"Athens City Tour - 4 Hours"
Athens, GR
91% of travellers recommend this
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Panathenaic Stadium
- Marvel at the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Experience the grandeur of the Hellenic Parliament
- Immerse yourself in the history of the Academy of Athens
- Be awed by the iconic Parthenon on the Acropolis
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Private transportation included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Duration 3 to 4 hours
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Explore at your own pace
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Mercedes-Benz vehicle
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WiFi and bottled water
Experience the wonders of ancient Athens on the captivating "Athens City Tour." Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this vibrant city as you visit its top sights and landmarks. Begin your adventure at the legendary Panathenaic Stadium, the oldest stadium in the world still in operation. Continue to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a magnificent outdoor temple that showcases the city's grandeur. Marvel at the Hellenic Parliament and the Unknown Soldier Monument, steeped in Greek history. Explore the Academy of Athens, the legendary school founded by Plato. And of course, no visit to Athens would be complete without a visit to the iconic Parthenon. Conclude your tour at the Acropolis Museum and soak in the stunning views of the Acropolis. With flexible exploration options and the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, this Athens City Tour promises an unforgettable experience for all travellers.
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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3 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English, French
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
Featured Reviews
Discover Athens in just 4 hours with private transportation, flexible itinerary, and personalized service while visiting iconic landmarks.
Included
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Bottled water -
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
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In-vehicle air conditioning
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Mobile chargers
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Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
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Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off. (Without extra charge).
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On-board wifi
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Private transportation - Tour
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English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
Excluded
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Airport pick up & drop-off (additional charge). -
Entrance fees
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The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
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The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
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Licensed tour guide upon request depending on availability.
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 156 meters above sea level and approximately 70 meters above the level of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city of Athens. Τhe architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias (5th century BC). Finally, we will see the Erechtheion with the famous Karyatidis and the Propylaea.
75 minutes
Admission Not Included
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art.
Erectheion
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus also called Herodion is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
Panathenaic Stadium
3. Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Temple of Olympian Zeus
4. Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.
The National Garden or Royal Garden is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament is the Parliament of Greece, an imposing building located in the Parliament House (Old Royal Palace), overlooking Constitution Square in Athens. The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard.
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
6. We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
10 minutes
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
The Academy of Athens
Τhe Platonic Academy, or simply, ”The Academy”, was a famous school in ancient Athens founded by Plato in 428/427 BC and located a couple of miles outside the ancient city named Akademeia, after the legendary hero, Akademos.
National Library of Greece
National Library (Vallianeion) This glorious neoclassical reading room once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, among them 5.200 manuscripts that include over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and hand-written renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato and Homer.
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
Lycabettus is a hill of Athens . It has the small church of Agios Georgios at its top and a cable car also operates . Lykavittos is the second highest point of the Attica basin after Turkovunia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
30 minutes
7. Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.
55 minutes
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
Once the most luxurious public building in the city, Hadrian’s Library was erected around AD 132. It has an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.
The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state's response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
Stoa of Attalos
The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point. -
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
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Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.
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Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Visit a nearby taverna in Plaka for lunch. -
Consider extending your tour for more sights.
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Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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Check for skip-the-line tickets in advance.
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Explore the Acropolis Museum afterward.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Welcome to Athens, the capital city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and breathtaking sights. If you're short on time but still want to experience everything that Athens has to offer, the "Athens City Tour" is the perfect option for you. This five to six hour tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city's top attractions, all while traveling in the comfort of a private car.What to expect?
During this tour, you can expect to visit the top sights of Athens, including the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hellenic Parliament, the Academy of Athens, the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Monastiraki, Hadrian's Library, the Stoa of Attalos, and the Ancient Agora of Athens. With the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide to enhance your experience, you'll have the freedom to tailor the tour to your preferences.Who is this for?
The "Athens City Tour" is suitable for all types of travelers. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply someone looking to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Athens, this tour has something for everyone. Families, couples, solo travelers, and groups can all enjoy the beauty and significance of Athens' landmarks and landmarks.Why book this?
By booking the "Athens City Tour," you'll enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. The private transportation allows you to cover more ground and make the most of your time in Athens. Whether you prefer to explore at your own pace or learn from a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers versatility and flexibility. Immerse yourself in the ancient history and architectural wonders of Athens, creating memories that will last a lifetime.Good to know
During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit iconic landmarks such as the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and Plaka, the old historical neighborhood of Athens. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera to capture the stunning sights. The total duration of the tour is approximately five to six hours, giving you ample time to soak in the beauty and learn about the fascinating history of Athens.Reviews
Feedback from individuals who have taken the "Athens City Tour" has been overwhelmingly positive. Travelers have praised the knowledgeable guides, the convenience of private transportation, and the opportunity to see multiple attractions in a short amount of time. Visitors have expressed their satisfaction with the overall experience and recommend the tour to anyone visiting Athens. Don't miss the chance to explore the wonders of Athens in one comprehensive tour that promises to leave you inspired and in awe of this remarkable city.Journals from our explorers at this location
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