Athens Private Half-Day 5-Hour Tour with Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Stadium, and Museum
by Athens Limo Tours
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This private half-day tour in Athens lasts about five hours and covers the city's main historic sites. The tour includes a two-hour visit to the Acropolis, where you see the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. From the Acropolis, you can also view the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herod Atticus. You then stop at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a large ancient temple started in the 6th century BC and finished under the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, once known for its 104 columns. Next is the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium built entirely of marble, with a history going back to 330 BC and use in the first modern Olympics in 1896 as well as the 2004 games. The tour also includes a visit to Mount Lycabettus, a limestone hill 300 meters high with pine trees at its base and a chapel, theater, and restaurant at its peaks. You will witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Evzones, an elite Greek army unit. The Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway honoring Emperor Hadrian, is another stop. Finally, the tour finishes with a one-hour visit to the Acropolis Museum, which opened in 2009 and displays archaeological finds from the Acropolis site. The tour is conducted in a Mercedes air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, mineral water, fuel, and tolls included. An English-speaking driver will provide transportation but does not escort guests inside sites or museums. The itinerary can be adjusted to avoid long lines, and skip-the-line pre-purchased tickets are available at extra cost. Entrance fees, a licensed tour guide, lunch, and gratuities are not included but a guide can be booked on request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
You spend about two hours at the Acropolis, visiting the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. From here, you can see the Theater of Dionysus, the oldest Greek theater built in the 5th century BC, and the Odeon of Herod Atticus, a Roman theater built in AD 161 that hosts performances during the Athens Festival.
120 min
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also called the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a large ancient temple in central Athens. Construction started in the 6th century BC under Athenian tyrants but was completed only in the 2nd century AD during Roman Emperor Hadrian's reign, 638 years after it began. The temple originally included 104 colossal columns and contained one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
15 min
Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium, or Kallimarmaro, is a marble stadium originally built around 330 BC and rebuilt in the 19th century. It hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875 and the first modern Olympic opening and closing ceremonies in 1896. It was also used during the 2004 Olympics and is the finish line for the annual Athens Classic Marathon.
10 min
Mount Lycabettus
Lycabettus Hill, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos, or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens standing 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees grow at its base, and its two peaks feature the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theater, and a restaurant.
10 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
This ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Hellenic Parliament building. The Evzones, an elite Greek army unit, guard the tomb continuously in all weather. Being selected as an Evzone is considered a high honor.
10 min
Arch of Hadrian
Known as Hadrian's Gate, this monumental arch resembles a Roman triumphal arch. It was built to mark the arrival of Emperor Hadrian and honor his contributions to Athens. The arch has inscriptions naming both Theseus and Hadrian as founders of the city.
5 min
Acropolis Museum
Opened in 2009, the Acropolis Museum houses archaeological treasures from the Acropolis of Athens. It is one of the prominent museums of ancient artifacts from the city and provides insight into Greece's past.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Private Half-Day 5-Hour Tour with Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Stadium, and Museum
by Athens Limo Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€330Overview
This private half-day tour in Athens lasts about five hours and covers the city's main historic sites. The tour includes a two-hour visit to the Acropolis, where you see the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. From the Acropolis, you can also view the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herod Atticus. You then stop at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a large ancient temple started in the 6th century BC and finished under the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, once known for its 104 columns. Next is the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium built entirely of marble, with a history going back to 330 BC and use in the first modern Olympics in 1896 as well as the 2004 games. The tour also includes a visit to Mount Lycabettus, a limestone hill 300 meters high with pine trees at its base and a chapel, theater, and restaurant at its peaks. You will witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Evzones, an elite Greek army unit. The Arch of Hadrian, a monumental gateway honoring Emperor Hadrian, is another stop. Finally, the tour finishes with a one-hour visit to the Acropolis Museum, which opened in 2009 and displays archaeological finds from the Acropolis site. The tour is conducted in a Mercedes air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, mineral water, fuel, and tolls included. An English-speaking driver will provide transportation but does not escort guests inside sites or museums. The itinerary can be adjusted to avoid long lines, and skip-the-line pre-purchased tickets are available at extra cost. Entrance fees, a licensed tour guide, lunch, and gratuities are not included but a guide can be booked on request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
You spend about two hours at the Acropolis, visiting the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. From here, you can see the Theater of Dionysus, the oldest Greek theater built in the 5th century BC, and the Odeon of Herod Atticus, a Roman theater built in AD 161 that hosts performances during the Athens Festival.
120 min
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also called the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a large ancient temple in central Athens. Construction started in the 6th century BC under Athenian tyrants but was completed only in the 2nd century AD during Roman Emperor Hadrian's reign, 638 years after it began. The temple originally included 104 colossal columns and contained one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
15 min
Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium, or Kallimarmaro, is a marble stadium originally built around 330 BC and rebuilt in the 19th century. It hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875 and the first modern Olympic opening and closing ceremonies in 1896. It was also used during the 2004 Olympics and is the finish line for the annual Athens Classic Marathon.
10 min
Mount Lycabettus
Lycabettus Hill, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos, or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens standing 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees grow at its base, and its two peaks feature the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theater, and a restaurant.
10 min
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
This ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Hellenic Parliament building. The Evzones, an elite Greek army unit, guard the tomb continuously in all weather. Being selected as an Evzone is considered a high honor.
10 min
Arch of Hadrian
Known as Hadrian's Gate, this monumental arch resembles a Roman triumphal arch. It was built to mark the arrival of Emperor Hadrian and honor his contributions to Athens. The arch has inscriptions naming both Theseus and Hadrian as founders of the city.
5 min
Acropolis Museum
Opened in 2009, the Acropolis Museum houses archaeological treasures from the Acropolis of Athens. It is one of the prominent museums of ancient artifacts from the city and provides insight into Greece's past.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.