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Athens Highlights: Acropolis & City Tour
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Athens
Explore the key attractions of Athens and experience the origins of democracy and Western civilization. Tour the Acropolis and take a drive around the city to discover the highlights of Athens, embracing the spirit of a traveler rather than a tourist!
Explore the key attractions of Athens and experience the origins of democracy and Western civilization. Tour the Acropolis and take a drive around the city to discover the highlights of Athens, embracing the spirit of a traveler rather than a tourist!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis - Begin your Athens sightseeing with the Acropolis hill, a highlight of your day. On this historic hill, you can explore the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the grand entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the renowned Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
- Propylaea - The…
- Acropolis - Begin your Athens sightseeing with the Acropolis hill, a highlight of your day. On this historic hill, you can explore the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the grand entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the renowned Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
- Propylaea - The Propylaea serves as the grand entrance to the sacred area honoring 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 rampart guarding the main entrance to the Acropolis, stands the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
- Parthenon - The Parthenon is the principal temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, symbolizing Athenian Democracy and Western Civilization.
- Erechtheion - A temple dedicated to Poseidon and Athena, known as the most unique and sacred site in ancient Athens.
- Temple of Athena Nike - A temple devoted to the goddess Athena Nike, or Wingless Victory.
- Theater of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a significant theatre in Athens, recognized as the world’s first theatre, situated at the base of the Athenian Acropolis.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman stone theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. Completed in 161 AD, it was renovated in 1950.
- Panathenaic Stadium - Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Dromeas - Created by Kostas Varotsos in 1988, Dromeas features glass fragments that interact with light and water. As Athens’ first public modern art piece, it sparked discussions and debates.
- Mount Lycabettus - Journey to the historical city center and ascend Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens, for a stunning panoramic view from the Acropolis hill to the Aegean Sea.
- The Academy of Athens - The Academy Building is part of an “architectural trilogy” and was established on 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 higher education institution and one of Europe’s largest universities. Designed by Danish architect Christian Hansen, it was completed in 1864.
- National Library of Greece - Constructed at the end of the 19th century, the National Library of Greece is the final piece of Athens’ Architectural Trilogy, which includes the Academy and the University. Designed by Theophil Hansen.
- Hellenic Parliament - Known in Greek as Voulí ton Ellínon, the Hellenic Parliament is Greece’s legislative body, located in the Old Royal Palace overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. It is the supreme democratic institution representing citizens through elected Members of Parliament.
- 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.
- Plateia Syntagmatos - Syntagma Square is Athens’ central square, named after the Constitution granted by Otto, Greece’s first King, following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Greek Agora is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and free speech.
- Monastiraki - A historically rich neighborhood in Athens.

What's Included
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
- Private vehicle Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
- Private vehicle Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
What's Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
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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(124 Ratings)
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Bushfrog3
May 29, 2026
Flavor of Athens! - Our guide, Manos, was friendly and funny with lots of stories. He gave us a flavor of Greek history and knew how to dodge the tourists. We highly recommend him!
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Cortney
May 27, 2026
Beautiful full day in Athens - Tolis was our knowledgeable and charismatic tour guide for our full day of Athens. We had the best experience and would recommend to all. Top class!
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Sandra
May 26, 2026
Athens in a day - Our driver Aris was fantastic. From picking us up at the cruise terminal we were provided an amazing day. Aris has an incredible amount of knowledge of history past and present which made seeing the sites much more interesting.
He is very kind and offered to do whatever we wanted to do and had excellent advice on the important sites to visit .
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Kristin
May 23, 2026
Great Day of Greek History - Stefanos was fabulous from the start! He has so much knowledge of Greek history and passion for his country. He was super informative and enthusiastic, a safe driver, and lots of fun energy.
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Hockeymom165
May 23, 2026
Great day in the city!! - Theodore was wonderful!!! He has a rich knowledge of his country and clearly enjoys sharing this with others!! He is a great story teller and finds ways to make the history fun for everyone. Was a super smooth and easy day - we saw The Acropolis and many other fantastic sites! Athens is alive with flowers and greenery this time of year - highly recommend!
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Wa-cbc
May 23, 2026
Fantastic way to see Athens in a day - Tolis, our driver, was everything we were hoping for. Kind and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We appreciated getting to see the city sights in an efficient way that helped us use our time well.
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Roving527333
May 21, 2026
Don’t miss this tour with Panos! - Our tour with Panos (and expert guide Margaret) was fantastic! He was friendly and shared great insights, and Margaret’s detailed knowledge of the ancient Acropolis (Parthenon and temples) was second to none!
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Eliditr
May 21, 2026
An amazing way to see the best of Athens - We had an absolutely fantastic private tour of Athens with Manos and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. His knowledge, organisation, and timing made all the difference. He expertly planned our day so we arrived at attractions at exactly the right times to avoid the queues, which meant we spent our time enjoying Athens rather than waiting. Thank you Manos!
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Jerry
May 21, 2026
Best Tour - This tour made our stay in Athens amazing. Our tour guide was very aware and familiar with the history of Athens and expressed extreme passion when explaining everything to us. We really enjoyed it.
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Robert
May 20, 2026
Outstanding full-day Athens tour with Manos—knowledgeable, personable, well organized, and highly recommended. - Outstanding Full-Day Athens Tour with Manos
We had an outstanding full-day tour of Athens with Manos. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and incredibly engaging. He brought the history of Athens to life in a way that was both educational and enjoyable, connecting the ancient sites, Greek culture, religion, architecture, and modern Athens in a way that made the entire day memorable.
Manos was well organized, easy to understand, and very attentive to our interests and pace. He knew exactly how to structure the day so we could see the major highlights without feeling rushed. His explanations added real depth to every stop, and he was excellent at answering questions and sharing insights that we never would have gotten on our own.
What made the tour especially enjoyable was Manos himself. He was warm, personable, patient, and clearly proud of Athens and its history. By the end of the day, we felt like we had not only seen Athens, but truly understood it better.
I would highly recommend Manos to anyone visiting Athens who wants a first-class, full-day private tour experience. This was one of the highlights of our trip.
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