Private Full Day Athens Tour

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Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Athens is a city that really has to be explained in the right way, as every little corner can hide stories and intrigues you in a way may never think of. This private tour guides you in a great way in one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, the city of Athens, giving you the chance to discover all the must-sees during your limited time. Our 25 years experience and expertise can help you make the most out of your limited time in Athens.

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1. Acropolis
This private tour will take you to all the must-see sights of Athens. If you are visiting Athens for the first time, this tour provides an excellent introduction to one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. During your Acropolis visit (approx. 2 hrs) you will see:- Propylaea, - The Parthenon - Erechtheion - The Temple of Athena Nike,Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow:- The Theater of Dionysus , the oldest Greek theater (built in the 5th century BC), - Odeon of Herod Atticus, erected in AD 161. The site hosts performances for the summer Athens Festival
2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greece capital Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns- was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
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The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens,it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.A stadium was built on the site of a simple racecourse by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus) c. 330 BC, primarily for the Panathenaic Games.The stadium was excavated in 1869 and hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875. After being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used as an Olympic venue in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon.It is also the last venue in Greece from where the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.
4. Mount Lycabettus
Lycabettus hill also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant.
5. Changing of the Guard Ceremony
One of the most unique experiences is the changing of the guards in Athens. The presidential guards or Evzones, guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Hellenic Parliament building around the clock, through the coldest winter night or hottest summer day. Evzones are an elite unit of the Greek army and it is a very high honour for a Greek guard to be selected as an Evzone
6. Arch of Hadrian
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling – in some respects – a Roman triumphal arch. It has been proposed that the arch was built to celebrate the adventus (arrival) of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city.There were two inscriptions on the arch, facing in opposite directions, naming both Theseus and Hadrian as founders of Athens
7. Acropolis Museum
One of the most high profile museums built in Europe in the 21st century, The New Acropolis Museum holds the historic archaeological treasures of the Acropolis of Athens. Although opened in 2009.A world-class museum of vast proportions, The New Acropolis Museum stands today as one of the most significant museums of ancient times. Offering a unique look into the past of Greece and is a must for any traveller in this age-old city.
8. Ancient Agora of Athens
The ancient Agora with its wonderful Temple of Hephaestus, can be visited on our tour after your lunch while also providing an excellent chance for a walk through the beautiful neighborhood of Thiseio.

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Posted By : kbrwriter
After lots of research, I chose Dora’s Walks for two days of private tours in Athens for our family of three. Our guide, Vasso, was fantastic. Trained as an archeologist, Vasso gave us insightful context for the history, architecture and culture of Greece in its Golden Age and beyond. We highly recommend this tour company!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 08:21:58

Posted By : nancyz847
Absolutely amazing tour with George as our driver and guide! My best friends and I had an incredible day exploring the beautiful sites of Athens and learning about its rich history. George went above and beyond by taking us to a local restaurant where we were spoiled with delicious food and drinks. All five of us had the time of our lives, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 15:28:23

Posted By : guidebooktraveler
Our tour guide through Athens Limo was SPECTACULAR! The amount of training the tour guides must go through is extremely intensive and it showed. She was extremely well-versed in the history of ancient Athens, very professional, and very patient as we took hundreds and hundreds of pictures of the amazing views! We truly felt like we were her priority the entire day. And, her English was impeccable! If ever, we go back to Athens, we will most certainly retain the services of Athans Limo again for future tours!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 08:36:41

Posted By : Debbie_S
We chose a private tour which turned out to be an absolutely amazing experience. Our driver Astenis was professional, kind & informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our day!! Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 06:22:32

Posted By : Sightseer96957
Arranging the pick-up location and time via email worked very well.
Our guide had a plan of what he wanted to show us and how we could do it all. It was as described in the advert.
We had additional requests. He fulfilled these too.
He showed us everything important in Athens and we had enough time to look at it and take photos.
And at the end, as a highlight, he showed us the Acropolis at sunset from the mountain opposite. Gigantic!
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 10:47:41

Posted By : corinnelI6190FT
Our driver was very courteous and helpful and his vehicle very clean. Our guide hired by Athens was very knowledgeable and made the history interesting and did not try to push us too hard. We had a wonderful experience
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 17:06:02

Posted By : Ginger F
Easy pick up at port. George our driver was professional and knowledgeable. He took us to hot spots in Athens and the shopping for sandals I requested. George assisted in making arrangements for our lunch. All was as advertised, was a perfect excursion. We were treated very nicely and our expectations fully met. Only hiccup was there was an extra fee for drop off at hotel at airport. The company did tell up front about fee but payment was expected in euros (cash)not charged to credit card so that misunderstanding of directions was unfortunate.
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Posted On : 2023-11-08 12:44:57

Posted By : Roam41557487767
You will not regret booking this company. We had 11 people in our group our driver was knowledgeable and passionate about Athens. He mad the whole trip. We have us local spots to eat and visit as well as the vast history of Athena. We loved it And when we return we will rebook
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Posted On : 2023-10-25 11:47:29

Posted By : canoe42
I contacted Athens Tours for assistance with transportation needs and a tour guide for our group of 16 guests. Dionisis was very professional in setting up the arrangements for us and clearly communicated with us via email all that we needed to know and do to prepare for our group. Our tour went as planned and our driver and guide were just perfect for our small group. I would highly recommend their services while in Athens.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 11:34:21

Posted By : Kimberly_P
Our tour guide George was excellent. He was able to customize our tour to see and do exactly what we wanted to do. He picked us up at the port, kept our luggage safe in the van, and dropped us off at the airport! He gave us suggestions for coffee, lunch and how to see the best sights in a short amount of time. He was very knowledgeable and provided interesting facts and information.
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Posted On : 2023-10-18 17:34:29