Day Trips from Athens to Acropolis

Hit the Athens highlights in just half a day—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—with this private tour via private vehicle. See the Acropolis and Museum, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Arch of Hadrian, the Temple of Zeus, and much more (entry to the sights at your own expense). Upgrade to explore with a guide, and/or enjoy a traditional Greek lunch.

Experience the essence of ancient Greece on a refined private journey that blends classical heritage with dramatic coastal beauty. Traveling in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, explore Athens and its timeless landmarks at a relaxed, personalized pace. Discover Classical Athens, the birthplace of democracy and philosophy. Visit key historical sites that shaped Western civilization and walk through areas where ancient ideas, art, and power still resonate today. With thoughtful pacing and insightful storytelling, history comes alive beyond monuments and ruins. Continue along the scenic Athenian Riviera toward Cape Sounion, where the majestic Temple of Poseidon stands high above the Aegean Sea. Take in sweeping coastal views and experience one of Greece’s most iconic and atmospheric settings. This private tour is designed for travelers who value culture, elegance, and meaningful exploration — combining history, landscape, and comfort into one memorable experience.

It’s impossible to see Athens’ key sights from Piraeus in half a day without private transportation. Bag the city’s star attractions, including the Acropolis, the Athenian Trilogy, and the Changing of the Guard on this private tour. Your driver greets you at the terminal exit holding a sign with your name to avoid any confusion, letting you maximize your time in the city center. Please note that tickets are at your expense.

The top sights in Athens are spread out, and trying to cover the highlights in limited time can be challenging without your own transportation. Ideal for anyone who prefers to skip the hassle of following directions or renting a car, this half-day guided tour checks off attractions such as the Acropolis Museum and the National Garden by air-conditioned minivan.

Checking off Athens’ top landmarks in limited time can be a challenge without your own transportation. On this private, full-day tour, skip the hassle of relying on public buses and trains, and visit sights such as the hilltop Acropolis, the Academy of Athens, and historic Plaka by chauffeured, air-conditioned vehicle. Plus, head to Cape Sounion to take in the “Athenian Riviera” and the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon.

Check off the top sights in Greece’s capital city without breaking a sweat on this private tour aboard a Mercedes with an English-speaking driver. Cover the Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Mount Lycabettus plus explore charming historic neighborhoods. Spend as much time as you like sightseeing, shopping, and dining during this fully customizable excursion.

Athens is beautiful but it's challenging to visit Athens in a short period. Don't worry, just grab a ticket for our tour and all your stresses will disappear as an expert driver and an expert guide drive you around the city, offering an insider’s take on the some of the city’s most fascinating sights. We will pick you up from your hotel in Athens and drop you back at your hotel or city centre after the trip, as per your choice.We’re talking iconic Athens attractions that we cover from outside to have an overview on the city.The best way to explore this city is with a private vehicle. So just sit back, relax, and let the City of Athens unfold before you. The purpose of this trip is to have an overview on the city of Athens and to visit the most famous Acropolis with entrance tickets included..This trip aims as giving you a quick Orientation of whole city where you see a mix of history and culture. After the trip we drop you back at hotel or city centre for market visits- you can choose.

Discover Athens' treasures with our Best of Athens Private Tour, expertly curated to unveil the city's authentic highlights. From seamless transfers to captivating explorations of iconic landmarks like the Panathenaic Stadium and Greek Parliament, experience Athens' grandeur firsthand. Delve into history at Hadrian's Gate and the Temple of Zeus, and absorb the intellectual legacy of the University, Academy, and National Library. Ascend to the Acropolis to witness the majestic Parthenon and delve into ancient myths with our knowledgeable guide. Explore Plaka's charming alleys, markets, and traditional taverns, indulging in Greek culinary delights like souvlaki. Conclude your day with seamless transport back to your hotel or the port, ensuring cherished memories of Athens' rich history and vibrant culture. Discover the best of Athens with us, where every moment is perfectly crafted.

Athens contains thousands of years of history but it’s hard for casual visitors to unearth the city’s many layers. Make the most of your day with a private guide and driver, so you don’t worry about catching buses or trains. Visit the Acropolis and other ancient sites to learn about Athens’ illustrious past, and also get a feel for the city’s modern pulse in Plaka, Syntagma Square, and elsewhere.

This specially designed private tour lets you explore Athens comfortably and at your own pace. Tailored for seniors or travelers with mobility needs, the itinerary includes smooth transfers, step-free access wherever possible, and a flexible schedule that helps you unwind without the stress of checking ahead for accessibility measures. A local guide ensures you won’t miss key Athenian landmarks such as the Acropolis, Parliament, and more.

