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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
The Acropolis is Athen’s most famed landmarks so come early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
The Erechtheion erected on the north side of the Acropolis was a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.
The Erechtheion was built to honor king Erechtheus who was mentioned in Homer’s famed Iliad.
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icon3 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this morning or afternoon Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Want to add more sightseeing in Athens? Upgrade your morning tour to include entry to the Acropolis Museum to see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits.
  • Sightseeing tour of Athens, combining modern Athens with the city’s ancient sites
  • See top Athens attractions such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium
  • Visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and learn about ancient Athens
  • Explore the Acropolis of Athens and see the world-famous Parthenon temple
  • Upgrade to include an entrance ticket to Athens Acropolis Museum
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with free WiFi
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Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Entrance ticket of Acropolis
Entrance ticket of Acropolis Museum (if selected option with museum)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pick up from Piraeus port, airport, airbnb and apartments
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 10, Athina 105 57, Greece

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Returns to original departure point
Book your chosen tour option and meet your guide in central Athens. Then, set off on your Athens sightseeing tour by luxury air-conditioned coach.

Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building, and Presidential Palace, the home of Greece’s royals until the monarchy ended in 1974.

See the Panathenaic Stadium, the venue of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Then, drive along Panepistimiou Avenue to snap photos of the National Library and one of Greece’s most revered orthodox churches.



After your coach tour, see two Athens’ historical treasures on foot. View the exterior of the Temple of Olympian Zeus — a gigantic, semi-ruined edifice completed in the 2nd century AD—as your guide explains its turbulent history.

Continue to Athens’ showpiece: the Acropolis. Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC.

Admire the magnificent Parthenon, and see monuments including the Propylaea gateway and stunning Temple of Athena Nike. 

After time to explore the rest of the site independently, return to your coach and end your tour back at the start point.

Morning Tour plus Acropolis Museum:
 Make the most of your time at the Acropolis by upgrading the morning tour to include entry to the Athens Acropolis Museum, one of the world’s top museums.

Show your entrance ticket and explore independently. Walk around the spectacular Parthenon Hall to ogle the incredible sculptures of the Parthenon frieze, and roam the other galleries to view more than 4,000 other ancient objects.

Your ticket lets you spend as long as you wish inside the museum.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Acropolis
the must when you visit Athens
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Parthenon
The temple of Athena
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
Theater of Dionysus
the theater of Acropolis
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Herod Atticus Odeon
famous odeon of Acropolis
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Panathenaic Stadium
the satdium of first modern Olympics
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Duration: 15 minutes
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Pass By:  
Plateia Syntagmatos
the city center of Athens
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
memorial monument at Greek Parliement
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Erechtheion
Ancient temple
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Temple of Athena Nike
temple
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
National Library of Greece
Library of Athens
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Propylaea
Entrance of Acropolis
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Pass By:  
The Academy of Athens
university of Athens
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The Academy of Athens
Greek academy
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Due to COVID19 protocols all tourists must have smartphones with headphones and charged batteries to listen their guide in the museums and arch. sites due to the social distancies.
  • French speaking available ONLY on Monday,Wednesday,Friday and Sunday.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Afternnon tour only with English speaking guide
  • Very important: Children , students aged 5 to 18 years old must hold passport or ID in order to get the discounted price. Otherwise they will pay entrance ticket to the Archaelogical sites or Museums.
  • Guides allowed only through the mobile App to guide in the archaeological sites and museums
  • Your guide will give you your entry tickets to the sites and museums
  • Port or private apartment pickup are not available
  • Social distancing: Maintain distance of 1.5 meters
  • Mask: is mandatory for clients and staff
  • Hand cleaning: Visitors are asked to wash their hands regularly and use the hand sanitizers that are in place.
  • People with fever (≧ 37 ℃) with issues like cold, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, mild cough, or shortness breath cannot participate.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • OPERATED BY CHAT Tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour.
Q:
How can I let you know where to pick me up?
A:
We offer pick ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
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Traveler Tips

