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Athens Private Tour

8.9 (225 reviews)
2h-8h Guided tours and free tours
Guide in: Spanish

Description

Explore Athens at your leisure through this personalized private walking tour led by an experienced local guide. From well-known sites to lesser-known neighborhoods, you'll have the freedom to discover the city that aligns with your interests.

Tour Options

Are you eager to experience the highlights of Athens accompanied by your personal guide? During the reservation process, you can choose from the following tour options:

Private Walking Tour of Athens

Your journey begins when your guide meets you at your Athens hotel. Are you ready to delve into the rich history of this remarkable city in a more engaging and personalized manner?

Prior to the tour, your guide will reach out to discuss your preferences and create an itinerary customized for you. Whether your interests lie in ancient history, local cuisine, or simply exploring the vibrant streets of Athenian life, the path you take will be dictated by your choices.

As you venture through the city, you'll witness the impressive exteriors of significant monuments and museums, while your guide narrates captivating tales about Athens' culture and history. You will also wander into lively neighborhoods and secret gems, such as Anafiotika with its charming, island-style houses situated beneath the Acropolis, the bustling streets of Psyrri, and the artistic, alternative vibe of Exarchia.

Throughout your tour, immerse yourself in the spirit of local markets, discover family-run tavernas showcasing Greek delicacies, and encounter artisan workshops, street artistry, and community customs that many tourists overlook. Your guide will share intriguing insights about Athenian life, local culture, and the individuals who breathe life into the city.

The tour duration will last for 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours, depending on what you choose, and your guide will provide you with valuable recommendations to help enrich the remainder of your visit.

Private Acropolis + Museum Tour

At the scheduled time, your guide will meet you at your accommodation in Athens and escort you to the awe-inspiring Acropolis, the iconic ancient citadel elevated above the city and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To kick off our 2-hour exploration of the Acropolis, we'll enter through the magnificent Propylaea, a grand gateway constructed in the 5th century BCE, whose striking columns and marble architecture set the stage for the wonders that await. To the right, you will see the Temple of Athena Nike, a small yet graceful Ionic temple dedicated to the goddess of victory.

At the focal point of the site, we’ll stand in front of the Parthenon, the most famous emblem of ancient Greece. This temple, devoted to Athena Parthenos, the city's protective deity, exemplifies classical architecture and sculptural artistry.

On the northern flank, we will examine the Erechtheion, a unique temple distinguished by its irregular layout and the various shrines it once accommodated. Its most notable aspect, the Porch of the Caryatids, features six carved female figures that function as columns supporting the structure. Throughout our visit, we will take time to appreciate the sweeping views of Athens from the Acropolis, perfect for capturing memorable photographs.

Finally, we will make our way to the captivating Acropolis Museum, where an array of beautifully preserved artifacts awaits. We will dedicate about an hour to discovering and discussing the intricacies of Greek history.

After a total of 3 hours, our extensive exploration into ancient Greek history concludes at the museum.

Meeting Point

If you are staying outside the city center, we can arrange a convenient meeting spot in a central area. Additionally, please be aware that the tour may conclude at a different site than where it began.

Why Choose a Private Tour?

Opting for a private tour means enjoying the company of a personal guide who can tailor the itinerary to your desires, allowing you to travel at your own pace, and potentially providing cost savings if your group is larger.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup on foot
  • English–speaking guide
  • Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group

What's not included

  • Admission to the Acropolis or any other museums or monuments

Cancellation policy

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

Before the tour, the guide will get in touch to talk through your interests and confirm all the details of the itinerary, meeting point, and start time.

On the day of the activity, the guide will meet you at your hotel in Athens at the agreed time. If your accommodation is located outside the city center, the guide will confirm a convenient meeting point in the center instead.

If you've selected the private walking tour of Athens, please note that the tour may finish at a different location from where it began unless you request otherwise. If you've selected the Acropolis + Museum private tour, the tour will end at the museum.

Museum and Monument Admission

Admission to the Acropolis or any other monuments or museums is not included. If you'd like to visit a monument or museum interior, please get in touch in advance, so we can help you with booking. Please also note that if you'd like to include a visit to an attraction, you will need to cover the guide's admission cost as well.

Recommendations

As this is a walking tour, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

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