

Academy of Athens (Akadimía Athinón) Tours and Tickets
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One of a trio of Neoclassical buildings known as the Athenian Trilogy, the 19th-century Academy of Athens (Akadimía Athinón was founded during the post-independence re-flowering of Greek culture and is home to the national institutes for sciences, philosophy, fine arts, and humanities—following a tradition first established by Plato.
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Eleftheriou Venizelou Avenue 28 (also called Panepistimiou Avenue), Athens, Attica, Greece, 10679
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this morning or afternoon Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Want to add more sightseeing in Athens? Upgrade your morning tour to include entry to the Acropolis Museum to see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits.
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Athens city Highlights Half Day Private Tour
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Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and see the city in comfort on this private, half-day driving tour. Choose what time your small group would like to start, with hotel and port pick-up and drop-off included, and enjoy a professional chauffeur service designed to show-off the best of Greece’s ancient history and hospitality.
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Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon
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Make the most of your time in Greece on this full-day privately chauffeured tour of Athens. Get a true insider's view of this bustling Mediterranean metropolis and learn the history and culture of the city along the way. Explore the city while visiting such sites: Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Zeus, and the New Acropolis Museum. Watch the changing of the guard at the parliament and then take a coastal road trip to the dramatic clifftop Temple of Poseidon. This tour is flexible and allows you to go at your own pace.
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Athens Full Day Private Tour
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Explore the highlights of Athens in a private vehicle on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and make your way the the Acropolis, where you can stroll through the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon. Take in views from Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki.
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Athens, The Acropolis and Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour with Lunch
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Admire ancient treasures side-by-side with modern marvels on this full-day sightseeing tour of Athens and Cape Sounion. Visit the famous Acropolis and Temple of Olympic Zeus, plus contemporary Athenian highlights like Panathinaikon Stadium and Parliament House. Savor traditional Greek flavors with an included lunch, and travel to Cape Sounion in the afternoon for spectacular views of the Saronic Gulf and the ancient Temple of Poseidon perched dramatically atop sea cliffs.
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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip
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Combine two popular tours of Athens and Cape Sounion into one day at a discounted price with this Athens Super Saver. In the morning, board an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour of Athens’ highlights. With an expert guide, stroll around the Parthenon and antiquities on the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum; see the Panathenaic Stadium and more. Then, take an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea. Admire the glittering temple and stellar views before your return by coach to Athens.
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Athens Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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Beat the heat of Athens’ streets and explore with a knowledgeable private driver on this door-to-door tour. See city signatures including the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Agora of Athens and the Changing of the Guard in a climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi, TV and USB charging, as well as cool drinks. Your package excludes entrance fees and lunch: licensed guides can usually be arranged for an additional charge.
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Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show
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Experience the full magic of Athens by night with this 3.5-hour panoramic evening tour, with an enjoyable Greek dinner show included. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, enjoy spectacular views of top Athens attractions such as the Parthenon, Temple of Zeus and Greek Parliament building, all beautifully floodlit against the night sky. Then, head for a traditional taverna in the old district of Plaka for a delicious Greek dinner and colorful folklore show of traditional dancing, music and song.
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Athens By Night Private Tour
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Experience the nighttime side of Athens on this private evening tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and depart in a private vehicle to the main sights of Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Port of Piraeus, Lycabettus Hill, and more. Explore each place independently and at your own pace.
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Electricityrides | e-bike day rides
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Electricityrides day ride is the fastest, easiest and most fun way to discover Athens in a short time. You will also have the opportunity to visit places that only locals know. Book a ride with electricityrides and explore Athens our way!
Our guided rides are not official tours, they are group e-bike rides around the city.
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Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour
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If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five-hour tour by private transportation. The day starts with convenient pickup from your hotel and then takes you to the Acropolis, Panepistimiou Street, and much more. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional coast.
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Mount Lycabettus Walking Tour in Athens
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Hike up Mount Lycabettus on this Athens tour that gives you the chance to admire panoramic views of the city. With a guide, you'll climb to the summit while learning about the mountain's mythology, and then enjoy the chance to explore some of Athens' traditional neighborhoods.
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Athens Greece Full Day private tour
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This is a great choice for history fans wanting to see Athens’ best historical sights in a day. Enjoy a stress-free adventure of Greece’s capital with a full itinerary planned out, and round-trip transport included. Visit the Parthenon, the New Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Zeus, Lycabettus Hill, Plaka, Athens Riviera, and much more. As it’s a private tour, the itinerary can be altered based on personal preferences.
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Electricityrides | e-bike night rides
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Electricityrides e-bike night ride is the fastest, easiest and most fun way to explore Athens under the city lights. We will guide you around the city, we will have fun and we will show you Athens by night in a way that only a local knows. Our e-bikes are cool, that's what all our guests say. Book one of our night rides and add more fun to your trip!
