Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis) | La Vacanza Travel

Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis)

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Greece, Attica, Athens
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Athens
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Whether you want a tour of the highlights of the city of Athens or you want to get under its skin and visit all of the museums and attractions, we can fill the itinerary your way.

We offer a customizable private tour that allows you to create an itinerary that perfectly matches your interests and preferences.

Our official guide will provide a stress-free travel experience by offering a variety of options for your tour. With our skip-the-line access to the must-see Acropolis, a global symbol of classical spirit and civilization, you won't have to wait in long queues.

Additionally, we now offer an extended program that includes an extra three hours of exploration with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio.

By choosing the extended option you'll get to enjoy a scenic drive along the Athenian coastline, which includes passing by numerous beaches, a stop at the stunning Lake Vouliagmeni for a photo opportunity and a carte-postale-worthy photo stop next to the temple.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

Οur tour will start with a pickup from your hotel , apartment , port or airport and a small briefing from your official guide .The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city offering panoramic views that will be perfect for photos . This is something you don't want to miss and our price includes a skip the line ticket for the acropolis hill. Our licensed guide will guide you through the 5th century BC monuments of Acropolis which is the most accurate reflection of the splendor, power and wealth of ancient Athens at its greatest peak, the "Golden Age of Pericles".

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece

While on the Acropolis hill you will visit the cradle of the classical ages and experience a live comentatory from your official guide. The "Parthenon" dedicated to goddess Athena is a masterpiece of the Classical Ages and dominates the Acropolis complex.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece

Leaving the Acropolis behind you will have the choice of visiting the "New Acropolis museum" which was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, starting from the Greek Bronze Age . The entrance fee is not included but we can arange skip the line tickets for you.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

The Panoramic tour will start passing by the temple of the "Olympian Zeus" that used to have 104 colossal columns and one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. "Hadrian's Arch" stands there as well, which is a masterpiece of symmetry. You will hear our official guide telling you everything about the monument and of course the life of the famous Roman emperor Hadrian. Feel free to inform us if you wish to enter the monument and we will arrange the "skip the line" tickets for you.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece

Continue on to the Royal Palace of Athens that hosts the Parliament since 1934 and watch the famous changing of the presidential guards and the monument of the Unknown Soldier. As soon as the ceremony finishes you will continue on to visit 3 of the most beautiful buildings Athens has to offer. The University of Athens, the Athenian Academy and the National Library,

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece

The Panathenaic Olympic Stadium will be the first stop of the panoramic tour. Also known as the "Kallimarmaron Stadium", it the Olympic stadium where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information from your guide. If you wish to feel like an athlete just let us know and we will arrange the entrance tickets for you.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

If time is enough don't forget to ask our guide to stop you over the traditional neighborhood of Plaka. You will stroll around the narrow aleys and hear stories of the traditional area which is inhabitated for more than 2000 years. Our guide will assist you to find souvenirs or even have a quick meal.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

In case you wish to get "deeper" in the ancient Athenian culture, a visit at the Ancient Agora of Athens is ideal. It is the place where ancient Athenians "socialized" and the place that defined democracy. Book this option and we will arrange the skip the line tickets for you.

Inclusions
  • Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
  • Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis
  • Entry/Admission - Parthenon

Exclusions
  • Entrance fees to all the sites except from Acropolis and the Parthenon
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Our agency works with professional tour guides who are independent contractors. They are contracted for a duration of 4 hours per tour. The total duration of each tour, which ranges from 4 to 5 hours, takes into account the time spent on transportation from the client's pickup location and the traffic conditions on the booked date and time
  • Cape Sounio extension adds ~4-5 hours to the overall tour duration
  • Cape Sounio extension does not include professional tour guide and entrance fees, travellers are visiting the site by themselves and this portion of the tour is conducted by an english speaking, history-proficient driver and potentially a tour host depending on availability on the tour date
  • Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We provide pick-up services from all hotels, AIRBnB apartments, and ports in Athens. To arrange pick-up, please provide your hotel name, apartment address, or cruise ship name.
You will receive your exact pick-up time via email 48 hours prior to departure.

For cruise ship and airport arrivals, our guide will wait for you outside the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.

Airports

  • Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece


Ports

  • Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
  • Piraeus Harbour, Greece
  • RAFINA PORT

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Jennifer_S

17 Apr, 2024

Our guide was fantastic! We learned so much today. I will pass on what i learned to family and friends that I show my pictures too

ANDREW l

25 Mar, 2024

This was brilliant!!! The 2 guides Theo and ms Efi and driver Alex were excellent and so helpful and informative. Would highly recommend and we both loved it

Joan_H

26 Nov, 2023

Our tour was terrific. Our guide Epi was so interesting and knowledgeable. The driver was very nice as well. There were 8 in our family group and everyone enjoyed it! Well worth the price.

Michael

25 Nov, 2023

Wonderful way to see Athens’ best places at your own pace. Paris & Vassilis are a great team, with insider knowledge and excellent tips for great photos.

Jean_H

17 Nov, 2023

Effie was a great guide. She was professional and very knowledgable. We covered all important historical sites. Salvatore was an excellent driver!!

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