Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Athens, Greece
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Sprawling Athens can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this private tour makes it easy to check off the Greek capital’s top landmarks in one action-packed morning. Visit ancient essentials like the Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the new Acropolis Museum, plus more modern Athenian attractions including Syntagma Square and the Parliament Building. Transport in a private vehicle means you can skip the stress of the metro and spend more time sightseeing.
- Explore Athens the easy way with a private driver
- Take in panoramic views of the city from atop the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill
- Get up close to ancient Greek treasures at the new Acropolis Museum
- Private tour can be customized and leaves the afternoon free for other plans
What's Included
- Private transportationAthens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (50.00 Euros per adult)€50.00 per person
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.) In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.
Itinerary
1
Acropolis Of Athens
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)
2
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Hellenic Parliament
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Academy of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: Cruise ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats or boosters are available upon request
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Tracy_D
Mario’s was excellent. Very professional airport pickup. Was a fantastic way to pick up at airport, see an overall view of the city and be delivered to our hotel (when our hotel room was ready!) He helped us a plan a great overall view and we saw SO many sites! We loved this intro to Athens and would highly recommend!
Reviews
5.0
based on 274 reviews
John_C, Oct 2025
Christopher was fabulous. He was very thoughtful finding good places for us to take pictures. He found us a delightful spot to have a cappuccino looking up at the acropolis. He was very enthusiastic about all of the sites of Athens.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear John,
Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
Tracy_D, Sept 2025
Mario’s was excellent. Very professional airport pickup. Was a fantastic way to pick up at airport, see an overall view of the city and be delivered to our hotel (when our hotel room was ready!) He helped us a plan a great overall view and we saw SO many sites! We loved this intro to Athens and would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Dear Tracy,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with fellow travelers. Your feedback means a great deal to us and motivates our entire team.
We truly appreciate your trust and support. It’s our goal to exceed expectations, and we’re delighted to have made your journey memorable.
We look forward to welcoming you back and creating more wonderful experiences together.
Warm regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
William_F, Sept 2025
Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much from him. This tour was such a great experience and i would recommend it to anyone.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Dear Sir/Madam,
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind words.
It was our pleasure to serve you, and we’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and providing our services again in the future.
Kind regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
Wayne_G, Aug 2025
We had an exceptional experience with Kyriakos as our tour guide in Athens. His deep knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden gems brought the tour to life. He was enthusiastic, engaging, ensuring we felt informed. His passion for Athens was contagious, We highly recommend Kyriakos to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable Athens experience. Thank you for an unforgettable tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Wayne,
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
We genuinely appreciate your trust and support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another memorable adventure.
Warm regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
Alison_P, Jul 2025
Jimmy was extremely knowledgeable about Greek history And archeology. He gave
Us a lot of information in a very interesting and entertaining way. He planned and modified our trip according to our needs and the heat. We had a great timr and saw all the sights we had hoped to in comfort. One of us has mobility limitations but Jimmy made it work for him to get to the sights.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Alison,
We are truly thrilled to read your wonderful review. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
It was our pleasure to be part of your journey and to help create a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and provide our services again in the future.
Best regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
Megan_P, Jul 2025
Driver and tour guide were fantastic. The tour guide made this experience so engaging for our kids. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Megan,
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
We genuinely appreciate your trust and support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another memorable adventure.
Warm regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Managing Director
H.P. Tours
Cindy_C, Jun 2025
Entire day with Jimmy was excellent! Communication with his company prior to the day was great and they secured the tickets for the acropolis in advance. Acropolis was hot but incredible so definitely do that in the morning depending on time of year. We saw so many sites and jimmy accommodated how we wanted to spend the day. He recommended an excellent place for lunch, provided frequent water for us and the van had AC which was a lifesaver!! Highly recommend jimmy and his company and will use them again!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review.
Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Katrina_N, Jun 2025
Must do! If you plan on seeing anything in Athens you must invest in a driver. Trust me. I would never go back without contacting Jimmy. He is what made this trip possible.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We are thrilled to read your wonderful review.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
It's our utmost pleasure to have been able to provide you with a memorable experience.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Best Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Scott_K, May 2025
Great tour if you want to see all the sights without having to drag around with 50 people and a boring tour guide.
Response from Host, May 2025
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review.
Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind words.
It was our pleasure to serve you, and we're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Gordon_B, May 2025
Arranged for Ocean to also pick us up at airport. Very good tour. Able to navigate very congested and tricky traffic and still provide very good tour information Very pleasant young man.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
susan_k, May 2025
Jimmy was a great tour guide, and he adjusted the activities to accommodate our group. Traffic is really challenging in Athens, but we saw significant sites and Jimmy provided great information along the way. We had prepaid for tickets to the Acropolis, with a time slot. This allowed us quicker entry, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Mallory_S, Apr 2025
We had an amazing time on this sightseeing tour in Athens! Our driver was so informative and funny — he shared not only the history behind each site but also great cultural stories that made everything come alive. The car was very comfortable and made the experience even better. It was the perfect way to see all the major sights in one day. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review.
Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Megan_H, Oct 2024
Mike picked us up from the airport in a comfortable Volvo suv. He escorted us into Athens and past sites, explaining the history and significance as we drove. We arrived first at the acropolis museum, which was as a great introduction for what we were about to see. Then we were driven to the Acropolis and spent time exploring on our own, marveling at the ancient ruins. Next we had lunch and ended our half day tour seeing more Athenian sites such as the presidential home, parliament building, Arch of Hardrian. Temple of Zeus. Etc. Finally we were brought to our hotel, promptly at check in time. This was a great tour to get our bearings in Athens, see the main sites right away, and Mike, our guide, was kind. Very knowledgeable, and an excellent driver.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review.
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're delighted that we could contribute to your memorable experience.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
mjgriebs, Sept 2024
Jimmy was one of the best tour guides we have had. He was relatable and personable. He was so knowledgeable of Greek history and Athens and was able to answer our varied questions on all of the things we were curious about related to Greece. He was very kind and helpful. We ended up using this service to transfer to the airport the next day and we had a VERY early flight so he had to get up in the middle of the night to take us to the airport which we really appreciated. I would definitely use this company again for tours and travel in Greece.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
It's our goal to continuously improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future and create more memorable moments together.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Brian_A, Sept 2024
The entire experience was excellent, from pick up to drop off. We visited all the sights we were hoping to see, and our guide was wonderful. We purchased tickets to the Acropolis in advance and our guide did not accompany us on these visits. When purchasing a ticket you need to designate the hour you will be there and you go to the front of the line when that hour arrives. Loved the tour.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
It's our goal to continuously improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future and create more memorable moments together.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
denise, Sept 2024
Our guide John was very punctual, very knowledgeable, polite and entertaining. A superb tour for our short time in Athens. Would highly recommend the tour and especially John (Yannis)
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review.
Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Gary_O, Aug 2024
Your was great and our guide was amazing. We saw everything and our guide was fun and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review.
Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Michael_L, Aug 2024
My husband, college aged daughters and myself enjoyed our excursion. Our tour guide , Jimmy was fantastic. The experience was definitely worth it. It was catered to us. Jimmy purchased our passes for the Acropolis which made it so much easier. He was able to get the 8-9 am time slot for our entrance to the Acropolis which we weren’t able to attain. Definitely a must see! Jimmy was prompt, friendly , attentive, knowledgeable and flexible with the sights we wanted to see. If I ever come back to Greece i would definitely look up this company again & request Jimmy.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
It's our goal to continuously improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future and create more memorable moments together.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Natasha_B, Jul 2024
This tour hits all of the highlights! It was a perfect half day tour and wasn’t too much with our three kids. We walked a little over 12,000 steps just to give you an idea. Definitely recommend having the private tour as we always had an air conditioned vehicle and didn’t have to wait for a giant group of people to go from stop to stop. It was so nice that we could go at our own pace. Giannis was an excellent driver/tour guide and very knowledgeable! You can tell he loves his city!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with fellow travelers. Your feedback means a lot to us and serves as a great encouragement for our team.
