What to Do in Athens: A Classical Canvas Reimagined for the Cultured Traveller

Athens City Tour (2hrs)

Whether you’re new to Athens or want to get a quick overview of its top attractions, a private 2‐hour highlights tour is the perfect way to find your footing in the Greek capital. Comfortable transportation, beginning and ending at your hotel, enables you to see a long list of landmarks in a short amount of time. Your personal chauffeur is also happy to provide you with suggestions for the rest of your visit.

Athens Riverside: A Journey in Mythical Athens

Choose from several daily departure times to suit your schedule, and meet your guide at Monastiraki Square in central Athens. Here you can see a portion of the ancient Heridanos (Eridanos) river uncovered during construction of the city’s metro system in the 1990s. Originating from a source in Mount Lycabettos and once flowing to the Kerameikos archaeological site, this ancient waterway named after the Greek river god was hidden for many centuries and provides a window into the lives and legends of ancient Athens. In addition to the path of the Heridanos, also follow the original course of the Ilissos, another ancient river that runs mostly underground through modern Athens. The banks of the Ilissos feature prominently in ancient Greek mythology and writing, including as a favorite teaching locale for Socrates. As you followed the storied paths of these two rivers, listen as your guide retells old Athenian legends and illuminates what life was like for the city's original citizens. Throughout the tour, pass by ancient sanctuaries built in honor of Greek gods, remnants of Christian churches, mystical caves, and the ruins of Roman baths. See where classical and modern Athens overlap as you walk through diverse neighborhoods and visit the archaeological sites of the Ancient Agora and the Acropolis. Soak up panoramic views and perhaps a spectacular sunset (depending on the time of your tour) while strolling through the Athenian hillsides including Pynx and Philoppapos Hills.

Athens Private Driving Tour

The heat and vast size of Athens take all the fun out of exploring on foot. With this private tour, cover the entire city and its highlights in just hours on board an air‐conditioned sedan or minivan with an expert local driver. Marvel at the ancient ruins on the Acropolis, watch the changing of the guard, and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki without breaking a sweat.

Historical Athens and Acropolis of Athens Walking Tour

Unearth the wonders of Ancient Greece with this 3‐hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the city’s key historical sights. See the Greek Parliament, and check out the mysterious Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, along with the 'evzones' presidential guards who protect it. Stroll through the National Gardens, see Zappeion Congress Hall and check out the Old Town. Cap off your tour with a guided visit to the UNESCO‐listed Acropolis for up‐close views of the plethora of fascinating sights within its ancient walls.

Acropolis & Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour from Athens

Join in on an enchanting half‐day journey with this Acropolis and Athens private evening tour. Experience Athens like a true traveler, not just a tourist. Your guides share your enthusiasm for exploration of the rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Athens from every angle as you navigate through charming backroads. Your adventure begins with a seamless pickup from your desired location before visiting landmarks such as Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, and Lycabettus Hill.

Athens Private Walking Tour with Acropolis of Athens

Maximize time in Athens on a private walking tour of the Acropolis and other historical highlights. Meet your guide for a private half‐day walking tour including the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Enjoy reserved access and explore several landmarks of ancient Greek civilization with a private guide. Learn about history, architecture, and mythology during this guided walking tour.

Half Day Private Athens Tour

This is a private tour of the city of Athens. The duration is approximately 4 to 5 hours and you can visit the most significant sights of the city. You can customize this tour according to your needs in that day(if it's to hot to walk), or if you are interested to visit another sight that caught your attention, instead of one that is in that offer. All the sights are in close distance with each other so you don't spend to much time in the vehicle. Our vehicles are always clean and in good condition . We have an understanding of cultural differences, making it easier to serve clients from many different backgrounds. We are always polite and we conduct our services with joy and a big smile. Our main interest is for people to feel safe, relax and have a great time.

