This was an absolutely phenomenal tour! Eleni is amazingly knowledgeable and an expert in both the modern city of Athens and the history present everywhere! We saw so much more in a day than I expected because of her skill and wisdom. The tour van was also super comfortable. It’s a great way to see Athens and get a feel for the amazing history of this city. If you’re thinking of one of these tours, do yourself a favor and book it!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Private Driver-Guide that will constantly inform you during your tour.
Excludes
- A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request
- Admission tickets for the Acropolis (30 euros) and the Acropolis museum (20 euros)
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress.
Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace above the central square of Athens. Witness the Evzones unit of the Greek Army guarding with discipline the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Stop to take a picture of the historical Stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896!
Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, standing as the largest temple ever built in Greece. We will drive by the imposimg columns and if you wish can even do a quick stop for a closer view.
We will drive you up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabrttus hill, where you will enjoy an unforgettable view.
Drive by the Academy of Athens, part of the first University of Greece, standing as the most beautiful neoclassical building in the country.
Visit the Ancient Agora of Athens to admire closer the best preserved temple of the Golden Age. You will walk at the same place where Socrates and Plato used to be and visit the little hidden treasure the Agora Museum.
We will visit the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age.
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Eleni Maina is THE BEST. She is so well versed in the history of Greece and made this experience unforgettable! She a BADDIE that will handle any problems that come your way. TRUST you NEED to book with her!
Eleni was an outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable. This was a large group and she made sure we all heard her and that we all stayed together The restaurant she took us for lunch was great. I would highly recommend Eleni
Excellent tour! Lazarus was an awesome driver. Constantine gave us well rounded historical as well as current information about the city.. they took us places we might have missed if taken other tours. Great experience!
We had a fantastic day with Eleni in Athens. Visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon with a private guide is absolutely the way to go. She had so much knowledge and information to share with us and it made our visit an exciting learning experience. We had a delicious lunch in Athens-off the beaten path and were able to enjoy a lovely experience. I would recommend-book this tour (with Eleni specifically) again without any hesitation. She did a fantastic job
Our guide was very knowledgable. We have a 16 and 14 yrs old kids, so she asked us if the information shared was good or if we wanted less or more, We saw all the important areas and she had photos to show us what the places look back in the days, We also went to a local restaurant she suggested. Nice, friendly and affordable place.
I cannot imagine visiting Athens any other way! The bus was very comfortable! We saw so much in a short time. Eleni is a wonderful guide and planned the perfect day for our group of 10. She even recommended and fabulous lunch spot with an incredible view! Thank you Eleni!!
Great guide. Knowledgeable. Efficient. Friendly. Perfect pace for half day walking tour. Ended in local neighborhood close to subway stations with recommendation for excellent and authentic Greek lunch.
Thank you Vasiliki for the amazing tour you gave us! You, as well as Markos the guide, gave us a wonderful experience. The tour was very interesting. Greece have a beautiful history and you help us learned already a lot. Can't wait for our next tour with you of course.
Really enjoyed our professional private tour in Athens. Insightfully and with passion we learned about the stories that had been taken place at Athen's most historic sights. I highly recommend booking a tour and be moved by ancient Greek history.
We were in Athens for a business trip and, with my 4 colleagues, we decided to organize this visit to the Athens historical monuments and hidden gems. It was the best choice as Eleni was a perfect guide and gave us the opportunity to learn a lot about the history. I really believe that a great guide can always make the difference when visiting a great place. We are now looking forward to our next trip to Athens.
Great Experience ! Professional services .They help us visit the right places with stress free experience and enjoy every minute . Thank you highly recommend
The tour was very well organized and our guide was highly motivated to show us everything! She was also glad to give us so many useful tips for the rest of our stay! The team is experienced and well organised! Highly recommended to all visiting Greece!
She is very knowledgeable, respectful, responsive, reliable and caring. She would even take us places where tourist didn’t know about and would even help us not get scammed. I would recommend her 100%.
It was one of the best tours my group have experienced. Eleni is a very knowledgeable guide and she explained the significance of every site we visited. She is wonderful. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a tour of Athens.
we had a great time our tour guide Mrs. Helen with incredible knowledge and details about all the archeological parts of Athens a big thank you
It's flexible to our itinerary and professional service. Very good suggestions for lunch, local Greek cuisine gave us good taste of famous food.
Me and my girlfriend had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate, bringing the city’s rich history to life with her fascinating stories and insights. The views were breathtaking, and I loved learning about the ancient sites and modern culture of this incredible city. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore Athens in a fun and informative way!
Manolis was an incredible driver and tour guide. He provided my sister and I with all kinds of local facts and info that you definitely wouldn’t have with standard tour guides. I highly recommend!
Perfect organized tour. Perfect way to learn more about athens and the great cultural History. Highly recommended to join
Amazing experience, great views and driver was exceptional throughout the tour. Highly recommend for anyone interested in an excursion.
We had a half day private guided tour of Athens- Acropolis, Parthenon temple and Acropolis Museum with your guide Eleni. It was an amazing journey where she was able to share with us a lot of details about the ancient historical monuments/structures and the history behind it. She used a lot of images to make it visual and interesting for my children. She was fluent in English, well read and took a lot of pride while talking about her country,people and culture and suggested an excellent authentic Greek food local restaurant" Sabbas" and local market for souvenir shopping "Plaka".She also took us to the Acropolis museum which was very interesting in terms of its modern architecture & ancient history We also had the opportunity to see the change of guard and explained beautifully the story behind it which helped us appreciate it more. She took us to the beautiful Olympic stadium the origin of Olympics & the place where even now some events / concerts take place. She gave us enough breaks,was very considerate & empathetic throughout the journey. Last but not the least,we enjoyed the comfortable ride throughout the journey & through the city centre by Socrates. We highly recommend Eleni & Socrates, as we are from India and we had an amazing experience and will cherish this memory throughout our lives.😍🥰♥️
Eleni was a hugely knowledgeable guide who expertly talked us through the fascinating history of the Acropolis and Parthenon. She is a pleasant, patient and friendly guide who made our time with her a real highlight of our time in Greece. With her, we felt we were in a bubble and were easily able to ignore the inevitable crowds. We felt we had the best Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum experience and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a special way to see the Acropolis. I love how Eleni is clearly proud of Greek culture, and rightly so, but in a peaceful way that respects and values other cultures too. Thanks Eleni you were brilliant!!
We booked a full day tour with Eleni of the Acropolis, other sites in Athens, and Corinth. We have used several guides in the past while touring some of the great historical places in Europe and the Middle East, and Eleni stood head and shoulders above them all. She is extremely expert in the field of Greek history and the evolution of Greek culture, and her expertise in archeology provides a deeper dimension to viewing the sites. In addition, she is friendly, open to our incessant questions, and fun to be around. We will use Eleni again the next time we’re in Greece!
Incredible and knowledgeable tour guide! Highly recommend. I went with my fiancé and really enjoyed the experience overall.
We had a 20 hour layover in Athens and made the most of it with a tour with an expert guide (Eleni) and driver (George). It was not only great fun, but also immensely educational.
It was a warm, informal and wonderful trip! The enthusiasm of our travel companions was totally infectious and enthralling! I can only recommend the tour!
Only to recommend it was a very nice trip and it was definitely worth it. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.
Amazing office and above all people. The guide deserves congratulations, had terrible knowledge and very good contagion!
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