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Discover the beauty of Athens on this guided tour featuring a panoramic city tour and a visit to the iconic Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Learn about the city’s history and enjoy stunning views.

Highlights

• Discover the city’s iconic landmarks from the comfort of a panoramic tour
• See the birthplace of the modern Olympics at Panathinaikos Stadium
• Explore the historic Acropolis with a knowledgeable guide
• Explore the new Acropolis Museum, home to over 4,000 artifacts
• Travel 'green' and experience a carbon-neutral tour

Description

You’ll be picked up from your centrally located Athens hotel to begin your full-day, zero-carbon tour, passing by Panathinaikos Stadium, the historic site of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896. Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence and the former Royal Palace, which is still guarded by the colorfully garbed Evzone soldiers. You’ll see the historically important Zappion building, now a conference and exhibition hall, before arriving at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, completed in 131 A.D. The tour continues past the National Gardens to Hadrian’s Arch and on to the Parliament. You’ll also pass by the National Academy, the National Library, the Old Parliament, Constitution Square, and the Russian Orthodox Church. Marvel at the Acropolis, built in the 5th century B.C. Visit the Propylaea Gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheum with its famous Porch of Maidens. Take a short, pleasant walk past the Herodion and Dionysos theaters to the new Acropolis Museum. The museum houses more than 4,000 artifacts from the Acropolis site, and its exhibits cover the Greek Bronze Age as well as the Roman and Byzantine periods.

Includes

Admission to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Transportation by air-conditioned bus Professional licensed tour guide Audio devices for clear commentary

Important Information

• Kindly note that you should be at the tour supplier's office 15 minutes before the tour departure time Please note, we are carbon offsetting our tour for all the bookings onward from January 1, 2023

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund