Athens Private Tour with Hotel or Port Pick up
Athens Private Tour with Hotel or Port Pick up
Welcome to Athens, the historic capital of Europe, the birthplace of democracy, the arts, science and philosophy of Western civilization. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and its recorded history spans 3,400 years, having been inhabited since the 11th millennium BC. Get to know the best of classical Athens with a 4-hour private tour that will allow you to make the most of your time in the most comfortable way possible.
Today, under the shadow of the Parthenon, the sprawling city's contemporary cityscape reflects its exciting history, modern and multicultural personality, as well as infrastructure and facilities. Your private driver and tour guide will pick you up at the location of your choice to begin your private tour.Optionally, we can get the tickets to the Acropolis and its sites (Acropolis slopes, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike) for you if you want get to know them the best possible way.
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Your Itinerary
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Acropolis
Entrance tickets are optional.
30 minutesParthenon
Entrance tickets are optional.
20 minutesErechtheion
Entrance tickets are optional.
15 minutesTemple of Athena Nike
Entrance tickets are optional.
15 minutesTemple of Hephaestus
From the 7th century AD until 1834, it was an Orthodox church, later a burial place for non-Orthodox Europeans and Philhellenes. In fact, archaeological excavations revealed many tombs. Reconstruction and excavation works are still in progress.
15 minutesTemple of Olympian Zeus
The site shows evidence of habitation since the Neolithic period.
15 minutesAncient Agora of Athens
In the 19th century the four colossal figures of Giants and Tritons on the facade of the Gymnasium were restored. The Stoa of Attalos was rebuilt as a museum and the Byzantine church of Agioi Apostoloi, built around 1000 AD, was restored.
15 minutesPanathenaic Stadium
Today it is possible to walk through the marble stands where centuries ago the spectators nervously waved, enter the athletics track to put yourself in the shoes of the ancient athletes, and even climb the podium to have a souvenir photo next to the rings that form the symbol of the Olympic Games.
15 minutesNational Archaeological Museum
Housed in an imposing neoclassical building, it is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. Originally intended to receive all the excavations of the 19th century, mainly from Attica and other parts of the country, it gradually took the form of a central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with finds from all parts of the Greek world. Its rich collections, listing more than 11,000 exhibits, offer the visitor an overview of ancient Greek culture from the beginning of prehistory to late antiquity.
30 minutesBenaki Museum
Each year, the Benaki Museum presents dozens of temporary exhibitions and organizes conferences, lectures and special events on topics related to its collections and its wide range of activities.
10 minutesMonastiraki
It is also possible to make some cultural visits; in the Tzisdaraki Mosque you can see the pottery collection of the Museum of Greek Folk Art and in the Library of Hadrian it is possible to see some of the remains that are preserved from the classical Athenian era.
30 minutesPlaka
If you walk around the Plaka you will find many different types of stores and even the usual tourist stores have amazing postcards that you can send home and make all your friends envious. There are a few galleries and there are several museums in Plaka, like the Children's Museum, the Music Museum, the Museum of Greek Folk Art and the Jewish Museum.
20 minutesMount Lycabettus
At the top of the hill you will find the whitewashed Greek church of Agios Georgios (St. George) and all are welcome to enter. The observation deck in front of the church offers sweeping views of Athens, stretching all the way to the city's coastline. There is a cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch.
20 minutesIncluded
- Private luxury vehicle for 4 hours
- Private official tour guide for 4 hours
- Pick up at your place of choice within Athens city or Piraeus cruise port
- Drop off at your place of choice within Athens city or Piraeus cruise port
- Entrance fees to Acropolis sites (optional)
Not Included
- Other entrance fees
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- In case of needing a infant seat please request at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- All our tours are PRIVATE. Health measures are ensured for all our staff with daily check ups and regular sanitising of private vehicles.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.