Best of Athens Private Tour- Acropolis, Parthenon & Highlights
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Athens, Greece
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Maximize your Greek vacation—and discover the best of Athens, all in a single excursion—on this hassle-free, private tour. Starting from your hotel, you’ll have private transportation at your disposal to whisk you to highlights including the UNESCO–listed Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora, and much more. You can explore each location independently at your own pace, or choose to hire a private guide in advance.
- See more of the highlights than you could do if exploring alone
- Travel in style and comfort aboard your own private vehicle
- Skip-the-line admission tickets to the Acropolis and other sights
- A hearty Greek lunch is included in the tour cost
What's Included
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Private vehicle Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Lunch [Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink]
- Skip the line tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
- Bottled water
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost]
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum (if chosen to be visited instead of Anc. Agora)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Propylaea (Pass By)
2
Parthenon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Erectheion (Pass By)
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
3
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Dromeas (Pass By)
4
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Academy of Athens (Pass By)
Academy of Athens (Pass By)
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
5
Hellenic Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
7
Ancient Agora of Athens
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
8
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Monastiraki (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Tickets & lunch Included in the bookings made after 23/11/2023
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Will my driver accompany us inside the archaeological sites?
A:Your driver will have deep knowledge of history and mythology history, but they are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites & museum. We can reserve a licenced guide for you at an extra cost - depending on the availability
May 2022
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.9
based on 100 reviews
John_H, Oct 2025
Great way to get a taste of Athens, learn some Greek history and mythology and visit some of the must see activities.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed experiencing Athens and its rich history and mythology with us. Your feedback means a lot!
Bartholomew_N, Sep 2025
Our driver Yiannis made the seamless tour interesting with extra information about the sights and attractions we passed. Skip the lines was very welcome as attractions can get busy.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad Yiannis provided insightful commentary and that skipping the lines made your tour smoother. We hope to see you again on another seamless experience!
Nancy_H, Sep 2025
Athens tour. It was awesome! John was on time, gave us great information about the city and made each pickup easy. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an awesome experience with John. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’ll make sure to share your feedback with him!
Nicole_K, Aug 2025
This was a fantastic tour. Tolis, our guide, was amazing. He helped us get to all the places we wanted to see and provided us with so much information related to Ancient Greece.
He made sure we were comfortable, helped us with our lunch order, and was very patient and helpful.
We highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic experience and that Tolis made your tour memorable. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're glad we could help make your trip enjoyable!
Steve_W, Jul 2025
Nice tour - our driver Nikos, was very knowledgeable about Athens - Long but worth the money - Loved the lunch
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found Nikos knowledgeable. Glad the lunch was a highlight for you!
Laurie_V, Jun 2025
We did the 6 hour private tour with Tolis. He was amazing. He made sure we got into the entrance of the Acropolis quickly. He was extremely knowledgeable about Greek history.
The highlight for me was the changing of the guard. Tolis knew exactly where to stand and which direction I should film to get the best video. It was so interesting! We really enjoyed the tour! And the lunch was also delicious!!! Thank you Tolis. You made our stay in Athens wonderful!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear Tolis made your tour special and helped capture such memorable moments. Your kind words mean a lot, and we're glad you enjoyed both the tour and lunch!
Catherine_N, May 2025
Private tour with experienced guide and driver made this an amazing day of sights and sounds of Athens! Perfectly planned so we feel like we saw everything and received informative facts about what we were seeing in an enjoyable and relaxing pace. The Sunday changing of the guard parade was a special surprise (again, well planned by our driver since it only occurs once a week). Skip-the-line tickets for the Acropolis and Agoura were huge help and Acropolis early AM was great to beat the crowds and heat and have an enjoyable experience in such a historically unique setting. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Catherine! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and made the most of your time. Helping you explore and create great memories is our goal. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Lori_C, Nov 2024
Our driver was Babis and we felt so fortunate to have him. He showed up early at the cruise port, sign in hand, and kept in touch with me on what’s app. It was a perfect day of sightseeing with the tickets already purchased. The tour was capped off at the end with a delicious lunch. We were quite pleased and felt like we got a great bargain!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Babis made your day so enjoyable and seamless. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to welcome you again for more memorable tours!
