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    Private Ultimate Layover Tour of Athens

    Get the most out of your time in Athens, and let a local show you around after you arrival in Athens Airport or Piraeus Port!

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    About the ride

    Get picked up by a local English - Speaking professional driver from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port.

    • Pickup and dropoff from a professional English Speaking driver / Local Guide
    • 100% Customisable & Private

    View and explore Athens’ main historical sites and landmarks in just a few hours with our Athens Layover experience. The experience is completely customizable, so you can choose how long you wish to spend in each location as well as make extra stops if you like.
    Visit and explore the main historical sites of Athens such as the Acropolis and the Panathenaic (Old Olympic) Stadium.

    After a quick introduction, you will board your private ride head towards Greece’s most well-known landmark, the Acropolis. By pre-planning your itinerary, you are able to avoid queues and head straight up to the main attraction site. Upon reaching the top of the hill you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Athens and it’s seaside suburbs. At the Acropolis Hill, you will explore the infamous Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike, significant archaeological buildings that date back to the 5th century BC.

    After the Acropolis Hill, your driver will take you to the next stops on the itinerary; the grand Temple of Zeus and the Odeum of Herodes Atticus, an ancient amphitheater. Following this, you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (sometimes referred to as the Old Olympic stadium), the only stadium in the whole world built entirely out of marble. At your own pace, the tour will continue up to the Lycabettus Hill, the highest hilltop of modern Athens. Surrounded by pine trees and with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, it is the perfect spot for a late lunch break or a quick snack before descending the hilltop. 

    Then, your driver will escort you into the center while sharing his insider tips of the city. You will visit the President’s Palace and have the opportunity to watch the unique, traditional ritual of the ‘Changes of Guards’. Here you will also visit the Constitution Square (Syntagma square) and The Athens Trilogy (The Academy, University, and Library of Athens), a series of 19th-century neoclassical buildings still being used in modern Athenian society. 

    In the last hour of your experience, you may choose between two historical attractions, the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora. The new Acropolis museum opened its doors in 2009 and has since been referred to as one of the best museums in the world. It is internationally renowned for its unique display of Ancient Greek History, in a minimal and modern architectural setting. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Ancient Agora, a well-preserved agora used to hold religious, social and cultural activities in Ancient Greece. The Agora includes Greece’s most well-preserved temple, the Temple of Hephaestus as well as the Prison of Socrates.

    Finish your ride with some Souvlaki in Plaka, Athens finest and most historic neighborhood. 

    Before the end of your Sightseeing ride in Athens, you have the option to include an amazing Free Greek Products & Olive Oil Tasting at Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center. You will have the chance to learn about Greek Gastronomy through a small history lesson full of flavors.


    Enjoy your travel to a maximum

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    Private

    You will be picked up by a personal driver at a convenient place and time

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    Comfortable

    Enjoy your trip in a nice air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi

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    Customizable

    Pick the stops and the time you spend on each one

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    Efficient

    Spend less time finding locations and waiting, and more time enjoying your travel

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    Professional

    We hand-pick the best, friendliest and most knowledgeable drivers in the city

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    Reliable

    Our customers rate us excellent on Tripadvisor and other platforms

    Travelers' reviews

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    Best layover ever, John was fabulous, very knowledgable and we had a great time!

    Jacob, USA
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    How lucky we feel for booking this layover tour. Thank you Michalis for the tour of Athens, mythology lesson and your jokes! The oil olive tasting had been just incredible!! Book this and save time wasted at the airport.

    Hugo, Spain

    Included in the price

    • Water and Snacks
    • Airport pickup and dropoff
    • English-speaking, knowledgable driver / local guide
    • 100% personalised layover tour
    • Free olive oil, cheese, and wine tasting session

    Not included

    • Other beverages and meals
    • Entrance fees for all attractions
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Official tour guide (you can include one after the booking)

    Frequently asked questions
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    What happens after I book?

    Once you complete your booking you will receive a confirmation email. Feel free to reach out to our customer service team at hello@welcomepickups.com for any specific questions regarding your booking.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Any cancelation that is requested up to 24 hours prior to the operation time is entitled to a refund of 80%  

    In case of cancellation in less than 24 hours prior to the operation time or in case of no-show of the customer, you are not eligible for any form of refund. 

    Is Welcome Pickups the direct supplier of this service?

    Welcome Pickups is not directly providing this service. Welcome Pickups is the intermediate between you and the supplier. We assure that the quality of the service you are going to enjoy meets Welcome Pickups' quality standards. Each service we offer has been tested to ensure that it meets our quality standards. If any of the services we recommend receives more than 2 bad reviews it will be automatically removed from our platform and Welcome Pickups will no longer recommend this service.

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    Photography

    Photography is permitted in most historical sites unless otherwise mentioned.

    Summer Essentials

    In the summer months, the sun is especially strong (even on cloudy days) so we recommend that you wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself. Also, be sure to drink enough water throughout the day to stay hydrated.

    Local Currency

    We recommend you always keep local currency on you (euro) as many local merchants do not accept cards as payment.

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    1 to 4 people costs €240

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