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Private Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium & Plaka Walking Tour
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What Makes This Tour Unique
A fully private walking tour covering the full sweep of classical and neoclassical Athens — Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, Plaka and the Acropolis — at your own pace with a dedicated licensed guide. This tour is entirely customizable — the itinerary, pace and focus can be tailored to your interests and preferences. Contact us and we will design it around you.
Tour Highlights
- Panathenaic Stadium — cradle of the first modern Olympic Games 1896
- House of Parliament and the Changing of the Guards
- Zeus Temple, Hadrian's Arch and the National Garden
- Picturesque Plaka district — Athens' oldest neighbourhood
- Theater of Dionysus and the Acropolis monuments including the Parthenon
- Fully private — your own guide, your own pace
About This Tour
Meet your expert licensed private guide at Syntagma Square, starting with a brief look at the archaeological findings inside the metro station dating from classical times. Continue to the House of Parliament to watch the famous Evzone Changing of Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Walk through the shady National Garden and admire the neoclassical Zappeion Hall before visiting the Panathenaic Stadium — home of the first modern Olympic Games.
Visit the Zeus Temple and Hadrian's Arch from the Roman era, then stroll along the Dionysiou Areopagitou walkway into Plaka, Athens' old town. Marvel at St. Catherine's Church and the Lysicrates Monument before ascending the Acropolis via the southern slope, passing the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Philopappos hill monument. Discover the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea gateway, the Erechtheion and the astonishing Parthenon, with in-depth commentary on each treasure. Stop to absorb stellar views over Athens including Mars Hill, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus.
Sites Viewed & Visited
- The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
- A short-guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station of the Archaeological displays
- The Zappeion Hall
- The Panathenaic Stadium
- The Zeus Temple
- The Hadrian's Arch
- The Lysicrates Monument
- A wonderful stroll in the Athens old town of Plaka
- St. Catherine old chapel
- The Theater of Dionysus
- The Acropolis of Athens with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple.
What's Included
Included
- Local licensed guide
- Entrance tickets
- Private tour
- Skip-the-ticket line service
- Athens guidebook with recommendations
- Athens Map
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Optional service)
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Gratuities (approximately 10% of service cost)
Meeting Point
Inside Syntagma Metro Station, next to ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. Guide holds an orange Athens Walking Tours sign. Hotel pick-up available if conveniently located.
