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 with visits to the city’s major sites during this small-group 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 exciting tour.
- A perfect choice for first-time visitors to Athens
- Watch the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace
- Great for first-time visitors who want to see the major sites in Athens
- Enjoy a more intimate experience on this small-group tour
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
4.7
based on 800 reviews
Rollie_B, May 2026
An early start time at the Acropolis avoided the large crowds. The tour guide at the Acropolis provided a detailed, lengthy tour - excellent all around.
Peter_D, May 2026
Nice tour of the main attractions in Athen, with knowledgeable and nice guides. Highly recommend at the price
Chris_D, May 2026
Vivian our guide was great the tour itself was perfect not to long but just enough to see the highlights!! Highly recommend
Brent_B, Apr 2026
They had a nearly new Mercedes van. They provided a separate guide for the Acropolis and she was fantastic. The rest of the tour was nice with no issues.
Gregory_S, Apr 2026
Thoroughly comprehensive and informative. Our tour featured two guides: one expert guide dedicated to the Acropolis who provided extensive knowledge, and another who conducted a city tour, incorporating key site visits, including the changing of the guards. We highly recommend this tour for its efficient format, utilizing a combination of car travel and walking to cover significant ground in half a day, thereby maximizing experiences.
Amy_A, Apr 2026
One of the best parts of my trip to Athens! The tour was very well organized, and the guide was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I appreciated how they shared interesting stories, not just facts. It made the experience more meaningful. Highly recommend for first-time visitors!
ChristineDias, Apr 2026
Tour on Sunday 19th April 3pm
Our Guide Penny, was really good and very knowledgeable.
I was very disappointed that we did not stop at The Ancient Agora (the tour states that we should have spent 25 minutes there.
We only drove by the National Library, Athens University and the Arts Museum. The tour itinerary stated that we would stop at these places which are all next to each other.
I would have liked to have got off the coach to have taken photos of these beautiful buildings.
This is why the Tour finished an hour earlier.
It was supposed to be for 4 and half hours.
fddx7qnszj, Apr 2026
Our family had a fantastic time on our private tour of the Acropolis of Athens. We would absolutely recommend booking the private tour—it made the entire experience seamless and so much more enjoyable.
The van was very clean and comfortable, and our driver was excellent, making it easy for us to move around the city without any stress. Our guide, Lydia, was truly outstanding. She is an archaeologist who speaks perfect English and explained every site in a thorough and engaging way that really brought the history to life.
Lydia also managed the timing of the tour perfectly so we could catch the changing of the guards at the Hellenic Parliament Building, which was such a memorable experience. Honestly, we would never have been able to accomplish even half of what we saw and learned without her help and expertise.
Lydia is, without a doubt, the best tour guide we’ve had in all of our European travels. We are so grateful for such an incredible and unforgettable day in Athens.
Robert_P, Apr 2026
The tour started walking distance from our hotel, which was nice. The guide was friendly and helpful but was difficult to understand sometimes with her accent and as she talked a little fast. The tour moved right along since there was much to see in a half day. It was a good overview but would have liked more time at the Panathenaic Stadium. The tour of the Parthenon was excellent, the guide was very informative, almost too much information to absorb, which was better than not enough.
sally_a, Apr 2026
This is a good tour. It was a mixture of walking and driving in a minivan. The guides we had were very knowledgeable. It was great to be able to go the acropolis first thing in the morning before the crowds.
CASSANDRA_K, Apr 2026
Great value. Informative. Loved that it was a small (15 person Max) tour. Loved our tour guides! Gari at the acropolis was VERY helpful! & funny! She shared so much Greek history.
John_K, Apr 2026
Our guide, Maria, was wonderful, sharing stories, history, and insights with humor and grace. She managed to "herd" our group with aplomb. We booked at the last minute, and couldn't have asked for a better tour! She provided great recommendations for dinner afterwards. Highly recommend!
Lorraine_T, Apr 2026
Tour guide to Pantheon was knowledgeable and helpful and took time to answer all questions. The earlier time slot to tour was perfect to avoid crowds. Driver and tour guide in van were equally helpful and shared insightful information about Athens.
