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Athens By Night Private Sightseeing Tour: Explore the Enlightened City and Authentic Greek Cuisine
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Athens
Discover the charm of illuminated Athens at sunset! Take a glimpse of the city’s main attractions and relish an original Greek tavern serving delectable traditional cuisine, accompanied by live music and open-air dancing!
Discover the charm of illuminated Athens at sunset! Take a glimpse of the city’s main attractions and relish an original Greek tavern serving delectable traditional cuisine, accompanied by live music and open-air dancing!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis - The Acropolis, which towers over the heart of modern Athens, was the ancient city’s most significant and grand sanctuary, primarily dedicated to its patron goddess, Athena.
- Theater of Dionysus - The Theater of Dionysus, also known as Dionysus Eleuthereus, is the most renowned open-air theater in ancient Athens and is considered…
- Acropolis - The Acropolis, which towers over the heart of modern Athens, was the ancient city’s most significant and grand sanctuary, primarily dedicated to its patron goddess, Athena.
- Theater of Dionysus - The Theater of Dionysus, also known as Dionysus Eleuthereus, is the most renowned open-air theater in ancient Athens and is considered the world’s first theater. It was situated about 3 meters above the temple and was part of the sanctuary of Eleuthereus. Dionysus was the main venue for Attic drama as it hosted the Great Dionysia, Athens’ largest theatrical festival.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The splendid Odeon of Herodes Atticus was the last major structure built in antiquity in the Acropolis area. It was a typical Roman amphitheater from imperial times, with a capacity of at least 5,000 people. The monument was renovated in the 1950s and has since hosted cultural events, primarily as part of the Athens Festival.
- Propylaia - A distinctive main entrance leading into the interior is a common feature of religious sites. In ancient Greek architecture, it was customary for any significant religious site to have a primary gate. This major gateway, the Propylaia, holds a unique significance in the Acropolis. It is not merely a gate leading into the sacred area, nor is it just an architectural addition to the main temple complex. The Propylaia plays an exquisite and unique role, representing the generous nature of the Athenian Acropolis. This is why, rather than being a simple gate, the Propylaia is magnificently constructed as a complex and harmonious public monument.
- Parthenon - The Parthenon is recognized as one of the most important cultural sites in the world, serving as a lasting symbol of ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Construction began in 447 BC and was completed in just nine years, a record time, in 438 BC. The task of embellishment began in 438 and was completed in 432 BC.
- Temple of Athena Nike - A temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena and Nike on the sacred rock. It was built around 420 BC and is the first fully Ionic temple in the Acropolis.
- Erechtheion - An exquisite structure with unique features and architectural form on the north side of the Acropolis rock. According to legend, it was here that Poseidon and Goddess Athena competed for the city’s name.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Also known as the Olympeion or Temple of Olympian Zeus, it was built in honor of Zeus, the father of the gods, who resided at the summit of Mt. Olympus.
- Arch of Hadrian - Hadrian’s Gate in Athens is a Roman arch. It was created in his honor during his visit in 131 AD and provides access to the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
- Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Athens and Greece in general. Also known as Kallimarmaro, it remains in excellent condition today. As its name suggests, the goddess Athena was worshipped here, and competitions were organized in her honor every year. The project was completed before the 6th century BC, but its final form with precious marble was achieved after a long time.
- Changing of the Guard Ceremony - The Evzones perform the famous “changing of the guard” at Syntagma, in front of the Unknown Soldier monument, every hour. Two Evzones come in front of the monument to replace their colleagues. The Evzones, who have been standing motionless guarding the monument, begin an impressive march by stretching their limbs, which is a great spectacle. The same steps are followed by the Evzones who are going to replace them. When the ceremony, which lasts about 15 minutes, is over, the Evzones stand still to guard the monument while their tired colleagues return to their barracks to rest.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - The monument of the Unknown Soldier serves as a reference point and tribute to the fallen Greek soldiers on Greece’s two national celebrations of 25/3/1821 & 28/8/1940.
- Hellenic Parliament - The Greek Parliament is a timeless symbol that is part of Greek cultural memory today. The structure has evolved, changed, and been updated over the years.
- Syntagma - Syntagma Square is one of Athens’ most central squares and possibly the largest in the city center.
- National History Museum (Old Parliament) - This building is intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly’s first permanent location.
- The Academy of Athens - The country’s most prestigious research institute was established in 1926 and is overseen by the Ministry of Education. The main building of the Academy is a notable landmark in Athens.
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Established in 1837, it is not only Greece’s first university but also the first in the Balkan Peninsula and the eastern Mediterranean.
- National Library of Greece - Designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen as part of his renowned Trilogy of neo-classical structures, which also included the Academy and the University building of Athens.
- Mount Lycabettus - The hill was a rock that the goddess Athena was carrying in her hands, and it fell to her in Athens when she heard the bad news that a crow carried to her. At the top of Lycabettus, adorned with the church of Agios Georgios, you can see Athens and the Saronic Gulf.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora was the focal point of public life. On several occasions, the wide open area attracted the attention of the Athenians.
- Plaka - Plaka is Athens’ oldest and most picturesque neighborhood, having been inhabited since antiquity and continuing to this day. Known as the gods’ district, it is reminiscent of old Athens, complete with antiques and Byzantine churches. It is a place where you can enjoy authentic Greek flavors. Enjoy a delightful meal!
