Athens & Acropolis Highlights - Archaeologist Led Private Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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 full-day tour handles the route with a guide who adjusts the pace and focus to suit your group.
- Check off Athens' highlights in one seamless tour
- Discover hidden gems often missed by larger tour groups
- Explore the Acropolis with a tour guide for more insights
- Private tour ensures personalized attention and flexibility
What's Included
- Walking Tours are led by an Expert Archaeological Guide
- Vehicle Tour Option is led by an informative driver with a Licences Guide included at Acropolis only
- Vehicle Tour Option includes return pickup from Port or Athens Hotel, Airbnb Residence
- Skip the line tickets for the Acropolis can be purchased on request (extra charge)
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Entry Ticket (can be purchased on request after booking)€40.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Makrigianni 7, Athina 117 42, Greece
If choosing a tour by vehicle we can pick you up from the Cruise Port and any other central Athens Hotel, Airbnb or other address. All Walking Tours start at our meeting point.
End point
- Syntagma SquarePlateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
Walking Tours end at the main square central 'Syntagma Square'. Vehicle Tours will return you to your pickup location
Itinerary
Meet your guide in central Athens and begin your half-day tour of the city's highlights. Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Temple of Erechtheion, Herodes Atticus Theatre, and Acropolis Museum at your own pace before continuing to the city center.
Discover the top landmarks from the Changing of the Guards, to the Olympic Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, Ancient Temple of Zeus, New Acropolis Museum, Plaka Neighborhood, and many more.
Discover the top landmarks from the Changing of the Guards, to the Olympic Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, Ancient Temple of Zeus, New Acropolis Museum, Plaka Neighborhood, and many more.
1
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Acropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Parthenon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Acropolis Museum (Pass By)
4
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Arch of Hadrian
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Ακαδημια αθηων
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
National Garden
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Hellenic Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Syntagma Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.9
based on 708 reviews
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Kristin_H, Jul 2026
This was the most amazing tour of Athens!! Vicky was such a sweet and knowledgeable guide at the Acropolis/Parthenon. She showed and told us things you could never know without her expertise. Andreas took it from there and drove us all the way to the beaches and Poseidon’s temple. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Kristin
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Bryant_H, Oct 2025
Alex our driver and guide was fantastic, super helpful and very attentive. He met us at the cruise port right on time, answered all questions, even the silly ones and was so eager to share his knowledge of Athens, the sights and history. We saw so many sights, beat the bulk of the lines at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum and then had a lovely and super tasty lunch at a little coastal restaurant near Poseidon's Temple. If you want to make the most of a day in Athens, this tour will make that happen.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Bryant
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
Cathy_B, Oct 2025
We had one full day to see all the important sites in Athens and this was the way to go! Andreas was professional, interesting, educated, and we got a real sense of day to day life in Athens, not to mention a good historical perspective. He drove safely in a beautiful comfortable car, stopped for lunch at a place he spent his youth near, and was prompt and responsive to any other questions or times we wanted to stop for a viewpoint. I misunderstood the quality and dollar amount "stipend" that lunch included, I would have tried more things on the menu. Also it appeared that this was a place that a bus tour could and did stop, and we would have appreciated and paid for something more private and upscale. Nevertheless, it was a great sunny day and wonderful way to see Athens. Good communication before the excursion also, which always helps. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Cathy
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
Tanya_B, Oct 2025
Alex was an excellent guide and driver for our day in Athens. He was courteous, knowledgeable and made our experience in Athens memorable.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Tanya
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Val_H, Oct 2025
Alex was a fun and knowledgeable guide. I am so glad we booked this tour. We learned and saw so much.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Val
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Jim_S, Oct 2025
Pedros was one of the nest tourguides we have ever had. We saw a great deal. He was personable, knowledgeble, a a joyto spend a day with
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Jim
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Nicole_J, Sep 2025
This was a great way to see Athens, and our driver, Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us great history before each stop. Betty was the private guide at the Acropolis and she was fantastic!! But the drive to Sounion was too much. 4.5 hours extra in the car just to see Poseidon didn’t seem necessary, after doing it. That’s no one’s fault. , but it was a lot of boring time driving home with nothing to see.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Nicole,
We are very happy you enjoyed your tour with us. Regards the trip to the Temple of Poseidon, the drive there of around an hour is usually seen as a nice balance after all of the Athens sites and can easily be described as one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Europe with time for your driver to explain a lot of the local mythology of the Temple. The temple itself can also be easily described as a jaw dropping site with many coming from across the world for only this site. Of course this is always a subjective opinion and we understand that not everyone may enjoy the drive, although we do consider it a highlight of the tour overall.
