HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR

English tours
Daily
Dutch tours
Daily
German tours
Daily
Duration
3 hours
Take this walking tour of Athens and discover the ancient city center!

Stroll through downtown Athens and pass the highlights of the Greek capital. Marvel at ancient temples, pass narrow streets and enjoy one of the liveliest squares in Athens. This tour also takes you to the legendary Acropolis hill with the Parthenon temple on top. With this guided tour, you get a colorful and unforgettable impression of Athens.

Athens is the largest city in Greece with an incredibly rich history. Especially the classical period is known with its marble temples as iconic monuments. The Parthenon is the ultimate example, but also the remains of the temple of the Olympian Zeus should not be overlooked. This temple used to be the biggest temple in all of Greece! Apart from ancient sanctuaries, you pass narrow streets and admire breathtaking views during our Highlight tour of Athens.

Discover the history of the highlights through storytelling. Listen to myths of the Greek gods with their vivid lives full of love and tragedy. Discover how these mythologies are connected to the history of Athens and its landmarks. Each monument has a story behind it that brings the stones to life. Find out what brave deeds the mythical hero of Athens undertook, which gods battled for the city, and what Athens looked like during Roman times. This way you will get a colorful and diverse impression of Athens.

Walk through the ancient city with an English, Dutch, or German-speaking guide and discover the highlights in only 4 hours. On this sightseeing tour you will pass the most important highlights and get a good orientation in the compact city centre for your city trip to Athens.

Would you like to see two highlights of Athens up close? That’s possible! Check out our Acropolis & Acropolis Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • See all the highlights of the Acropolis. Including the Parthenon, the Erechteion, the theatre of Dionysus, and the Odeion of Herodus Atticus
  • Enjoy a 360° view of Athens
  • Experience the lively square Monastiraki
  • Marvel at the Temple of the Olympian Zeus

PRICES

Group price (1-2 persons)

€ 320


Every extra person

€ 10


Children under 5

Free

INCLUDES

✅    3-hour guided tour in English, Dutch or German
✅    State-licensed tour guide/ archaeologist
✅    Skip-the-line entry
✅    Short break
✅    Exclusive private tour
❌    Entrance fees
❌    Hotel pickup and drop-off (available upon request)
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MEETING POINT

Monastiraki Square

Location: Outside of the Metro station Monastiraki (Exit "Monastiraki Square") in front of the Metro sign (next to the kiosk)
Finding your Guide: Your guide carries a sign that says "Little Owl Tours"