Visiting an iconic museum in Athens and marveling at a renowned sculpture crafted by a master artist in ancient times is an unparalleled experience. Sadly, jetting off from cities like New York City, Paris, or Florence is not always feasible to take in these treasures in person.
That’s where the all-encompassing half-day private tour of Athens’ museums comes in. With its rich culture and history dating back centuries, Athens is rightfully deemed the historical capital of Europe. Therefore, exploring its various museums is an absolute must for anyone visiting Greece.
What you will see during the half-day tour to the Museums of Athens
Archaeological Museum of Athens – The new Acropolis museum – Museum of Cycladic Art – Benaki Museum – Byzantine Museum – Lalaounis Museum of Jewelry
Highlights of Astonishing Culture 4-hour Athens museums shore excursion
- Some of the most important Athens museums in the world
- The museums housing artifacts from the birth of western culture in Greece
- 4-hour tour with an English-speaking driver, including pickup and drop off from any hotel in Athens or the cruise terminal at the port of Piraeus
- The fully-customized tour that allows you to visit some or all of the suggested museums
Description of the half-day tour in Athens museums
Experience an unforgettable journey through Athens on this exclusive half-day Athens museum shore excursion. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city with visits to an array of captivating museums, from archeological treasures to contemporary art galleries and specialized exhibits. Your private tour begins at the renowned Acropolis Museum, a modern facility that first opened its doors in 2010.
Nestled at the base of the revered Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum boasts breathtaking vistas of the iconic Parthenon. Within its walls, one can admire the remaining Greek Marbles of the Parthenon, the graceful Maidens from the temple of Erechtheion, and a stunning collection of sculptures and relics.
Join us on our private half-day Athens museum shore excursion as we journey to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. This museum boasts a vast and diverse collection of ancient artifacts from all corners of Greece. Not only is it one of the foremost institutions in the world, but it also stands out for its remarkable exhibits from Greece, the Middle East, and the Balkans.
Housed in a magnificent neoclassical structure at the heart of the city, this museum also offers a fascinating museum shop where you can purchase authentic replicas of its prized exhibits.
Later on, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Museum of Cycladic Art in the heart of Athens.
Prepare to be captivated by a magnificent collection of Cycladic statues, sculptures, and artifacts, showcasing the influential civilizations of ancient Greece including Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, Sifnos, and many others.
As a vital stop on our half-day Athens museum shore excursion, the prestigious Benaki Museum boasts a renowned collection of artifacts from the Byzantine Era.
Immerse yourself in the culture that once shaped the entire Mediterranean and Southern Europe.
Finally, the half-day private Athens museum shore excursion wraps up with a visit to the Lalaounis Museum of Jewelry.
Prepare to be mesmerized by their stunning collection of ancient jewels, dating all the way back to the 9th century BC. But the museum doesn’t just boast historical gems – you’ll also have the chance to marvel at their modern collections.
