Private tour in Athens Panos P

Full Day Panoramic Tour of Athens with a Local Historian

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Panos P.

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Hello, and welcome to Athens. My name is Panos and I'll be your local guide in this beautiful city that I call home. As a local, living in central Athens and a licensed tourist guide, I'm always excited about introducing guests to the city's rich history. My aim is to introduce visitors, not only to the city's sites and monuments, but also to its unique culture, architecture and modern life. What I consider essential, is breathing life into monuments and adding historical and cultural context to the sites we visit. My working experience as a guide has taught me how to be flexible and how to adjust the tours to the individuals' and groups' special needs and interests. Guiding guests to the city's sites has also turned out to be a great opportunity to interact with people from all over the world, people with different backgrounds, ideas and experiences. My academic background is in History, Archaeology and Political Science. I have a Bachelor's Degree in History, a Master's Degree in International and European Relations, and a second Master's Degree in the Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean. I am still engaged in Academia, conducting research on Human Migration in the University of Athens. I have a passion for learning foreign languages: I'm fluent in English, German and French, and I'm currently learning Russian and Spanish. I have always believed that the beauty of life lies in our ability to broaden our horizons, with books, courses, art, travelling and new experiences. Let me share with you my enthusiasm about the city's millennia-old history and its amazing vibes. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Licensed Tourist Guide (Greek Ministry of Tourism) Bachelor's Degree in History (Ionian University) Master's Degree in International & European Relations (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens). Master's Degree in Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean, from Prehistory to Late Antiquity (University of the Aegean). Certificate of Proficiency in English (University of Cambridge, UK) Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française DALF C2 (Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, FR) Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, DE). I am only delivering walking tours, since I am not a driver guide, nor a professional driver.

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Overview of your Athens tour

Indulge in a complete sightseeing experience in Athens, and don't miss out on any site of interest in the city. Allow centuries of glorious ancient history to unravel before your eyes and discover the places where Arts, Culture, Philosophy and Democracy met to sculpt the unique Ancient Greek Civilization. Marvel at the unparalleled in elegance Acropolis Temples, view the astonishing Parthenon and Archaic Collections in the New Acropolis Museum and walk on the steps of Socrates in the Ancient Greek Agora. Picture the victorious ancient athletes in the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium, feel awe-struck by the size of the Temple of Zeus and have a seat in the Theater of Dionysus, where all major tragedies were performed for the first time. Wander in the colourful streets of Plaka, before you mingle with locals in the cheerful Flea Market in Monastiraki and watch the unusual, yet impressive change of the Presidential Guards at the Parliament. This 8-hour tour can also take the shape of a custom tour in Athens.

Your Athens tour itinerary

This is a full sightseeing tour of Athens, allowing visitors to view all the major monuments and sites of interest in the city centre, with a local Historian. Starting with the sacred Acropolis Rock, we will visit the monumental Temples and Theatres of Ancient Athens and will learn about Architecture, Religion and Drama in Ancient Greece, before we head to the spectacular New Acropolis Museum, to delve into ancient Greek Arts and Culture. The tour will continue with the Ancient Greek Agora, where we will view the Temple of Hephaestus and the Attalos Stoa, and discuss about Democracy and Philosophy in ancient Athens. Then, walking through the lively streets of the old Town of Plaka and Monastiraki, we will discover the remains of Roman Athens and the ruins of the colossal temple of Zeus, before we reach the modern parts of Athens and view the change of the Presidential Guards at the Parliament and then visit the National Gardens of Athens, the Zappeion Mansion and the exquisite Panathenaic Olympic Stadium.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance tickets to the Acropolis, the other archaeological sites and the Acropolis Museum. In case you wish to pre-purchase your Acropolis tickets online, you are recommended to visit the official e-ticketing service of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports at www.etickets.tap.gr. For the Acropolis Museum tickets, please visit: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/content/hours-and-ticketing
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Athens, Greece

ByGuide: Acropolis Metro Station (Makrygianni street), OR Monastiraki Metro Station (Monastiraki Square)

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Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
385995
Languages
Greek
English
German
French
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who are passionate about history, architecture, and culture. It's ideal for those who want to explore the ancient and modern aspects of Athens with a knowledgeable local historian, Panos P. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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