Athens Full Day Private Tour

5.0
(20 reviews)
Athens, Greece

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Athens through a private full-day experience that combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with flexible, personalized sightseeing. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury vehicle and explore the city alongside a professional tour driver who provides insightful commentary on Athens’ history and contemporary life.
The tour includes visits to major highlights such as the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma area, Plaka, Monastiraki, scenic viewpoints from Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum and the Ancient & Roman Agora.
With flexible start times, complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled waters, and convenient pick-up and drop-off, this private tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and returning travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Athens.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
English Speaking Tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
Groups 1 - 3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles
Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 250€)
Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
Gratuities
Lunch stops are scheduled upon request

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Additional Pickup Information:
-Pickup Locations: Pickup is available from any location in Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or the suburbs.
-Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name.
-Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at Piraeus Port, please proceed to the ship's terminal. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name.
-Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens. Please be ready in the lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, as pickup begins a quarter of an hour earlier than your reservation start.
-Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra charge of €60 per additional hour applies.
-Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish.
-Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account.
-Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour of Athens!

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Acropolis

    Start your day hiking up the Acropolis Hill where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located inside of the temple of Parthenon.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Continue your tour of Athens’s finest sights by wandering among the ancient pillars of Temple of Olympian Zeus.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Change of Guards

    Grab a ride to Syntagma and watch the ritual of the Presidential Guard change.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Panathenaic Stadium

    Enjoy a taste of history in Panathenaic Stadium and see where the first Modern Olympics took place.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Mount Lycabettus

    Enjoy the most breathtaking view of the city, which is is no other than Lycabettus Hill where you will be enjoying the greek capital from an altitude of 227m.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ancient Agora of Athens

    Visit the Ancient Market for a small walk along the Themistoclean walls, where some of the city’s best culinary spots are located today.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Plaka

    Walk along Plaka and taste exceptional greek food at local taverns and discover the secrets of the mediterranean diet. If you take this tour on any given Sunday, you have to visit the spectacular flea market, behind the railway station.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Acropolis Museum

    Discover one the best, modern museums in the world that hosts treasures of the antiquity.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
  • Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
Supplied by Athenians First

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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