Marilyn_L, Oct 2024
We were picked up at Piraeus Port by our private tour guide I believe his name was Jonathan. We saw many impressive sights in Athens…The President’s home, The Prime Minister’s home, The Parliament Building, The Changing of the Guard, The Acropolis, The Parthenon, The Temple of Zeus, The Stadium, and Ancient Agora. Jonathan took us up to the highest point in Athens called Mount Lycabettus. What an outstanding view of Athens! Additionally we stopped for our Greek lunch where we were treated to a lovely Greek salad with delicious fresh ingredients, a very filling gyro, and excellent baklava! A sightseeing private tour is the way to go and our guide took great care of us throughout the day!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Marilyn,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that Jonathan made your day in Athens so memorable, guiding you through such an impressive lineup of sights, from iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Parthenon to the breathtaking views from Mount Lycabettus.
We're thrilled that the private tour allowed you to explore Athens comfortably and that Jonathan’s care and attention made your experience exceptional. We’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in Athens!
Best regards,
Dimitra Kapantai
Joan_D, Oct 2024
Our guide Gianna was wonderful. From the moment I booked the tour until the actual tour itself everything went smoothly. She was very responsive to my inquiries. Picked us up at the port on time. She gave us good informations about the sights, she was so gracious to all of my family. Would definitely recommend to friends and family
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Joan,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Ioanna provided such a smooth and enjoyable experience for you and your family!
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome your friends and family in the future!
Best regards,
Dimitra Kapantai
Dannette_A, Oct 2024
This was an amazing tour. The driver and tour guide Alexander was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us a history of Greece and Greek mythology. He and the other guide Arepostle were patient and kind. Our daughter used a wheelchair and they were assisting us to get the special needs she has. Lunch was great too!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Dannette,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Alexander and Arepostle made your tour so memorable with their knowledge, kindness, and attentiveness to your family’s needs.
We’re glad you enjoyed the lunch as well! We hope to welcome you back for more special moments.
Best regards,
Dimitra Kapantai
James_C, Sep 2024
Andreas met us at our hotel promptly at 9am and from the very first moment feeling his energy and passion - we knew our day ahead would be fabulous! As a local living in the heart of Athens, we loved how Andreas helped us to see not only the historic sites, but also sharing about his personal experience with the local insights. Having the pre-arranged tickets saved a ton of time and we were given excellent instructions on how to navigate each site at our own pace. Plenty of water and a beautiful air conditioned car navigated by Andreas bypassing the congestion was appreciated. A traditional lunch was included which was plentiful and peaceful. We could not have hoped for any better way to take in the highlights of Athens in a more comfortable, relaxing, perfectly paced and most impressively - personable way then spending the day with Andeas.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear James,
Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! We’re thrilled that Andreas made your day in Athens both memorable and enjoyable with his energy, local insights, and expert navigation through the city’s historic sites.
We’re honored to have been a part of your Athens adventure and look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible moments with Andreas!
Best regards,
Dimitra Kapantai
Sarah_S, Aug 2024
This tour takes you to the best highlights of Athens. Having a private car is so worth it and Giannis was an incredible guide. Extremely knowledgeable and a great driver in the tight street of Athens. Best part of the trip was the lunch. Best Gyro I’ve had. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Giannis' expertise. The gyro lunch is definitely a favorite! We hope to see you again for more memorable experiences.
Kristen_R, Jul 2024
Wonderful guide. Went above and beyond to show us the roots of his culture! Loved every minute! Good was delicious!
Chuck_H, Oct 2023
Our driver was exceptionally wonderful and knowledgeable. We had a beautiful, relaxing six hour private tour with him. We cannot praise him enough for giving us such a memorable experience!
Wade_W, May 2023
Well worth the $ for this tour! We flew into Athens a day early for our cruise, and booked a night at the King George hotel. Because of this, cruise line would not provide transport to the ship from our hotel. This tour picked us up at our hotel and allowed us a day of exploration and fun, before being dropped us off at the cruise terminal. AWESOME!
