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You'll ascend the sacred hill to discover the ancient citadel that has stood for over 2,500 years. Marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, all while enjoying panoramic views of Athens below. This visit offers a unique glimpse into the heart of ancient Greece and its enduring influence on Western civilization.
As you pass through the Propylaea, the grand ancient gateway to the Acropolis, you follow the same path walked by philosophers, emperors, and travelers over 2,500 years ago. Its magnificent marble columns and breathtaking views create an unforgettable first impression of the sacred hill and the glory of ancient Athens.
The crown jewel of the Acropolis and a symbol of ancient Greece. This magnificent temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena, stands as a testament to the brilliance of classical architecture. You'll have the opportunity to admire its Doric columns and intricate sculptures. The Parthenon offers a breathtaking experience, embodying the artistic and architectural achievements of Athens at its peak.
Standing before the Erechtheion, you’ll discover one of the most graceful and mystical corners of the Acropolis. The famous Caryatid maidens seem to silently watch over Athens, while the temple’s beauty and ancient legends transport visitors back to the golden age of Greek civilization.
Explore the exquisite Temple of Athena Nike, a small yet stunning temple perched on the Acropolis. Dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike, this masterpiece of Ionic architecture celebrates victory and the protection of the city. Admire its intricate friezes and elegant columns. The temple's location offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect spot for appreciating both the artistry of ancient Greece and the beauty of the city below.
At the Theatre of Dionysus, you stand in the birthplace of ancient drama, where the works of Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes were first performed before thousands of spectators. Surrounded by the spirit of art, history, and storytelling, visitors can truly feel the cultural heartbeat of ancient Athens.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a breathtaking ancient stone theater nestled beneath the Acropolis, where music and performances still come alive nearly 2,000 years later. Standing here, visitors can feel the timeless magic of Athens, where history, culture, and unforgettable performances meet under the open sky.
Visit the impressive Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway that once marked the entrance to the city during the Roman period. Erected in honor of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, this grand structure symbolizes the connection between ancient Athens and its Roman conquerors. The Arch offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich history and the cultural exchange between Greece and Rome.
Visit the majestic Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, this colossal structure took over 600 years to complete. Though only a few of its towering columns remain, the temple's sheer scale and grandeur are awe-inspiring. Standing amidst these ancient ruins, you'll gain a sense of the temple's importance in ancient times and its role in the religious life of Athens.
Visit the historic Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaron. This remarkable structure is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and served as the venue for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The site is a testament to Greece’s rich athletic heritage and offers a captivating glimpse into the Olympic spirit that continues to thrive today.
The highest point in the city, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Athens and the Acropolis. At the top, you'll find the charming Chapel of St. George, perfect for capturing stunning photos of the city below. This visit provides a unique perspective on Athens, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and reflection amidst the bustling urban landscape.
At Syntagma Square, the vibrant heart of modern Athens, visitors experience the energy of the city alongside its deep national pride. Watching the famous Evzones guards perform their ceremonial march in front of the Greek Parliament is a memorable glimpse into Greece’s history, tradition, and living culture.
Standing before the Hellenic Parliament, visitors witness the proud symbol of modern Greek democracy in the heart of Athens. The historic building, combined with the ceremonial guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, creates a powerful connection between Greece’s ancient heritage and its modern
Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in front of the Hellenic Parliament at Constitution Square. This solemn monument honors the soldiers who lost their lives in defense of Greece. You'll witness a time-honored tradition featuring the Evzones in their distinctive uniforms. This visit not only reflects Greece's rich history and military heritage but also offers a moment of reflection on the sacrifices made for the nation's freedom.
The Academy of Athens is one of the city’s most elegant neoclassical landmarks, inspired by the wisdom and spirit of ancient Greece. Standing before its majestic columns and statues of philosophers, visitors can feel the timeless connection between Athens, knowledge, and the birth of Western civilization.
The National Library of Greece is a beautiful neoclassical treasure that reflects Athens’ deep love for knowledge, culture, and history. Its grand marble staircase and timeless architecture invite visitors to experience the intellectual spirit that has inspired the city for centuries.
