If you’re pressed for time in Athens with only 5 hours to spare, this is your ideal choice. Experience the best of Athens, without the stress of traffic, on a private tour that feels like an exploratory journey.
If you’re pressed for time in Athens with only 5 hours to spare, this is your ideal choice. Experience the best of Athens, without the stress of traffic, on a private tour that feels like an exploratory journey.
- Athens - Discover the highlights of Athens in just a few hours—admire the Acropolis and Parthenon, explore the Temple of Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium, observe the changing of the guard, and enjoy breathtaking city views from Lycabettus Hill. Conclude your visit at either the Ancient Agora or the renowned Acropolis Museum for a perfect blend of…
- Athens - Discover the highlights of Athens in just a few hours—admire the Acropolis and Parthenon, explore the Temple of Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium, observe the changing of the guard, and enjoy breathtaking city views from Lycabettus Hill. Conclude your visit at either the Ancient Agora or the renowned Acropolis Museum for a perfect blend of ancient and modern Athens.
- Acropolis - Begin your Athens sightseeing with the Acropolis hill, a must-see destination. On this historic hill, you can explore the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the grand entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and of course, the iconic Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
- Parthenon - The Parthenon, the principal temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, stands as an enduring symbol of Athenian Democracy and Western Civilization.
- Propylaea - The Propylaea serves as the monumental entrance to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. Designed by architect Mnesicles using Pentelic marble, its design was innovative. To the southwest of the Propylaea, on a bastion guarding the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
- Erechtheion - The Temple of Poseidon and Athena, known as the most unique and sacred site in ancient Athens.
- Temple of Athena Nike - A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, symbolizing Wingless Victory.
- Theater of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a significant theatre in Athens, recognized as the world’s first theatre, constructed at the base of the Athenian Acropolis.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure situated on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. Completed in 161 AD, it was later renovated in 1950.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Following the Acropolis, proceed to the Temple of Zeus, the largest temple of antiquity, dedicated to the King of the Gods, accessed via Hadrian’s Arch.
- Panathenaic Stadium - Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Witness the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, now the Parliament House, above Athens’ central square.
- Hellenic Parliament - The Hellenic Parliament, known in Greek as Voulí ton Ellínon, is Greece’s parliament, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. It is the supreme democratic institution representing citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
- Plateia Syntagmatos - Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was compelled to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843.
- The Academy of Athens - The Academy Building is part of an “architectural trilogy”. It was established with the Constitutional Decree of March 18, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
- The Academy of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is Greece’s largest state institution of higher learning and one of Europe’s largest universities. The magnificent Athens University was designed by Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
- National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece, constructed at the end of the 19th century, is the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
- Mount Lycabettus - Journey into the historical center of the city and ascend the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, for the best panoramic view of the city, from the Acropolis hill to the Aegean Sea.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - Visit the Ancient Agora, regarded as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and free speech.
- Acropolis Museum - Instead of the Ancient Agora, opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum.
Upon entering the museum grounds, gaze through the plexiglass floor to view the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, skillfully integrated into the museum’s design after being uncovered during excavations. This stunning modernist museum at the base of the Acropolis’ southern slope displays its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection spans the Archaic and Roman periods, the focus is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the pinnacle of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted the best mono-thematic museum for 2019.

- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €]
- Lunch
- Acropolis Museum [If chosen visited instead of Ancient Agora]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €]
- Lunch
- Acropolis Museum [If chosen visited instead of Ancient Agora]
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any 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.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets Included in the bookings made after 6/11/2023
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any 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.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets Included in the bookings made after 6/11/2023
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.