Athens Extended Half Day Private Tour
Description
The extended version of the 4 1⁄2 hour Half Day Tour of Athens that offers more time to visit the New Acropolis Museum or enjoy free time in cosmopolitan Plaka.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Acropolis. The natural and most important plateau of the 5th Century B.C. with a height of 150m over the sea level surrounded by an impenetrable wall that offered the best protection against any invader. During this visit you'll see the the main entrance of Acropolis, Propylea with the Temple of Wingless Nike standing in pride next of it. On the top of the Acropolis you'll see the Temple of Erechtheion with a porch that is supported by Statues of Maiden Women Karyatids and the Pentelic marble Temple of Athena Parthenos, Parthenon. On your way down to your meeting location and by the slope of Acropolis you'll explore the ruined Amphitheater of Dionysos, god of entertainment and wine and the almost intact Herodion, the music school that was found by the 2nd century popular Sophist Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla which is being used for musical or theatrical performances by the most popular artists.
Temple of Olympian Zeus. The biggest Temple of mainland Europe and the oldest offering to the dedication of the king of the Pagan Gods. The Arch of Hadrian is located in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dividing the city into two parts.
Panathenaic Stadium or Kalimarmaro which granted the second title by its construction material. This is a reconstruction of the old 2nd century A.D. Stadium of Herodes Atticus. This marvellous stadium can fit 60.000 spectators and was used for the first Marathon Race and Modern Olympics in 1896.
Parliament of Greece to watch the change of the National Guard, learn about the Greek Revolution of 1821, the guards' uniforms and see the Tomb and Statue of the Unknown Soldier. The duration of the change of the National Guard is 10 minutes every other day except every Sunday that the Guards perform a parade at 10:20 for 40 minutes. Departing from the Parliament the tour drives you in front of the Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul, the National Bank of Greece, Old Parliament of Athens (national museum of Athens) and in front of the Trilogy of Athens. The Trilogy of Athens consists of the Academy of Science, University of Athens (Kapodistriako) and National Library.
The Presidential Palace of Athens is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. Located near the National Garden, it was originally built in the late 19th century as a royal palace. Today, it hosts official ceremonies, state visits, and meetings with foreign dignitaries, while its exterior is guarded by the ceremonial Evzones in traditional uniform.
New Acropolis Museum OR under the visitors’ request skip the New Acropolis Museum for an hour of free time in Plaka at the last part of the tour
New Acropolis Museum OR under the visitors’ request skip the New Acropolis Museum for an hour of free time in Plaka at the last part of the tour
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
On the day of the tour, our driver will meet you in front of your meeting location, holding a sign with your name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
Tasa was a great and informative driver who spoke English well. He recommended a great spot for lunch that he took us to as well. Highly recommend this company and tour.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Tasos provided an excellent experience and a great lunch recommendation. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Aki was a Fantastic Guide, with excellent historical and city knowledge. He was eager to accommodate our needs - my 79 year old father was having trouble getting around and we wanted to visit some specific stores in Old Town as well as have a nice local lunch. No problem, Aki took care of it all. Made our visit memorable and carefree.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Aki could accommodate your needs and make your visit enjoyable and memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
This was a very informative tour. Our ship was late so the tour started later than expected but our team was waiting for us. Our driver was excellent avoiding traffic as much as possible. We were able to see all the sites as promised. The acropolis was a terrible experience. Although Helen explained everything before she left us to explore, it was hard to remember what she told us. Leaving the site was a nightmare with a huge crowd trying to get down to street level. Many guides with their tours passed by us on the up ramp. When we told Helen about this she said that it was allowed. Why then, didn't she stay with us to get us down the hill faster. We were at least 30 minutes trying to get down with hoards of people pushing etc. Although it was as excellent tour, we would have been much better off if our guide had stayed with us for the entire tour.
I agree that when several cruise ships are in the port, the situation on Acropolis is horrible and I’m sure our government tries its best to make it better. Your tour guide Helen is a wealth of information but the level of information absorption varies between individuals but you hired the additional licensed guide to learn more. The comment about the ramp is a misunderstanding, lost in translation, since there is no possible way to get down faster. You need to follow the queue. I have only positive feedback from groups Helen toured with. I wish this was a 5-star review but thank you for your positive feedback anyway woodwardgirl!!!
What an amazing day. Tasos picked us up from the port - and off we went! He was full of great information and kept us engaged the entire time. He helped me get my tickets for the Acropolis as I hadn't bought them before the tour. The lunch spot he took us to was a great sampling of Greek cuisine. A wonderful first experience in Athens.
Tasos was a great tour driver and you were great travelers. Thanks so much for your positive feedback Docmom33!!!
Our family of 4 had a wonderful tour of Athens with Manos on 8/20/19. He was incredibly professional and personable. He showed us everything we would have hoped to see on the tour. He gave us great historical and educational information throughout the tour as well. It was truly an exceptional experience and a great way to see the city of Athens.
I appreciate your kind words about our tour ! It was an enjoyable day with your group Hope to see you or your friends in Athens in the future Kindly Manos
