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Private Athens: Historical Walking Tour Including the Changing of the Guard
Badge of ExcellenceAthens, Greece
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the ancient history of Athens, Greece on this guided, 3-hour walking tour. Walk along the city streets packed with famous and not-so-famous historical sites and the center of Greek civilization. See sites like the Acropolis of Athens, the Ancient Agora of Athens and Panathenaic Stadium. Learn about the 4,000-year history of Athens and discover modern-day life from a local guide’s perspective. Also, witness the traditional Greek changing of the guard ceremony. Metro ticket is included.
- 3-hour walking tour of Athens, including the Changing of the Guard, led by a local guide
- Watch the impressive Changing of the Guard ceremony by Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Walk around the edge of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens and learn of the treasures within its walls
- Explore the Ancient Agora of Athens and get a taste of local life in Plaka, Athens’ Old Town
- Wander through the National Gardens and see Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first Modern Olympic Games
- Visit the trendy residential neighborhood of Kolonaki and rub shoulders with locals in its chic boutiques
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Dive into Athens’ ancient history and get a taste of everyday life in the Greek capital on this comprehensive walking tour led by a local guide. Plus, this small-group tour ensures personalized attention throughout.
What's Included
- Join Local English speaking guide on a walking tour
- See a traditional Greek changing of the guard ceremony
- Learn about Athens’ history and modern-day life from a local perspective
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Metro Ticket
- Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Syntagma SquarePl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece
Syntagma Square, (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of of the square, at the fountain. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///seaside.debating.drive
Start time
09:30 AM
End point
- Akadimia, Athens, Athens, Greece
Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Street
What To Expect
Plateia Syntagmatos
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Acropolis of Athens
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Adrianou Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Arch of Hadrian
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Kolonaki Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Maria_O, Sep 2023
This was an exceptional tour. Our guide on the day, Babis, was fantastic. Babis, had an incredible breadth of knowledge of Greek history which made the tour so worthwhile. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you Babis for making our brief Greece stay so memorable.
Garrett_N, Sep 2023
This tour was fantastic! My wife and I had a great time and we visited sites/places we would have never known about without the help of our guide, Theodore. He was a spectacular guide who had such a wealth of knowledge and sense of humor! We learned so many facts about the buildings, people, and stories of Greece and had an amazing time doing so! I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits Athens as it covers so many aspects of Greek culture.
ramramsey, Dec 2019
I highly recommend it. Do the tour during the winter, there are way less people compared to the summer season.
Nadezhda P, Jan 2016
This tour has been an absolute gem. Maeva makes it a very special experience - she makes you trust her immediately and just leave yourself in her hands. The tour feels like exploration and discovery of a lot of the Athens must sees combined beautifully with the atmosphere which only a person showing you his/her city with heart and love may give you. And Maeva is exacltly this person. Thank you, Maeva!
Ad v, Nov 2015
We hadden Maeva als gids. Ze was ontzettend vriendelijk en kon ons heel veel vertellen.
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