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens stands as a proud symbol of Greek education and intellectual heritage. Surrounded by stunning neoclassical architecture, visitors can feel the enduring spirit of learning and the lasting influence Athens has had on philosophy, science, and culture throughout history.
Stroll through the charming neighborhood of Plaka, known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods." Nestled beneath the Acropolis, Plaka's narrow, winding streets are lined with neoclassical buildings, vibrant shops, and cozy cafés. This historic district offers a perfect blend of ancient history and modern-day Athens, allowing you to explore traditional Greek culture, local crafts, and delightful tavernas. It's the ideal spot to soak in the atmosphere of old Athens while discovering hidden gems around every corner.
The National History Museum, housed in Greece’s Old Parliament building, takes visitors on a journey through the nation’s struggle for independence and modern history. Standing before this historic landmark, travelers can feel the pride, resilience, and spirit that shaped modern Greece.
Optional visit for 1 hour by selecting the "Best of + Acropolis Museum 5H" or the "Best of + Museum + Agora 6H" option of this tour. The entrance tickets are not included. After exploring the Acropolis, visit the Acropolis Museum nearby. Discover a vast collection of artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis, including the original Caryatids, Parthenon friezes, and other treasures of ancient Greece.
Optional visit for 30 minutes at the Ancient Agora by selecting the "Best of + Anc. Agora 5H" or the "Best of + Museum + Agora 6H" option of this tour. The Ancient Agora was the heart of public life in ancient Athens. It served as a marketplace and a civic center where people gathered for social, political, and commercial activities. Here, you can see the remains of various buildings, including the Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Bouleuterion (Council House). The entrance tickets are not included.
Optional visit for 30 minutes at the Temple of Hephaestus by selecting the "Best of + Anc. Agora 5H" or the "Best of + Museum + Agora 6H" option of this tour. This beautifully preserved temple is situated on the west side of the Ancient Agora in Athens. Built in the 5th century BC, it is dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths and craftsmanship. The temple's excellent condition allows visitors to get a glimpse of ancient Greek architectural style. The entrance tickets are not included.
Optional visit for 1 hour at the National Archaeological Museum by selecting the "Best of + Arch. Museum 5H" option of this tour. The total duration of the tour by selecting this option is about 5 hours. The entrance tickets are not included. Explore the vast collection of ancient artifacts and treasures at the National Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in the world.
A perfectly structured tour. Comfortable vehicle, great air conditioning, and seamless pickup right from our hotel. Saw all the major landmarks in half a day. Great value for money.
Our driver was delayed due to road and traffic conditions. They notified us and refunded our payment due to the delay--couldn't ask for a better resolution. The tour was perfect, our driver/guide expert and informative. We could not have had a better experience. We strongly recommend this tour company for their expertise and excellent service. (This was our second Athens day tour in the past three years, and this company is by far the better choice.)
An absolute must-do in Athens! Our guide was super knowledgeable and brought ancient history to life with incredible stories. The Acropolis and Parthenon were breathtaking. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish.
Very nice arrangement and very professional. The guide showed us all the places and was very engaging.
Alex was a great driver. Since we had time, we asked if we could add one more sight to the itinerary, which he did. He also recommended a really good restaurant for lunch.
They see more than great, absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.
Yiannis was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and easy to interact with. It was like being driven around by a friend.
Theodore Travel tour guide Paddy was an awesome guid. He was very knowledgeable and his history about Athens was impeccable. Would highly recommend
Michael was an amazing guide! He took us to all of the sites and explained everything. Such a perfect way to explore Greece in a day! I highly recommend this tour.
Tour guide John was very knowledgeable. Got all the big highlights in Athens.
Costa was wonderful and so knowledgeable about everything he really made it a great day! Amazing to see all of this history.
