"Athens City Tour - 4 Hours"

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Athens, Greece

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The heat and vast size of Athens take all the fun out of exploring on foot. With this private tour, cover the entire city and its highlights in just a few hours from a comfortable, private vehicle. Marvel at the ancient ruins on the Acropolis, watch the changing of the guard, and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki—all without breaking a sweat.

Check off the top sights in Athens in complete comfort
Stay connected and share what you see using onboard Wi-Fi
Personalize this private tour to suit your interests and pace
Plenty of stops to snap photos, dine, and browse the shops

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
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Mobile chargers
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
Bottled water

Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
Entrance fee - Acropolis

€30.00 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 Museum

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon (Pass By)

Erectheion (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)

Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium

10 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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)

Academy of Athens (Pass By)

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Hadrian's Library (Pass By)

Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

Stoa of Attalos (Pass By)

Additional Info

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

4.8

based on 36 reviews

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Great time in Athens

Jon_W, Sep 2025

Andreas was excellent, his knowledge of Athens and the history of Greece allowed us to learn so much in 4 hours.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience! We’re truly delighted to hear that your private tour of Athens exceeded your expectations and that Andreas made your day so special. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Greece!

Perfect last day in Athens with drop off at the airport!

Melissa_S, Nov 2024

This was the perfect tour for our last day in Athens. We docked at 8am but our flight wasn't until 5:30pm. Our family of five, included someone with limited mobility so we needed private tour with limited walking and the ability for this person to rest in the vehicle if necessary. Andreas, our tour guide/driver, was great! He was very knowledgeable about everything in Athens. There was a large charity event in Athens that day which closed a lot of the streets and caused additional traffic. Andreas altered our itinerary so that we didn't sit in any of the traffic. We were able to use the elevator at The Acropolis, see the Changing of the Guard (we never would have enjoyed this as much without Andreas narrating the entire process with details of the history, process and costumes), have lunch in Monastriaki Square, and visit The Panathenaic Stadium (we weren't going to go in until Andreas told us about the room of Olympic torches) all before being dropped off at the airport for our flight. I also want to give a shout out to Marina, the Administrative Assistant who coordinated this tour for me and answered my million questions as we planned our day. Marina and Andreas made our last day in Athens memorable! Thank you both!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hello from Athens!!!!! Thank you very much for your positive review!!!!It is greatly appreciated after such a demanding tour due to the charity event. Andreas did everything to make sure you had a perfect time without any inconvenience!!!! We will be very happy to see you again soon in Athens and we offer you our services!!!!! Many thanks, Marina Apostolou

Konstantine was an amazing tour guide

Mardeen_M, Oct 2024

Konstantinos customized our family experience and helped make it as accommodating as possible for someone in our group who wasn’t as mobile. Very knowledgeable and responsive. We booked less than 9 hours before we needed to be picked up from the cruise terminal and used the time between that and hotel check in tour the City. It was so much fun!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hello from Greece Athens taxi!!! We are very glad that you enjoyed your tour of Athens after a last minute booking. Our experienced driver tried to cover the hours before your check-in as much as possible. We will be very happy to welcome you again to Greece and to show you other beauties. Many thanks, Konstantinos Tzardas

Engaging Athens Highlights Tour with Andreas

Reshmee_G, Sep 2024

The Athens City Tour in 4 Hours with our guide Andreas is an excellent way to explore the city’s highlights. Andreas' deep knowledge of Athens' history and culture adds great value as you visit iconic sites like the Acropolis and the Panathenaic Stadium. It’s an efficient and engaging way to experience the city in a short time.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hello from Athens!!!!! Your comments accurately represent the experience of the "half day tour in Athens"!!!!!!Thank you very much for that!!!!We will be very happy to offer you our services again!!!! Best regrads, Marina Apostolou

Athens highlights in comfort!

Melissa_V, Sep 2024

Communication was wonderful. Our driver Andreas was amazing & made sure we saw what was important to us.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello from Athens!!!!! We are happy that you enjoyed our services in Athens!!!!!! I would so much like to thank you for the positive review you posted on viator. I really appreciate!!! We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offering you our services. Best regards Marina Apostolou

Great half day driving tour in Athens!

