Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour: Skip the Line Acropolis Exploration and City Highlights
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63 Ratings
Athina
Discover the wonders of Athens on a small group tour. Skip the line at the Acropolis and explore iconic landmarks like the Parthenon. Unforgettable memories await!
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - The Panoramic tour will start passing by the temple of the “Olympian Zeus” that used to have 104 colossal columns and one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. “Andrian’s Arch” stands there as well, which is a masterpiece of symmetry. You will hear our guide telling you everything about the monument and of course the life of the famous Roman emperor Andrian.
What's Included
  • Personalised care for you and your group
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Exclusive access to a private guide, driver-host, and A/C minivan
  • Limited group size to ensure a quality experience
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Acropolis included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus 6 euros per person
  • Panathenaic Stadium 10 euros per person
  • Pickup service (Central meeting point for all participants)
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable journey through Athens with a half-day tour that guides you through the city’s most emblematic sites. Discover the Panathenaic Stadium, the Parliament building, and witness the changing of the guards ceremony enlivened by insightful commentary from our expert guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and architectural splendor of the Athens Trilogy.

Wander around the enchanting neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Pause at Ancient Agora to snap a picture of the awe-inspiring Temple of Hephaestus and imbibe the pulsating energy of Athens’ old town.

Round off the tour with a visit to the breathtaking Acropolis. Skip the long queues and explore its renowned landmarks including the Propylae gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion with its famed Porch of Maidens.
The tour is an optimal chance to unveil the best of Athens in a few short hours, promising to embed unforgettable moments of this historically-rich and vibrant city.

  • The pickup time may vary based on the availability of Acropolis admission slots and can be scheduled anytime between 08:30 and 09:00. You will receive a notification 24 to 48 hours before your booked tour date
  • Pickups are not available - The activity has a central meeting point for all participants, please note that our meeting point is 45-50 minutes by taxi from Piraeus Port or Athens Airport
  • The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the period, time of day and traffic conditions
  • The order of the program might slightly change due to availability of the Acropolis time slots, traffic or unexpected circumstances like demonstrations, closed streets etc
  • Please always follow our crew’s directions (tour guides/drivers/tour hosts-leaders). Avoid wandering away from the group or entering restricted areas that could pose a risk to your safety. Do not cross streets without instructions and avoid walking near other vehicles. Our crew cannot ensure your safety if you do not adhere to their guidelines
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, in case of excessive heat, please wear sunscreen, comfortable clothes, preferably white long sleeved, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat
  • Participants should not have health issues that may worsen by walking or be affected by heat and crowded environments
  • Participants should be capable of walking comfortably and at a slow pace
  • Prior to joining, avoid consuming heavy meals and ensure you are adequately hydrated
  • Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
Location
Filellinon 16
Filellinon
Wait for our minibus at the corner of "New Hotel" between Navarchou Nikodimou and Filellinon streets. Check your instructions for the location link. The meeting point is 45-50 minutes by taxi from Piraeus Port or Athens Airport. Pickup time varies (08:30-09:00). You’ll be notified 24-48 hours prior.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(63 Ratings)
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Andrea_d
May 30, 2024
Acropolis Tour - We had the best tour while we were I. Athens the team of Athena, Salvador and Efi. Showed us the main points and provided us the history on our tour. It was a great experience and I would recommend this tour.
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David_b
May 30, 2024
Excellent Athens Small Group Tour - Excellent and very knowledgeable Tour guides, Tour was well organized with good timing on the stops (to see the changing of the guard for example). The historical aspect of the sites was well communicated and fascinating.
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Paulaw
May 29, 2024
Amazing day! - The Parthenon tour great - it would have helped if she would have had a flag - we got lost in the huge crowds and could not find her for 10 min. Teddy Aldi did a good job of showing us the sights!! Changing of the guard was great!
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Z5135kmjohng
May 27, 2024
Amazing Ancient History in Person - Our first time in Athens and the Acropolis was an unforgettable experience just to witness ancient history B.C. despite the heat and massive crowds. Peggy, our tour guide was amazing in Greek mythology facts just as we learned from school. Our other guide, Theodore or Teddy was so entertaining and funny as we rode with him in the van and walked with him pointing out some historical buildings. We saw the Panathenaic Stadium the first Olympic stadium and also went inside St. Dionysius Catholic Church which we appreciated. Overall, excellent experience with knowledgeable tour guides 👍!!!
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S5706qodeant
May 25, 2024
Great Tour Time! - Theo, Alex and Effie were great. We packed a lot in a very short time. They were knowledgeable and made the tour fun! I also recommend going early in the morning which will help you avoid some of the crowd in the afternoon.
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Peter_s
May 25, 2024
So many OMG, pinch-yourself moments. - We had such an amazing visit to the Acropolis and then to the Plaka area. the guide was knowledgeable and so friendly. We would absolutely use the service again and recommend it to anyone.
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Marya_b
May 23, 2024
Tour extraordinaire! - Eliana our tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She was able to provide tons of information during our tour. Tony our driver was helpful and timely. I so appreciated the guide that led us through the acropolis. The crowd quickly grew but she kept us safe and informed. The earpieces were a wonderful surprise making sure that you could hear every word. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Frank_l
May 23, 2024
Aeesome - Athina was a wonderful tour guide who was informative and made our experience very pleasurable. I would definitely recommend this excursion and ask for her again
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Cynthia_f
May 29, 2024
Overall a good tour - Overall, it’s a good tour. They do hit a lot of the highlights. We did not appreciate being rushed at some of the sites, but understand they have to keep to a schedule. The best part was our guide at the Parthenon. Recommend to add into their schedule …time for restroom breaks.
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Mike_n
May 27, 2024
Too much information - First part was good. Once we got to the Acropolis, the tour guide was long winded and kept us standing around for way too long. Some people may have liked it but it wasn’t for us. We left early.
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