Athens in Essence

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Admission (per person)

Acropolis : 30€

Temple of Zeus : 20€

Free admission days:

6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 3rd
28 October

Holidays:

1 January: closed
25 March: closed
Labour Day (usually May 1st) : closed
Easter Sunday: closed
25 December: closed
26 December: closed

What We Offer

✓ Private, luxury, smoke-free, fully air-conditioned vehicles
✓ Option to pre-purchase tickets (e.g., Acropolis) for a smoother entry
✓ Licensed tour guide upon request (subject to availability, additional cost)
✓ Airport pick-up or drop-off (additional cost)
✓ Baby seats or booster seats available upon request
✓ Complimentary cold bottled water

What Sets Us Apart

✦ Oldest private tour company in Athens with decades of expertise
✦ Best and most experienced drivers in the business
✦ Thousands of happy clients and excellent reviews across multiple platforms
✦ Services priced per vehicle, not per person, making them more affordable for families and groups
✦ No deposit or pre-payment required

Itinerary

Pick-up from your Athens accommodation or the airport
Begin your experience with a warm welcome from your private driver.
Visit the Acropolis (approx. 90 minutes)
Walk among the ruins of:
- The Parthenon
- The Erechtheion
- The Temple of Athena Nike
- The Theatre of Dionysus
- The Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Admire the colossal columns of this once-mighty temple dedicated to Zeus.
Panathenaic Stadium (short stop)
See the world’s only marble stadium, home of the first modern Olympic Games.
Changing of the Guards
Witness the ceremonial guard change outside the Presidential Mansion, a proud Greek tradition.
Drive past neoclassical Athens
Take in the architecture of the Athenian Trilogy:
- The University of Athens
- The Academy of Athens
- The National Library
Lycabettus Hill (Mount Lycabettus)
Conclude your journey with sweeping views over Athens and the Aegean Sea from the city’s highest vantage point.

Good to Know

Flexible Start Times
✓ 07:45 – Ideal for early risers who want to enjoy the cooler morning hours
✓ 16:00 – Perfect for later arrivals or summer travelers. The Acropolis visit takes place in the early evening, with guaranteed ticket availability, fewer crowds, and milder temperatures.

Want to adjust the itinerary or start time? Just let us know!