  • "If not, taxis are cheap and the metro is reliable and easy to use." See review
  • "Given the limited 4-hr time window, there's no time to visit any other attractions." See review
  • "All should use the whisper radio system, a small investment but we can all hear the stories." See review

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Athens coach tour and The Acropolis walk about
KJBS
, Mar 2020
We had a great time learning about Athens & The Acropolis! Our guide shared interesting information and was pleasant to listen to. The coach was very comfortable and the driver operated the vehicle safely. We got extra lucky with excellent weather and small crowds!
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temple of Athena
joseph_m
, Mar 2020
our guide was very knowledgeable. it was a tour of a lifetime! I recommend this trip for anyone who wants to see these ancient places.
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Honeymooners Half day Athens tour
Jen
, Mar 2020
We did the half day Athens tour with museum pass. Our tour was amazing, we drove past at least 6 or 7 historical sites/monuments on our way up to the Acropolis! My husband and I absolutely loved our tour guide, she was extremely knowledgeable and explained the significance of everything we saw and the history behind it. We truly enjoyed listening and learning and then We had about 35 mins to walk freely and take photographs! I would absolutely recommend this tour!!
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Great tour to do at the start of an Athens trip
Catie
, Feb 2020
Well organised. Good orientation around main sites in the city at the start. Effy the guide was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and considerate or the group. The highlight for me was the acropolis museum. It was wonderful
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Great
starchiac
, Feb 2020
We saw all the major sights in Athens on this tour. Tour guide was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions.
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amazing!
ravmordy
, Feb 2020
We had a great tour guide - his voice, stories and knowledge were incredible. The mini-bus was comfortable and the tour was excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Extremely horrible day!
Navigator280305
, Jan 2020
My family has done more than 30 tours though Viator, by far this is the worst tour with the worst tour guide. Ms Dora Voukelatour was our guide that day, she was the most impatient and the rudest guide by far. Because I had a keen operation, I couldn't keep with the guide on the slippery marble steps in the rainy day at Acropolis. After I got lost with the tour, my wife asked the guide for help, she shouted so loudly at my wife and made her cry, even the gate staff at the Acropolis tole her stop being so horrible to her customer. Since my wife couldn't get help from the guide and her company CHAT, she had to go to a police station by herself in the none English speaking country. The guide didn't give us the Athens Acropolis Museum tickets we paid for. CHAT tour and the guide Dora Voukelatou didn't provide the same quality service as all the others, we never had any problem with Viator. CHAT didn't contact us about the pick up, we had to call them to find out. Finally they rudely refused to refund the tour nor the tickets we paid for. Vitor shouldn't include them as part of its service!
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terrible tour day
joesimon22
, Dec 2019
My wife and I have done about 10 or tours through Viator and this is by far the worst one. The tour only lasted about two hours and wasted time by having to go through explaining things in multiple languages. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this tour.
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icon Response from Host , Dec 2019
Hello from Chat Really sorry to know that you were so disappointed from our tour and from our Guide which is really one of the best. This is an organized tour is not private. The guide must be with with all the group guiding them (as far as i can see the tour was only in English) and giving the necessary frre time on the Acropolis. She was waiting as much as possible for you at the end of the first part on the Acropolis and she also asked from one of the guards to assist you to the way down and you refused.At the end the tour was very late to continue for the second part since we were looking for you. You left by taxi to your hotel (Novotel) and nobody knew about that not even your wife who was looking for you as well. The guide asked your wife to ask for helo from the closest police station and she gave her her card in order she needed any help. She had to continue the tour with the rest of the group since we were already more than thirty minutes out of the program.. We found out from the Police that you were by taxi to your hotel. The tour can be English and French the most it can not be multiple languages. Thank you for your patience Christos Nikolaou
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Overall great experience
dypm
, Dec 2019
Great experience and would recommend. Downside was the hard sell on board for island tours. Lunch was good but it would be nice if water, at least was included.
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Very informative
setasarkissian60
, Dec 2019
Though I had done this tour before, I totally enjoyed it this time because the guide, Dora, was very thorough, knowledgeable and informative. I ended up learning new facts altogether.
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