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The Greek Essentials - Full Day Highlights of AthensPrivate Tour

Explore the highlights of Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis hill, New Acropolis Museum, Plaka neighbourhood, Ancient Greek Agora and the Olympic (Panathenaic) Stadium, all in one day.
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Total

Things to know

Duration:

8 hrs

Suitable for:

Culture Vulture, Family, Friends, History Buffs

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour - the cost of all public transport is not included between sights. Your guide will help you with this.

Tickets:

- Expert Licensed guide
- Skip the line Acropolis tickets
- Skip the line Greek Agora tickets
- Skip the line New Acropolis Museum tickets
- Tickets to the Olympic (Panathenaic) Stadium
- Combo ticket that gives you access to these additional sites in the 4 days following your tour: Roman Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Library, Archeological site and Museum of Kerameikos, Lykeion Gymnasium

Other inclusions:

Gratuities optional
Customisable - simply ask us
Meeting points: "Acropoli" Metro Station, on the street level on Makrygianni Street, Athens 117 42, Greece

What makes this tour special

If you only have a short amount of time in Athens and want to see as much as possible in one day, then this highlight tour is the one for you. On your all-inclusive, private full-day tour of Athens you will:


With your expert guide, you will discover the city’s most important cultural sites, including the colossal remains of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis, a UNESCO world heritage site. On the plateau of the Acropolis, you will find the awe-inspiring heights of the Parthenon pillars, gaze on the beautiful female forms of the Caryatid columns, discover some of the earliest theatres known to man and enjoy panoramic views over the city. Y

our guide will explain the central role these monuments, and more, played in classical society and immerse you in the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. You will also wander through the Agora, the heart of classical Athens. Once a bustling marketplace, in these now peaceful ruins you’ll walk in Socrates’ footsteps amongst classic temples and Byzantine churches, learning how Athens became the birthplace of democracy.

On your way to lunch at a place recommended by your local guide, explore bustling Plaka, the oldest district in the city. Sometimes called “the neighbourhood of the gods”, Plaka is known for its winding alleyways and scenic shopping. 

After finishing lunch, escape the heat of the day with a visit to the spectacular (and air-conditioned) New Acropolis Museum. Here you will learn firsthand the artistic wonders that once adorned the monuments of the Acropolis. Finally, you will also visit the stunningly marbled Panathenaic Stadium. Constructed for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, this immense structure is a strong reminder of the continuing legacy of ancient Athens in the modern day. 

What you'll see

Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheion
Propylaea
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Theatre of Dionysus
Acropolis Museum
Plaka Neighbourhood
Areopagus Hill
Agora
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Hephaestus
Hadrian's Library
Tower of the Winds
Lysicrates Monument
Hadrian's Arch
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus
Temple of Rome & Augustus
Pandroseion temple
Odeon of Agrippa
Ancient Prytaneion
Monument of the Eponymous Heroes
Panathenaic Way
Stoa of Attalos
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

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QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
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