Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food Tour
Overview
Discover the essence of Athens in unparalleled luxury. Begin your journey at the majestic Acropolis, where ancient history and breathtaking views unite. Then, marvel at the Academy of Athens, a masterpiece of Neoclassical elegance and cultural heritage. Journey to the vibrant heart of modern Athens, savoring exclusive tastings at Varvakios Agora, the city’s iconic central market. Conclude at “Miran,” indulging in premium tsipouro or ouzo paired with gourmet pastrami, sausages, and smoked delicacies from across Greece. Experience Athens’ timeless spirit and refined flavors in a tour crafted for the discerning traveler.
What's Included
- Snacks we will stop at the well-known “Miran”charcuterie, to taste “tsipouro “ or “ouzo” with pastrami, delicious sausages and smoked pork meat from the north or the south of Greece
- Alcoholic beverages Drink a ‘Tsipouro’ a Miran with delicacies
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking professional guide
- Lunch
- Tips and Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Including private pick up and drop off service from/to the hotels in Athens city center, by luxury car (1-2) or mini van (3-6).Pick up and Drop off service available also from / to Hotels outside Athens city center with an additional cost.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kotzia Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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).
- Snacks. we will stop at the well-known “Miran”charcuterie, to taste “tsipouro “ or “ouzo” with pastrami, delicious sausages and smoked pork meat from the north or the south of Greece.
- Alcoholic beverages. Drink a ‘Tsipouro’ a Miran with delicacies.
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- English speaking professional guide.
- Lunch.
- Tips and Gratuities.
There 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 Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food 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
- Snackswe will stop at the well-known “Miran”charcuterie, to taste “tsipouro “ or “ouzo” with pastrami, delicious sausages and smoked pork meat from the north or the south of Greece
- Alcoholic beveragesDrink a ‘Tsipouro’ a Miran with delicacies
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking professional guide
- Lunch
- Tips and Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
