Athens Sunset Tour – Acropolis Site & Lycabettus Hill
Overview
Everyone is aware of the indisputable beauty of the Acropolis site, but have you seen the Acropolis sunset?
Beat the heat and the crowds by visiting the Acropolis late in the afternoon! Enjoy a guided tour at the most significant historic monuments of the hill, such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple. Then, board your van and follow your guide to Lycabettus Hill which is the highest hill of Athens and enjoy the stunning sunset views of both Piraeus and Athens.
On the way to the hill, enjoy a city tour with photo stops at the most important landmarks of Athens, like the Panathenaic stadium, the “Trilogy”, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian and Syntagma Square.
Once on Lycabettus, watch the sun diving into the sea in warm orange-red colors and take the most amazing photos of your life!
Wrap up your tour by spending some free time in Plaka. Enjoy a cocktail at one of the numerous bars or restaurants in the oldest district of Athens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up/Drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance fees - Acropolis site (30€ pp., 15€ pp. under 18yo)
- Snacks/Beverages
- Gratuities
- Guided tour within the Acropolis site - Available upon request.
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at: • Exit of port and airport terminals • More details are provided closer to date of tour.
What To Expect
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Acropolis of Athens
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
Syntagma Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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 (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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick-up/Drop-off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Entrance fees - Acropolis site (30€ pp., 15€ pp. under 18yo).
- Snacks/Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Guided tour within the Acropolis site - Available upon request.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Sunset Tour – Acropolis Site & Lycabettus Hill is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Sunset Tour – Acropolis Site & Lycabettus Hill 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up/Drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance fees - Acropolis site (30€ pp., 15€ pp. under 18yo)
- Snacks/Beverages
- Gratuities
- Guided tour within the Acropolis site - Available upon request.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
