Perfect Tour

We have been to Athens, the Acropolis, and the Acropolis Museum several times before, but this time we took a tour with Onoufrios. It was fantastic. He does a wonderful job conveying the historical,
Archaeological, and linguistic importance of everything we saw. We loved It and couldn’t recommend him more. Will definitely be back to hire him for other tours.

by dina4, Nov 2019

Excellent Tour Guide

Four of us booked Onoufrios for a 3 day tour of Athens and surrounding areas. He is extremely knowledgeable and truly a fun person to spend time with. Be sure to book the Corinth Canal day which included super driver, George. He treated us like royalty! Look no further. This is the guide that you want. Check out Onoufrios' website.

by Michigan Tess, Nov 2019

Seen the best of Athens!

We hired Onoufrios for a private 1/2 day tour of the Acropolis and surrounding areas. He met us on time, and did an amazing job of keeping us away from the crowds while we toured. He was knowledgeable but more importantly, he was personable and so enthusiastic. Not only did he give us an excellent tour, he also suggested restaurants and other places to visit. Highly recommend!!

by 921rhondah, Nov 2019

Ancient Greece Comes Alive

Onoufrious' expert commentary made our day in Athens as much about the people of ancient Greece as the architecture. He had a special way of conveying visual details to help us understand and retain the historical timelines. We also did his Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio Private Tour, which augmented and reinforced what we learned in Athens. Since we had heard numerous times "This is a replica--the original is in Athens", we squeezed the National Archaeological Museum Private Tour in on our last day. He found many interesting artifacts in a rather stody museum. Highly recommended.

by Barbara L, Sep 2019

Program

DAY 1

Step

Acropolis

The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, has always been the fortress and most important religious centre of ancient Athens, the absolute symbol of the grandeur of the Greek civilization and its achievements. The buildings included inside the Acropolis are: the Parthenon, the Erechthion, the Odeon of Herodes (Herodion), the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylea, the Theatre of Dionysus.

Step

Monastiraki Square

Built right above the ancient city and a metro station, this is practically the heart of Athens right by the old town, where there are dozens of shops for clothes, shoes and souvenirs (‘flea market’), restaurants and cafés. Definitely the place to be!

Step

Hadrian's Library

Once a library for nearly 20,000 'books' this site with impressive Corinthian columns eventually was home to Christian churches and Turkish houses until the 19th century.

Step

Tower of the Winds & Roman Market

Considered the world's first meteorological station, this simple-looking building was a marvel of Ancient Greek engineering, now surrounded by remains of various conquerors, including the Romans and the Turks.

Step

Plaka, Anafiotika

This is the old town of Athens right by the Acropolis, full of taverns, cafés, and wonderful ancient and neoclassical buildings. Anafiotika is part of it but it stands out for its island look.

Step

Acropolis Museum

The most impressive museum in Greece and one of the best ones in the world, the Acropolis Museum houses the classical masterpieces from the Acropolis combining an excavation which is always visible under your feet.

DAY 2

Step

National Archaeological Museum

With over 11,000 exhibits, Greece’s biggest museum provides a panorama of the Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity.

Step

City Hall

A severe neoclassical 19th-century building surrounded by several architectural styles.

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Food Market

Very close to the ancient market, one can still shop in the Fruit, Meat and Vegetable Market of Athens, aka Varvakios. It’s the biggest one in the city and it’s packed with high-quality nuts, spices, fish, meat and of course Greece’s renowned olives!

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Agora

Known as the ‘Birthplace of Democracy’, this site was the ancient market of Athens and this is where you can see the best-preserved temple in Greece, the Parliament of the Athenian Democracy and the place where Socrates taught and was executed in the 5th century BC.

DAY 3

Step

Neoclassical Masterpieces

Some of the city’s most beautiful neoclassical buildings are here, such as the Academy, the University, the National Library etc.

Step

Syntagma Square, Parliament & Changing of Guards

Syntagma (‘Constitution’) is the city’s central square with a magnificent metro station and the current Parliament (another former palace), where you can watch the peculiar Greek Changing of the Guards that takes place every hour.

Step

National Garden

A pleasant break from the city bustle, the former Royal Garden was created by the first Queen of Greece in the 19th century, at a time when watering it meant cutting the water supply for the rest of the city...

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Alexander the Great statue

A recent addition to the city, this once-forgotten modest statue is dedicated to the ‘greatest Greek of all times’. It will give us the chance to talk about Alexander from Macedonia and the country that is wrongfully using the name of his birthplace now...

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Hadrian's Arch

A monumental arch built by the Athenians to honour the Greek-loving Roman emperor.

Step

Temple of Zeus

By far the biggest building in Athens 1,900 years ago, the temple of the king of the Gods originally had over 100 Corinthian columns.

Step

Zappion

Originally the first Olympic Village ever built surrounded by a small park scattered with ancient ruins and statues.

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Panathenaic Stadium

Also known as the ‘Olympic Stadium’, it was built in the place of the ancient stadium and it hosted the first modern Olympic Games. We can see it from the hill but we can also enter if you wish (extra cost).

Price:

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Tour Duration

4 hours

Meeting Location

DAY 1: Dionysos Zonar’s Restaurant, 43 Rovertou Galli, 117 42

DAY 2: National Archaeological Museum: 44, 28th of October (Patission), 106 82

DAY 3: Panepistimio metro station, ticket area

Transportation

Walking.
Van for Sounio.

What’s Extra

Tickets.
Lunch.

Ticket cost

Combined ticket: 30€ per person, no reduced, free: EU visitors up to 25 years old and any child under 5 yo.
Acropolis Museum: €10. €5 under 18 years old for non EU children. Free under 18 for EU children and any child under 5 yo.
National Archaeological Museum: 12€.
Panathenaic Stadium: 5€, reduced 2.5€, free under 6yo.

Restrictions

The Acropolis is built on a slippery rocky hill and can be difficult for people with walking issues.

Languages

English

Cancellation Policy

Less than 72 hours (3 days) notice: full fee of cancelled tour payable.

Know before you go

Your ticket allows you to skip the ticket line, not the entrance line, which is usually short.
You can buy the Acropolis ticket or the combined 30€ ticket
for all the sites (NO MUSEUM INCLUDED) online here
During high season months (June-September) it’s good to start early (e.g. 8am) to avoid the crowds and the heat.
Make sure you have sunscreen and wear a hat and comfortable shoes and clothes.

Three Half Days in Athens Private Tour

By Onoufrios DovletisLicensed Tourist Guide

Perfect Tour

Excellent Tour Guide

Seen the best of Athens!

Ancient Greece Comes Alive

Program

DAY 1

Acropolis

Monastiraki Square

Hadrian's Library

Tower of the Winds & Roman Market

Plaka, Anafiotika

Acropolis Museum

DAY 2

National Archaeological Museum

City Hall

Food Market

Agora

DAY 3

Neoclassical Masterpieces

Syntagma Square, Parliament & Changing of Guards

National Garden

Alexander the Great statue

Hadrian's Arch

Temple of Zeus

Zappion

Panathenaic Stadium

500 EUR

500 EUR

Additional Information

Tour Duration

Meeting Location

Transportation

What’s Extra

Ticket cost

Restrictions

Languages

Cancellation Policy

Know before you go

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