Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis)

4 h
Skip The Line
Private
Half Day
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece

Οur tour will start with a pickup from your hotel and a small briefing from your host.The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the centre 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 splendour, power and wealth of ancient Athens at its greatest peak, the "golden age of Perikles".

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

Leaving the Acropolis behind you will have the choice of visiting the museum of Acropolis which was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, starting from the Greek Bronze Age . Another option is visiting 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 also which is a masterpiece of symmetry.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece

After that we will continue to the Royal Palace of Athens that hosts the Parliament since 1934 and see the changing of the presidential guard and the monument of the Uknown Soldier. Then you will have the choice of visiting one of the oldest public museums in Greece the Numismatic (Coin) which is housed in Iliou Melathron, a two-story building impressively decorated. Enjoy a coffee in its beautiful garden before moving on to the University of Athens, the Academy and the Library, 3 of the most beautiful buildings Athens has to offer. At this time you will have the choice of lunch and our host will suggest the best restaurants depending on your appetite.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece

The Panathenaic Olympic Stadium is up next and also there is the choice of visiting the Archaeological Museum or South Suburbs of Athens and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which is designed as a multifunctional arts, education and entertainment complex.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Start the tour when you want, by choosing your own departure time with a Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Get exclusive use of an official private tour guide in English or Spanish, a driver-host and a fully airconditioned minivan.
  • Personalised care, dedicated to you and your group.
  • Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
  • Bottled water
  • Acropolis skip the line entrance tickets
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis
Not included
  • Entrance fees to all the other museums and areas except from Acropolis
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Entry/Admission - Change of Guards
  • Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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