Items | Athens Private Half-Day Tour Ancient & Modern Highlights
Athens Private Half-Day Tour Ancient & Modern Highlights
Athens
Important Information
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Specialized infant seats are available
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
•
Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
•
Please note: Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price. Our team will guide you on how to purchase your tickets online in advance for a smoother experience. All entrance fees are paid directly by the traveler.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This private tour offers a relaxed and personalized way to explore Athens with a professional local driver. Travel in a comfortable vehicle while discovering the city's highlights, learning stories from Greek mythology and history, and stopping at the best viewpoints for photos. Flexible itinerary and authentic local insights make this experience unique.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel/ Apartment/ Port pick up & drop-off
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water/Wifi on board
Entrance fee to the Acropolis(After your booking our Team will contact you to help with this)
Optional entrance to the Panathenaic Stadium
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price
Tickets can be purchased on-site or online via official archaeological websites.
Gratuities
Athens Private Half-Day Tour Ancient & Modern Highlights
Athens
About
This private tour offers a relaxed and personalized way to explore Athens with a professional local driver. Travel in a comfortable vehicle while discovering the city's highlights, learning stories from Greek mythology and history, and stopping at the best viewpoints for photos. Flexible itinerary and authentic local insights make this experience unique.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel/ Apartment/ Port pick up & drop-off
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water/Wifi on board
Entrance fee to the Acropolis(After your booking our Team will contact you to help with this)
Optional entrance to the Panathenaic Stadium
Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included in the tour price
Tickets can be purchased on-site or online via official archaeological websites.
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Athens
Begin your experience in the heart of Athens and discover the highlights of this historic city. During this private sightseeing drive, you will explore the most important landmarks of Athens, combining ancient history with modern city life. Pass through the vibrant city center and admire iconic sites such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Your driver will guide you through the city’s most famous locations while sharing useful insights about Athens and its history.
20 minutes
2
Acropolis
Visit the world-famous Acropolis, the most important ancient landmark of Athens and a symbol of classical Greek civilization. Walk up the historic hill and admire some of the most iconic monuments of ancient Greece, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. Enjoy breathtaking views over the city of Athens while exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site and discovering the heart of ancient Athenian history.
1 hour
3
Temple of Olympian Zeus
See the impressive Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples ever built in ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods, this monumental site once featured more than one hundred massive Corinthian columns. Today, the remaining columns stand as a powerful reminder of the scale and ambition of ancient Athens and offer a great opportunity for photos.
10 minutes
4
Panathenaic Stadium
Stop at the historic Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Originally constructed in the 4th century BC for the Panathenaic Games and later restored to host the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, it remains one of the most iconic landmarks of Athens. Enjoy a short stop to admire the stadium and take photos.
20 minutes
5
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Stop at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square. Here you will witness the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the Evzones, one of the most iconic traditions in Greece.
10 minutes
6
Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, formerly the Royal Palace, overlooks Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens. Today it serves as the center of Greek political life and remains one of the most important historic buildings in the city.
5 minutes
7
The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens is one of the most impressive neoclassical buildings in the city and part of the famous Athenian architectural trilogy. Designed by Danish architect Theophil Hansen in the 19th century, it is considered a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture and a symbol of intellectual and scientific life in modern Greece.
5 minutes
8
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is one of the oldest universities in Europe and an important educational institution in Greece. Its historic neoclassical building is part of the famous Athenian Trilogy and reflects the cultural and academic heritage of the city.
5 minutes
9
National Library Of Greece
The National Library of Greece is another landmark of the Athenian neoclassical trilogy. Built in the 19th century, it has played an important role in preserving Greek literature, history, and knowledge.