"Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights"

Athens, Greece

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Athens, both ancient and modern, without worrying about logistics with this private tour. Visit classical highlights—the Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Ancient Agora—alongside neoclassical landmarks such as the Parliament Building and National Library of Greece; enjoy city views from Mount Lycabettus and the atmosphere in old-fashioned Plaka, and much more.

Private tour with your own chauffeur for a personalized experience
Travel in a stylish Mercedes-Benz vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi
Avoid the rush and hassle of large tour groups
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included for convenience

What's Included

English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
Private transportation - Tour
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
Mobile Chargers
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Bottled water

Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Private transportation

Airport Pick Up & drop-off
The tickets for all archeological places and museums
Entrance fee - Acropolis

€20.00 per person
Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum

€20.00 per person
Entrance fee - National Archaeological Museum

€12.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher. Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon (Pass By)

Erectheion (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Pass By)

Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Panathenaic Stadium

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)

Zappeion (Pass By)

National Garden (Pass By)

Hellenic Parliament (Pass By)

Syntagma (Pass By)

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Hadrian's Library (Pass By)

Stoa of Attalos (Pass By)

Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

Mount Lycabettus

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Archaeological Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
You must choise one of two museums: Acropolis Museum or National Archaeological Museum
Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.
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.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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A personal tour not to be missed.

ruyerfamily, Oct 2023

Nick our driver was a retired teacher who returned to school to get his degree in history. He knew EVERTHING about Athens and shared his enthusiasm and love for his city and country. It was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken! Nick was an excellent speaker and driver, he took us to places a scheduled tour would not. Fantastic!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you very much for your review!!!!!!!!! I appreciate it!!!! This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible. We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!