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Private Half-Day Athens Highlights Tour
This tour of Athens takes us to the most famous sites of the city, both ancient and modern. Undoubtedly the most famous landmark of Athens and the pride of Athenians is the Parthenon atop Acropolis Hill. The ancient Roman Agora (marketplace) and the Ancient Greek Agora where Socrates once spoke with the Athenian citizens about…
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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…
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Athens Full Day Private Tour
With no less than 18 years of experience and a long-standing cooperation with some of the biggest hotels in Athens (Hotel Grande Bretagne, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Hilton Athens Hotel et al.) We are dedicated to provide high-standard services to you, our customers. Our country is brighter than light itself. It is synonymous with…
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion
Do you have a limited time in Athens? This tour is the perfect way to see as much as possible in a day! Whether you have a short stay in the city, staying in a hotel/apartment, or if you are just visiting Athens for the day during a cruise, this private tour is the best…
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Essential Athens and Cape Sounion, Poseidon’s Temple, Private Day Tour
This tour is a perfect combination of Athens’s most important sites and the most popular excursion to the so called “Greek Riviera”, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, a chilled “ouzo” and “meze” in a traditional Greek taverna, overlooking the Aegean Sea. This…
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Guided Walking Tour in Athens
Explore the historic streets of Athens, a city known as the cradle of Western civilization, famous for its ancient landmarks, philosophical heritage, and vibrant culture. Discover the hidden corners of this legendary city, where every step connects you to thousands of years of history. Relax as you visit Athens’ main attractions, including the picturesque neighborhood…
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Best of Athens and Cape Sounio Private Tour from Athens
Open your door to the world of sightseeing with this private Athens city tour combined with Cape Sounio! Departing from your hotel in a luxury vehicle, you’ll set off on a full-day excursion that includes stops at major sights such as the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, Panathenaic Stadium and many more. But we don’t stop there,…
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Best of Athens 4-Hour Private Tour
Whether you are on vacation or traveling for business, our Athens tour will give you plenty of opportunities to see the sights while you enjoy a comfortable ride through this ancient city. Depart from your hotel, apartment or Piraeus port in a luxury private vehicle and start exploring one of the world’s oldest cities!
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Athens from Piraeus Cruise Port
Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Athens as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Athens. Discover the…
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Athens 6 hours Private City Tour with Acropolis and Hotel Pick up
Athens is beautiful but it’s challenging to visit Athens in a short period. Don’t worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your stresses will disappear as an expert driver and an expert guide drive you around the city, offering an insider’s take on the some of the city’s most fascinating sights. We…
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Athens 4 Hours Private Guided Tour with Driver and Hotel Pickup
Athens is beautiful but it’s challenging to visit Athens in a short period. Don’t worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your stresses will disappear as an expert driver and an expert guide drive you around the city, offering an insider’s take on the some of the city’s most fascinating sights. We…
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Athens Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
The Athens full-day tour is private, in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver with deep knowledge of Greek history. We drive you to the paths and monuments, of Ancient Athens, the city that generated modern western civilization and Democracy.
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Private Tour of the Acropolis in Spanish or English
With this semi-private guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, you will have the fantastic opportunity to see one of the most important sites in the world, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. An official certified guide will accompany you and explain everything about the place as well as Greek history and culture. Make the…
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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip
Discover two beautiful, fascinating Ancient Greece locations with this Athens Super Saver. With your guide, explore Athens and visit breathtaking monuments like the Acropolis and the Parthenon. See Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games was held in 1896, and discover fascinating archeological findings at the Acropolis Museum (morning 5 hours). In the afternoon…
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Athens Super Saver: Half-Day Acropolis Tour plus Mycenae&Nafplio
Explore Athens visit Acropolis & the ancient sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus(from Apr 1 Epidaurus will be replaced with guided walking tour of Nafplio) on this Super Saver that combines 2 best-selling tours over two days! See the sights of Athens (half-day tour) and Acropolis to the hilltop Parthenon. Then take a full-day trip to…
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Athens Super Saver: Acropolis Tour& Sounion and Mycenae& Nafplion
Combine three best-selling tours for a two-day immersion in Athens, Cape Sounion, Mycenae and Epidaurus. Perfect for those who already have overnight accommodation, this guided tour takes you to Greece’s best-preserved ruins and scenic locations. On one day, see Athens’ Acropolis and Parthenon and then venture to Cape Sounion’s Temple of Poseidon, a gleaming cliff-top…
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Acropolis Walking Tour with profesional guide & transportation
Our expert lisenced guides brought these ancient places to life with their knowledge of history and story telling. Unearth the wonders of Ancient Greece with this walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and driving to the city’s key historical sights. See the Greek Parliament, and check out the mysterious Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,…
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The Highlights of Athens & Cape Sounio Tour
A journey to the picturesque alleys of Athens and the Cape Sounio. Start the tour in the heart of Athens by visiting the famous Acropolis. Proceed to the breathtaking Temple of Zeus, the largest temple in ancient Greece and step through Hadrian’s Gate. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium and proceed to the Tomb of the…
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Athens Private Tour
Enjoy a beautiful journey to the picturesque alleys of Athens. Start the tour in the heart of Athens by visiting the famous Acropolis, known for the great Parthenon Temple. Continue the tour to the breathtaking Temple of Zeus, the largest temple in ancient Greece and step through Hadrian’s Gate. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium and…
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Athens Tour including Acropolis Museum from Piraeus Cruise Port
Explore the wonders of Athens during your cruise stop with our captivating 6-hour shore excursion, specially crafted for first-time visitors. Join us as we unveil the historic marvels and enchanting beauty of Greece’s capital. Our tour begins with a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, a symbol of ancient glory, followed by the majestic Syntagma Square.…
The best way to visit the Parthenon is on a walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens, including neighboring ruins such as the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. First-time visitors to Athens can also combine a visit with a city sightseeing tour; a half-day trip to the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion; or even a food-focused city tour. History buffs can tack on a tour of the Ancient Agora or a visit to the New Acropolis Museum.
Things to know before you go
- The Parthenon is most often visited on half- or full-day city tours of ancient Athens.
- Come prepared for the weather, as the Parthenon is an indoor/outdoor experience.
- A wheelchair lift is available to the top of the Acropolis.
How to get there
The Parthenon is located within the Acropolis on a hilltop in central Athens. Entry is via Dionysiou Areopagitou or Theorias, and the nearest underground train station is Akropoli.
When to get there
The Parthenon is open from April to October, Monday from late morning to evening, and Tuesday to Sunday from morning to evening; November to March, it’s open daily from morning to mid-afternoon. As with most popular tourist attractions, it’s worth arriving early to beat the crowds.
An awkward encounter with England
In the early 19th century, when Athens was under Turkish rule, sculptures from the Parthenon were sold to Englishman Lord Elgin. The artifacts, nicknamed the Elgin Marbles, are now on display in London’s British Museum, but they remain a point of contention for the Greek government, which still insists they should be returned.