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Evening Athens Half Day Private Tour is a great chance to visit the most important landmarks of Athens under the evening breeze and see the city from a different perspective.
Bottled water
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Temple of Zeus]
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Transport by private vehicle
Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 250 €]
Dinner
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
Traveler pickup
Piraeus Port
Acropolis, Athens, Greece Sightseeing in Athens starts driving under the hill of Acropolis. On the historical hill you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. 90 minutes
Propylaea, Athens, Greece The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Parthenon, Athens, Greece Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the western civilization.
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred temple in ancient Athens.
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Vistory.
Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens, Greece The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch. 20 minutes
Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. 10 minutes
Mount Lycabettus, Athens, Greece Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea. 15 minutes
Hellenic Parliament, Athens, Greece Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea. 5 minutes
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens, Greece We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens. 10 minutes
Plateia Syntagmatos, Athens, Greece Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
The Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
National Library of Greece, Athens, Greece The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on 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 the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Tickets Included in the bookings made after 21/2/2024
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Chad_W
05 Sep 2023
Stephano was an awesome guide and kept us moving. Comfortable van. Just me and my wife. Saw acropolis, lycobettis hill, unknown soldier, and Olympic stadium.
TammyLynnKY
26 Aug 2023
Loved the highlights and our knowledgeable tour guide , Andreas. He was born and raised in Athens and really knew his history . Enjoyed the ability to adjust to our needs . Highly recommend
64athenak
22 Aug 2023
Yianni picked us up in a big tour minivan, air conditioned, clean, offered water. He was so friendly and overall amazing tour guide, showed us the entire city with the perfect amount of detail, explaination of ruins; could not of asked for a better experience. Highly recommend
This tour in
Athens
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