.
This tour was amazing!. To see Acropolis at sunset was breathtaking. There was fewer crowd, cooler weather, even some breeze. Praise to the Goddess Athena! She survived the Patriarchy and all brutality when Her temple was destroyed many times. She is the Goddess of Victory and strategy and wisdom, Athena rises above all and is alive as Her Temple and Her City stand! Long live Athena and her City!!! Our guide Yanis was very knowledgeable with a great command of English language. He took us to all the amazing places of the amazing city. We saw sunset from Lycabettus hill and a mesmerizing view of the city, then change of guards- another fascinating experience and the tour of the city with ancient and modern history. It was an unforgettable tour!!! Thank you very much to Olive Sea company! . Highly recommend!
Our tour guide, Pantelis, was amazing, customizing the tour to accommodate photo opportunities and adjust so we didn’t duplicate sights. His knowledge of the region, both historical and current, added a depth to the tour. He went out of his way to make us comfortable, giving us time for pictures and absorbing the local ambiance. At the end of our evening he was quick to offer restaurants in the area and we enjoyed a wonderful traditional dinner to finish off a great experience. I would highly recommend this tour and Pantelis as a guide.
1 This tour was wonderful, our young guide was second to none. Knew Greek history exceptionally well.
Everything that was promised was delivered and more. I would most specifically want to recommend NIKOS who was our very talented driver cumin guide who was so courteous, knowledgeable and extremely sweet and professional. He made our trip so memorable. We undertook the full day private Athens tour and the night tour of Athens and I cannot emphasise how well Nikos took care of us. I highly recommend them. Keep up and Thank you Nikos.
Nikos was exceptional. I would highly recommend!! He ensured our safety crossing Greek roads and made sure we were all comfortable. Even gave us a great dinner suggestion!
Really great intro to Athens - I did it for an orientation but it was so much better than expected . Stefano was highly knowledgeable and entertaining
Nikos was knowledgeable, friendly, prompt, and all around fantastic. Would absolutely do another tour with such a fabulous former body guard!
Wonderful "get acquainted" tour of Athens. Charming guide who was knowledgeable and patient with our many questions. In addition, he took us to a local restaurant for a delicious dinner for returning us to our hotel. Highly recommend this tour!
Our wonderful driver Pantelis made our night tour of Athens such a pleasure.Definitely 5⭐️ !His English was excellent. Pantelis knew all of the best places to stop for gorgeous photo opportunities, like “the balcony” He made sure we were comfortable with cold water and he tailored the tour to our interests. We especially enjoyed watching the changing of the guard outside Parliament. Pantelis found the perfect place to park so we could see the whole impressive ceremony. Pantelis was a calm and confident driver in Athens’ hectic traffic. We really appreciated how knowledgeable he is about the history of Athens. We would recommend Pantelis as an outstanding guide. We would definitely use Olive Agency for any future Athens tour.
I found the tour to be disappointing. The driver was about 30 minutes late, and we spent an additional 30 minutes picking up tickets for the Acropolis, making the first hour feel like a complete waste. Given the time of year, the tour was not at night, which was expected. Our guide, Panos, was adequate but nothing special. In my opinion, it’s better to explore on your own; this tour felt like a waste of money since you’re essentially just paying for transportation."
Excellent tour as tailor made for these two old ladies of 70 and 91. Driver , Pantelis, was very good, very knowledgeable and very accommodating. His English was nice and clear
We are two elderly ladies aged 70 and 91. We had a great time. Our chauffeur and guide Pantelis was really knowledgable and helpful. He spoke good English. He went the extra mile to make this a memorable experience for us
We had an amazing tour of Athens with Theodore, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly! From start to finish, he was professional, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Theodore has a true gift for storytelling—he brought ancient ruins and historical landmarks to life with fascinating facts, local legends, and just the right touch of humor. What really stood out was his passion for the city and how much he genuinely cared that we had a memorable experience. He answered every question with insight, was always attentive to the group’s pace and interests, and even gave us fantastic recommendations for food and things to do after the tour. Thanks to Theodore, we left Athens with a much deeper appreciation of its rich history and vibrant culture. If you're considering a tour in Athens, do yourself a favor and book it with Theodore—you won't regret it!!!
