Athens half day tour
- Activity Level: Light
- Kid Friendly: Yes. This tour is a unique experience for children as long as they are supervised by their parents.
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Type of vehicle: Minivans 7 or 9 seats depending on availability
- Tour type: Private
€285.00
Availability: 100 in stock
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Athens, where history and culture come alive. Our first stop is the magnificent Acropolis, where you’ll stand in awe of ancient wonders. Explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus, an impressive testament to Greek mythology. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the first Olympic Games at the iconic Panathinaiko Stadium. As we delve into the city’s past, I’ll share fascinating insights and stories about the birthplace of Democracy, Philosophy, and Sciences.
To satisfy your taste buds, we’ll indulge in a delectable lunch at a traditional restaurant near the Acropolis, offering a chance to savor local specialties. Along the way, we’ll drive by the Trilogy, a collection of significant buildings representing Greece’s historical legacy. And don’t miss the captivating Change of the Guards ceremony, a display of precision and tradition.
Join us as we uncover the essence of Athens, visiting the Acropolis site, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium, and more. Experience the blend of ancient and modern, while creating cherished memories of this vibrant city.
We will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in Athens.
You’ll learn about history, enjoy amazing views, discover our traditions and even get to taste some specialties if you like! I will do my best to share all my knowledge in order to bring you in touch with the place where Democracy, Philosophy, Geometry and generally sciences were born!
In the meanwhile you will enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant close to Acropolis.
Sightseeings:
- Acropolis site
- Temple of olympian Zeus
- Panathinaiko stadium (outdoor visit)
- Trilogy (driving by)
- Change of the guards
5 – 6 hours
- English speaking driver (not licensed to accompany you inside ancient sites and museums)
- Cold waters on board
- Wifi on board
- Airconditioned vehicle with leather seats
- Usb chargers on board
- Pick up and drop off services(Airport/Piraeus port/hotels/airbnb apartments)
- Vat/taxes
- Lunch expenses( appx. 20 euro per person )
- Licensed tour guide who can accompany you inside ancient sites and museums (Can be arranged on demand)
- Ticket expenses
Entrance tickets to ancient sites and museums
- Acropolis: 20€ per person
- Temple of Zeus: 6€ per person
6 March (Melina Mercouri Day), 25 March (National holiday), 18 May (International Day of Museums), 28 October (National holiday).
Closed
The following visitors are entitled to a reduced admission fee: 1. Children and young people aged between 6 and 25 years, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 2. Senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 3. Escorting teachers of primary /secondary/higher education school/institution visits of nonEU countries. The following visitors are entitled to free admission: 1. Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 2. Children up to the age of 5, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. 3. Persons over 25 years, being in secondary education (evening schools, second-chance schools) and in vocational schools from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area, upon presentation of attendance certificate bearing evidence of its duration. 4. Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area. 5. People entitled to Social Solidarity Income and members dependent on them, upon presentation of their ID card and certificate of free entry based on eligibility to the program showing the duration, as well as a valid document certifying dependent members. 7. Persons with disabilities and one escort (only in the case of 80% disability), irrespective of the country of origin, upon presentation of their ID card or passport and Disability Certificate issued by the Single Body of Social Insurance (decision of the Disability Certification CenterKEPA) for Greek citizens or similar certificates issued by a corresponding authorized foreign body.
- Don’t forget your passport or ID while being on that tour.
- Suggested time: 07:45am (in order to avoid the que)
- Book in advance skip the line tickets for Acropolis. Tickets work with timeslots.
- Get in touch with us after the booking to arrange the time of the tickets.
In case of cancellation up to 48 hours in advance, we will refund the full amount. In case of cancellation after this period, no refund will be provided.
- December 24-25-26 (Christmas)
- January 1(New year day)
- Orthodox Easter Sunday
- May 1 (National Holiday)
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