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Athens & Sounion: Acropolis, City Gems & Temple of Poseidon tour

5.0(6 reviews)Athens, GreeceOperated by Bucket List Tours
  • Duration9 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Dear travellers welcome! After many years of experience in tourism this is the best selling option so you can get a full taste of the city of Athens and the Acropolis, plus the most beautiful drive to the south of Attica Peninsula, following the coastline to Poseidon's Temple. You will be guided by an expert, fluent in English Athenian driver. He CANNOT enter the sites with you. You will be provided with quality commentary along the way. Learn the history of ancient and modern Athens and the fascinating mythology behind it. Start with going back 2500 years in history by visiting the Acropolis. Explore the different neighborhoods of Athens and all the points of interest. Your driver can give you many useful tips. Eat the best fresh local Greek food after discussing your choices with your driver. This tour is PRIVATE so there is flexibility if you desire to remove or add something as long as it doesn't exceed the duration of the tour. We will make sure you have the most amazing day!

What to expect

9 hours11 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Acropolis

    Athens, 105 58, Greece

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    First stop the Acropolis hill. A bucket list visit for milions around the globe. Witness from up and close the most perfectly designed building in history and the most copied one. The Parthenon, or in Greek Parthenonas meaning the temple of the virgin goddess Athena, the daughter of Zeus the god of the Gods. This is the cradle of the Western civilization, where the foundation were put and where democracy was born. Learn the fascinating history behind the Acropolis and the ancient myths related to it. Admire also the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, and last but not least the Erechtheon with its beatiful 6 maidens statues. On the slopes of the Acropolis there is probably the oldest theater in the world from 600 BCE and also a Roman odeon used to this day.

  2. Monastiraki

    Athens, Greece

    Pass by the very busy square of Monastiraki with the flea market, the antique market, shops, restaurants and also some archaeological sites. Your driver will help you navigate and provide tips for each area.

  3. Central Market

    Athinas 42, Athens, 999-20, Greece

    Pass by the central meat and fish market of Athens. Smell all the herbs and spices sold in the cute small shops in the front of the market. If you desire and it's possible for the driver to safely park the car so you can hop off and get a look inside this loud and busy market. Get the feeling of every day Athenian life.

  4. Academy of Athens

    28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens, 106 79, Greece

    Pass by the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. Amazing design reminding ancient temples. Beautiful statues of Greek gods and philosophers. Next the first univercity of Greece and the old national library. This is called the trilogy and all where built around late 19th century.

  5. Plateia Syntagmatos

    Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens, 105 63, Greece

    20 minutes

    Witness the changing of the president's guards. A ceremony taking place every hour on the hour in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier where we pay respect to all the Greek soldiers lost in battle and their bodies never returned home. Their traditional uniform is full of symbolisms behind them, related to our recent history. A very important thing to see to understand the pride and discipline of the young Greek soldiers doing their duty for 1 year like every other Greek male over 18 years old.

  6. Kallimarmaro

    Athens, Greece

    10 minutes

    The olympic stadium, built for the 1896 first modern Olympic games. Unique because it is all built by beautiful pure white marble from Pendeli mountain as the Acropolis, 10 miles from the city. Every year this is the finishing line of the authentic Marathon run where it was born.

  7. Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

    Athens, Greece

    15 minutes

    Now the million dollar view. Admire the city from the best view point up in Lycabetus hill. Get a real sence of the size of this big city.

  8. Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)

    Avenue of Poseidon, Greece

    1 hour

    Now the most scenic driving route in Greece. Follow the beatiful coastline all the way to Poseidon's temple. On the way you can enjoy a nice meal by the blue water.

  9. Lake Vouliagmeni

    Vouliagmeni, 166 71, Greece

    10 minutes

    On our way to the temple of Poseidon we will make a quick stop at Vouliagmeni lake which is a very rare formation. Brakish water with a steady temperature all year round. A natural spa!

  10. Temple of Poseidon

    Cape Sounio, Sounio, 195 00, Greece

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Now we arrive at the temple of Poseidon overlooking the beautiful Aegean sea and some nearby Aegean islands. Here you will witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece from inside the archaeological site.

