Evening Athens & Acropolis Half Day Private Tour
4 h
Private
Half Day
Evening
Instant confirmation
About this activity
The Athens Evening Half-Day Tour starts with the hill of Acropolis(or Acropolis Museum) which is the highlight of the tour. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to look upon the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the Parthenon, the main temple built for the virgin Goddess, Athena. Going on we will head towards the Temple Of Zeus finding Hadrians Arch on the way and after that, we will visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Next driving by the side of the National Garden we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) just in front of the old palace. Today the building is Parliament House, just above the central square of Athens.
Afterwards we will drive down Panepistimiou Street, one of the most historical streets of Athens to see numerous 19th century, neoclassical buildings but more importantly, we’ll see the architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University – The National Library). Next moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, giving you the best panoramic view of the city, the hill of Acropolis and the Aegean Sea. We assure you that after your Athens half-day tour, you will have had a real taste of Athens.
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Afterwards we will drive down Panepistimiou Street, one of the most historical streets of Athens to see numerous 19th century, neoclassical buildings but more importantly, we’ll see the architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University – The National Library). Next moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, giving you the best panoramic view of the city, the hill of Acropolis and the Aegean Sea. We assure you that after your Athens half-day tour, you will have had a real taste of Athens.
Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide (The drivers are not a licensed to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- The drivers are not a licensed to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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