Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis) | 4 hours 30 minutes

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Beat the Crowds of Acropolis Afternoon Departure
2 Adults x $523.33
$1,046.66
Approx Total
$1,046.66
Beat the Crowds in Acropolis: Experience the Acropolis in a more serene atmosphere with our exclusive "Beat the Crowds" option. Departing from 04:00pm to 06:30pm, this late afternoon tour allows you to explore the iconic Acropolis and its treasures without the hustle and bustle of the daytime crowds.
Pickup included
With Cape Sounion Extension
2 Adults x $628.00
$1,256.00
Approx Total
$1,256.00
Cape Sounion Extension: An additional round-trip to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion along the Athenian Riviera
Pickup included
Standard Itinerary
2 Adults x $523.33
$1,046.66
Approx Total
$1,046.66
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, Italian, French
  • Bottled water
  • Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
  • Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon)
  • Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to all the sites except from Acropolis and the Parthenon
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

Whether you want a tour of the highlights of the city of Athens or you want to get under its skin and visit all of the museums and attractions, we can fill the itinerary your way. We offer a customizable private tour that allows you to create an itinerary that perfectly matches your interests and preferences. Our official guide will provide a stress-free travel experience by offering a variety of options for your tour. With our skip-the-line access to the must-see Acropolis, a global symbol of classical spirit and civilization, you won't have to wait in long queues. Additionally, we now offer an extended program that includes an extra three hours of exploration with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio. By choosing the extended option you'll get to enjoy a scenic drive along the Athenian coastline, which includes passing by numerous beaches, a stop at the stunning Lake Vouliagmeni for a photo opportunity and a carte-postale-worthy photo stop next to the temple.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We provide pick-up services from all hotels, AIRBnB apartments, and ports in Athens. To arrange pick-up, please provide your hotel name, apartment address, or cruise ship name. You will receive your exact pick-up time via email 48 hours prior to departure. For cruise ship and airport arrivals, our guide will ... wait for you outside the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Acropolis

    Οur tour will start with a pickup from your hotel , apartment , port or airport and a small briefing from your official guide .The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city offering panoramic views that will be perfect for photos . This is something you don't want to miss and our price includes a skip the line ticket for the acropolis hill. Our licensed guide will guide you through the 5th century BC monuments of Acropolis which is the most accurate reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of ancient Athens at its greatest peak, the "Golden Age of Pericles".

    1 hour

  • Parthenon

    While on the Acropolis hill you will visit the cradle of the classical ages and experience a live comentatory from your official guide. The "Parthenon" dedicated to goddess Athena is a masterpiece of the Classical Ages and dominates the Acropolis complex.

    1 hour

  • Acropolis Museum

    Leaving the Acropolis behind you will have the choice of visiting the "New Acropolis museum" which was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, starting from the Greek Bronze Age . The entrance fee is not included but we can arange skip the line tickets for you.

    1 hour

  • Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

    The Panoramic tour will start passing by the temple of the "Olympian Zeus" that used to have 104 colossal columns and one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. "Hadrian's Arch" stands there as well, which is a masterpiece of symmetry. You will hear our official guide telling you everything about the monument and of course the life of the famous Roman emperor Hadrian. Feel free to inform us if you wish to enter the monument and we will arrange the "skip the line" tickets for you.

    20 minutes

  • Change of Guards

    Continue on to the Royal Palace of Athens that hosts the Parliament since 1934 and watch the famous changing of the presidential guards and the monument of the Unknown Soldier. As soon as the ceremony finishes you will continue on to visit 3 of the most beautiful buildings Athens has to offer. The University of Athens, the Athenian Academy and the National Library,

    20 minutes

  • Panathenaic Stadium

    The Panathenaic Olympic Stadium will be the first stop of the panoramic tour. Also known as the "Kallimarmaron Stadium", it the Olympic stadium where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information from your guide. If you wish to feel like an athlete just let us know and we will arrange the entrance tickets for you.

    20 minutes

  • Plaka

    If time is enough don't forget to ask our guide to stop you over the traditional neighborhood of Plaka. You will stroll around the narrow aleys and hear stories of the traditional area which is inhabitated for more than 2000 years. Our guide will assist you to find souvenirs or even have a quick meal.

    30 minutes

  • Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

    In case you wish to get "deeper" in the ancient Athenian culture, a visit at the Ancient Agora of Athens is ideal. It is the place where ancient Athenians "socialized" and the place that defined democracy. Book this option and we will arrange the skip the line tickets for you.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Our agency works with professional tour guides who are independent contractors. They are contracted for a duration of 4 hours per tour. The total duration of each tour, which ranges from 4 to 5 hours, takes into account the time spent on transportation from the client's pickup location and the traffic conditions on the booked date and time
  • Cape Sounio extension adds ~4-5 hours to the overall tour duration
  • Cape Sounio extension does not include professional tour guide and entrance fees, travellers are visiting the site by themselves and this portion of the tour is conducted by an english speaking, history-proficient driver and potentially a tour host depending on availability on the tour date
  • For operational reasons, the tour guide may meet you at the first archaeological site, and you will be picked up by your driver and transported to the guide's location to begin the tour there
  • The vehicle provided for our private tours depends on the size of your group, and all options are from the Mercedes luxury range, featuring brand-new models. This could be a 4-seater sedan, a 6-seater van, or a 15-seater minibus. In some cases, a larger vehicle than your group size may be used—for example, it's quite common to use a 15-seater minibus for groups with fewer than 15 participants
  • Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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180 reviews

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Fantastic!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a great tour and the tour guide was excellent! It was so good to be able to walk around the Acropolis Hill and have her tell us about the history and everything connected to what we were seeing. I am so glad we did this tour and we added on the Temple of Poseidon extension at the end. Which meant we got to see it at sunset! It was amazing!

Fantastic!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a great tour and the tour guide was excellent! It was so good to be able to walk around the Acropolis Hill and have her tell us about the history and everything connected to what we were seeing. I am so glad we did this tour and we added on the Temple of Poseidon extension at the end. Which meant we got to see it at sunset! It was amazing!

Fantastic!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a great tour and the tour guide was excellent! It was so good to be able to walk around the Acropolis Hill and have her tell us about the history and everything connected to what we were seeing. I am so glad we did this tour and we added on the Temple of Poseidon extension at the end. Which meant we got to see it at sunset! It was amazing!

Fantastic!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a great tour and the tour guide was excellent! It was so good to be able to walk around the Acropolis Hill and have her tell us about the history and everything connected to what we were seeing. I am so glad we did this tour and we added on the Temple of Poseidon extension at the end. Which meant we got to see it at sunset! It was amazing!

Fantastic!

Published on Nov, 2024

This was a great tour and the tour guide was excellent! It was so good to be able to walk around the Acropolis Hill and have her tell us about the history and everything connected to what we were seeing. I am so glad we did this tour and we added on the Temple of Poseidon extension at the end. Which meant we got to see it at sunset! It was amazing!

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