Private Full-Day Athens Historical Walking Tour (Tickets Included) In a Nutshell
Strengthen your knowledge of Greece with the private full-day Athens historical tour, walking everywhere from the Acropolis and Plaka to Ermou and Syntagma Square. Let your licensed state-of-art tour guide educate you and witness all the famous sightseeing historical monuments of Athens yourself.
| Start Time | 9:00am |
| Duration | 7 hours |
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Private Full-Day Athens Historical Walking Tour (Tickets Included) Itinerary
Start from Acropolis in the private Athens Historical Tour
Perhaps the most important site of any Athenian historical tour, the Acropolis hill with the Parthenon temple and the museum, paints a vivid picture of ancient Greek culture. Your licensed tour guide explains every detail of the magnificent wonders.
Admire the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch
The remaining columns of the Temple of Zeus, dedicated to the head of the Olympian Gods and the Arch of Hadrian, a gateway from the Roman times give a perspective of the cultural eras of the city.
Stroll through Plaka & Monastiraki Square
From the Lysicrates monument in Plaka, sponsored in honour of the first prize in a drama performance, to the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s Library in Monastiraki, explore the famous neighbourhoods and food markets, and delve into the historical evolution. Taste some nuts and olives, or have lunch. Your guide takes you on a surprise visit to a river and local hot spots.
See the Syntagma Square & Parliament
A main attraction of the Athens full-day tour is the changing of guards right outside the Parliament building. Visit the National Gardens, a few steps further, and the ultimate shopping street, Ermou, opposite the Parliament.
What to Expect from Private Full-Day Athens Historical Walking Tour (Tickets Included)
Embark on a captivating journey with the private full-day Athens historical walking tour, back where Athens thrived in full glory. Walk in the shoes of the ancient Greek intelligentsia and admire the choragic monument of Lysicrates. Behold the greatness of the ancient Greek culture through statues and artefacts in the Acropolis museum, and of course at the Parthenon on the hill of Acropolis, where the ancient Athenian spirit is truly felt. Stroll past the Temple of Zeus and the Arch of Hadrian, two of the most emblematic remains of the city built hundreds of years ago, and relax in the National Gardens. Notice life in the capital city, in the most central districts of Syntagma, Plaka, Thiseio and Monastiraki, and experience local food and modern popular spots exactly where the ancient people used to shop, drink and philosophize. Witness the impressive changing of guards in the guided Athens historical walking tour and gain expert knowledge.
Meeting Point for Private Full-Day Athens Historical Walking Tour (Tickets Included)
Acropolis Metro Station, Makrigianni Street