Susie, Apr 2023
Amazing day with our very knowledgeable and professional tour guide/driver Alex. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and discussed options for the day based on our personal preferences. As this was our first visit to Athens, we relied on Alex to recommend the highlights. Off we went with much information provided during our drive to each location. While Alex did not enter the sites with us, he was very clear telling us where to go, what to see, how to contact him and where to meet again. We scheduled a lunch break during our tour (our expense) and enjoyed a most delicious and authentic meal of Greek favorites. He delivered us back to our hotel with suggestions for the next day on our own. Highly recommend experiencing Athens with Alex. Accompanying us with Alex was George, very happy to meet you both. Thank you Alex and George!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
All we in Olive Sea Travel thank you for choosing our company for your holidays and this kind feedback!
Our aim is to fulfill your expectations and organize holidays customized on your needs.
Alex and George, as well as all our staff, have great knowledge of the places you visit and pay attention to your safety and comfort.
Looking forward to meeting you again to show you Greece we know and love.
Thank you for the review again.
Kind regards,
Alexander Petronikolos
Gregory_M, Nov 2022
Vasili was great and provided a fantastic overview of the city. I learned several things I didn’t know before and gained a much better perspective for the city
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for choosing Olive Sea Travel and for the kind feedback about Vasili.
We always try to keep you safe and secure while providing you all the amenities and details you need.
Making you feel like travelers, not tourists.
Kind regards,
Ioanna Gryllaki
Neil_M, Dec 2021
Vasilli was friendly helpful and knowledgeable. His car was spotlessly clean.
He took us from one side of Athens to the other with ease, we saw all that we wanted to and a few things we didn’t know about
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Thank you for choosing Olive Sea Travel and the kind review about Vasilis.
He has a great passion in his job and always tries to make you feel relaxed and enjoy your tour.
We hope to see you in Greece again.
Kind regards,
Ioanna Gryllaki
Angela_J, Jul 2021
Petrol did a fantastic job! It's all about the driver and their personality! We had a great one! He was so accommodating and friendly and an amazing history buff, so knowledgable! The sites were obviously incredible, some dating back to 4000 BC. But they are all ruins so at some point, they all start to look the same. The majority of these places have no trees and thus, no shade. Wear a hat or take an umbrella and you must have water. You will be parched by the end. This is a must-do for first time Athens visitors. And this is a great option for a quick tour. Ask for Petrol!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for the great feedback!
It is so nice to read that you had such a great time with Petros during your Private tour in Athens!
As all our drivers, Petros is a professional driver with great passion in his job. He has great knowledge in Greek history and mythology and tries to meet your expectations.
Athens has incredible monuments to visit and a huge civilisation to present. Olive Sea Travel is here to organise your tour in a way you will be able to visit every place you wish.
We will gladly provide you with our services again.
Kind regards,
Ioanna Gryllaki
Jessica_A, Jul 2021
We took this tour with the guide, I must say our driver and guide were first class. Kostas, our driver, was amazing with making sure we got exactly what we wanted and needed and was always anticipating what we needed next. If we needed a water he was there before I could say anything.
Eva, our guided has spoiled us for any other tour. She explained everything and had dates and facts for any question we had. I would recommend a guide, especially Eva for any tour. My family has 2 teenage boys and she got them so into the history and the entire tour for the entire day. They have been talking about how great the tour was and how it was one of their best memories. Really, how she got them into it was magic. A day none of us will forget. I RARELY write reviews, but this tour with Eva and Kostas was worth every penny and I would recommend to anyone. 20 out of 10!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
We are truly pleased with your awesome review!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
Kostas is an excellent driver who always tries to make the tour an exceptional experience to remember.
Eva is a licensed tour guide with deep knowledge in mythology, history and everything concerns Athens and has a great way to impart her knowledge with others.
Our aim is to provide you with nice memories that will make you to return one day.
We are looking forward to welcoming you again in Greece we love.
Best regards,
Ioanna Gryllaki
Jet782425, Nov 2019
Very knowledgeable spent quality time we saw all we asked to see great car highly recommend him. Very good driver in a crazy busy city we felt safe.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your positive input.
It was a pleasure to have you as our guest in our country.
We hope to see you again.
Kind regards,
Eleftheria Nikoloudaki
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