Athens Full Day Private Tour

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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If you are a fan of Greek History and Mythology this is your tour!
See all the highlights of Athens and learn everything about the iconic sites, visiting the Acropolis (Parthenon), the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Zeus and the New Acropolis museum, in a private day tour that will be flexible and customized to your needs!

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1. Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
2. Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.
3. Propylaea
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
4. Erechtheion
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
5. Temple of Athena Nike
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
6. Temple of Olympian Zeus
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
7. Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
8. Mount Lycabettus
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
9. Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
10. Temple of Hephaestus
In the ancient Greek Agora, you will visit the Temple of Hephaestus (the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built) devoted to the God of blacksmiths and volcanoes.
11. Museum of the Ancient Agora
In this small but important museum you will see findings from Ancient Athenians' daily life and learn about their constitution.
12. Plateia Syntagmatos
Next driving alongside the National Garden, 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, Syntagma. 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.
13. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
14. The Academy of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
15. The Academy of Athens
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
16. National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
17. Koukaki
You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a Greek tavern with the authentic Greek Pitta Gyros in the traditional neighbourhood of Koukaki. Enjoy your lunch and taste Gyros, the most popular Greek recipe, with a set menu, as described below: 1 Pitta Gyros (pork or chicken or veg, fried potatoes, tzatziki, tomato, onion) 1 Greek salad (tomato, cucumber, green pepper, olives & feta cheese, dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil) 1 piece of Baklava (layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey) 1 Drink (beer or glass of wine or soft drink) Please contact us in case of food allergies or dietary restrictions
18. Monastiraki
Historically old neighborhood of Athens.
19. Acropolis Museum
As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens or spent time in the neighbourhood of Plaka.
20. National Archaeological Museum
Instead of visiting the new Acropolis Museum, we give you the opportunity to visit the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
21. Plaka
If you don't want to enter the Acropolis or the National Archaeological Museum, you can walk at the traditional neighbourhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighbourhood of the Gods.

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Posted By : S4191RCbillp
We used Olive Sea for both an airport transfer and a full day private tour. Our time was tight as we came in early to catch a cruise. Booked online and received an immediate e-mail confirmation for both items from Antonios. Antonios re-confirmed the booking a few days prior to our arrival. He was very through and helpful. Socrates picked up our group timely. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the sights we visited. He allowed us adequate time at each sight but kept us on schedule to maximize our time. It was a great day. Exactly what we were looking for.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 09:45:15

Posted By : Concepcion_P
The tour guide did not go with us on the tour he basically taxi us to the locations and that was it. It would have been more cost effective for us to purchase our own tickets and transportation because that’s what he basically did
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 09:02:25

Posted By : Margaret_C
Driver was very passionate about his home city and was very knowledgeable. He made the experience great.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 14:46:53

Posted By : Janice_T
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Babis. The experience exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this tour. Olive Sea provided excellent customer service.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 15:44:50

Posted By : janicetO8556PQ
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with our tour guide, Babis. The tour exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend the one day private tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 15:29:59

Posted By : Linda_N
We has a terrific day with Vil (Vasilis- sorry on the spelling). He was very accommodating and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful day. They accommodated our pickup at the Port and drop-off at hotel. Definitely would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 11:05:27

Posted By : Ymiller58
This tour is perfect for a first-time visit to Athens. John was amazing and so informative. He made sure we saw all the must see attractions and was patient and very polite. I would take his tour again in a heart beat.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 05:40:34

Posted By : Albert_C
Watching the changing of the guards and learning our driver Stefano was selected to be in the honor guard when he was in the military. Very cool.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 02:26:43

Posted By : EricO1918
We had the most incredible experience exploring Athens with our Viator tour guide. From the moment we met him, it was clear that he was not just a guide, but a passionate ambassador for his city. His depth of knowledge about the history, architecture, and culture of Athens was truly impressive.

Throughout the tour, he expertly wove together stories from ancient times to the present day, bringing the city to life in a way we could have never imagined. His explanations were clear and engaging, making every stop on the tour feel like a journey through time.

What set our guide apart was not just his knowledge, but his passion for sharing it with us. The way he spoke about Athens made us fall in love with the city as well. His enthusiasm was infectious, and we found ourselves immersed in the beauty and wonder of each site we visited.

Additionally, his professionalism was top-notch. He was always punctual, organized, and ensured that we had a seamless experience from start to finish. It was evident that he took great pride in his work and genuinely cared about providing us with a memorable and informative tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 02:24:17

Posted By : Leigh_G
Nasos was the best tour guide on our Athens private tour. Took us all over the city. We got to see it from a Spartans eyes. No lines. It was great! He was an absolute gentleman!
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 01:59:07