Our experience was phenomenal as it wound up being a private tour. Alex, our driver and tour guide provided an over-the-top to her that exceeded expectations and went at our own pace. He gave a sample opportunity for stops as well as non-stop commentary on every site we passed. Alex is polite, courteous, very entertaining and has a warm personality that took what would have been a great tour and definitely exceeded our expectations. I recommend this tortu Everyone and anyone Period this vehicle was spotless comma he provided Cold water for us throughout the day comma And was very attuned to our needs, wants, and making sure we were more than satisfied. Actually took his business card and that of his company for future trips.
Athens half day tour! Our tour guide did a great job! We saw all the highlights of Greece! Thank you !
Beat the crowd in VIP experience. Get a local to drive you around and show you the best spots. It’s like you just had a family member showing you around their home town. Definitely recommend it.
Tour details state what’s included! It says everything is included. Then the day before tour I get text to see if I have bought my tickets. That added up to an additional $100.00 eur to the cost of tour. Then I find out all I really get is a driver. No tour guide. This person drove us around to the tour sites and told us to text him when we get back to where he dropped us off. Only reason I gave this so called tour a 3 star, driver was polite.
Excellent way to see Athens, especially if your time is limited. Comfortable car. Careful and knowledgeable driver(Panos). Highly recommended
I asked to cancel it because I scheduled it for the wrong day and they still charged me. I was waiting to be picked up and called to inquire but they said it was for the next day and I asked for a refund and they said no the trip was for 3pm and I was waiting at noon for the driver. I will never use Viator to book again
Alex was amazing and so was the tour. He was flexible and patient with us, knowledgeable and we appreciated the a/c and cold water each time we got back in the car ! This was a great tour whether it’s your first time visiting Athens or your 10th time.
Whether it’s your first time or fifth time in Athens this is an amazing tour !! Alex was knowledgeable , flexible and kind ! We were with our 2 children - 17 and 19 yrs old, and we all had a great time seeing the sites , learning the history & enjoying the air conditioning and cold water in between (August visit !). Book the tour - you will not be disappointed. And ask for Alex - he was truly an amazing guide !!!
We all had an amazing time on this tour! Which can be difficult when your group consists of a 71, 47 and 12 year old. Notis our driver was phenomenal and full of knowledge about the history of Athens. An added benefit was that we were free to decide how much time we stayed at each sight. We never felt rushed and he ensured that we were versed in helpful tips for each site visited. Would definitely recommend to others. Nice way to spend a day in Athens!!
Nice to see Athens in small vehicle not large tour bus. Driver gave good commentary, history and took us to places we wanted to go!
An absolutely wonderful way to see some of the highlights of Athens. Dimitris was a wonderful host and had some very interesting things to tell us about the History of Athens. Early morning or late afternoon advised. It can get hot out there.
We had an absolutely fantastic day with our tour guide, Notis. From ten moment we met him, he was professional , kind, and really knowledgeable. He took us to all of the must see sights and informed us on the whole city! Notis shared the history of Athens in such an engaging way, answering all of our questions with passion and enthusiasm. He was very friendly when talking to us, not just about the city but about other things too. Notis made us feel very comfortable during the whole day and made our trip truly memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guided! We would highly recommend Notis to anyone visiting Athens. Thank you for an unforgettable experience, Notis!!
Great experience, great service and friendly host
Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sun protection. The guide Gianni was patient and knowledgable. And dont stray from your group.
Nick was awesome — super knowledgeable about Athens, not just the Acropolis and Parthenon but the city itself. He checked in the day before to confirm the plan, which made everything feel easy and well organized. Great tour, would book again!
Such a great experience. Notis, our guide, was knowledgeable and super friendly. We enjoyed learning from him and being with him. We came to Athens for our son, who loves Greek history. Notis let him sit in the front so they could chat and our son could ask questions. It was a truly wonderful day. The air conditioned car helped as it was extremely hot!
My family had a great time Dimitris Tabone is an amazing guide thank you so much Dimitris!!
This was amazing! George was so knowledgeable! Got so much information and got to see so much of Athens! I cant say enough good things about this experience. George was amazing!!! Book this one you will not be disappointed.
Great way to see the city. Our tour guide was great and we learned about the mythology that ties everything together.