  11. Lavrio

    Lavrio, Greece

    Pass by

    After the sunset we continue on our way back to Athens and we pass by Lavrion port, an area rich in minerals and one of the oldest industrial cities of ancient times because here were the silver mines of Athens which made Athens able to build the Acropolis and the 200 Tririm warships that made her the most powerful Greek city state in the classical period. A good stop for some ice cream before heading back.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations484

The operator lists 484 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Foivos Hotel Athens20 Kanari Konstadinou, Moschato, Athens, 183 44, Greece
  • Alter Athens HotelZoodochou Pigis 100, Athens, 11473, Greece
  • Aether Athens Urban HotelLeoforos Georgiou Kafantari 27, Athens, 11631, Greece
  • Zenith Hotel13 Xouthou, Omonoia Square, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Athens City Plaza43 Veranzerou Street, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence2-4 Achilleos Street, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • Apollo Hotel10 Achilleos Street, Metaxourghio Square, Athens, 104 36, Greece
  • Titania Hotel52 Panepistimiou Ave., Athens, 106 78, Greece
  • Athens Zafolia HotelLeoforos Alexandras 87-89, Athens, 11474, Greece
  • Athens Ivy SuitesPetraki 11, Athens, 10563, Greece
  • Philippos HotelMitseon 3, Athens, 117 42, Greece
  • The Editor Athens Hotel5-7 Voreou, Karori, Athens, 10551, Greece
  • Vision OmoniaChalkokondili 36, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • Anixis23 Leoforos Marathonos, Athens, 145 65, Greece
  • Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHGMichalacopoulou Street 50, Athens, 11528, Greece
  • Novotel AthenesMichail Voda 4, Athens, 104 39, Greece
  • Hotel Tier CollectionViktoros Ougko 31, Athens, 10437, Greece
  • Leonardo Hotel Athens City Center12 Veranzerou, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Hotel ByronVyronos 19, Athens, 10558, Greece
  • Bob W Athens EolouVyssis 2, Athens, 105 51, Greece
  • Ambrosia Suites52 Sokratous, Athens, 104 31, Greece
  • Exarchion Hotel55 Themistokleous, Athens, 106 83, Greece
  • Hotel Carolina55 Kolokotroni, Athens, 105 60, Greece
  • Brazil Hotel62 Filis, Victoria Square, Athens, 104 34, Greece
  • Hotel PhedraCherefontos 16, Athens, 105 58, Greece
  • Royal Olympic Hotel28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str., Athens, 117 43, Greece
  • New Hotel16, Filellinon Str., 1 Navarchou Nikodimou Str., Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 57, Greece
  • City Center Athenes Rooms59 Solomou 3 Floor, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • Tempi HotelAiolou 29, Athens, 105 51, Greece
  • Jason Inn12 Agion Assomaton, Athens, 105 53, Greece
  • Hotel Athinea7 Vilara, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • Art HotelMarni 27, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Pinguino Hostel Athens92 Voriou Ipirou, Athens, 10444, Greece
  • Amazon HotelMitropoleos 19, Pentelis 7, Athens, 105 57, Greece
  • Apollonion Hotel1 Leonidou, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • President Hotel43 Kifissias Avenue, Athens, 115 23, Greece
  • 360 Degrees Pop Art HotelMiaouli 5, Athens, 105 54, Greece
  • Ilisia Hotel Athens25, Michalakopoulou Avenue, Athens, 115 28, Greece
  • Museum Hotel16, Bouboulinas Str, Athens, 106 82, Greece
  • Hotel StadionLeoforos Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, 11635, Greece
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pick up and drop off included from your accomodation or cruise ship. Airport pick up or drop off and areas outside Athens will have an additional cost.

What's included

Included

  • Comfortable transportion. A/C, Bottled Water
  • Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
  • Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.

Not included

  • Tickets to the sites. Acropolis 30 euros pp Poseidon's Temple 20 euros pp
  • Gratuities (At your discretion)
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request, depending on availability. Extra Cost ~300 euros paid to the guide
  • Lunch

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Additional information

  • Travel time is already included to the total duration.
  • Tour start time can be customized to suit your schedule – contact us after booking.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Athens
Product code
443226P13

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Passport expiry date
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name
  • Cruise departure time

Traveller reviews

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