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Maximize your time in Athens with this private driving tour that covers key historic highlights in less than a day. Enjoy seamless pickup at your Athens hotel, or the Piraeus cruise port, and relax as your driver takes you directly to the attractions on your itinerary. Focus on highlights like the Acropolis, Plaka, and Agora or customize your tour to include the attractions that interest you most.

Visit your pick of Athens’ most famous historic sites, and get around quickly with a local leading the way on this private, 3-hour guided e-bike tour. Cycle with ease around the ancient sites of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, letting the bike’s electric motor do the leg work. There’s flexibility to tailor the tour to suit your group - from impromptu coffee stops, to setting alternate routes.

Experience Athens on two wheels on this small group urban bicycle tour. Pick your bike and helmet and set out in the company of your guide to learn about past and present Athens. Cycle past the Roman Agora, Kerameikos Cemetery, the National Garden, and more. Enjoy a break partway for coffee or tea and a sweet.

Visit two of southern Greece’s historical highlights on one day tour with convenient transfers from Athens. See ancient Corinth and marvel at Venetian architecture and waterfront views in Nafplio. The tour combines guided sections and a planned itinerary with some free time to explore so you can have the best of both worlds.

Escape the city crowds and spend a few hours sailing along the Athenian Riviera on a modern catamaran during this small-group excursion. Relax in secluded bays, indulge in a freshly cooked onboard Greek lunch with multiple courses, and enjoy two stops where you can swim, sunbathe, and observe marine life with your provided snorkel.

Escape Athens for the day and explore the myths and landscapes surrounding Mt. Olympus without tackling transport yourself. Travel by rail to the ancient ruins of Dion Archaeological Park and the seaside fortress of Platamonas Castle, then head into the mountains for a short hike through the Enipeas Gorge. Finish in the village of Litochoro before returning to Athens. In case of a train strike, the tour will be conducted by bus.

If you want to explore beyond Athens but have limited time, you can still see one of the most stunning temples in all of Greece on this afternoon tour to Lake Vouliagmeni and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Take in sweeping views of the Saronic Gulf on the drive to the ancient site, where you can step inside temple ruins perched high on a cliff overlooking the sea and neighboring islands.

Get a fresh perspective on an ancient city when you join a passionate street art photographer and bona fide member of the Athens’ art scene on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight travelers. Learn about the techniques, inspirations, and artists behind mesmerizing murals and gaudy graffiti as you explore Kerameikos, Gazi, Psirri, Monastiraki, and Omonia Square. Leave with recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Experience the delights of eclectic Athens on a tour that includes bustling markets, ancient marvels and traditional coffeehouses. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Psiri and Kolonaki; browse the stalls at Monastiraki flea market and Athens Public Market; and admire ancient sites like Kerameikos Cemetery and the Temple of Hephaestus. Along the way, discover bold street art, foodie hotspots, handicrafts workshops and secret local hangouts.

Experience Athens’ vibrant street art scene with ease on this small-group walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention from your and learn about the city’s street art and how it intersects with the economic reality of Athens. Explore the alleys and courtyards of up-and-coming and undergroud neighrhoods as you discover colorful murals and hidden graffiti.

Immerse yourself in traditional Greek gastronomy—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this small-group food walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll through Athens' foodie neighborhoods, and learn all about Greek culinary culture. Then, get ready to savor everything from olives, honey, cheese, and mezze (small plates) to Greek comfort food and delicious desserts. Vegetarian options are available if needed.

Journey from Athens to Cape Sounion on a private door-to-door tour starring the ruined Temple of Poseidon, dating to the 5th century BC and known for its location perched above the sea. On the way, admire the scenery as you wind past beaches and sparkling water. As you return, opt to enjoy a Greek meal at a charming taverna or view Lake Vouliagmeni. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Covering the Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Zeus, New Acropolis Museum, and the changing of the guard at the Parliament in a single day requires an expertly planned itinerary. This private tour handles the route with a guide who adjusts the pace and focus to suit your group.

Escape the bustle of the big city for half a day—and enjoy a pampering, natural spa experience—on this private, half-day tour to Lake Vouliagmeni on the Athenian Riviera. Following morning departure from your hotel, travel via air-conditioned vehicle to the lake (admission own expense), located amidst a dramatic natural setting. Soak in the always-warm mineral waters, and upgrade to enjoy a traditional Greek taverna lunch afterwards.

Get out of the center of Athens and experience Cape Sounio with ease on this private tour. Depart from your local Athens accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and head out to Cape Sounio. Explore the Temple of Poseidon at your own pace and admire the views of the sea.

Travel back in time to ancient Corinth when you embark on this half-day tour from Athens. Alongside a private guide, travel along the city, first stopping at the 19th-century canal that links the Saronic Gulf to the Ionian Sea. Then continue to the archaeological site to see the ruins of temples, a bathhouse, the forum, a theater, and the acropolis for beautiful views of the Peloponnese.

The Sounion Tour is a dive into history, mythology, culture and natural Greek scenery. Our drivers boast years of experience and guarantee a personalized tour tailored to your needs! We begin our tour driving to a high vantage point, from which Lake Vouliagmeni unfolds like a pristine oasis creating a captivating contrast against the surrounding lush greenery and the panorama of the Athenian Riviera. We embark on a journey through the Athenian Riviera which offers a sensory feast that combines coastal allure and cultural richness. As we navigate the roads, the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea stretch alongside, providing a picturesque backdrop to the journey. Our main destination is then perched majestically atop Cape Sounion, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The Temple of Poseidon stands as a timeless testament to ancient Greek architecture and civilization. The stark white marble against the deep blue of the sea and sky set you up for one of the best views you ever witnessed!

Whether you have a single day in port or are disembarking in Athens, this shore excursion ensures you make the most of your time—no planning or research required. Choose between private and group excursions, and head out to visit the Plaka district, Monastiraki, and Syntagma Square, with the option to finish your tour at the port or in central Monastiraki at Piraeus Cruise Port Terminal C.

Spend time exploring ancient Corinth and learn more about its history with this private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to the Corinth Canal. In the company of your driver-guide, get to know more about Corinth. Visit the archaeological site at ancient Corinth.

Ancient Greek culture was steeped in mythology, but it’s hard to truly understand how it impacted their lives without the help of a guide. This tour takes you into the world of ancient Greeks with the help of archeologist guides who can teach you all about how mythology, religion, and art overlapped to create some of the most spectacular ancient structures in the world.

Experience the nighttime side of Athens on this private evening tour. Meet your driver at your hotel and depart in a private vehicle to the main sights of Athens, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Port of Piraeus, Lycabettus Hill, and more. Explore each place independently and at your own pace.

Walk in the footsteps of Paul the Apostle in Corinth on a biblical tour with a private driver-guide, and discover the places where he prayed, preached, and spread the word of Christianity. Stops at sites such as the Bema of St. Paul the Apostle in the Agora and the Temple of Apollo are worked into the itinerary; just note that entry fees are extra.

Plato's ideas are easier to grapple with through discussion, and few places suit that better than the site where he taught. This small-group workshop takes you to Plato's Academy in Athens, starting at the Digital Museum before walking through the park to the Gymnasium ruins. With a facilitator, you work through the Allegory of the Cave using the Socratic method, with an optional extra hour on Aristotle.

Most Athens visitors never make it to the coast, and reaching it from the center on your own takes significant planning. Pair the two on a half-day bike tour, cycling past the Parthenon and through quieter neighborhoods before following the waterfront along the Saronic Gulf. The route takes in coastal sights such as the Faliro Olympic Complex and Flisvos Marina, with free time at the marina.