Courtney_R, Aug 2024

Simon was wonderful! He up/dropped off about hotel, and knew some wonderful Athens tips. The company was also helpful in securing pre-paid time tickets to the Acropolis.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hello from Athens!!!!! Thank you very much for your review to Viator...We appreciate it!!!! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour in Athens and you leaved our country you with the best memories!!!! We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!! Best regards, Marina Apostolou

Great tour and host

CARMEN_S, Jul 2024

Samio was the perfect tour host. He even took the time to show us artistic renditions of temples and sites that are incomplete today for the full effect and appreciation. He was timely and courteous throughout. I would use this company again and so should you.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour in Athens and our services!!!!!Thank you very much for your review toViator.. We 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 !!! Best regards, Konstantinos Tzardas

Awesome

Rene_B, May 2024

We had a great time. Got picked up right in time from Our hotel and our guide made a great schedule to see a lot without waiting around

Response from Host, May 2024

I would really like to thank you for the positive review! This feedback will definitely help us improve our services! We look forward to your visiting our country soon! We would be glad to show you around the sights again this time! Best regards...

Awesome Tour!!

Mary_A, May 2024

Simos did an outstanding job. We were able to see the love he has for his city through his eyes. He was really accommodating when one of the couples couldn't make the walk to the Acropolis. He found an alternative for them in which they enjoyed.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you very much for your review to Viator... 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 !!! Best regards, Marina Apostolou

Best way to get to know Athens

Christine_R, Jul 2023

Booked this tour through Viator and received almost immediate and helpful communications from Marina, the Admin Assistant & booking agent for Greece Athens Taxi. On the day of our tour, our driver/guide, Konstantinos, was right on time to pick us up at the hotel. The Mercedes taxi was very clean, comfortable and cool. It was extremely hot the day of our tour and Konstantinos had a seemingly endless supply of cold water to offer us. He was a wonderful guide— very knowledgeable and interesting. He arranged the stops in a way to maximize our time and to see as much as possible. He’s was also flexible to accommodate our needs and wants during our 5 hour tour. I would absolutely recommend this tour and Konstantinos as a guide. It was a fabulous way to get to know Athens — especially on a very hot Summer day.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Trusted Viator too much!

Diana_M, Jul 2023

Booked Athens City Tour with hotel pickup. Company changed driver and time last minute. Driver said he was just the taxi not a guide. We were too jet lagged to be dumped off at Parthenon.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Diana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent experience with our tour operator service. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you faced and understand your disappointment. As a company, we strive to provide the best possible experience for our valued customers, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion. We would like to assure you that your case was indeed an isolated incident. Your review stands out as the only negative feedback we have received, which further emphasizes our commitment to delivering exceptional service. Unfortunately, last-minute situations can arise, and in this particular instance, we encountered an unexpected car problem just before your tour was scheduled to begin. We want to emphasize that we made every effort to rectify the situation promptly. Our team immediately set out to find a suitable replacement vehicle to ensure that your booking was not canceled. While we understand that this substitute may not have met your expectations, we genuinely did our best to minimize the impact on your experience. Your feedback is immensely valuable to us, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve our services and prevent similar issues from happening in the future. Rest assured that we are reviewing our internal processes to prevent such last-minute disruptions and exploring ways to enhance our contingency plans to better handle unforeseen circumstances. We would like to extend our sincerest apologies once again for the inconvenience caused and any disappointment you may have felt during your tour. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us, and we genuinely hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you in the future. Should you have any further concerns or if there is anything else we can do to rectify the situation, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer support team. We are dedicated to addressing your concerns and ensuring your complete satisfaction. Thank you for your understanding and for bringing this matter to our attention.

City sites with family

Teresa_R, Jun 2023

The private 1/2 day tour was perfect for our little group. Andreas really did an outstanding job of showing us the highlights of Athens and providing historical insight. He was also wonderful with our group including our 1 year old grandson

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Perfect start to our vacation!

Elizabeth_S, Jun 2023

We had an absolutely wonderful experience! Andreas was friendly, punctual, informative, and provided EXCELLENT communication before and throughout our tour. He drove us all around Athens to the must-see sites...and also enabled us to head off on our own to shop in the Plaka. We always knew exactly when and where to meet back up with him. His local expertise helped us maximize our time in Athens, which, sadly, was too short as we crammed in this sightseeing before embarking a cruise. This is a flexible way to see and do what YOU want without the stress of renting a car -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you very much for your review to Viator... 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 !!! Best regards, Marina Apostolou

Visite de 4 heures sans stress

France_S, Sep 2024

Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre tour d’Athenes avec notre chauffeur Konstantinos qui est venu nous chercher à l’aéroport. Nous avons visité les principaux attraits et avons acheté nos billets avec eux, nous n’avions pas eu à attendre les files pour l’acropole et le musée. Nous sommes arrivés à notre hôtel heureuses et sans tracas.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello from Athens!!!!! Thank you very much for your review to Viator...We appreciate it!!!! We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour in Athens!!!!! We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!! Best regards, Marina Apostolou