Athens Tours
Home of the first Olympics visit ancient amazing Athens on a private tour. Continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years, Athens is one of the oldest cities and the most ancient capital of Europe.
It is no wonder that due to its respectable cultural and political systems it has a great impact on the European continent. Not surprisingly, it is the birthplace and the cradle of democracy and western civilisation.
Well-known as the center for the arts, learning, and philosophy, it is also the place of most of the wise men in western philosophy, western literature, and significant mathematical principles.
Despite reading and hearing so much about Greece, nothing beats seeing the real thıng, feeling the mystical atmosphere surrounding these places and visualise yourself time travel back to ancient Greece.
A magical city once worshipped by gods and people take a private tour of Athens where you will be guided to all the must-see places to make you feel that you have seen the best of Greece!
Today a large section the town’s historic center has been converted into a 3-kilometre radius pedestrian zone.
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Top 10 Things to Do in Athens
Acropolis
This has to be on your Bucket list if you are in Athens. This breathtaking holy site situated above Athens on a hill is just oozing history! Set atop a large hill the 360-degree view from the top looking down over Athens is breathtaking! Take an informative private tour guide and see for yourself. Without a doubt, Acropolis is the heartbeat of Athens.
Parthenon
This Parthenon was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city. The most magnificent creation of Athenian manpower this big bold and beautiful as you will see on your guided private tour. Even though this is the 3rd incarnation of this temple it is still a staple and must see on your Greek holiday.
Temple Of Hephaestus
Take a private tour to what may be the best preserved historical building in Athens! The temple was built in honor of a local blacksmith! It is situated on a hilltop and gives stunning scenic views across the city. It gives you an insight as to how the Greeks lived back then, and you can let your imagination run riot! The ancient agora with the roof still intact is a highlight!
National Archaeological Museum
This museum is one of the best to see the Greek civilization culture. The museum itself dates back over 150 years! The many artifacts include many stunning jewelry pieces, statues, and gold. The unique exhibits are in fantastic shape and well maintained. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and are always eager to answer any questions.
Mount Lycabettus
The highest peak of Athens and for the view alone it is worth the hard trek of around 20 minutes to climb to the top, on the walking paths. At the top, the chapel of St. George stands tall and proud, and it made me think of the patrons of the church climbing this hill in all weathers to pray. There is a lovely little cafe selling food and drink all at reasonable prices. The views over Acropolis and the temple of Zeus was beautiful.
Temple of Zeus, Olympia
Take a guided tour of the Temple of Zeus when in Athens. See the remains of beautiful bath houses which had fabulously tiled floors. The Roman architecture was astounding and there are 15 of the approximate 105 marble columns originally built remaining. From what you see, you can imagine the grandeur that was once here and it is an excellent place to visit and well worth it.
The Plaka
The Plaka is Athens oldest part of town. It's a lovely little place to walk with a massive selection of small shops and boutiques. The bars and cafes are extremely lively!! So if you love an entertaining evening amongst the friendly Greeks, this is the place to be! If you just want to relax grab a seat at a cafe and have a tea and some baklava!
Church of the Holy Apostle
Situated on the site of the ancient agora, this beautiful little church is well preserved. It was built in the 11th century, the inside is very Byzantine style architecture with pictures of St. John the Baptist with little angels. It is a lovely place to visit here as it was very peaceful and serene.
New Acropolis Museum
A visit to this five-floor new museum, which is located at the bottom of the hill from Acropolis is a must for any history buff. The museum exhibits over 5,000 artifacts dating back centuries and a great insight to Greek and Roman civilization.It holds the most popular statue "the goddess of Athena."Syntagma Square
A visit to Athens isn't complete until you visit Syntagma Square, this area has so much political history and is wherein 1974 the military government was overthrown. If you are lucky you will catch the changing of the guards beside the tomb of the unknown soldier. Ideal for photo opportunities.
Athens Private Tour see the Magical City Once Worshiped by Gods and People Where You Will Feel That You Have Seen the Best of Greece!
The fabulous new Archaeological Promenade brings a whole new life to the city centre of Athens where you can have a stroll to every historical site without risking your life crossing the chaotic roads!
The walk itself around the beautiful tree lined 3-mile paths for is pedestrians only, so it's much safer and charming and well worth the stroll as you can see the ıconıc landmarks.
The iconic museums and ancient landmarks fit in wonderfully and add a touch of old and new making this one of the best places to holiday for anyone regardless of your taste.
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Endless Wonders of Athens
Continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years, Athens is one of the oldest cities and the historical capital in Europe. It is no wonder that due to its respectable cultural and political systems it has a great impact on the European continent. Not surprisingly, it is the birthplace and the cradle of democracy and western civilization. Well-known as the center for the arts, learning and philosophy, it is also the place of most of the wise men in western philosophy, western literature, and major mathematical principles.
Despite reading and hearing so much about Greece, nothing beats seeing the real places, feeling the mystical atmosphere surrounding these places and visualize yourself time travel back to ancient Greece. A magical city once worshiped by gods and people. Take a private tour where you will be guided to all the must-see places to make you feel that you have really seen the best of Greece!
Today a large section the town’s historic center has been converted into a 3-kilometre radius pedestrian zone. Also known as the ‘archaeological park’, where all the main archaeological sites are located.
Best Things to Do in Athens
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Acropolis Region
This is an area in Athens where all the main attractions are situated. Guided Private Tour of Athens you will be able to cover all these important places in an organized way.
One of these places is the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest ruin which forms the symbolic entrance to the city. The others are the Asklepieion and the Stoa of Eumenes and the Odeion of Herodes Atticus, presently used for performances of the Athens Festival.
The site of Acropolis has some of the most important master designs of architecture and art including the most renowned Parthenon temple. In the same vicinity, you will also see the Erechtheion, the Propylaea and the temple Athene Nike. Do also visit the impressive Acropolis Museum which stands a short distance away from the sacred rock of Acropolis.
This museum showcased one of the most outstanding contemporary works of architecture in Athens. It magnificent structure is made of steel, glass and concrete. This museum holds 4,000 priceless finds.
The next interesting place to visit is the Ancient Agora, the commercial, political and religious center of ancient Athens. A visit to the archaeological site will give you an insight as to the workings of Classical Athenian democracy.
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Plaka Neighborhood
The heartbeat of the historic centre is the Plaka neighborhood which has been inhabited and is still settled since the bygone days. Walk and wander through the narrow meandering streets lined with prehistorical houses and residences built since the Turkish occupation and during the Neoclassical period. Notice the ancient architectural designs of the buildings that have stood time. You will see important ancient monuments, such as the Lysikrates Monument, erected by a wealthy donor, the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s Library.
There are more than 2,500 shops of all kinds in and around Ermou Street, You couldn’t leave Athens without shopping for some souvenirs and traditional Greek products.
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Stunning views over Athens
The rich formation of Athens offers plenty of places where you can admire stunning and majestic views of the city. Whether you want to feel romantic or take it easy, let yourself be captivated by the Athenian ancient and modern landscape. The sun setting with lights peeking through the ancient monuments gives out a feeling of serene and aurora.
In Athens and the Attica area, you will find a variety of stores for shopping, dining and nightlife. There are many bars, tavernas and clubs where you can wine and dine. On the whole, Athens is a city that fascinates every visitor not matter when you are here and in which seasons.