A half-day Athens City Tour offers a comprehensive look into the vibrant history and culture of Athens, perfect for visitors short on time but eager to see the city's highlights. This tour typically includes visits to iconic ancient landmarks, such as the Acropolis, where you can marvel at the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. You'll also get to explore the Acropolis Museum, home to priceless artifacts that tell the story of ancient Greece.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Professional driver with knowledge in history (not licended tour guide to accompany you in any site)
✖ WiFi on board
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
✖ Licended tour guide (upon request and availability)
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Vision Omonia
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Hotel Tier Collection
17. Hotel Bryon
18. Bob W. Eolou Athens
19. Ambrosia Suites
20. Exarchion Hotel
Additional Info: The driver will be waiting outside of the designated meeting point at the pickup time.
Itinerary
1
Syntagma
The first visit made is at Syntagma (Constitution) Square. There is where you’ll get to see the changing of the guards and their perfectly coordinated moves, as well as the Greek Parliament and the Presidential Mansion, that is actually former King’s Palace.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Panathenaic Stadium
What follows is a visit to the Panathenaic stadium, where the Olympic Games were revived in 1896 and the Temple of Zeus
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Acropolis
You’ll get to admire all the masterpieces from the Golden Age of Athens, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
The Academy of Athens
You’ll also get to see the well known trilogy of culture, including the Academy of Athens, the National Library, and the University of Athens.
5
Lycabettus Hill
Our next stop will be at Lycabettus Hill, that offers a magnificent panorama of the city and we’ll afterwards drive through modern Athens, make a stop at Ermou Street, the main shopping street of the city and continue to Plaka and the Flea Market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
