Half-Day City Tour with Acropolis & Lycabettus
Mets, Athens, Athens
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Discover Athens on a half-day city tour. Visit the Acropolis, see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in the Plaka district.
Highlights
- Explore the Acropolis of Athens, the iconic symbol of Greek civilization
- Visit Syntagma Square and see the Hellenic Parliament building
- Witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Drive up Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views of the city and the Acropolis
- Visit Plaka and walk through its beautiful narrow streets
Description
Begin your half-day tour with a visit to the Acropolis of Athens, the main symbol of Hellenic heritage and the most important and iconic landmark of Greek civilization and architectural grandeur. Admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with the famous Caryatids, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Next, visit Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens, and see the Hellenic Parliament building, built between 1836 and 1840. See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guarded by the elite soldiers ‘Evzones’. Watch the changing of the presidential guard and enjoy the show as they perform a perfectly synchronized ceremonial. Drive up Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Central Athens, where you can enjoy the Lycabettus Hill viewing area and its breathtaking views of the Acropolis and the surrounding areas of Athens, while you enjoy a nice cup of Greek coffee or refreshment. Head down Lycabettus Hill and make your way towards the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro. It is where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 and the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. Finally, end your journey in beautiful Plaka, situated at the foot of the Acropolis, where you can enjoy a nice walk in its cobblestone streets lined with sidewalk cafes, tavernas, and tiny shops selling ceramics, jewelry, and clothes.Includes
Visit to the Acropolis Visit to Syntagma Square Visit to the Hellenic Parliament Visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Visit to Lycabettus Hill Visit to the Panathenaic Stadium Visit to Plaka Luxurious SUV vehicle with leather seats or similar Luxury sedan carExcludes
Personal expenses Gratuities Food, drinks and ticketsImportant Information
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking Bring a camera for photos Sunscreen is recommended for sun protection