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Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $307 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EL, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Athens Walking Tours
- Meeting point
- Please be at the meeting point 15 min. prior to given departure timeThe meeting point is inside the Syntagma Metro Station, next to the ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. The tour guide will be holding an orange colored sign to identify them.
Description
Experience the best Athens has to offer on this 3-hour private walking tour. From the famous pom pom wearing Presidential guards at the House of Parliament to the site of the first Modern Olympic Games to the atmospheric paved streets of the Plaka.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $307
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $494.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Syntagma Station
This is where your tour starts from.
Hellenic Parliament
Learn about the old Palace, now the Hellenic Parliament.
National Garden
National Garden
Panathenaic Stadium
Home of the Olympic Games
Important Roman monument
Plaka
The old Turkish neighbourhood
Monastiraki
Central and vivid square, where the Flea Market is located
What's included
Included
Local guide
Private tour
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
4 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During winter (November 1 to March 31) the latest starting time for tours will be 11:30am due to earlier closing times for archaeological sites and museums
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens take?
Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens cost?
Prices start at $307 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $494. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Can I cancel Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please be at the meeting point 15 min. prior to given departure time. The meeting point is inside the Syntagma Metro Station, next to the ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. The tour guide will be holding an orange colored sign to identify them. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EL, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Athens Walking Tours.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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