We truly appreciate your support and trust in our services. It's our constant endeavor to exceed your expectations, and we're delighted to hear that we could make your journey memorable.
We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future and creating more wonderful experiences together.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Rose_G, Jul 2024
Talk about the whole package!! Not only was our driver guide, Kostas, so gracious and accommodating but the owner, Frank, held on to something my granddaughter left in the vehicle and went way out of his way to deliver it to a family member when we came back through Athens 12 days later. What service!!
We loved being able to choose what was most important to our family when touring Athens. Also Frank suggested many options when we were pre planning our trip. Just great service from beginning to end. Thank you Frank and Kostas for a great memory in Athens!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind words.
It was our pleasure to serve you, and we're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Jette_S, Jul 2024
We visited Athens with a cruise ship and wanted to see as much of the city as possible in one day. This tour was perfect, as we got to see everything we wanted. Our guide Panos was very friendly and knowledgable. He knew a lot about the history of Athens, and showed many great videos and pictures on his iPad to help visualize the things he told about. He planned an amazing tour of the city, and was open to our suggestions. We didn't want to go to the Acropolis Museum, so he drove us to the old town instead for some lunch and shopping, which was great.
We would highly recommend this tour to others!
Brianna_A, Jul 2024
Michael was a fantastic driver/ guide! He was very nice and explained many landmarks and best places to go eat on our own!
EMMANUEL_R, Jul 2024
The experience and tour was spectacular. Jimmy was with us and we could see absolutely everything without feeling stuck, he knows the story and he knows how to move through Athens. The Hellenic Private Tour was very professional and excellent. The communication was very effective and they were guiding us through the whole process to make the experience unforgettable. And it really was. I would definitely go back on an excursion with them.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are thrilled to read your wonderful review. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us.
It's our utmost pleasure to have been able to provide you with a memorable experience. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Best Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Kevin_T, Jun 2024
We had a great time with Mike on our tour in Athens. He was knowledgeable and kept us moving. We saw all the highlights and were able to make changes to the itinerary as we wanted. Was a fun day in Athens!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.
We truly value your patronage and trust in our services. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another memorable adventure.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
lisa_w, Jun 2024
Walking through the Acropolis and seeing Mars Hill was absolutely amazing. Our Driver Petros gave us a history lesson before we arrived at each location which made the experience even better…
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration.
We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
jillmckissock, May 2024
Frank was a great guide. He drove us all around Athens and taught us a lot about the history of each site along the way. He was lovely. We highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're delighted that we could contribute to your memorable experience.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes.
Warmest Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Scott_S, May 2024
John was amazing
This tour rocked
He was very knowledgeable and made our trip that much better.
If you can get him. Ask him about a few steps. Lol
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that we managed to exceed your expectations.
Ensuring our guests have a memorable experience is our top priority, and we're delighted to have achieved this with you.
We hope for the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
SUEC_H, May 2024
The tour was amazing. We saw all the highlights of Athens and our tour guide was very informative. Our driver was prompt and knew when the best times were to be at separate sites.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that we managed to exceed your expectations.
Ensuring our guests have a memorable experience is our top priority, and we're delighted to have achieved this with you.
We hope for the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
H.P. Tours
Queenie_C, Dec 2023
This was worth every penny and deserves more than a 5-star. If you are looking for professional and quality service, request Mr. Panos! Service was top-notch. He made sure our itinerary fit our timeline comfortably. Catered to requests and lent a helping hand in any way he could. He was professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of the city. Highly recommend!
Anne_M, Oct 2023
Panos was a Very knowledge guide and excellent driver. Tour was flexible and met our needs. There were 6 of us. Highly recommend him!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you again for choosing H.P. Tours and for posting this wonderful review. We really appreciate your time and consideration. Hoping to offer you again our services in the future!
Kind Regards,
On behalf of H.P. Tours
Frank Kotsiopoulos
Manager Director
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