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Private tour in Athens Andreas B
Athens half Day private tour
4.9
(19) reviews
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5 hours
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Andreas B.
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Hello from Athens, Greece! My name is Andreas and I have been a professional tour driver in Athens for 22 years. I was born in Chios, the island where Homer - the blind poet of antiquity - lived, and wrote the poems of Iliad and Odyssey. At the age of eleven my family and I moved to Athens and ever since that time I have been living here. I am married to Sophia and I have two daughters, Niki who is 24 years old and Sandy who is 17 years old. I graduated as a Captain of the Merchant Marine Academy. I have also traveled with cargo ships to many countries all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and in almost all the regions of Latin America and Russia. In my free time, I love watching movies, going for excursions and I'm also a big fan of scuba diving. I have been living in Athens for over 40 years and I know every corner and backstreet of this city. It is a privilege for me to have been born and grown up in a country like Greece, which is the center of the ancient world. Don't forget that Athens is the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and great personalities, such as Socrates, Platon, Aristotle, Solon, Kleisthenis, to list some. Are you interested in exploring this ancient magic world with safety, comfort privatization, flexibility and value of money? So, here I am! Let me take care of your travel arrangements, while you experience the beauties of Athens with the comfort of the latest model of a new SUV KODIAQ FOLKWAGEN. Experience the traditional Greek hospitality in magic corners in Athens or other sites nearby, like Delphi oracle, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidauros, Meteora Monasteries, and Ancient Olympia. Trust my services and I'll support you with all my heart and do my best to make your trip to Athens a unique travel experience! Professional licensed tour driver and Tour Operator, Certified by the Greek National Tourism organisation. I am not a licensed tour guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments and museums.
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Let's discover the must-see of this Greek capital!
Overview of your Athens tour
Are you interested in exploring the ancient magic world with safety, comfort, privatization, and flexibility? If So, here I am. Let's go together to explore the birthplace of democracy and philosophy. Athens is considered the birthplace of Western civilization and Greece's capital. Today Athens is a modern city but also famous because it was a mighty powerful city-state and a most significant cultural center back in antiquity. It is considered to be the most historical city in the entire Europe. In a few hours, you are going to learn many things about the history of Athens and Mythology covering the Period of the Mycenaean civilization the Greek Dark Ages the Archaic period, and the golden age of Pericles.
Recent Reviews
Leslie L.United States
Nothing but great things to say about this tour and Andreas. He's a great guy and was so kind and helpful everywhere we went. Make sure he tells you where to eat lunch in the Plaka area! Fantastic tour, highly recommend.
Barbara D.United States
Andreas was great. My husband has difficulty walking and Andreas was very helpful. His knowledge of the area was wonderful. He setup a tour that would be able for my husband to walk or sit somewhere. I highly recommend him. Loved the areas he chose for us to see.
Madison B.
We loved Andreas! He was so pleasant, so knowledgeable, overall fantastic! He was very easy to communicate with both before and during the trip, and there was never a question he didn’t know the answer to. He was flexible about the itinerary and we were able to change things throughout the day. We would totally recommend him to anyone traveling to Athens!
Richard M.United States
Andreas Was a perfect tour guide. Many times I read reviews on this site. Everyone likes their tour guide for the most part. We believe this man was top shelf. He's a student of what he does. He knows the information that brings a lot of of the ancient sites to life. He is very accommodating and interested in making sure everything is done perfectly. His vehicle was extraordinarily comfortable. He took care great care and making sure our day was perfect. We had a last-minute request to go see the prison of Socrates, which he was happy to accommodate. Comfortable car, extremely knowledgeable, gentleman, and kind and courteous. I do not believe you will make a mistake if you use Andreas.
James H.
This was our 2nd trip to Athens so we skipped the Parthenon in favor of other sites of interest. Andreas Bolias was very helpful in providing us with a pleasurable and memorable experience. We would recommend his services to other tourists who visit Athens.
Your Athens tour itinerary
•Pick up from your place in Athens or from Piraeus port •The Acropolis Hill, •The Parthenon, •The Temple of Athena Nike, •The Caryatides at Erechteion Temple •Odeon Theater • DionysusTheater • Temple of Zeus pass by •The Panathenaic Stadium (also known as The Kallimarmaro; the original stadium built in 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896), •Modern Athens, Syntagma •Changing of Guards out of Presidential mansion •Trilogy of Culture (National Library, Athens University, Academy of Culture) •Lycabetous Hill (panoramic view of Athens) •old city Plaka and Monastraki (and Flea Market) - Tour ending point : Cruise Ship Port, or Hotel, Apartment, in Athens center.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
New vehicle SUV is air-conditioned with Wi-Fi that fits up to 3 people .I can't transfer suitcases.
What's included
Other: Professional Tour Driver (not authorized to enter with you inside the historical monuments)
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Not included tickets to the Archeological sites
Services: Personal expenses. Admission fee for archaeological sites €30 for the Acropolis and slopes per person, €20 for the temple of Zeus per person and €10 for the Roman market per person• Licensed tour guide inside the archaeological sites:I am not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum.If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.For pick up or drop off at Athens airport there is an extra charge of €50.
Meeting location
Piraeus, Greece
Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal or any Hotel or Airbnb apartment in Athens center: If pickup is from the port or bus-train station I'll meet you holding a sign with your name written on it. Please message me for a custom tour. If you require airport pick-up or drop-off there is an extra cost.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
529131
Languages
Greek
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
4.9
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Who is this private tour in Athens best suited for?
This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who want to explore the ancient wonders of the city with safety, comfort, and flexibility. It's ideal for those interested in history and mythology, covering significant periods such as the Mycenaean civilization, the Greek Dark Ages, and the golden age of Pericles. The tour is also suitable for families with kids, as it is kid-friendly.
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