Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
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Athens, Greece
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maximize your time in Athens and learn more about the city than you would on your own with a small-group or private guided tour. Perks include skip-the-line access to the Acropolis, so you can spend more of your trip sightseeing than waiting in lines. Stop by the National Library of Greece, the Ancient Agora of Athens, Plaka, the Panathenaic Stadium, and more during this tour.
- Learn more about Athens than you would on your own when you go with a guide
- Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle with free bottled water
- Save time with included skip-the-line Acropolis access
- Choose between private and small-group options
What's Included
- Acropolis skip the line entrance tickets
- Get exclusive use of an official private guide, a tour host and a fully airconditioned minivan
- Personalised care, dedicated to you and your group
- Bottled water
- Small Group Tour - Maximum 15-18 participants depending on the van's capacity
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Pickup service (Central meeting point for all participants)
- Entrance fee - Temple of Poseidon Entry Ticket€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Filellinon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Acropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)
3
Parthenon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Panathenaic Stadium
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Academy of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Plaka
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ancient Agora of Athens
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
National Library of Greece
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Change of Guards
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Pickups are not available - The activity has a central meeting point for all participants, please note that our meeting point is 45-50 minutes by taxi from Piraeus Port or Athens Airport
- The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the period, time of day and traffic conditions
- The order of the program might slightly change due to availability of the Acropolis time slots, traffic or unexpected circumstances like demonstrations, closed streets etc
- Please always follow our crew's directions (tour guides/drivers/tour hosts-leaders). Avoid wandering away from the group or entering restricted areas that could pose a risk to your safety. Do not cross streets without instructions and avoid walking near other vehicles. Our crew cannot ensure your safety if you do not adhere to their guidelines
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, in case of excessive heat, please wear sunscreen, comfortable clothes, preferably white long sleeved, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat
- Participants should not have health issues that may worsen by walking or be affected by heat and crowded environments
- Participants should be capable of walking comfortably and at a slow pace
- Prior to joining, avoid consuming heavy meals and ensure you are adequately hydrated
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time. Our tour has strict time restrictions, and we must reach the Acropolis entrance at the booked admission time to avoid losing our time slot. The vans will depart promptly at the scheduled time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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
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Linda_E, Aug 2026
Great tour with intermittent walking outdoors. Got to take in the sites of Athens with commentary by the guide
Sara_F, Aug 2026
Wonderful way to see Athens! Our guide at the Acropolis Athena was so knowledgeable and friendly! We added on the Cape Sunion sunset and I highly recommend doing so!
CHERYL_F, Aug 2026
Michael was a very gracious host and provided a professional and in-depth tour. We enjoyed the day immensely and the restaurant he suggested was excellent with a beautiful view. He was very solicitous of our comfort and picked us up immediately when we texted from our meeting points. It was a great day.
Bryan_S, Aug 2026
The sites were very interesting and both guides were knowledgeable. A couple of items… guides especially at the Acropolis should have a flag of some kind to keep from losing him. Second less information is better than more. He went on and on about the wars and ancient locations we knew nothing about. Maybe some cards with subtitles to help us understand his Greek-English. Maybe short talk/more photo opportunities.
Kristin_Z, Aug 2026
Was a great experience. Dionysius and Nick were great! Very informative and on time. Highly recommend this tour
maria_p, Aug 2026
Peggy and Julia were amazing! So friendly and informative. We were able to see everything in Athens in a few hours. The tour would have been rated a 5 if the museum of the acropolis was added. I would have paid extra for that.
Maire_C, Aug 2026
We had a great time on this tour. Very informative and got to see all of the highlights during our only day in Athens.
Diane_Z, Aug 2026
Bring water and good walking shoes. Sunscreen and hat good idea. Can be quite windy at the Acropolis and slippery in some places.
Danielle_T, Aug 2026
Our driver Alexander, our guide Valentina and our Acropolis guide Gari were all professional and excellent at their jobs. We were traveling with 2 seniors and all 3 of them were very accommodating. From putting the walker in and out of the minivan to finding shade for them to rest they went above and beyond. Gari was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. You can tell she is very passionate about sharing Greece’s history. Valentina gave us an excellent lunch recommendation. Overall this was an excellent experience!
Crystal_C, Aug 2026
There are 2 parts, one for the Acropolis, etc. and the other for the city. Daniah, I believe was her name, was FANTASTIC. Not only was she passionate about her country's history during part 1, she's educated in archaeology and answered SO many questions. There is just so much to pack in. Daniah made it engaging and interesting so it wasn't just looking around at things, it was a tour to truly learn about the fascinating history about the structures.
Adeline_W, Aug 2026
This was a great tour! Both our guides were kind and knowledgeable and we appreciated the bus with AC. We got the 9am tour and the weather was not too hot. We skipped the line at the acropolis and spent about an hour there. We then spent another two ish hours driving around the city and getting off at various landmarks. My only complaint would be that there was no effort to make a bathroom stop, even though the tour was almost four hours long.
Renee_M, Jul 2026
Great stops. A good amount of time at each one. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Well organized.
