Small Group Athens Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis & Museum

Discover the highlights of Athens on a small-group tour that brings together the city’s ancient heritage, neoclassical elegance, and vibrant modern life. Begin with a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, the historic venue of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Continue on a scenic drive past the former Royal Palace, home to the famous Evzones guards, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Syntagma Square, the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as the elegant neoclassical trilogy of the Academy, University, and National Library. Next, explore the legendary Acropolis, where the masterpieces of Athens’ Golden Age await. Admire the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the magnificent Parthenon, symbols of the artistic and architectural brilliance of ancient Greece. Conclude your experience at the Acropolis Museum, where remarkable archaeological treasures bring the stories, art, and spirit of classical Athens to life.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop).

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform

3. 3

   Temple of Olympian Zeus

   Pass by

   the Temple of Olympian Zeus

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Pass by

   the Hadrian's Arch

5. 5

   Hellenic Parliament

   Pass by

   the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

6. 6

   Acropolis

   2 hours

   On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

7. 7

   Acropolis Museum

   1 hour

   We continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The tour is not suitable for people with hurt or mobility problems.

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