Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

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Duration:5 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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If you want to visit Athens but have only 5 hours, this is your best option. See the highlights of Athens skipping traffic on a private tour, feeling like a traveler.

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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. 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.
3. Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
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. Theater of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
7. Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
8. 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.
9. Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10. 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.
11. Hellenic Parliament
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.
12. Plateia Syntagmatos
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.
13. 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.
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. 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.
16. 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.
17. Ancient Agora of Athens
You will visit the Ancient Agora, which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
18. Acropolis Museum
Instead of visiting the Ancient Agora, you can choose to visit the new Acropolis Museum. As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, 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.

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Posted By : kathyjoha
We were very excited for this tour. Before the tour our communication with this company was excellent. Unfortunately, our cruise ship went right past the port without stopping. I quickly sent an email to them but they had to have been on their way to pick us up at point. They promptly gave us a full refund. They were incredibly understanding. If we ever have the opportunity to book with them again, we won't hesitate!
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Posted On : 2023-12-21 18:50:38

Posted By : Passenger13951147853
Manos was the absolute best guide for our day! He has such a great passion and knowledge for Athens! We were very happy with his positive and happy personality! Thanks for the best time!
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Posted On : 2023-12-10 09:12:48

Posted By : Rita_G
Best private tour ever! Timely stops to all the key places in Athens. Sights, shopping, history, changing of the guards and authentic food! Best stop in Europe!
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Posted On : 2023-12-08 09:29:31

Posted By : D3067AKdennisc
My wife and I had a 4 hour private tour of Athens on a mid- November afternoon that was thoroughly enjoyable. Our driver/guide, Manos, of Olive Tours, was terrific. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and solicitous of our needs. And in addition to the special tourist spots such as the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis, Manos showed us several neighborhoods and other vistas in Athens which were memorable and which broadened our knowledge of this beautiful city. And I would be remiss not to compliment our Viator representative, Dimitra, who was incredibly responsive and helpful with our inquiries.
All- in - all an outstanding experience.
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Posted On : 2023-11-20 05:57:11

Posted By : caitlingR4786HY
Nasos was a very knowledgeable and entertaining driver. My husband and I enjoyed his company for our Athens tour. I would highly recommend him
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Posted On : 2023-11-07 19:32:29

Posted By : Vistanrohone
Our guide Antonis was very professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Our van was excellent, clean and spacious.
Pre-tour, customer service from Dimitra was excellent, very responsive and helpful in answering questions and accommodating changes in our itinerary.
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Posted On : 2023-11-02 01:14:12

Posted By : christy
Our driver Chris gave us a fabulous day in Athens!! He was so fun and engaging! He was great at showing us all the sights… giving us the time we needed… and keeping us laughing all along the way! They also arranged for Catherine to meet us at the acropolis and giving us a private guided tour with the history we needed to explore the area. We had only one day in Athens… and chris and Catherine made it so meaningful and fun… we felt we got a great taste of Athens!! We were a group of 8 and it was a perfect day! Also we came off a cruise ship and they picked us up at Athens port… made a stop at our hotel to drop luggage… and off we went on the tour. Amazing. The van was a tall sprinter with great air conditioning and plush interior. Loved it. At the end they asked if we had transport to airport… we did not… so they arranged this for us for following morning instead of multiple cabs. GREAT customer service and perfectly on time. We give TEN stars out of 5!!! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 07:03:50

Posted By : U2896DVrichardt
We had a fantastic tour and our driver took us to the specific sites we wanted to see. He designed the day especially for us. Highlight was Acropolis where, because of our mobility issues, he set us up to use the handicapped elevator. The day was amazing and would highly recommend them.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 04:45:08

Posted By : 192adriennez
We had 3 wonderful days with Andreas on a half day Athens tour, day trip to Delphi, and day trip around the Peloponnesus peninsula. Andreas was so kind, knowledgeable, and really took pride in showing us his country. There were so many hidden sites he brought us to that we wouldn’t have gotten to experience without him. Even though (at the time) he wasn’t a licensed guide to take us around the sites themselves, he provided such in-depth knowledge that we felt was more than adequate for understanding the historical importance of each archaeological site. He was more than generous with his time, and you could tell that he really cared about our experience in Greece. If you’re in Greece, I would highly recommend checking them out!
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 22:28:19

Posted By : Aalligoo
We had an amazing time and Taz was an amazing guide. We were able to see all of the sights and Taz provided wonderful complimentary service. The tour was very flexible with our needs and wants. This may be one of my favorite tours I have taken in my many years of travel.
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 11:21:57