Full -Day Private Tour of Athens

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Athens, Greece

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10+ bookings last month.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Marilyn_S ·

Oct 2025

A wonderful experience in Athens. We learned so much and enjoyed all the interesting sites. We really saw the best of Athens. Our driver/tour guide was knowledgeable, gracious and accommodating. Our tour guide at the Acropolis was very educated about the site and associated history.

· Rhonda_O ·

Sep 2025

Jimmie was a great tour guide and helped us have a great time! We were able to see so many sights in one day and had plenty of time to customize our experience. Love this tour!

Overview

Visit the Parthenon and other top Athens attractions on a private sightseeing tour that lets you shape your trip to focus on the sites that you value most. Unlike on group tours with preset schedules and itineraries, on a private tour you can spend as much or as little time as you like at each site, making this excursion ideal for busy travelers who want to prioritize certain attractions.

See the top attractions in Athens on an efficient, private tour
With private transport, you won’t have to wait on other travelers or make extra stops for pickup and drop-offs
Learn details about historic and modern-day Greece from your English-speaking driver
Explore the sites on your own without specific time constraints

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available
Bottled water

Lunch
English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 360 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
Gratuities
Entrance fee - Entrance Fees to the Acropolis - the ancient Athenian Agora & the Acropolis Museum (70.00 Euros per adult)

€70.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on. Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.) In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hellenic Parliament

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Academy of Athens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mount Lycabettus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ancient Agora of Athens

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
Infant car seats are available upon request
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

5.0

based on 229 reviews

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Awesome tour

Brigham_F, Feb 2026

What an awesome tour!!! Our guide was excellent and very informative Highly recommend Athens didn’t disappoint

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear BJ, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Very well planned and...

Edgar_B, Dec 2025

Very well planned and executed tour. Absolutely recommend Kris-our driver-was truly amazing. Could not have asked for more

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Edgar, Thank you for your kind words about our services. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Our goal is to continually improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests, and we’re delighted to know that your time with us was a positive one. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future and creating more memorable moments together. Warm regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Everything Athens!

Megan_A, Oct 2025

Jammed pack day of all things Athens! Everything was timed to perfection! Ioanna and Evan were a fantastic team - Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to make sure they see and experience it all!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Megan, Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations. Providing our guests with a memorable experience is our top priority, and we’re pleased to know we succeeded in doing so during your time with us. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and offering our services again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Fantastic 8 hour private tour of Athens!

Mark_P, Oct 2025

Our guide Kyriakos was a true professional and made it a once in a lifetime experience for my wife and I. He is knowledgeable, personable, and knew his around this somewhat challenging city. I can’t recommend this tour enough especially if you are lucky enough to get Kyriakos as your guide.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Mark, We are truly thrilled to read your wonderful review. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey and to help create a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and provide our services again in the future. Best regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Athens in a Day

Marilyn_S, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Marilyn, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Love this tour!

Rhonda_O, Sep 2025

Jimmie was a great tour guide and helped us have a great time! We were able to see so many sights in one day and had plenty of time to customize our experience. Love this tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Rhonda, We are truly thrilled to read your wonderful review. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey and to help create a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and provide our services again in the future. Best regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Our guide was wonderful...

Payton_K, Sep 2025

Our guide was wonderful and had a vast knowledge of everything we saw. We felt like we left Athens having seen as much as we could during our short time at port.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Would book again in a heartbeat.

Michael_B, Aug 2025

Absolutely incredible day. There’s no chance we could have seen ash that we did without the car and guide. Just amazing.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Michael, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your trust and support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another memorable adventure. Warm regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

The guide got us to all...

William_P, Aug 2025

The guide got us to all the locations, easing around the crowds and made adjustments to the timetable to accommodate our wishes. He was able to converse easily with the children and oldsters and brought the Athens experience alive. His historical knowledge made the new museum and the Acropolis understandable to all.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear William, We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind words. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and providing our services again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Lifetime of memories

Tatiana_C, Jul 2025

We loved our tour. We only had 1 day in Athens and my husband has a knee problem and can’t be walking a lot. There is no way we would be able to see that much in one day if we didn’t have a private car with a guide driving us around. We also had a licensed guide accompanying us in the historic sites like Acropolis. She was fantastic. Perfect English and she told us everything we needed to know about the sites and took lots to f pictures of us. Lifetime of memories. Best money spent on this trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Tatiana, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your trust and support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another memorable adventure. Warm regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Definitely would book again

Melonie_C, Jul 2025

We hired this company to take us all around Athens. The driver was good, showed us things, and had a dry sense of humor that was hard to get used to, but we liked him. We saw many things packed into a day and he waited patiently for us and was great with the mobility issues with my husband.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Melonie, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We genuinely appreciate your trust and support. It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another memorable adventure. Warm regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours

Great day tour in Athens!