Athens and ancient Corinth represent two distinct chapters of Greek history—the classical city-state and the Roman provincial capital—that most visitors cover separately rather than in a single day. This full-day tour connects both and is led by a guide who provides context across the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and Olympic Stadium in Athens before continuing to Corinth's preserved streets, temples, and baths.

Many cruise ships only stop in Athens for a day, making it difficult for travelers to curate their own tours. See the highlights of Athens in a single day on this shore excursion, or a traditional tour if you're already in the city. A well-planned itinerary makes it possible to explore the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora (entrance fees extra), and the famous Mt Lycabettus in one day.

Step back in time and fit more into a day than you could touring alone, with this comprehensive private tour of Athens and Corinth, ideal for Christian travelers. Visit sites associated with St. Paul in both places, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and remains of ancient Corinth, including Apollo’s Temple and the Corinth Canal, and more. Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, visiting places where he preached and visited.

Athens spreads across a large and hilly city where navigating between the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Syntagma Square independently takes considerably longer than most visitors anticipate. This guided tour connects all four with the Acropolis Museum in a single itinerary, with a guide providing historical context at each stop and hotel pickup included for a straightforward departure.

Don’t waste your long layover stuck in the airport food court or underwhelming cruise terminal. Instead, get a taste of Greece and be back in time for your departing flight or ship on a private 3- or 5-hour sightseeing tour. Offered anytime day or night, this Athenian adventure is carefully planned around your limited availability. Itinerary highlights can include the Acropolis, Plaka, Changing of the Guard, and Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center.

Cruise passengers docking at Piraeus have a fixed window to see Athens—and without private transport and a planned route, the time between disembarkation and departure can disappear before the key sites are reached. This group tour and shore excursion includes direct pickup from the Port of Piraeus and covers Athens' key landmarks, with the option to add the Acropolis and to be dropped off in the city.

We will start our journey from your pickup point and we will start from the acropolis hill which is one of the must points of Athens after visiting the acropolis we will head towards the temple of Olympian Zeus's you will have a chance to visit and onwards we will do the city tour around the town of Athens, Afterwards we will. Visit the tomb of the unknown soldier to be able to see the exchange of the guards. The last part of Athens will be a visit to the 1st modern Olympics stadium that hosted the 1st Olympic games in 1896. Afterwards we will continue our drive and We will have a chance to see one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece and at the same time being at the temple of Poseidon which is the only archaeological site that is open for the sunset located at the tip of Attica region and over looking at the Aegean sea! We look forward to accompanying you on your discovery of Greece.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul—and discover several of Greece's best-known attractions in a single day without the hassle of research or driving—on this private tour from Athens. Visit the Areopagus, where St. Paul gave his famous sermon, and the Acropolis; explore Corinth and its canal; discover the ancient port of Kechries, and more. Includes transfers, government fees, and a professional English-speaking driver, but excludes entrance fees and site guiding.

Getting around Athens and the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion by public transport and eat into your sightseeing time. Save hours and cover more ground with this private driving tour with an English-speaking driver at the wheel. Take in the Acropolis and Greek Parliament before heading out of the city to skirt the coastline as far as Cape Sounion to admire the Temple of Poseidon as the sun begins to set. All entrance fees at your expense.

A magical tour that compines Acropolis and Delphi in a day tour. This is a Private Tour. All of our vehicles are Brand New Mercedes Minivans , Minibuses, or Audi , VW. All of our vehicles are equipped with Mobile Chargers, Wi-Fi, and cold water. All of our chauffeurs are speaking fluent the English Language and are well known of the Greek History. The Driver will meet you to the point that you will advise without any extra charge. Itinerary: First Stop Acropolis-Parthenon The driver will explain you all the history and then you can enter to enjoy 2500 years of history. After about 2 hours that you ll be ready, you ll start the trip (2 hours ) to Delphi. The driver on every stop in Delphi will let you know what you are going to see. Do not hesitate to ask him if you have any questions. After your visit to the museum and the site, its your lunch time. The driver knows traditional family places with spectacular view and excellent food. Get ready your cameras and Enjoy :)

Get an in-depth understanding of Athens and Cape Sounio with ease—without the hassle of self-driving or navigating a complex itinerary—on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the Acropolis (entrance fee extra), Hellenic Parliament, and modern Olympic Stadium. Then, head to Cape Sounio to visit the Temple of Poseidon (entrance fee extra).

The route from Athens to Ancient Corinth follows the same path taken by the Apostle Paul in the first century—a historically specific journey that's difficult to cover independently without private transportation and a guide to connect the sites. This private full-day tour moves between both cities at your pace, covering the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Apollo in Corinth.

See Athens's key ancient sights, without the pressure of planning your own sightseeing route, with this private tour. Simply meet your driver at your hotel or the Port of Piraeus, and relax knowing they'll handle the driving. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Monastiraki, as well as the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion.