Athens Highlights Private Half-Day 5-Hour Tour with Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium & Acropolis Museum
by H P Tours Hellenic Private Tours
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This private half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and covers Athens' main historical sites. The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to the Acropolis of Athens, which includes the Parthenon, the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Wingless Victory, the Erechtheum with its Caryatides, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus. Afterward, the tour passes by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, where visitors can view the remains of the once grand temple with its 104 columns. Next is a 15-minute stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, the marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at the Hellenic Parliament building, originally the palace of King Otto. Outside the parliament, there is a 15-minute stop at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the Evzones in traditional uniform. The route follows Panepistimiou Street, featuring the neo-classical buildings of the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library, with a 10-minute drive-by. The tour then stops for 15 minutes at Mount Lycabettus, one of Athens' highest points, for panoramic views of the city. It concludes with a 60-minute visit to the Acropolis Museum, which showcases over 4,000 artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis site. The tour uses private transportation in modern, state-licensed Mercedes vehicles with air conditioning and onboard Wi-Fi. A professional English-speaking driver provides commentary during driving segments but does not enter the sites. Bottled water is included. Optional advance booking is available for skip-the-line tickets. Licensed tour guides can be arranged for an extra fee if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis Of Athens
Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring Greece’s most famous monument, the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the city’s ancient patron and goddess of wisdom. On the sacred rock and its surroundings are important sites including the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Wingless Victory devoted to Athena-Nike, and the Erechtheum, known for its south porch supported by six Caryatides statues. Also present are the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a 5000-seat stone Roman theatre carved into the rock and still used for music festivals, and the Theatre of Dionysus, where Athenians originally heard plays by Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
90 min
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The tour passes by the half-ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus, also called Olympieion, which once had 104 columns each 17 meters (56 ft) high and 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) in diameter. The temple was dedicated to the king of the Greek pantheon.
Panathenaic Stadium
A 15-minute stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also called Kallimarmaro, which is the only stadium globally made entirely of marble. It was the site of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896.
15 min
Hellenic Parliament
A 10-minute stop outside the Greek Parliament building, originally built as the palace for King Otto, the first King of Greece.
10 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Outside the Parliament is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, a light infantry unit in traditional dress. Visitors watch the 15-minute Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by this unit.
15 min
Academy of Athens
A drive along Panepistimiou Street includes views of the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library. These three 19th-century buildings are known as the neo-classical trilogy of Athens.
10 min
Mount Lycabettus
A 15-minute stop at Lycabettus Hill, one of Athens' highest viewpoints, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding suburbs.
15 min
Acropolis Museum
The tour finishes with a 60-minute visit to the Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009 beneath the Acropolis' south slope. The museum contains over 4,000 exhibits, including pediment sculptures, reliefs, and statues originally found on the Acropolis rock.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Highlights Private Half-Day 5-Hour Tour with Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium & Acropolis Museum
by H P Tours Hellenic Private Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€292.31Overview
This private half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and covers Athens' main historical sites. The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to the Acropolis of Athens, which includes the Parthenon, the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Wingless Victory, the Erechtheum with its Caryatides, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theatre of Dionysus. Afterward, the tour passes by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, where visitors can view the remains of the once grand temple with its 104 columns. Next is a 15-minute stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, the marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at the Hellenic Parliament building, originally the palace of King Otto. Outside the parliament, there is a 15-minute stop at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by the Evzones in traditional uniform. The route follows Panepistimiou Street, featuring the neo-classical buildings of the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library, with a 10-minute drive-by. The tour then stops for 15 minutes at Mount Lycabettus, one of Athens' highest points, for panoramic views of the city. It concludes with a 60-minute visit to the Acropolis Museum, which showcases over 4,000 artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis site. The tour uses private transportation in modern, state-licensed Mercedes vehicles with air conditioning and onboard Wi-Fi. A professional English-speaking driver provides commentary during driving segments but does not enter the sites. Bottled water is included. Optional advance booking is available for skip-the-line tickets. Licensed tour guides can be arranged for an extra fee if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis Of Athens
Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring Greece’s most famous monument, the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the city’s ancient patron and goddess of wisdom. On the sacred rock and its surroundings are important sites including the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Wingless Victory devoted to Athena-Nike, and the Erechtheum, known for its south porch supported by six Caryatides statues. Also present are the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a 5000-seat stone Roman theatre carved into the rock and still used for music festivals, and the Theatre of Dionysus, where Athenians originally heard plays by Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
90 min
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The tour passes by the half-ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus, also called Olympieion, which once had 104 columns each 17 meters (56 ft) high and 2 meters (6 ft 7 in) in diameter. The temple was dedicated to the king of the Greek pantheon.
Panathenaic Stadium
A 15-minute stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also called Kallimarmaro, which is the only stadium globally made entirely of marble. It was the site of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896.
15 min
Hellenic Parliament
A 10-minute stop outside the Greek Parliament building, originally built as the palace for King Otto, the first King of Greece.
10 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Outside the Parliament is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the Evzones, a light infantry unit in traditional dress. Visitors watch the 15-minute Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by this unit.
15 min
Academy of Athens
A drive along Panepistimiou Street includes views of the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library. These three 19th-century buildings are known as the neo-classical trilogy of Athens.
10 min
Mount Lycabettus
A 15-minute stop at Lycabettus Hill, one of Athens' highest viewpoints, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding suburbs.
15 min
Acropolis Museum
The tour finishes with a 60-minute visit to the Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009 beneath the Acropolis' south slope. The museum contains over 4,000 exhibits, including pediment sculptures, reliefs, and statues originally found on the Acropolis rock.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.