Join this amazing Best of Athens tour and discover the most famous landmarks of Athens as well as hidden gems in one day!

Price per Group - Children up to 10yrs for free

Duration

7 hours

About

Whether you have only one day in Athens or you want to optimize your time in the Greek capital, join our Best of Athens private tour in a day. In just 7 hours you will see Athens' main monuments, explore famous districts and hidden local favorite areas, along with your expert licensed guide!

After this tour, you will have a deeper understanding of Athens's history from ancient times until today! Visit the Acropolis, the Acropolis museum, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Lycicrates monument, observe the Guards outside of the Greek Parliament. Explore famous districts such as Plaka, Monastiraki, Thiseio, and the liveliest part of the city, the Athens central food markets.

Your guide will give you an insight into the rich history of Athens through interesting facts and you will also witness the modern way of life in this bursting City.

Trip Itinerary

1. Acropolis & Acropolis Museum: There is no better place to start this best of Athens in a day tour by visiting the two most important Athens attractions: the Acropolis hill and the Acropolis museum. See the Parthenon and all the other monuments while your passionate guide shares his knowledge with you and giving you a great journey through the thriving times of Athens
2. Temple of Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch: Admire the magnificent Temple of Zeus and Hadrians Arch, two great monuments giving you a fusion feeling between Ancient Greek and Roman times.
3. Walk in Plaka: Walk in the narrow streets of Plaka, admire remaining ancient monuments like the Lysicrates monument and explore the oldest neighborhood of Athens.
4. Walk in Monastiraki: Continue your walking tour at the slopes of the Acropolis, pass by the Ancient Roman Agora of Athens, and the Hadrian’s Library. At Monastiraki square deep more into the city’s evolution from the ancient, Medieval, and modern history and let your guide show you a secret river and hidden gems only locals know.
5. Athens central market: Blend with the locals in the Athens central food markets, feel an amazing atmosphere, and indulge in some olive or nuts tasting directly from the market. The perfect place to have our lunch break if you desire!
6. Syntagma: Walkthrough Athens’ most famous shopping street, Ermou, and reach the most central Square of Athens where you will see the change of the guards and have a relaxing walk inside the National Gardens.

Included

• Walking tour of Athens
• Guided tour to the Acropolis and Acropolis museum
• Entrance fee of Acropolis and Acropolis museum
• Skip the line
• Expert Licensed guide
• Pick up from the hotel if located within 15 minutes walking distance from the meeting point
• All taxes and VAT
• Hygiene products (hand sanitizers and face masks)

Not included

• Your lunch
• Private expenses
• Gratuities (optional)
• Entrances to the Temple of Zeus, the Ancient Roman and Greek Agora or other archaeological sites