Christopher_R, Jun 2025

Wow! What a day we had in Athens on a full day private tour. Driver and guide met us at our hotel promptly at 8am as scheduled and we saw all the sites perfectly from start to finish. Highly recommend starting with Acropolis first thing to beat the heat and the crowd. Changing of the guard was more interesting than expected. Our guide Helen was super knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We are thrilled to read your wonderful review. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's our utmost pleasure to have been able to provide you with a memorable experience. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Best Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Great way to see Athens in one shot.

David_K, Jun 2025

This was a great way to get all of Athens in very efficiently. We had one day to see everything and didn’t want to mess around. We booked a full day tour with Kyriakos and could not have been happier. His knowledge and attention the details was incredible. This was the perfect way to effortlessly and efficiently cover the city before heading to the islands. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's our goal to continuously improve and provide the best possible experience for our guests. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future and create more memorable moments together. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

Fantastic tour - Great pacing; relaxed and engaging

Gregory_F, Jun 2025

Fantastic experience for the whole family. Well paced, highly informative, and strategically scheduled to avoid the cruise ship crowds. Our guide, Angel, is a trained archaeologist - clearly evident in the depth of knowledge in his comments - and he was patient with our questions. Our superb driver, Christos, navigated the tight streets of Athens with ease and offered cold water and great advice throughout the day. We even had some time for shopping after a fantastic lunch before heading back to the hotel in the afternoon. Highly, highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we deeply appreciate your kind words. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Kind Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Expectations

Ulderico_C, Jun 2025

This experience is basically a driver for the day. While knowledgeable and extremely nice it was not what we expected. You have to add the costs of all entrance fees and will not be escorted into the various sites. It is basically a nice car for the day. The Athens sites are fairly concentrated and you can just as easily get from place to place with Uber.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours – Hellenic Private Tours for your recent private tour, and for taking the time to share your feedback with us and with fellow travelers. We truly appreciate your kind words regarding your driver, whom you described as “knowledgeable and extremely nice.” It’s always rewarding to hear that our team members have helped make our guests’ experience enjoyable. We would, however, like to clarify a few details that may have influenced your overall impression. Our tour descriptions clearly specify what is included and excluded in the service. For example, entrance fees to archaeological sites are not included in the tour price, and this was also communicated during our direct correspondence - particularly when we offered to assist you by pre-booking the Acropolis tickets for a smoother experience. Additionally, as outlined in the tour details, our professional drivers are “Not licensed to accompany you into the sites”. In accordance with local regulations, this right is exclusively reserved for licensed tour guides, who are available upon request and at an additional cost. This information is noted in the inclusions/exclusions section of our tour descriptions. We certainly respect your feedback, and while we feel the 4-star rating may be a result of misunderstanding the tour structure rather than the quality of service provided, we value your opinion and the opportunity it gives us to improve our communication. Thank you once again for your trust and for choosing to explore Athens with us. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Amazing day in Athens!

Kathryn_M, May 2025

My husband and I are on our honeymoon and Jimmy showed us all of Athens. He is very knowledgeable, funny, patient, articulate and super nice! He also gave us recommendations for dinner, Savvas, which turned out to be amazing! Thank you, Jimmy!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with fellow travelers. Your feedback means a lot to us and serves as a great encouragement for our team. We truly appreciate your support and trust in our services. It's our constant endeavor to exceed your expectations, and we're delighted to hear that we could make your journey memorable. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future and creating more wonderful experiences together. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

The tour guide was very...

Joan_M, May 2025

The tour guide was very informative and helpful with suggestions and ideas. The only problem we encountered was I bought our tickets on line and accidentally purchased senior tickets for EU members I had to buy new tickets with no credit for the ones I had purchased.

Response from Host, May 2025

Panos God of Tours

Bradley_C, May 2025

Pianos was amazing. So professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Very flexible with our spontaneous request

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that we managed to exceed your expectations. Ensuring our guests have a memorable experience is our top priority, and we're delighted to have achieved this with you. We hope for the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Kind Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Comfort, Flexibility, and Great Service!

Luc_F, May 2025

We had an incredible day with Frank as our driver and guide! From the moment he picked us up, everything was seamless. The vehicle was spacious, clean, and extremely comfortable—perfect for a full day of exploring. Frank was professional, friendly, and incredibly accommodating. We made a few last-minute changes to our itinerary, and he handled everything with ease and a smile. He took us through Athens and down to the stunning Temple of Poseidon, sharing insights along the way and making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. A huge thank you from the Francoeur family—this was a memorable experience and we highly recommend Frank and H.P. Tours to anyone visiting Greece!

Response from Host, May 2025

The bestest way to see Athens!