Panos was an excellent tour guy! We really enjoyed our tour and we learned so much. The time spent with Panos was very valuable. He even suggested an amazing restaurant for dinner after our tour - Apkadia! If you get a chance, eat there too.
Panos was fabulous He loves his job And loves his city We would not have been able to experience so much without his help.we highly recommend him.
Nico was terrific. He adjusted his pick up time without any problems and was very timely. Van was very comfortable and modern. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
Beautiful drive with stunning picture stops watching the sunset at Soniun!Driver was very knowledgeable and professional
Well pretty much what you get it’s a 3 ride and 3 tickets And a little bit of details about the history of Athena’s. That it’s not work I recommend you go there buy you on tickets that it’s less than 20$ and walk or pay local taxi the guy who was with me don’t go anywhere he was just driving and I was by myself and I pay almost 600$ for nothing around juts right after lunch I requested for take me back to the hotel I was frustrated I will not recommend a private tour in this area to no body even I don’t have any photos of me there I was thinking that guia tour was going to be with me but no
Our guide was fantastic! He knew the back roads to take to avoid traffic. He took us to view the ancient monuments with brilliant lights on them all. He listened, detailed our tour to our needs.
I would highly recommend this tour company for all of your Greek tour needs! Andreas was our guide and he provided top notch service and he is very passionate and knowledgeable about Greece! We ended up booking a couple more tours after our night tour and we are so glad we did, Andreas made our adventure so much more memorable!
Bobby was a wonderful guide who showed us the best of Athens at night. He Helped us experience the history and culture of the city. He even took us to a wonderful restaurant for dinner! Well worth the price for our first taste of Athens!
Had a great time with Demetrius! Safe driver and showed us a ton of good spots. Got some fantastic photos. Awesome sunset too.
Demetrius showed us a great time Great photos. Got to see so many pretty sights. He is a safe driver and got us around town efficiently.
Our guide, Jonathan, was the best! We learned a lot from him. He's very knowledgeable. He showed us everything we were hoping to see during our brief time in Athens
Awesome private tour at a great price. Our ages ranged from 2-71 and the family truly enjoyed our experience with yianis p and loved the tour through Athens and the acropolis. We will definitely be back.
The tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable about the history of Athens. We saw all the main sites in the comfort of a private car. We especially enjoyed the botanical gardens and the changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace. We enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend it.
A good way to spend a few hours if you have limited time in Athens. I wouldn't recommend if you want more of an in-depth tour. I was hoping for more details about each of the places we saw but given the limited time, I suppose it wasn't possible. We spent about an hour at the Acropolis. Our guide Jonathan was pleasant and professional.
We booked this private tour because it offered greater flexibility as one of our group is less mobile. Our tour guide Manos was brilliant, we agreed an itinerary before we set off, then he took us on a tour of Athens telling us about some of its history and Greek mythology. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgable making the tour really interesting. We visited the Acropolis and then drove by and/or stopped at historical sites around the city. The highlights for my group were visiting the Panathinaiko Stadium home of the original modern day Olympics, the National Garden and watching the changing of the Guards. I would recommend this tour especially if you only have a short time in Athens and want to make the most of it. Ask for Manos!
Elias exceeded our expectations. He gave us an experience we will always treasure. We highly recommended this tour, especially because of Elias. We felt that our experience was personalized and so informative! We had so much fun! Thank you!!!
Our guide Manos_the_greek was the best guide we have ever had. He was very knowledgeable,helpful, and kind. We had him for the Athens at night tour and he was so good we booked another tour and asked for him. That tour was the temple of Poseidon at sunset I would highly recommend it. Thanks again Manos you're the best!
The Parthenon was amazing, but everything we saw was wonderful. We had a wonderful guide and he was very knowledgeable. Great tour!
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