Athens Day Tour - History & Culture
Overview
The history of Athens starts from the 5th century B.C.
Monuments of the classical era, Byzantine churches and neoclassic buildings of the modern times form a beautiful setting that showcases the ceaselessness of the Greek culture throughout the centuries.
We are organizing a sightseeing tour where you will have the opportunity to admire all the important sights of the city and visit them.
You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), where the Olympic Games took place in ancient times. You will admire buildings of extraordinary architecture, such as the “University”, the “Academy” and the “National Library”. Finally the Acropolis which is the city’s trademark and you will surely be mesmerized by its location, the majestic Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.
At the end of the tour you will have free time το walk on cobblestone streets between traditional shops and neoclassic houses, at the foothills of Acropolis, in Plaka.
Monuments of the classical era, Byzantine churches and neoclassic buildings of the modern times form a beautiful setting that showcases the ceaselessness of the Greek culture throughout the centuries.
We are organizing a sightseeing tour where you will have the opportunity to admire all the important sights of the city and visit them.
You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), where the Olympic Games took place in ancient times. You will admire buildings of extraordinary architecture, such as the “University”, the “Academy” and the “National Library”. Finally the Acropolis which is the city’s trademark and you will surely be mesmerized by its location, the majestic Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.
At the end of the tour you will have free time το walk on cobblestone streets between traditional shops and neoclassic houses, at the foothills of Acropolis, in Plaka.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Escort
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Visit to all the important sites of Athens
- Entry/Admission - Hellenic Parliament
- Entry/Admission - Monastiraki
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Athens Acropolis and the Parthenon
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Arcaeologican museum of Acropois
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kallimarmaro, Kallimarmaro, Athens, Attica
Ancient Stadium
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
Greek Parliament and Evzones Guards
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Academy, University and Library buildings
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Walk to the famous Minastiraki Market
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Athens Acropolis and the Parthenon
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Arcaeologican museum of Acropois
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kallimarmaro, Kallimarmaro, Athens, Attica
Ancient Stadium
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
Greek Parliament and Evzones Guards
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
Academy, University and Library buildings
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Walk to the famous Minastiraki Market
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
drask2020
February 2020
It’s was super thanks to Dimitri and Irene from LMtours. They gave me a fantastic day in Athene. Thanks it was super !!
It’s was super thanks to Dimitri and Irene from LMtours. They gave me a fantastic day in Athene. Thanks it was super !!