Athens Highlights: Private Tour, Acropolis & Museum tickets Incl.

Acropolis

Athens, 105 58, Greece

Your sightseeing in Athens begins with the hill of Acropolis which will be the highlight of your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The Propylaea is the monumental entrance to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the southwest of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

Parthenon

Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens, 105 58, Greece

The Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.

The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, the strongest and most sacred place in ancient Athens, primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.

Temple of Athena Nike

Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens, 10558, Greece

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Theatre of Dionysus

Mitseon 25, Athens, 105 58, Greece

The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first ever theatre, built at the foot of the Athens Acropolis.

Herod Atticus Odeon

Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece

Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman-era stone theater built in 161 CE in memory of Herodes Atticus' wife, Regilla. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, it once seated 5,000 spectators and hosted music and theater performances. Today, it serves as a premier venue for the Athens Festival, offering unforgettable events against the iconic Acropolis backdrop.

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas, Leoforos Amalias, Athens, 105 57, Greece

Following our tour of the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the largest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.

Acropolis Museum

Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens, 117 42, Greece

A modern architectural masterpiece at the foot of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum showcases a stunning collection of artifacts from the Archaic and Classical periods, with a special emphasis on the 5th century BCE Acropolis. Highlights include the Parthenon Gallery, ancient sculptures, and the remarkable integration of an excavated Athenian neighborhood visible beneath the glass floors. Opened in 2009, this award-winning museum offers a unique blend of ancient history and contemporary design, making it a must-visit for any history enthusiast.

Panathenaic Stadium

Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens, 116 35, Greece

We will visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 133, Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 57, Greece

We will view the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which today is the Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

Hellenic Parliament

Parliament Mansion, Athens, GR-10021, Greece

The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as "Voulí ton Ellínon" is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.

Plateia Syntagmatos

Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens, 105 63, Greece

Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on the 3rd of September 1843.

Academy of Athens

28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, 106 79, Greece

The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

National Library of Greece

32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens, 106 79, Greece

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Mr Theophil Hansen.

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

Athens, Greece

Moving on towards the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have experience the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis out to the Aegean Sea.