PRIVATE: Athens in a Nutshell‐The Best of Athens Tour

Discover the best highlights of Athens, such as ancient sights, food, art, and more. On this best‐of‐Athens tour, see, taste, and explore. If you’re a first‐timer in Athens, this tour is the perfect solution for you! In just under 6 hours you will explore the gems of the city, step on the Acropolis Hill, go behind the scenes at the Acropolis Museum, stroll around Plaka, try wrapping a gyro, and of course eat it, visit a famous Greek sandal maker, and admire the Acropolis with a cocktail in hand! Duration 7 Hours Highlights Stroll the historic neighborhoods of Makrygianni, Plaka, Anafiotika, and Philoppapos Hill and marvel at ancient monuments and neo‐classical mansions. Visit the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with an awarded archaeologist guide Savor freshly baked pastries and homemade sweet bread at a family‐owned bakery and a neo‐classical gem. Boost your energy with a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee, the famous Greek‐style iced coffee. Dig into the country’s largest open‐air market for undiscovered “antiques.” Enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop with Acropolis views Taste It, See It, and Experience It — In Athens! Discover the best of Athens in a Day! Tour snapshot Immerse yourself in the Athenian culture by exploring ancient masterpieces and mingling with hipsters in trendy neighborhoods. Explore the best of Athens in a day! Learn all about ancient Greek Mythology while visiting the Acropolis. The city that invented cities has survived for 5,000 years and remains a world‐class destination for travelers. Taste it, see it, and experience it with a Local Adventures local guide. Sure, the ancient monuments are exciting but wait until you taste the savory pies hot from the oven and enjoy refreshing cocktails with a view! Behind‐the‐Scenes Access: Explore the new, modern and impressive Acropolis Museum and walk around the excavations underneath the glass floors. Hands‐on Element: Try wrapping your own gyros, at one of the city’s oldest establishments. Local Interactions: Meet local shop owners who have been continuing their family businesses, including a sandal maker who is also a poet and who has had customers such as The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour Your tour supports locally‐run businesses, such as a sandal‐maker, which helps preserve traditional crafts for the next generation. All of the stores you visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run. Full Itinerary Begin just off the Acropolis Metro Station in Makrygianni, where you can see 5,000‐year‐old city remnants nestled beneath the new Acropolis Museum. Follow your licensed guide and walk uphill to admire the Acropolis and listen to myths and tales that formed Greek Mythology. Stroll around Koukaki, one of Athens’s hippest and liveliest neighborhoods. Stop at Taki’s Bakery, which has been satiating neighbors since 1962, for a koulouri sesame ring or tsoureki, a sweet Greek bread. Immerse yourself in the Athenian coffee culture by sipping a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee. In Greece, iced coffee drinks are popular year‐round. Next, visit the Acropolis Museum! Explore the new, modern, and impressive Acropolis Museum with your awarded guide. Learn amazing details about all the masterpieces on display and grasp the opportunity to walk among the excavations underneath the glass floors! Then, head to Philopappos Hill. Follow the trail with the marble monument of Philopappos, completed in 119 A.D., and the monument of Pnyx, where ancient Athenians like Pericles and Themistocles spoke. There’s a great view of the Acropolis. More great views await as you stroll Anafiotika, with its cobblestone alleys and the white‐washed homes nearly stacked on top of one another. Wander around the historic neighborhood of Plaka and stop for a delicious variety of local pites, or Greek homemade savory pies. Continue to the country’s largest open‐air market for treasures, some billed as “antiques” but probably not. Meet a sandal artisan and poet in his workshop. Three generations of his family have served celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, The Beatles, and Barbra Streisand. Perhaps order a pair for yourself. Then, try wrapping your own gyros at one of the city’s oldest establishments. It’s not so easy to get the pita filled with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce, and, sometimes, French fries. It’s cocktail hour, so we’ll finish up at a hipster bar’s rooftop which has breathtaking views of the Acropolis, the Roman Agora, and Hadrian’s Library. It’s a perfect spot to say “yiamas” to your new friends. Language: English Inclusions: Local, English‐speaking licensed guide, one Freddo espresso or frappé coffee, one local Koulouri or Tsoureki, one large portion of Greek pie, one gyro, hands‐on Greek experiences, Exclusions: Entrance fees: Please make sure you have cash (euros) as well as hold a valid ID or Passport for verification of age and nationality to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. We offer complimentary skip‐the‐line service: You pay in cash your guide upon meeting him. Adults 25+: 28 euros Citizens from non‐EU countries between 6‐24: 14 euros European citizens 65+: 14 euros European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour Additional food and drinks, souvenirs or personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.

Athens and Ancient Corinth Private Full‐Day Tour from Athens

Immerse yourself in history with this full‐day private tour through ancient Athens and Corinth. Follow in the footsteps of the Christian Apostle Paul from Athens to ancient Corinth, while exploring legendary sites along the way. Highlights include the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Apollo. Enjoy a comfortable experience riding in a vehicle fully equipped with air‐conditioning and Wifi on board.

Athens Highlights Walking Tour

Embark on a captivating walking tour through Athens, where history and culture come to life. Begin at Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, and stroll past the impressive Sleeman Building and the prestigious University of Athens. Discover the grandeur of the National Library and the iconic Academy of Athens, architectural gems that showcase the city's intellectual legacy.Continue your journey through time as you visit the Old Parliament and unwind in the serene National Gardens, offering a peaceful escape in the city's center. The tour culminates at the awe‐inspiring Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games, and the majestic Temple of Zeus, a testament to ancient Greece’s grandeur. This walking tour offers a perfect blend of Athens' historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes.