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Athens Private Sightseeing Tour: Explore Democracy Birthplace & Western Civilization Highlights
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Athens
Experience the essential elements of Athens and savor the cradle of democracy and western civilization. Explore the Acropolis and tour the city to discover the best of Athens, be an explorer, not just a visitor!
Experience the essential elements of Athens and savor the cradle of democracy and western civilization. Explore the Acropolis and tour the city to discover the best of Athens, be an explorer, not just a visitor!
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 dedicated to 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 bastion 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, located at the base of the Athenian Acropolis.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure 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 natural and artificial light, as well as water, in its initial version. As the first public modern art piece in Athens, it sparked discussions and debates.
- Mount Lycabettus - Journey to the historical city center and ascend Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens, offering the best panoramic views 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 18th, 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 - The Hellenic Parliament, known in Greek as Voulí ton Ellínon, is Greece’s parliament, 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.
- Acropolis Museum - Alternatively, visit the Acropolis Museum instead of the Ancient Agora. Upon entering, view the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood through the plexiglass floor, skillfully integrated into the museum’s design after being uncovered during excavations. This stunning modernist museum at the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its remaining treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection spans the Archaic and Roman periods, it emphasizes the 5th century BCE Acropolis, regarded as the pinnacle of Greece’s artistic achievement.
- Monastiraki - A historically rich neighborhood in Athens.

What's Included
- Skip the line tickets for Acropolis and Ancient Agora
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Hotel, AirBnb, or Port pick up & drop-off
- Lunch including Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, and a drink
- Transport by private vehicle
- Skip the line tickets for Acropolis and Ancient Agora
- Bottled water
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Hotel, AirBnb, or Port pick up & drop-off
- Lunch including Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, and a drink
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
- Entrance fees
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
- Entrance fees
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
- Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
- 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
- Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
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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(86 Ratings)
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Bartholomew_n
Sep 22, 2025
Athens - Our driver Yiannis made the seamless tour interesting with extra information about the sights and attractions we passed. Skip the lines was very welcome as attractions can get busy.
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Tourist50003779066
Sep 21, 2025
Fun Day - Our knowledgeable guide Yiannis made our Sunday Athens tour special. From pickup the seamless transitions helped us appreciate the city more quickly than if we had done it on our own. Skip the line tickets, the major points of interest and gyro lunch make this tour a good value.
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I1354orstevep
Sep 10, 2025
Very accomplished and accommodating - The Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was very hot so the driver brought a cooler with him. He went out of his way to make sure we understood the culture and explained everything to us in detail
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Nancy_h
Sep 6, 2025
Athens - Athens tour. It was awesome! John was on time, gave us great information about the city and made each pickup easy. I would highly recommend him.
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Inspire16828330186
Aug 16, 2025
Theodore is the best guide for the 6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour - We took the 6 Hours - Athens Sightseeing Private Tour in July of this year with Theodore as our tour guide. He was the absolute best at providing our group of 4 with many details and insights while touring the beautiful city of Athens. We learned so much from him at all of the sights we visited especially the changing of the guards. He explained the meaning of the entire event in depth and what the process meant as far as history goes.
We really enjoyed our entire day with Theodore and would recommend all to ask to have him as your guide.
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P4736sanicolek
Aug 12, 2025
Athens sure seeing - This was a fantastic tour. Tolis, our guide, was amazing. He helped us get to all the places we wanted to see and provided us with so much information related to Ancient Greece.
He made sure we were comfortable, helped us with our lunch order, and was very patient and helpful.
We highly recommend this trip.
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Nicole_k
Aug 12, 2025
Excellent! - This was a fantastic tour. Tolis, our guide, was amazing. He helped us get to all the places we wanted to see and provided us with so much information related to Ancient Greece.
He made sure we were comfortable, helped us with our lunch order, and was very patient and helpful.
We highly recommend this trip.
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726bricel
Aug 1, 2025
So worth it! - Alice and our driver were great! We saw and learned so much. All the stops were beautiful. Well worth it if you are only in Athens for the day.
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Kylecw2
Jul 11, 2025
Great tour! - This was a great tour to see Athens top spots. Stefanos was an awesome tour guide who made the experience that much more enjoyable and fun!
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Steve_w
Jul 12, 2025
Private car tour / Athens - Nice tour - our driver Nikos, was very knowledgeable about Athens - Long but worth the money - Loved the lunch
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