Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus

We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history/culture, scenery, photography. If you want to see everything that Athens has to offer, then we suggest both modern & classical Athens sites in a full day tour. The day starts with convenient pickup and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Plaka, ancient & modern Agora, Lycavetus hill and many more. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles. We are dedicated to show you the Athens we know and love, as travelers and not as tourists and for this reason we will avoid the tourist traps. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed archaeologist guide (extra cost).

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadio) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography. There is a ticket in case you would like to enter.

2. 2

   Temple of Olympian Zeus

   Pass by

   Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 10€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)

3. 3

   Acropolis

   1.5 hours

   Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 15€ from (1st Nov/ 31st March) and 30€ from (1st April/30 October)

4. 4

   Erectheion

   15 min

   Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).

5. 5

   Parthenon

   15 min

   The temple was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis hill.

6. 6

   Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

   1 hour

   Enter Plaka down town of Athens.

7. 7

   Ancient Agora of Athens

   Pass by

   Famous landmark featuring, the ancient temple of Hephaestus, the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place & a museum with artifacts. Ancient Greek Agora is known as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech. Entrance fee' Winter 4€/ Summer 8€. Ticket includes Agora Museum & Hephestus Temple.

8. 8

   Museum of the Ancient Agora

   Pass by

   Stoa (Portico) of Attalos. Rebuilt ancient structure once a gathering place & market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.

9. 9

   Temple of Hephaestus

   Pass by

   Temple of Hephaestus, best well preserved temple in Greece.

10. 10

    Central Market

    15 min

    Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.

11. 11

    Monastiraki

    30 min

    Enter Monastiraki. Next stop (optional) is going to be at a traditional Greek restaurant with authentic Greek dishes or have a quick stop for a Pitta Gyros ( Souvlaki) Monastiraki in Athens, known also as the flea market. We will walk through taking unique photos

12. 12

    Hellenic Parliament

    15 min

    Syntagma square: The city's broad, tree-lined central square, with a fountain, cafes & park benches. Old palace from 1800s serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography

13. 13

    Academy of Athens

    15 min

    National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco. Stop for photography

14. 14

    National Library of Greece

    5 min

    National Library of Greece in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Doric columns

15. 15

    Mount Lycabettus

    30 min

    The highest hill in center of Athens 280m ( 1000 feet) with a panoramic 360 view of the city. Great opportunity for Panoramic Photos from Acropolis, Stadium, Aegean Sea. Minibus it's difficult to approach.

16. 16

    Acropolis Museum

    1 hour

    Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Visit (optional) or have a drink in its veranda with a great view of Parthenon. Veranda cafe restaurant its free entrance. Museum ticket is 20€

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• The tour driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
• Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.