We wish that you enjoy the rest of your time here in Greece and thank you again so much for booking with us :)
Patricia_B, Jul 2025
Excellent sights and tour guide was knowledgeable, fun, informative and absolutely made the day very enjoyable for all
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Patricia
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Amy_T, Jul 2025
Petros was the absolute best guide. My husband is an architect and Athens has been his dream trip. We celebrated our 25th anniversary and Petros was able to somehow squeeze everything into one day without us feeling rushed. He recommended the best lunch for us and it ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip. We can’t wait to come back again someday and we will definitely be back asking for Petros to guide us around.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Amy
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Nancy_F, Jun 2025
This was a wonderful tour! Our favorite of our entire trip! Very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Thank you!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Nancy
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes'
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Kavitha_B, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience. Above and beyond our expectations. Highly recommend this experience to view Athens with limited time. Our guide made this a memorable experience and answered all our questions and beyond.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Douglas_H, Jun 2025
Alex our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We saw a lot in one day but were never rushed.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Douglas
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Michelle_M, Jun 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour of Athens! Our driver and tour guide, Petros, was well-informed not only on every sight, but also gave us substantial background of Greek history and historical figures. Our lunch spot by the water was one of our favorite meals of the trip. We learned so much on this day!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Michelle
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Carolyn_C, May 2025
Driver Vesilios and guide, Eva were amazing. 5 star tour. Had the best day seeing all of the sites in Athens. Would highly recommend this tour. My parents are on a trip with my 14 year old and said this is one of the best experiences they have ever had.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Carolyn,
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Robin_H, May 2025
Andreas was an incredible guide. We saw everything we expected to see and more. He was very accommodating to our needs, stopping for a to-go lunch which we ate in the car on the way to Sounion , to taking us up to a taxi/shared ride drop off point to make the assent to the Acropolis easier. We stayed in touch during our tours of various sites on WhatsApp and let him know when we were ready to be picked up. Simply outstanding service! I highly recommend him.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Robin
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Sheilah_Z, May 2025
Cape Sounion was beautiful! Loved the gorgeous ocean views. Our driver Andreas was on time and knowledgeable. Loved the Acropolis! Athens was a lot of fun.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Dawn_D, May 2025
I booked this tour as a part of my husband's birthday trip to Greece. Our guide and driver was friendly and we always felt safe. After picking us up from our hotel, we started at the Acropolis. Next, we went to Hadrian's Gate, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panthenaic Stadium, and the Governor's Mansion. We saw the Changing of the Guards ceremony there as it was less busy. Then, we traveled to the Temple of Poseidon. The views are incredible and I recommend you add this portion to the tour. We stopped to eat on the way back to Athens. We ended the tour at the Acropolis Museum. We said farewell as this point as I knew my husband would want to spend a long time at the museum. It was a great overview of the sights and we are so happy we took this tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Dawn
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Lora_D, Apr 2025
Our guide and driver Andreas was delightful, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share the very best of Athens. He summarized and organized Greek history in useful chunks, giving us a solid foundation for the other activities of our trip. We saw so much, learned so much - with so much fun. Well worth the time and cost. Thank you Andreas and Biator.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Lora
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Karen_S, Nov 2024
Ellis our driver was excellent! Very knowledgeable and interesting! We loved the experience…………………..
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Karen
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Helena_H, Oct 2024
We had a wonderful time on our tour (with two teenagers 13 and 16). Petros was a fantastic guide. He was a walking guidebook and we also had an opportunity to chat about every day life in Greece. We never felt rushed at any of the sites and had our best day in Athens.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Helena
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Kristopher_Y, Oct 2024
Andreas showed us a great time. Safe driver. Had our tickets ready and escorted us to a great restaurant.
Long but productive day. Saw all the sights and got great photos. Never rushed at all.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Theresa_N, Oct 2024
The knowledge and history imparted by our driver Andreas were fantastic. However, we felt that for the price paid, we spent an inordinate amount of time driving and guide should have accompanied us throughout sites.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and your lovely comments for your driver Andreas. Our drivers are unable to enter the sites with you but please note we do offer the option, at an additional cost, to add a Professional Licensed Guide to your tour that can enter the sites and provide expert knowledge.
We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Tom_P, Oct 2024
We were had the opportunity to spend a day which was well planned and included all of the necessary stops in Athens and Sounion. Our driver was very knowledgeable and was well versed in every aspect of the places we visited. We did not feel rushed at any stop nor were we taken to any place that wasn't of interest. Our driver was very friendly, spoke good English and was helpful in every aspect. Great Job!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Tom
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warmest wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Freda_C, Sep 2024
If you want to do Athens in one day, this is your best bet. Pedro was friendly, funny, organized, accommodating, clear on the why, and provided just enough details for us to navigate and understand each site and yet could visit at our own pace. The drive down to Cape Sounion was breathtaking. Highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Carrie_B, Sep 2024
Our driver was the best!!! Very informative, professional and friendly!
We highly recommend and request our driver!
Saw so much and had a great time!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Carrie
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Colleen_J, Aug 2024
Our tour guide was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and his English was good. He answered all our questions and took his time with us.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Colleen
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Vicky_U, Aug 2024
I have mobility issues and I loved how I was treated by the workers during my visit to the Partenón.
I felt emotional and grateful that these temples are being protected for the enjoyment of new generations.
Our guide was very good in explaining facts and legends about the places we visited. Thank you for this unforgettable experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Vicky
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
kerseyb, Aug 2024
Our driver and guide were dynamite! I highly recommend the separate guide to take you through the Acropolis, museum and city! She added so much more than if we’d done it ourselves! Our driver was fantastic too! A great way to cover a lot of Athens in a day! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Nicole_T, Aug 2024
Andreas made our trip spectacular! He always had cold waters for us & really spent the time giving us a colorful & thorough account of Greek history! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Nicole
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Mark_H, Aug 2024
Great tour, we got to see and wander around so many beautiful and historic sites. It was a very warm day Andreas was proactive directing us in ways that tended to keep us cooler and hydrated. The temple of Poseidon was a stand out site and it was not crowded and the views were outstanding.
I would highly recommend this tour as an excellent way to see a lot and the skip the line service is highly recommended. Also, Andreas was great, very knowledgeable and excellent to have as a guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Mark
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
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