Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum. From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 19.
The Parthenon, Tempe of Athena Nike, Erechteion, theatre of Dionysus, Propylae, Herodion Odeon. The must-see monument.
A unique Stadium builded completely of marble where the first modern Olympics took place. Here the Athenians were honouring the patron Goddess Athena.
Academy of Arts and Sciences, University, National Library. Three Neoclassical impressive buildings of the 19th century.
The Archaeological site inside
The old city of Plaka, the most beautiful neighborhood of Athens.
The changing of the guards at the Parliament
See the breathtaking views of Athens from 267 meters high.
We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Athens private tour- Explore the history lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $344 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge. Pickup points include Piraeus, Njv Athens Plaza.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Greece Athens Tours.
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We had an incredible time with Dimitri- we didn’t really know what we wanted to do other than the Acropolis. Dimitri made us feel like locals for the day taking us to local coffee shops and an awesome little Kimadopita shop. He was very knowledgeable about the history not only of Athens , but of the culture as well. We recommend taking a tour with this company if you want a true feel for the Athenian culture and sites.
> "A huge thank you to Theodore for his exceptional professionalism! Not only did he help us discover so many enriching things by speaking several languages, but he was absolutely great from start to finish and really enhanced our experience in Istanbul. An impeccable service, thanks again Theodore!" "A huge thank you to Theodore for his exceptional professionalism! Not only did he help us discover so many wonderful things by speaking several languages, but he was truly great from start to finish and added a very special and beautiful touch to our experience in Istanbul. Flawless service, thank you very much again, Theodore!"
We had a great time exploring Athens with Odysseys. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional throughout the tour. His excellent explanations of ancient history, mythology, and famous sights made the whole experience that much more interesting. We especially enjoyed learning about the history behind the Acropolis and the various structures there. Odysseys was also comfortable answering all our questions and made the whole tour feel like a homely and relaxing experience. I definitely recommend him!
Dear guest, thank you for your feedback. I'm glad the van transport and well-timed stops made for a smooth, knowledgeable experience. Best regards Odysseas
We were exploring and learning about Athens during our first visit. Our guide was great. So helpful and informative. We had a wonderful day.
Dear guest, thank you for your kind words about the tour and the guide's excellent work. Best regards, Odysseas
The tour was amazing we got to see the, acropolis museum, ancient Agora Athens, Mount lycabettus and many more. He explained all the history behind it which was very helpful. He also was very friendly, we loved our trip, would definitely recommend this and would come again.
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! We're delighted to have provided exceptional insight and made the tour special for you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the breathtaking sights and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
It was congested in several places, particularly around the Acropolis, but that's to be expected in Athens. To prevent standing too long in heavy traffic, the guidance was significantly modified. Having a guide helped a group since it prevented everyone from getting lost and kept everyone on the same page.
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! We're delighted provided exceptional insight and made the tour special for you. We're thrilled you enjoyed the breathtaking sights and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Being a private tour, we could ask as many questions as we wanted and take breaks when we needed, no feeling of being shuffled along with a big group. The pace was just right and the whole morning flew by.
Thank you for sharing your experience! When you are in Athens, we try to cover 25000 years of history.
After spending countless trips relaxing on the beautiful Islands of Southeast Asia, I felt boredom. I craved something profound, something ancient, something that pushed me out of my comfort zone. That's why I planned a tour to Athens. Odysseas is a storyteller, a local expert he understood what I was looking for. And because of him I didn't feel like a typical tourist; I felt like a temporary athenian...I love every single moment that I've been walking on streets of Athens. The trip was exactly the cultural reset I desperately needed.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the immersive experience and found the tour guide helpful. It's great to hear that the balance and insights enhanced your visit.
Demetrius was very knowledgeable about the history of Athens. To stand among the ruins of places I had only heard about was surreal. The Greek food was fabulous also.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the immersive experience and found the tour guide helpful. It's great to hear that the balance and insights enhanced your visit
We used this company for the 2nd time. Very professional. Best of all they are there before time, trust your word and highly knowledgeable. Use them again, and would recommend them without hesitation.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the immersive experience and found the tour guide helpful.
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