Athens Sightseeing Tour (includes The Acropolis Museum)
Caryatids in the Acropolis Museum of Athens
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens hosted the 1896 Olympics
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens
The Erechtheum, one of the buildings at the Acropolis Hill of Athens
Evzones in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Greek Parliament building in Athens
Ancient ruins in Plaka area of Athens
View of the Acropolis Hill from Monastiraki square in Athens
Picturesque alley in Plaka, Athens
Parthenon Temple in the Acropolis Hill of Athens
The National Library building in Athens
The frieze of Acropolis exhibited in the Museum
The external view of the Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum includes thousands of exhibits from antiquity
Monastiraki square in the center of Athens
Statue of Lord Byron in the National Gardens of Athens
View of Acropolis from the nearby hill of Pnyx
Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch in Athens
Neoclassical architecture at its finest in the Athens National Academy
Frieze of the Olympian Gods in the Athens National Academy
The Greek Parliament on top of Syntagma Squre
Explore Athens city through this amazing group tour, visit Acropolis & Acropolis Museum & much more in between.
This can't-miss tour gives you the opportunity to experience the most prominent sites of the Greek capital, with the help of expert guides! Your first stop will be the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896. A drive through the city will take you by such important landmarks as the Prime Minister's residence, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). You simply can't take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world's most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world! From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, you will be exposed to millennia of history that have shaped the world as we know it. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.
This is an essential experience for every visitor!
Sightseeing: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Evzones, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Academy, University, National Library, Constitution Square (Syntagma)
Starting point: 5, Georgiou Souri, Athens (G.O. Terminal) Starting time: 08:20Itinerary
Take a deep dive into what makes Athens such a fascinating city by traversing a modern metropolis sprinkled with ancient sites and neoclassical buildings in every corner! In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel or nearby and begin our exploration of the center of Athens. Our first stop will be the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympic Games and the only stadium in the world constructed entirely our of marble! We will take a short stop for pictures and your expert guide will introduce you to the history of Kallimarmaro (the stadium's Greek name, which translates to beautiful marble). We will hop back on the bus and drive through the city, passing by some of the most important sites in all of Athens.
Even though we will not take any more stops until we reach Acropolis, we will pass by the former Royale Palace which is now used as the Prime Minister's residence. Outside you will see the famous Evzones guards, dressed in traditional attire from the days of the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. We will continue passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, of which a few colossal Doric columns still remain today. Close by we'll see Hadrian's Gate, a Roman triumphal arch located on the Northwest side of the Temple. Only a minute later we will find ourselves in Syntagma Square, the heart of Athens, with the neoclassical building of the Greek Parliament standing on its top and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just below it.Further down the road we will see in quick succession the Academy of Athens, The University of Athens and the National Library, all exquisite pieces of neoclassical architecture.
It goes without saying that the centerpiece of a tour to Athens can be none other than a visit to the Acropolis, a world-famous symbol of democracy! It is there that we will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles, from the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where 'there is harmony between mater and spirit', a monument that 'restores order in the mind', as ancient Greeks used to say. Our last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside, including the original Karyatides!
Departure approximately at 08:45 - Return approximately at 13:30
Important notes
- This tour include a complimentary pick-up / drop-off service from your hotel or other predefined spots in Athens and surrounding areas. Maximum duration of this service to gather tour participants is approximately 1 hour. Thus, pick-up time may vary for each guest and will be provided during the booking process.
- Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.
- Clients staying at the coast will be transferred back to their hotels with the Cape Sounion Tour bus.
- The tour is usually bilingual, implemented in English and one additional language (French or Italian). For more information prior to booking, please contact us. Our agents will also inform you on the languages of the tour after booking.
- Operated by G.O. Tours
