Overview
In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city.
You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards, in front of the Greek Parliament. During the tour you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens.
Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops, meet with beautiful sidewalk cafes. Later we will go downtown to the vibrant fish and meat market, before we head to Monastiraki Square. Finally, if time and traffic permits, you will witness a breathtaking view of everything you’ve seen so far, from the highest point of the city, the Lycabettus Hill!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.
Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Entrance Fees
approximately 30 euros per person, under 18 years old it is Free
What to expect
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Parthenon
1 hour 30 min
The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
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Acropolis Museum
1 hour
One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
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Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
20 min
The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
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Panathenaic Stadium
20 min
The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
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Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
10 min
In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
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The Academy of Athens
10 min
Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings.
-The Academy of Arts and Sciences
-The University, and
-The National library
Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture,
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Ancient Agora of Athens
40 min
The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
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Plaka
30 min
Plaka is the oldest neighbourhood of Athens. You will have the opportunity to walk through the buildings with amazing architectural style, full of souvenir shops, food and drink places, located right under the sacred hill of Acropolis.
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Plateia Syntagmatos
30 min
Syntagma is the central square of Athens. Located in the heart of the city. In front of the square, you will observe the Parliament building with the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Omonia
30 min
Omonia is one of the three main squares of the city of Athens, surrounded by beautiful Neo-Classical Architectural style buildings.
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30 min
Monasteraki is the last of the three main squares of Athens. This is what we call, the historic triangle. This is the centre of the Flea Market Area, full of souvenir shops, food places and archaeological sites.
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Erectheion
30 min
Erechteion is a temple located on the Acropolis hill next to the Parthenon. Six amazing female statues named Karyatides make this building one of a kind.
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Tempio Di Athena Nike
30 min
The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.
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Propylaea
30 min
This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill
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Temple of Hephaestus
10 min
The Temple of Hephaestus located inside the archaeological site of Ancient Agora is the Best Preserved Temple in Athens today
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Museum of the Ancient Agora
20 min
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens
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National Library of Greece
20 min
Today we have a Brand New National Library building. This building is a part of the Athenian "Trilogy of Culture", located on Panepistimiou street.
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Petralona
20 min
Petralona is an Athenian neighbourhood outside the touristic area of Athens. This is the place that holds an amazing local taverna, that we can take you for lunch (optional, lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
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20 min
This is the Central, Open Food Market of Athens. Athenians will go there to find the best quality of Meat, Fresh Fish, and anything that has to do with food, at the best prices.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Should you require the services of a professional guide, who is licensed to guide you within archaeological sites and/or Museums, this is an additional service.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about The Best Way to See and Learn about Athens in 6 hours
Can I cancel The Best Way to See and Learn about Athens in 6 hours for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Rates include: service for a private driver-guide, all parking fees and baggage charges.
What's not included?
- Licensed guide (extra service), Entrance fees, drinks, meals, accommodation and/or gratuities.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio, Panathenaic Stadium, Tomba Del Milite Ignoto, The Academy of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Plaka.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Greek, English.
Operated by Timeless Athens Tours
