Athens Day Tour - History & Culture
Overview
The history of Athens starts from the 5th century B.C.
Monuments of the classical era, Byzantine churches and neoclassic buildings of the modern times form a beautiful setting that showcases the ceaselessness of the Greek culture throughout the centuries.
We are organizing a sightseeing tour where you will have the opportunity to admire all the important sights of the city and visit them.
You will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), where the Olympic Games took place in ancient times. You will admire buildings of extraordinary architecture, such as the “University”, the “Academy” and the “National Library”. Finally the Acropolis which is the city’s trademark and you will surely be mesmerized by its location, the majestic Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.
At the end of the tour you will have free time το walk on cobblestone streets between traditional shops and neoclassic houses, at the foothills of Acropolis, in Plaka.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to all the important sites of Athens
- English Speaking Escort
- Entrance fees to any site
- Lunch
- Certified Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up travelers from their place of residence. We will contact you a few days before departure by phone or email for the specific pick up location.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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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.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit to all the important sites of Athens.
- English Speaking Escort.
- Entrance fees to any site.
- Lunch.
- Certified Guide.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Day Tour - History & Culture is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Athens Day Tour – History & Culture 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to all the important sites of Athens
- English Speaking Escort
- Entrance fees to any site
- Lunch
- Certified Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
