Athens Shore Excursion: Private City Sightseeing and Acropolis Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Athens, the cradle of civilization, on a half-day shore excursion from Piraeus Port. With an expert private guide at your side, walk up the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens (entrance own expense), seeing beguiling structures like the Parthenon. On a tour around town by minivan, see top Athens attractions such as Hadrian’s Arch and Syntagma Square – the focal point of the city.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please also enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
Due to the high volume of visitors, the archaeological site of Acropolis has applied the regulation of the time slots (time zones). The time slots allow the visitor to enter the site at specific times.This is for the better experience of the visitors (for the better handling of the flow) and to reduce the long queues & waiting time at the ticket office. Thus, after completing your booking through Viator, you will receive a message from our company, indicating the time slot for which it is highly recommended to book your Acropolis tickets in advance, so as to be in accordance with your our timings. You are kindly requested NOT to book the Acropolis tickets before receiving our message as your tour timings depend on the availability of the guide on the day of tour.
What To Expect
Acropolis
For twenty-five centuries, the panorama of this city is dominated by the rock of the Acropolis. Walk uphill to visit the Acropolis and see the principal buildings: the Propylaia, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the magnificent Parthenon
Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power. It was completed in 438 BC, although decoration of the building continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered the zenith of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, Athenian democracy and Western civilization,[6] and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. To the Athenians who built it, the Parthenon and other Periclean monuments of the Acropolis were seen fundamentally as a celebration of Hellenic victory over the Persian invaders and as a thanksgiving to the gods for that victory
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport by private vehicle and professional driver
Professional guide
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Acropolis
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Company Great Service
uniglobe0777,Nov 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I brought with me a group of 70 people on my recent visit to Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Ephesus and Cyprus. My main contact was Mariniki from Achtypis Tours. I cannot imagined how I can manage my group without the help of Mariniki. She was excellent in all aspect, from the beginning like 1 year ago in the planning stage till the last day of the trip. All my transfers and shore excursions were perfect. Guides always on time and that was important for me. A couple of the tours and guides were not as good as I preferred but I can understand how distracted it can be with such a big group. Overall very satisfied with the service, the price and the professionalism. I even have the chance to meet the boss Mr. Takis Achtypis, what a wonderful human being, so respectful. I highly recommended anyone to book with them with confidence.
All 8 of Us Agreed - It Was Just What We Wanted
stamperdog,Jul 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Katarina was a great guide. She was knowledgeable and easy to understand. She knew a LOT! The Parthenon was packed when we went as it had been intermittently closed during the previous week. She got all 8 of us in and out of there with some time to walk about on our own. We had 8 couples in a bus built for more so we had room to spread out. It was a fairly warm July morning. The tour was actually 4-1/2 hours due to traffic. I think it was a great value.
We have a private tour with an...
Ana A,Apr 6, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00We have a private tour with an excellent guide. The best is the change of the army soldiers on the palace. It was an. amazing performance
Dee met us at the docks with the van...
Jeanie,Nov 12, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Dee met us at the docks with the van and a driver. She was very knowledgeable and explained what everything was as we drove into Athens. She took us to Olympic stadium where we stopped for a few pictures. She timed it just right so we got to see the changing of the guards at the Presidental Palace before we were off the the Acropolis. Lots of steps but we're took it slow and it was well worth the hike!
We had to amend our group number due...
BRADLEY D,Oct 18, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We had to amend our group number due to an unforeseen issue. Good communication. Great guide. Always a good experience using Viator.
This was an EXCELELNT TOUR!! our...
Anthony M,Oct 16, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an EXCELELNT TOUR!! our guide Diotima was not only a professional BUT a history professor and provided us soo much detail and was friendly, accommodating and again, like our tour guide Luca in Livorno it was ALL ABOUT US, OUR NEEDS and OUR HAPPINESS!! A MUST DO but ask for DIOTIMA as your guide!!!
The tour guide stayed with us for...
Darline K,Sep 2, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide stayed with us for the whole tour and spoke wonderful English. She navigated the crowds and procured our tickets without any trouble. She stayed with one of our travelers who was unable to go to the top of the Parthenon. We never felt that there was no one looking out for us in the sweltering heat. Her explanations made all the difference in seeing the sites. The van was air conditioned spacious and a Godsend as we traveled with little ones in tow. Most happy we took this tour!!! No regrets! Worth every dime!!! - especially With the heat and excess crowds. I tell all my patients that this is the only way to see Athens and the Parthenon.
Athens is very crowded this time of...
Chuck C,Aug 7, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Athens is very crowded this time of the year. This Shore Excursion picked us up directly from our ship and we were able to see all the highlights of Athens without standing in line. I highly recommend this Excursion.
We had a wonderful day exploring and...
Vicki S,Jul 17, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring and saw the highlights in a short amount of time, plus had a wonderful lunch!
We arrived to Athens from our cruise...
James B,May 30, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We arrived to Athens from our cruise ship and met our tour guide at the port. She picked up our party of six and took us to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic stadium which was used for the 1st modern Olympics in 1896. She then took us to see the Parthenon and two amphitheaters near the Acropolis. Amazing excursion with our guide who was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. I highly recommend this tour and would do it again in a heartbeat.
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