- Monastiraki - Monastiraki means “small monastery” in Greek, as a major monastery originally existed in the neighborhood’s main square.

What's Included
- Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic beverages
- Skip the line to buy site tickets
- Wifi, TV on board, USB charger
- Pick up-Drop off service from hotel, port, airport, Airbnb, and apartments
- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
- Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
- Soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic beverages
- Skip the line to buy site tickets
- Wifi, TV on board, USB charger
- Pick up-Drop off service from hotel, port, airport, Airbnb, and apartments
- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees for Acropolis 30€
- Licensed Tour guide provided at an additional cost 250€ upon request and depending on availability
- Dinner
- Entrance Fees for Acropolis 30€
- Licensed Tour guide provided at an additional cost 250€ upon request and depending on availability
- Dinner
Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Amy
Nov 15, 2025
The best way to spend the evening in Athens! - Nasos was such an amazing tour guide! He was so much fun to spend time with on our last in Athens. Amazing! He was able to pivot…as we had seen most of the major tourist attractions that day. He took us to some of the best hidden gems around Athens that evening. He knew exactly where to be for the best sunset ever. And he’s an incredible photographer…with just a cell phone. He had a wealth of information. PLUS-he also does food tours. He took us to a fantastic tavern for some of the best food we had in Athens. The next time I go to Greece, I will definitely take his food tour. And I highly recommend him to anybody who has the opportunity to visit Athens. He’s like family now.
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Amy_g
Sep 26, 2025
Don't miss this tour with Nasos!! It will make your trip even better. - Nasos was incredibly fun and knowledgeable. We had already seen many of the sites that day so he was awesome making a change to the tour and instead took us to the best places off the tourist trap for great shopping and food. He took us up to Lycabettus Hill for a spectacular sunset AND he is quite a photog. Nasos knew all the right places to shoot and how to take pics in such beautiful ways. He really is such joy and loves his job. Next time we want to try one of his food tours, but this time we had to head home the next day. You must give this amazing tour a try. We miss you Nasos! Amy and Bindu
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T9084aipamelaa
Sep 24, 2025
Nasos The God of God of Tours! - I went on the tour with my sister. We had an an absolutely wonderful time! Our tour guide Nasos was so nice. He picked us up early so we could have as much time as we could at Acropolis by avoiding rush hour traffic. The views were stunning, and we got some amazing photos of it at sunset. We enjoyed hearing the history of it and the symbols important to it. He also had supplementary materials for us to view about some of the places we saw.
One thing we really appreciated was that there is an elevator to get to the top. My sister has trouble walking, and she would not have been able to get to the top and back otherwise.
He had a wealth of knowledge about the places we saw, and we really enjoyed hearing about how the places came to be and the history behind them. Not only did we see the tourist areas, but we also saw Athens behind the scenes that many visitors to likely don't get to see.
We saw the changing of the guards which was one of the most memorable stops for me. When he found out we hadn't had time to get any olive oil or souvenirs (we were in Athens for only a day and I literally went on the tour as soon as I arrived from the airport), he took us to the nicest store with so many beautiful items. We were able to get olive oil, and some lovely gifts for family and friends. I really love the Pythagorean cup I got which was prompted by seeing a demonstration of how it works. It has a lot of meaning for me because it has Poseidon on it, and I had just completed a 33.3k swim in Skopelos the day before.
We finished the night off with an amazing meal and drinks, a rare treat indeed as some of the things we sampling were of limited availability which made it even more special.
We definitely will be recommending this tour and Nasos to family, friends, and colleagues, and will plan to return so we can have more time exploring and learning about the wonderful culture and heritage of Greece!
Pam C.
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Sophiapw3250vb
Sep 17, 2025
Phenomenal experience! - Nasos was our tour guide and he was so wonderful. He was super communicative before and during the tour regarding when and where we were being picked up, and all other things regarding the tour. Our tour was phenomenal— we felt like we got a great feel for athens— all in one night. We went to the Acropolis city and Nasos was so knowledgeable about all things Athens— including the acropolis. He also showed us the changing of the guards by the president residence, which was such a unique experience to see it close up. He took us to a local spot for drinks and dessert, and was extremely flexible depending on what we wanted to experience. He was so kind and would recommend him and this tour a million times!
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William_h
Jun 27, 2025
Great Tour with Two Great Guides - Aristotle was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable. The best tour we have been on in Greece... actually, ever! We would highly recommend this tour, Aristotle and Yannis at the Acropolis. Yannis was also knowledgeable, personable, enthusiastic and used photos to illustrate what he was talking about.
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Gary_p
May 6, 2025
Awesome way to begin - It was a terrific way to start my short stay in Athens. Would recommend to anyone looking for a awesome tour around town. I have enjoyed mostly all of my tours so far , been traveling for awhile.
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Nicole_g
Jun 7, 2024
Incredible Experience - Aristotle really made this tour an unforgettable experience!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, bringing insight and wonder to each stop. The cooler evening air was refreshing, and his planning gave us the opportunity we needed for amazing sunset photography. I count this as the most magical thing we did in Athens!
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