Private Walking Tour: Best of Athens

Athens, Greece

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See the highlights of Athens at a pace that suits you on a private walking tour. See highlights such as the National Gardens and Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held. As you travel from each major landmark, learn the history behind this ancient city and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Perfect for travelers who want to sightsee at their own pace
Learn about Athens thanks to commentary from your guide
Choose between early-morning and late-morning departure times
A private tour means privileged, personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Syntagma Square
Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece
Please be at the meeting point 15 min. prior to given departure time The meeting point is inside the Syntagma Metro Station, next to the ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. The tour guide will be holding an orange colored sign to identify them.

End point

Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
Finnish your tour at the vibrant Flea Market in the Monastiraki area.

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Syntagma Metro station and begin your private tour with a look at the area’s archaeological exhibits. See an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, ancient grave stones, pottery, mosaics and more.

Next, head to the House of Parliament, where the presidential guards stand watch over the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Witness the ceremonial changing of the guards before traveling through the National Gardens.

In the gardens, check out the Presidential Residence and the marble Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Journey next to the neoclassical Zappeion Hall, a treat for any architecture buff, as you study the remaining Corinthian columns of Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus.

Then head to the neighborhood of Plaka, filled with traditional Greek restaurants and local shops. Soak up the area’s bustling atmosphere and walk along the narrow streets that nestle into the slope of the Acropolis.

As this is a private tour, enjoy the chance to ask your guide plenty of questions as you go, leaving with a deeper understanding of Athens' ancient city. After admiring the Greek Orthodox cathedrals at Mitropoleos Square, your tour will conclude here.

Syntagma Station

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hellenic Parliament

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Garden (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50 (Pass By)

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
During winter (November 1 to March 31) the latest starting time for tours will be 11:30am due to earlier closing times for archaeological sites and museums
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Our guide, Artemis, was absolutely...

William M, Nov 2014

Our guide, Artemis, was absolutely fabulous! She shared her in depth knowledge of all the main historical sites, but was also well informed regarding the Athens economy, cultures, education systems, etc. Our tour with Artemis was the perfect start of our visit to Athens. Thank you.