Athens Through the Ages: Ancient & Modern Half Day Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of Athens in comfort during this private half-day experience. The route includes some of the most important landmarks of the city, offering a perfect introduction to Athens’ history and culture.
Stops include:
* Acropolis & Parthenon
* Temple of Olympian Zeus
* Panathenaic Stadium
* Changing of the Guards at Syntagma Square
* Mount Lycabettus for panoramic views of Athens
* Ancient Agora of Athens
This experience offers a relaxed and comfortable way to explore Athens’ most famous landmarks while enjoying the flexibility of a private experience.
An optional stop for lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant can also be arranged during the experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip the line to buy tickets
- English speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge.Not licensed to accompany you into the sites
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup and drop off(upon request)
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel Pick-up: Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time.Airport / Port Pick-up: Your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. Airport pick-up is available upon request and involves an additional cost.After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. The day before your tour, you will receive an email with the driver’s details and vehicle information for your pickup.Direct contact via Whatsapp, phone, or email will be available after booking.
What To Expect
Explore the highlights of Athens and discover the city where ancient history meets modern life.
During this private half-day experience, you will pass by some of the most iconic landmarks of Athens, including the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the historic Panathenaic Stadium, and the famous Changing of the Guards at Syntagma Square.
You will also enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus and visit the historic area of the Ancient Agora of Athens, one of the most important sites of ancient Athenian life.
Athens is a city where philosophers once walked, democracy was born, and history still lives in every corner. This experience offers a comfortable and relaxed way to explore the city's most important sights.
Stops along the route allow time for photos and to enjoy the atmosphere of Athens at your own pace.
At the end of the experience, drop-off is available at hotels or apartments in Athens or at Piraeus Port.
Drop-off at Athens International Airport is available with an additional cost.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Skip the line to buy tickets.
- English speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge.Not licensed to accompany you into the sites.
- Entrance fees for all attractions.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Airport pickup and drop off(upon request).
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Through the Ages: Ancient & Modern Half Day Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Through the Ages: Ancient & Modern Half Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip the line to buy tickets
- English speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge.Not licensed to accompany you into the sites
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup and drop off(upon request)
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