Lesley_K, Jul 2026
Vivian and Gari were both excellent guides. Both young women were knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to listen to their expertise.
mjnjjn, Jul 2026
It was a wonderful tour!!! We had a fantastic guide Vivian and driver Manoli. And Athena at the Acropolis was lovely and very patient and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour. There were 14 of us 9 adults and 5 children and it was just right for all of us.
Alison_S, Jul 2026
A great half day tour . If you want a sampler of Athens and transport around the city , this is for you. Very knowledgeable guides.
Chris_C, Jul 2026
Great tour and learned a lot about Athens and the acropolis! This was my second time to Athens and I definitely thought I saw more this time.
MaryAnn_P, Jul 2026
We chose the private option which included Acropolis timed admission tickets for an hour and a half guided tour and a cursory drive- or walk-by exploration of the most important sites in Athens. This was perfect for us since our time in Athens was limited and we wanted an early evening tour. Our guides were wonderful.
Svetlana_V, Jul 2026
The tour is awesome! The tour guide was amazing . Great areas in the city to see! Unfortunately, the minibus had no air conditioning and that brought misery to our excursion , especially after some long walks.
George_M, Jul 2026
Overall a very positive experience with very knowledgeable staff who was very helpful and made the tour great. Would have liked a little more time for pictures at the Acropolis
Tracey_M, Jul 2026
Nikolaos (sp?) was the epitome of the word guide. He had so many stories about ancient and modern Greece it kept my family interested, amazed and in awe (including my grandchildren most of the time..lol) He definitely gave us the most bang for our bucks! Not only did he enlighten us to so much Greek history, he accommodated our every need. We ended up at the most wonderful restaurant in Plaka. Many heartfelt thanks and fond memories of this Greek adventure! Thank you!
DavidCook, Jul 2026
First, the tour guide for the Acropolis portion of the tour was good. She provided a narrated tour that provided good information about the history of the Acropolis.
The tour guide and driver for the rest of the tour were not very good. The driver had a negative interaction with another guest about the tipping policy. When we finished the Acropolis tour we were told to expect ice cold water when we returned to the van but neither the tour guide nor the driver offered water. I had to stop the tour guide after it became obvious she was just moving along with the tour and ask her if we were going to receive water after spending an hour outside in the hot sun walking up and down the Acropolis. She seemed surprised and the driver reluctantly opened up a compartment that contained room temperature bottles of water to distribute. They did not even have enough for each guest to have 1 bottle of water. By the way, the tour description said water was provided so that is why I asked and expected it. The rest of the tour was ok at best. The tour guide was not very knowledgeable about the places we visited and constantly had to look at her phone to retrieve facts.
Susie_B, Jul 2026
The walk up and down the Acropolis is a steep incline and has slippery and uneven marble stairs- wear VERY good shoes, no sandals or flip flops
jeffersonhankins, Jul 2026
We had to reschedule because our flight was delayed and they worked with us on rescheduling. We still had to pay for Acropolis tickets, but they got us going the next morning.
amy_l, Jul 2026
Sevi, Michael, and Nicholas were amazing !!!
We had the best day with them! Very knowledgeable, polite, friendly, and warm people.
Highly recommend!!
Shannon_P, Jul 2026
If traveling during the summertime, definitely book the early tour because it gets very, very hot but great tour
Judith_K, Jun 2026
Physically demanding but worth it! My husband and I are 75 so the climb up the Acropolis to the Parthenon was exhausting in the 90 degree weather. Afterwords we enjoyed seeing the changing of the guards. Walking through Monistiraki was awesome, the relics are everywhere! Guides were very knowledgeable. Appreciated the bottles of cold water the driver gave us. The small BMW van was very comfortable.
Christina_F, Jun 2026
We had an excellent experience on our Athens tour with Garifallia. Her English was fluent and she made the whole experience enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable about the history and the sites we visited which included the Acropolis. She had great stories and beyond the expertise, she was genuinely warm and sweet. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting Athens. Our driver, Alexander was also excellent. Very knowledgeable as well and very friendly. Great experience all - around.
Benjamin_W, Jun 2026
This was an excellent way to see much of Athens in a condensed but efficient manner! I feel like our group did a very good job at covering a lot of things in just 4 hours. We didn’t go very in-depth anywhere other than the Acropolis, but that allowed us to cover the highlights, so it was a good thing.
amy_s, Jun 2026
There are a lot of steps to get up to the Acropolis and other sites and on hot days it might be too much for some people. Having said that, the tour was amazing and our tour guide, Nicholas, was very knowledgeable and communicated well with all of us! We enjoyed it!
Andrea_G, Jun 2026
This is a fantastic tour to start your trip in Athens and get great historic perspective and information about some of the key architectural structures throughout Athens, including the Acropolis and Parthenon. Our private Air Conditioned Mercedes Van dropped and met us at the perfect spots and we were never left waiting in the unforeseen heat! Our guides were hospitable and knowledgeable and we especially enjoyed our archeologist/history teacher for our walk up to the Acropolis and Parthenon! We stopped at amazing locations and even caught the changing of the Greek guards! This experience was way better than we expected!”
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