We had a great experience! Our guide George was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Panos was amazing! He was prompt, kind, proud of his country, funny, accommodating and knowledgeable. He gave us a great overview of the city: the history, the “lay of the land,” stories, suggestions on where to go and what to do and where to eat, etc. He really made the trip. 6 out of 5 stars!
The company was very communicative when the half day tour of Athens was booked. Our tour guide, George, was excellent. He was on time and picked us up at our hotel which required him finding a parking spot to come get us. He was a wealth of knowledge about Athens and its history. He was a safe and calm driver. We were given enough time at each location and did not feel rushed.
We had a wonderful day with Spyros as our tour guide in Athens. He took us to many impressive places throughout the city. He was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and was very kind. He was also an excellent driver, navigating the busy streets of Athens with ease. In addition, he gave us great tips on where to eat and recommended several traditional dishes for us to try. One of his restaurant recommendations was Diodos, which was excellent. We were able to visit it when we returned to Athens after seeing a few of the islands. We would definitely recommend him!
Great day with Dimitris Tabone!! He was knowledgeable and spoke very good English which was a huge plus for me!
Dimitris Tabone showed up on time and ready to go. He took us to so many impressive places in Greece. He was knowledgeable, nice and an excellent driver navigating the streets. We would definitely book another excursion with him.
Vasilis (Bill) was our guide and driver for a family trip to Athens antiquities and attractions. He was on-time, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or book with this company again. Great people! We also booked our admissions tickets with them and they had them ready to go electronically which was a breeze for entering the parks.
John did a great job of showing us the sites and explaining the Athens history!
Spiros was fantastic! The amount of information we learned was amazing. Spiros was punctual, and prepared. He took us directly to each site, explained when and where he would pick us up, and even had water for us (it was hot)! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you!!!
Michael was great in taking us around. Gave a complete overview of the history of Athens, Greece and the structure involved. The entire process was very comfortable and we were able to compelete everything in a timely manner.
The experience was phenomenal! Dimitris was knowledgeable, kind, and funny throughout the tour. It was only my husband and I on the tour, which made it feel very personal and gave plenty of time for questions. We got everything done within 6 hours without feeling rushed. Would recommend booking with Dimitris any time!!
An awesome way to explore Athens. Dimitris was a great driver with tons of knowledge of the area. Highly recommend.
It was great to have a knowledgable driver who could take you around Athens and explain the sights. We got to all go together as a group and that was nice, and the driver was there to pick us up after dropping us places to explore. It comes at a price, but we found it worth it.
What a great guide we had Spryos! He showed us all the unique and wonderful sights listed in the exertion. Wear good walking shoes
Our tour started with a friendly smile and a handshake. The rest is “history.” Michael picked us up at our hotel and sent us a text to let us know he was here. As we were onto see The Acropolis, he gave us the history behind the great buildings. The walk up to the Acropolis was quite amazing as we got closer to it and was dazzled with the views. All throughout the tour, Michael pointed out different areas of Athens. Mind you, we just got off our 9 hour flight, with little sleep. He kept us engaged about the history of Greece and modern day Athens. We even got to see the changing of the guard, Church of Michael, Olympic Stadium and more. We ended up at another Greek ruins with statues and buildings. It started to rain and Michael gave us 2 ponchos and an umbrella. No stopping us from getting out and seeing the city. We highly recommend this tour and having Michael as your guide. Michael was absolutely the best!! He recommended places to eat and see on our own. Thank you for an incredible experience!
Nick was amazing. Very professional, good English, exceptional vehicle, and he couldn’t be more accommodating. 5 stars all the way.
We had a wonderful experience with our tour operator Notis. He was very knowledgeable and lovely to spend time with. Would highly recommend!
Alex did an excellent job on the tour as a guide. He was well informed what each items history was and never rushed us at any site. He was willing to take time to answer questions about the artifacts as well the current history of Greece. He was very friendly and polite, as well as a good driver.
My guide was excellent and knowledgeable.
Alex was a great tour guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable on all the sights and was willing to answer all of our questions. He never made us Are us fell rushed on any of the locations. He was also willing to talk about the past and present Greek culture and politics.
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