Lubna_O, Nov 2024

Panos and Alex were our guides for the day. And not only did they keep us entertained the whole time, but they also gave us a lot of information about the different monuments and ruins that were a part of the tour. Even though they could not accompany inside these spots, they made it a point to let us know everything there was to know about them including the rich history of these places. They were extremely patient (especially with me as I attended a work call in the middle of the tour!) and even helped us find a halal Indian restaurant in Athens. Thank you guys for making our trip so special :)

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you once more for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we're truly grateful for your time and consideration. We're thrilled to have been a part of your journey, and we eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Kind Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Private driver for a day in Athens

MaryChristy_M, Nov 2024

Jimmy was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and polite, He accommodated all our requests and showed us places we didn’t even know about. I would highly recommend. Thanks Jimmy for a wonderful day!!!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're delighted that we could contribute to your memorable experience. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Athens came alive!

Carl_B, Oct 2024

Outstanding tour! Our driver was excellent and friendly. The licensed guide was incredibly well educated about the history of the Acropolis and other ancient sites in Athens. She communicated clearly and answered all of our questions patiently. Her English was superb. I don't think you can go wrong with HP Yours.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your kind words regarding our services. We really appreciate sharing your feedback. We hope we can offer you our services again in the future. Warmest Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

Perfect day sightseeing in Athens

Andrea_D, Oct 2024

We had the pleasure of seeing Athens with our driver Panos. He was always on time to pick us up from each location on our itinerary. He shared abundant knowledge of the area and of the places on our itinerary. I highly recommend this company and this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with other travelers. We really appreciate it. We hope we can offer you our services again in the future. Warmest Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director

Great Day in Athens

Perry_S, Oct 2024

Tour was an excellent introduction to the major historical and current day sites in Athens. Sufficient time was given to explore the Acropolis, the Agora and the Acropolis Museum. Although not able to accompany guests to historical sites, Jimmy our tour guide was terrific in giving context to each site visited. He was very knowledgeable He also carefully arranged each drop off and pickup——it was all seamless. In all, a great day spent.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Covered all key sights in one day.

Peter_L, Oct 2024

Superb touring of key claasical sights with exceptional narration by our terrific driver Jimmy. He's highly skillful timely and safely negotiating all of Athen's packed streets. Took very good care of us.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

So glad we did this!

Jonathan_F, Sep 2024

Great tour! We were able to hit all the highlights no problem. Guide was both flexible and helpful. Native English speaker as well. Suggested a stop we had not thought about and we were grateful for it. Nice to be able to move at our own pace. We could probably have worked out getting between different places, but it would have taken us 2-3 days to see everything we were able to see in one day. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing H.P. Tours for your recent journey. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. We truly value your patronage and trust in our services. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another memorable adventure. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

Worth it to beat most crowds

Delisa_R, Sep 2024

Elias was an AMAZING driver and guide. Took us to all the main areas in Athens, gave us a great food recommendation for lunch. Anywhere he couldn't come in with us to give us a formal tour he explained the history of the place and gave recommendations for inside before letting us go in. Also worked with our schedule. Well worth the money

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Athens Brought to Life: A Perfect Family Tour with Helen and John

Jennifer_R, Sep 2024

Absolutely fantastic! Our private family tour in Athens with Helen and John exceeded all expectations. From the moment we met Helen, her warm and welcoming personality made us feel like we were old friends. Her deep knowledge of Athens’ rich history and culture truly brought the city to life for us and our kids. She had a remarkable ability to make history captivating and accessible for all ages, and her passion for Athens shone through in every story she told. John, our driver, was equally incredible. Navigating the busy streets of Athens with such ease, he ensured we traveled in comfort and style. His friendly demeanor, along with Helen's perfect coordination, made for a seamless experience from start to finish. John even pointed out hidden gems along the way, giving us a local’s perspective that made the tour feel extra special. Helen tailored the itinerary perfectly to our family’s interests, taking us to iconic sites like the Acropolis and the Parthenon, while also introducing us to charming, less touristy neighborhoods where we could soak up the authentic Athenian atmosphere. Helen and John’s teamwork made everything run so smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our time together as a family. Their kindness, expertise, and professionalism made this a trip we’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Athens, booking a tour with Helen and John is an absolute must. They turned what could have been a simple sightseeing trip into an unforgettable family experience that we’ll treasure for years to come. Highly, highly recommended!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Wonderful

shelly_h, Sep 2024

Jimmy did a great job of taking care of our group and showing us the sites! It was amazing. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Athens All-Day Tour with Jimmy

Norma_B, Aug 2024

Our guide, Jimmy; was very knowledgeable about the area and explained where we were and what we were seeing as he drove. I liked the fact that he changed up the order of the itinerary based upon traffic and the extra time it took for me to get in and out of the van. He drove as close as he could so that I did as little walking as possible with my rolling walker. I felt extremely comfortable with him and appreciated immensely his patience and thoughtfulness. I would use Jimmy again and again (asking for him by name) whenever I am in Greece.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and we're delighted that we could contribute to your memorable experience. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back and offer our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes. Warmest Regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director H.P. Tours

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