Mary_C, Apr 2026
Don’t be afraid of the climb up the Acropolis. My sis and I are in our 70s. Our guide was patient and made many stops along the way, so no problems. Very informative. Guide was charming with a dramatic flair. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes and watch the terrain underfoot.
Rolyn_M, Apr 2026
The day trip to Corinth was the highlight of my trip. I was looking to have an experience of following Paul's footsteps and the excursion gave me just that. The day was well organised, from pick up, strategic stops along the way for refreshments and the lunch after our day was done im the small village. The group gets early phones to help navigate the ancient ruins. There's ample time to soak in the surroundings ans what life was at the time. Our last stop was at Cenchrea , the home of Phoebe. Our guide Nancy, was very knowledgeable and shared both historical facts and anecdotes with great zeal. Overall a worthwhile experience of the Corinth Carnal, ancient Corinth, with the still visible ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the fortress on the top of a hill, way above sea level with stunningviews all around and many more.
Nola_D, Apr 2026
Two very informative guides. Able to see Athen highlights given our limited time. Great not to have to worry about tickets to the acropolis.
Susan_G, Apr 2026
Great mix of a guided tour by a certified guide of the Acropolis, followed by a city tour with multiple stops to see other sites.
Norman_H, Mar 2026
Worth the money
Good tour guides
Just the right number of stops for the time
Happy they provided water!!
GREGG_D, Mar 2026
Very informative guides. Gari for the Parthenon and Fay for the street tour! Not their fault but the changing of the guard ceremony had a parade and the police moved us away so we could not see with the crowd following the procession.
susan_h, Mar 2026
The lead tour guide and driver were fantastic. We were late for pick up they waited kindly. Got us to Acropolis within our scheduled time. Made adjustments for weather. Couldn’t say more!!
Teresa_A, Mar 2026
Great Tour! Vivian the tour guide is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional! Harry the Acropolis tour guide was outstanding!!
Melissa_D, Mar 2026
We had a great time touring the Acropolis and Athens city center—it was a perfect mix of history, amazing views, and exploring the city. Peggy and Vivi were fantastic guides, super friendly and knowledgeable, and they made the whole experience really fun and easy to enjoy.
Steven_P, Feb 2026
Garri was terrific and very knowledgeable.
The tour was well planned and finding the initial location was easy.
Great tour!
Lucy_M, Feb 2026
Wonderful history of Greece Tour - great guides fantastic knowledge - would recommend this Tour while in Athens😁
Martin_P, Feb 2026
An amazing tour from start to finish. Athena, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was travelling alone but felt comfortable very quickly. The first stop was the Acropolis and the Pantheon. The tour guide Peggy was very knowledgeable and explained so much about the history of the site. After this visit we went around several sites in Athens ending up watching the changing of the guards. Athena found me the ideal spot to watch and take photos from. This was a lovely experience and I definitely recommend it!!!
Daniel_R, Feb 2026
Amazing your, so nice and with every cent! They made sure every question was answered and you were getting the most out of the tour!
Federico_J, Feb 2026
Lydia, who was our tour guide at the Acropolis site. She was excellent, knowledgeable and explain in great detail the history of the Acropolis. What a scenery. The site was differently an aww moment for my wife, friends and me. I highly do recommend this tour.
Geri_M, Jan 2026
A great way to experience the Acropolis! Peggy, our Parthenon guide spoke perfect English, kept a comfortable pace and shared interesting information about the history and architecture of the site.
Athena, our walking tour guide moved us seamlessly through the highlights of central Athens with great commentary.She recommended a great lunch spot at the end of our tour.
This half day experience is a winner.
Emma_B, Jan 2026
Tour guides were personable and knowledgeable. The tour covered the main highlights of Athens. There was in depth knowledge of Athens and ancient Greece.
Jessy, Dec 2025
Teddy was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge and passion to share. Coach was very nice and pace of tour was good.
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