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Athens By Night Private Tour

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Athens, Greece
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Athens is transformed in the evening. The monuments are golden against the skyline and the Athenians come out to play in the cool night air.

Visit the Acropolis and do a panoramic city tour of the Highlights of Athens or enjoy a panoramic drive in the city, seeing the monuments illuminated in the night (depending on the option you will book), before being taken to a Greek traditional tavern for dinner as pre- discussed by yourself and your driver.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees [Only for the Option with Acropolis visit][for bookings made from 17 February 2025]
  • Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability [Additional cost - 250 €]
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Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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Acropolis

Sightseeing in Athens starts driving under the hill of Acropolis. 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 virgin goddess Athena. You will be able to walk around the sacred hill, or if time allows to visit the Acropolis
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea (pass by)

The Propylaea is the monumental entrances 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 south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
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Parthenon (pass by)

Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the western civilization.
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Erectheion (pass by)

Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
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Tempio Di Athena Nike (pass by)

Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
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Teatro Di Dioniso (pass by)

The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
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Herod Atticus Odeon (pass by)

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
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Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)

After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus by way of Hadrian's Arch and we will admire the biggest temple in antiquity devoted to the King of the Gods.
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Panathenaic Stadium

We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

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.
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The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
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National Library of Greece (pass by)

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 Theophil Hansen,
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Hellenic Parliament

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

Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos (pass by)

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 3 September 1843.
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Monastiraki

Dinner under Acropolis after discussion with the driver or we can drive to Mikrolimano to have dinner by the sea.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by [BRAND].
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • If your group is more that 14 people you can make several bookings & let us know that you are all together after your booking

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens By Night Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees [Only for the Option with Acropolis visit][for bookings made from 17 February 2025]
  • Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
  • Transportation by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability [Additional cost - 250 €]

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • If your group is more that 14 people you can make several bookings & let us know that you are all together after your booking
  • Acropolis tickets (when included) are booked for a specific entry time. Delays may result in losing your tickets and new tickets will need to be purchased at your own expense, subject to availability.
  • Please carefully check the Inclusions & Exclusions of your booking.
  • For private tours, the driver will wait up to 30 minutes at the pickup point. After 30 minutes without contact, the booking will be considered a No-Show.

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