Our guided rides are not official tours, they are group e-bike rides around the city.
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour
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Discover the highlights of Athens, along with the city’s best kept secrets, on a private 5-hour tour. The half-day adventure is perfect for travelers who like the flexibility to customize their sightseeing experience without worrying about the details. Visit the Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, Acropolis, and much more in private transportation. Along the way, your guide provides immersive commentary and insider tips for the rest of your Athens vacation.
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Full -Day Private Tour of Athens
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Visit the Parthenon and other top Athens attractions on a private sightseeing tour that lets you shape your trip to focus on the sites that you value most. Unlike on group tours with preset schedules and itineraries, on a private tour you can spend as much or as little time as you like at each site, making this excursion ideal for busy travelers who want to prioritize certain attractions.
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Electric Bike discover of Old and New Athens with Street Food
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Explore the best of Athens with very little effort on this electric bike tour. With a local guide, set off by electric-powered bike to discover the Greek capital’s ancient and modern highlights. Cruise by the Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square, see the Panathenaic Stadium, and explore historical Plaka and the ancient ruins beneath the Acropolis. Travel much of the way along traffic-free streets, stop to sample tasty Athenian delicacies, and hear about the sights from your informative guide, via the provided headsets. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.
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Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Full Day Private Tour
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If you’re only in Athens for a day or so, you can still see the major highlights in Athens and nearby Cape Sounion. Avoid wasting time hailing taxis or hiring a car; instead, get around with a chauffeur-driven car and spend that time exploring more of this ancient city. Enjoy a whistlestop tour of the city’s major landmarks, including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, before heading out to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched on a cliff at the southernmost point of Attica.
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Athens:Half day tour to Acropolis and the must-see historical sites and downtown
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Discover ancient Athens on a half-day, private excursion that’s tailored to your preferences. With a private driver to whisk you between sites in the busy city center, you’ll cut down on time in transit as you explore the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hellenic Parliament, the Acropolis, and more. The driver takes care of logistics, so you can focus on experiencing the city’s magnificent highlights.
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Tuk Tuk in Athens! Explore the city with our tour escort !!
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By choosing a TukTuk to enjoy the sightseeing in Athens, you ensure maximum safety and security for the coronavirus. Think wisely and combine privacy, open vehicle,strict hygiene measures (sanitized between use, masks),visit the outdoor space of famous historical monuments of Athens, avoiding overcrowded buses and indoor exhibition places.
Follow the evolution of Athens throughout the decades by various architectural styles of the neighborhood. Decode the symbolism of the three neoclassical buildings: the National University, the Academy, and the Library.
Let our friendly staff introduce you to the place, the local way of life, the Greek culture, and customs. Feel unique in an authentic, colorful, Thai TukTuk. These charming three-wheeled vehicles can pass through alleys and neighbors where no others can pass.
The interaction with the crowd makes this personalized experience unique.
Take photos onboard which will accompany you for a lifetime
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Small Group - Athens Highlights Semi-Private Tour
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The best way to see the Highlights of Athens in a semi-private tour in a group of maximum 13 people with drivers who care for your safety and tour leaders who help you with everything you may need.
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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour
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Get an on-the-ground lesson in Greek history on this private walking tour. Explore the atmospheric streets of Athens while learning about the myths and legends of ancient Greece from an informative guide. Visit the Trilogy of Athens, learn about neoclassical architecture, explore the Central Market and hear about Hermes, the God of Commerce, explore the colorful local spice market and more on this affordable half-day outing.
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$135.43
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Electric Trikke Bike Athens Complete Tour
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Explore Athens by TRIKKE® (electric tricycle) and check off the Greek capital’s top sights with this 2-hour small group tour. Hop aboard your easy-to-ride, three-wheeled Trikke, and zip between showstopper sights — from the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens to the Panathenaic Stadium. Enjoy frequent stops to take photos, and benefit from the personalized commentary of your local guide.
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Athens: Ancient Greek Mythology Exploration Game
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Embark on a mythological quest around Athens, full of adventure and mystery. On the way, you will visit some of the city’s famous attractions, such as Acropolis, Pnyx, and more. And you will discover all their stories while solving clues on your phone. Are you ready to relive history?
+ Discover stories about Greek mythology
+ Climb up Pnyx Hill, the birthplace of Athenian democracy
+ Uncover secret tales about Athens and the Greek gods
+ Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt
Discover the city's fascinating history and attractions as you solve clues around Athens. Solve clues and guess the answer to unlock the secret story of each place. Travel back in time and relive Athens' ancient history by playing a quest with your friends, significant other, or family.
Receive your access code by e-mail upon booking the tour and use the code in the app. Wander around Athens for about 1.5 hours to complete your quest.
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