Athens private tour- Explore the history
Overview
Enjoy Athens and experience the glorious monuments of this historical city where Democracy was born. You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (the only marble stadium in the world!) where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, the Zappion Congress and Exhibitions center, the Temple of Zeus (one of the biggest temples in history) and Hadrian’ s Gate. The “Sacred Rock”, the Acropolis of Athens (perfection in architecture), you will admire the theater of Dionysus (first theater of the world), the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, the Hill of Pnyx, you will visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Erechthion and the New Acropolis Museum.
From Lycabettus hill, you will see a panoramic view of the city. After we visit the Parliament to see the changing of Royal guards, the Open Flea Market, the area of Plaka, the former Royal Palace, the Numismatic Museum (H. Schliemann’s Residence), Academy of Arts and Sciences, the University, the National Library.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
Meeting and Pickup
We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
Plaka
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance fees.
- Licensed guide that escort inside the sites.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens private tour- Explore the history is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens private tour- Explore the history 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
