Half-day Tours in Athens

Travel back in time to ancient Athens during this 3.5-hour history-themed sightseeing tour of this iconic city's major sights. Get a sense for the wealth of historical sites in Athens during panoramic drive past attractions like Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, the National Library and more. After reliving the athletic glories of the first 'modern' Olympics at Panathinaiko Stadium you'll head for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis where you'll explore the Parthenon and temple of Athena. A guide, entrance fees and round-trip transport from select hotels is also covered.

Take in the architecture and history of Athens with a dedicated guide on this 4-hour private walking tour. Explore the city's iconic sights at your own pace with the personal attention of your guide. Listen to information about the history of the Greek capital while visiting the Temple of Nike, the Proplylaia Gates and the Parthenon. Stroll through the historic neighborhood of Plaka, admiring its charming streets and neoclassical balconies. Taste some of the best food Greece has to offer, such as local coffee, salami, pies and other desserts. All tastings are included.

Enjoy a ride into Athens as you enter the city center during this half-day tour. Take in the sights with an experienced guide as you pass along some famous monuments such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the National Gardens, the Panathenean Stadium and the Houses of Parliament. You will then visit the Byzantine Museum and then continue on to the Kapnikarea church, which dates back to the 11th century. You will be then be returned back to the port to conclude the tour!

Watch one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a half-day twilight tour to Cape Sounion. Travel along the Saronic Gulf and Athens Riviera to the cape, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Tour the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mythological god of the sea, and sip a glass of sparkling Greek wine as the sun dips below the horizon and several islands in the distance.

Visit one of Greece's most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica's scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

Visit two of southern Greece's historical highlights on this 6-hour ancient Corinth and Daphni Monastery trip from Athens. Admire the interior mosaics of the 11th-century Byzantine monastery of Daphni, and enjoy a photo stop at the Corinth Canal before exploring ancient Corinth. See the crumbled shops, temples, and fountains of this age-old city-state before returning to Athens. Round-trip coach transport, Corinth entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Witness a sunset worthy of the Greek gods on a private, half-day tour to Cape Sounion. Travel through lush Athenian suburbs and along the Saronic Gulf to this famous lookout point, where seven different islands are visible on a clear day. Admire the seaside Temple of Poseidon and learn about the cape's importance in Greek mythology and famous works like 'The Odyssey.' As the sun dips below the horizon, sip a glass of sparkling wine for a fantastic finish to the day.