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Athens in one unforgettable day, at your own pace. Your driver meets you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship in a private Mercedes and starts where every story of Athens begins – the sacred Rock of the Acropolis. Walk among the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its famous Caryatids and the Temple of Athena Nike, then step inside the Acropolis Museum. Choose our licensed-guide option and a Ministry-accredited guide brings every temple and statue to life for three hours – something few tours include.
After that, Athens is yours. See the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the marble Panathenaic Stadium of the first modern Olympics, watch the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma, and wander the old streets of Plaka and the Ancient Agora. Stop for lunch at a local taverna, taste the city at the Central Market, browse Kolonaki, and finish high on Lycabettus Hill with all of Athens at your feet. No crowded coach and no fixed script: tell your driver what you love and the day is built around you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place.
Itinerary
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1Parthenon
Walk the sacred Rock among the Parthenon, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike, the heart of ancient Athens.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Acropolis Museum
One of the world's great museums, home to the original Caryatids and Parthenon sculptures.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Temple of Olympian Zeus
The largest temple ever built in Athens, framed by the graceful Hadrian's Arch.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Panathenaic Stadium
The all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Watch the Evzones in traditional uniform perform the Changing of the Guard in front of Parliament.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Academy of Athens
The elegant neoclassical 'Athenian Trilogy': the Academy, the University and the National Library.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ancient Agora of Athens
Where Socrates walked, home to the best-preserved temple in Greece, the Temple of Hephaestus.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
8Plaka
The charming old town of Athens - cobbled lanes, tavernas and little shops beneath the Acropolis.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
The highest point in the city, with a breathtaking view over everything you've seen today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass by)
Syntagma is the central square of Athens. Located in the heart of the city. In front of the square, you will observe the Parliament building with the famous Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Admission ticket free -
Omonia Square (Pass by)
Omonia is one of the three main squares of the city of Athens, surrounded by beautiful Neo-Classical Architectural style buildings.
Admission ticket free -
Monastiraki (Pass by)
Monasteraki is the last of the three main squares of Athens. This is what we call, the historic triangle. This is the centre of the Flea Market Area, full of souvenir shops, food places and archaeological sites.
Admission ticket free -
Varvakios Central Municipal Market (Pass by)
This is the Central, Open Food Market of Athens. Athenians will go there to find the best quality of Meat, Fresh Fish, and anything that has to do with food, at the best prices.
Admission ticket free -
Erectheion (Pass by)
Erechteion is a temple located on the Acropolis hill next to the Parthenon. Six amazing female statues named Karyatides make this building one of a kind.
Admission ticket free -
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)
The Temple of Athena Nike, or "Wingless" Nike stands in front of the Propylaia, with pride.
Admission ticket free -
Propylaea (Pass by)
This is the main entrance to the Acropolis hill
Admission ticket free -
10Temple of Hephaistos
The Temple of Hephaestus located inside the archaeological site of Ancient Agora is the Best Preserved Temple in Athens today
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Museum of the Ancient Agora
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is located inside the Archaeological site of the Ancient Agora of Athens
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
National Library of Greece (Pass by)
Today we have a Brand New National Library building. This building is a part of the Athenian "Trilogy of Culture", located on Panepistimiou street.
Admission ticket free -
Petralona (Pass by)
Petralona is an Athenian neighbourhood outside the touristic area of Athens. This is the place that holds an amazing local taverna, that we can take you for lunch (optional, lunch is not included in the price of the tour).
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- The 'Private Tour with Driver Only' price does not include a guide. The optional licensed guide costs 250 euros for 3 hours at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum and is included only in the 'With Licensed Acropolis Guide' option, subject to availability.
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
- The 'Private Tour with Driver Only' price does not include a guide. The optional licensed guide costs 250 euros for 3 hours at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum and is included only in the 'With Licensed Acropolis Guide' option, subject to availability.
- Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
- Flexible departure times: as this is a private tour, you can start between 08:00 and 14:00, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
- Cruise or airport pickup (airport at extra cost): please send your ship name and arrival time, or your flight details.
- Please let us know about any health or mobility issues in advance.
- In case of a strike or site closure, we'll adjust the itinerary with your agreement.
- Vehicle: modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type depends on the number of passengers and is subject to availability.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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