• Athens - Guests will be picked up from their hotel, Airbnb, or Piraeus Port to begin the Athens Tour.
• Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky outcrop above the city, featuring the remains of several significant ancient buildings, most notably the Parthenon. The term “acropolis” comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point, extremity”) and πόλις (polis, “city”). While many acropoleis exist in Greece, this one is particularly renowned. Evidence shows the hill was inhabited as early as the fourth millennium BC, but it was Pericles (c. 495–429 BC) in the fifth century BC who oversaw the construction of the site’s most important buildings, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Parthenon and other structures suffered significant damage during the 1687 siege by the Venetians in the Morean War when a cannonball hit gunpowder stored by the Ottomans, causing an explosion.
• Parthenon - Atop this sacred hill stands the Parthenon, a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture, where visitors can experience the grandeur of ancient Greece captured in every marble piece. This architectural gem embodies the pinnacle of human spirit and genius, eagerly awaiting the return of its famed sister marbles.
• Old Temple of Athena - The Temple of Athena Nike, located on the Acropolis of Athens, is dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Constructed around 420 BC, it is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. Positioned prominently on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis, to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, accessed from the Propylaea’s southwest wing and a narrow stair on the north. The bastion’s sheer walls were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patronesses, Athena and Nike.
• Erechtheion - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
• Theatre of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens, located on the south slope of the Acropolis hill. Originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus, the first orchestra terrace was built on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, hosting the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its peak in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus, with a capacity of up to 17,000, and remained in use until the Roman period. It fell into decay during the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored until the nineteenth century.
• Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens. Completed in AD 161, it was renovated in 1950.
• Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the findings of the Acropolis of Athens. Built to house every artifact discovered on the rock and surrounding slopes, it spans from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The museum, founded in 2003, opened to the public on 20 June 2009, showcasing over 4,250 objects across 14,000 square meters.
• Panathenaic Stadium - The tour continues to the stunning Calimarmaro, known today as the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble, where the Olympic ideals still resonate.
• Mount Lycabettus - After visiting the beautiful Calimarmaro, the tour proceeds to Lycabettus Hill, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and a chance to admire the blend of ancient and modern Athens from above.
• Hellenic Parliament - Fast forward thousands of years to the Hellenic Parliament building, housing the Greek Parliament in a magnificent structure in downtown Athens, overlooking Syntagma Square. It is guarded by the presidential guard, consisting of two soldiers in traditional Greek combat uniforms, standing vigil beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards perform a ceremonial change every hour with impressive precision and agility.
• Monument to the Unknown Soldier - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial in Syntagma Square, Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to Greek soldiers who died in war, sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
• Syntagma - Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that King Otto of Greece was compelled to grant following a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. Located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934, Syntagma Square is a key historical and social hub of modern Athens, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma also refers to the surrounding neighborhood.
• Athens - Enjoy free time for lunch at a traditional Greek tavern (the driver will offer recommendations, but the choice is yours).
• Plaka - Plaka is the historic neighborhood of Athens, nestled around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, featuring labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Built atop the ancient town’s residential areas, Plaka is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and numerous archaeological sites. Enjoy free time for walking, photography, and exploring Athens’ oldest neighborhood!
• The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the country’s highest research institution. Established in 1926, it operates under the Ministry of Education’s supervision. The Academy’s main building is a major landmark in Athens.
• Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian’s Gate) - The Arch of Hadrian, commonly known as Hadrian’s Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens to the eastern city’s complex, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
• National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece is located near the center of Athens. Designed by Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings, including the Academy of Athens and the original Athens University building, it was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
• Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora of Athens, also known as the Classical Agora, is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora. It is located northwest of the Acropolis, bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, or Market Hill. The Agora was initially used as a commercial, assembly, or residential gathering place.
• Monastiraki - Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in Athens’ old town and one of the city’s main shopping districts. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, making it a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. Named after Monastiraki Square, which is named for the Church of the Pantanassa located within the square, the main streets in this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street. Enjoy free time for shopping for friends and family!

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• Entry-Admission to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Gratuities

Embark on an Athens city tour and discover the wonders of sightseeing! Seeking a professional, experienced, local, and knowledgeable English-speaking driver/guide to show you around Athens and provide insights on the attractions you visit? Tired of searching for available tickets to the Acropolis? Reserve your spot now! Your personal driver will collect you from your hotel, Airbnb apartment, or Piraeus port in a luxury vehicle, provide you with tickets to the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and Ancient Agora, and you’ll be all set to explore one of the world’s oldest cities!

• Our drivers are not professional tour guides and will not enter the archaeological sites with you. Nevertheless, they have the necessary historical knowledge and of course the ability to speak english with you and answer your questions during the tour.

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