Athens private tour- Explore the history

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Athens, Greece

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The ancient city of Athens is rife with history and landmarks. Rather than trying to navigate the sights on your own, join a private tour and cover the highlights in just a few hours. See where the first Olympic games took place, visit the grandiose Temple of Zeus, see the iconic Acropolis, take in the views from Lycabettus Hill, and much more.

Get a comprehensive overview of Athens in a few hours
Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
Stay connected in between stops with onboard Wi-Fi
A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Driver-Guide with deep historical knoweledge

Gratuities
Licensed guide that escort inside the sites
Entrance fees
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We also pick up from Airbnb. From the airport, there is an extra charge.

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Panathenaic Stadium

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

Temple of Olympian Zeus

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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 29 reviews

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Does not disappoint

fbands, Aug 2025

Demetrius was very knowledgeable about the history of Athens. To stand among the ruins of places I had only heard about was surreal. The Greek food was fabulous also.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the immersive experience and found the tour guide helpful. It's great to hear that the balance and insights enhanced your visit

Nice way to see Athens

Mary_K, Oct 2022

Odyssis (sp?) was there ready to pick us up. Easy to find. We had all seen the Acropolis on earlier visits so we asked him to take us to some spots off the beaten path. We saw the changing of the guards, the Olympic stadium among other sites. The best was taking the tram to the top of a mountain to see ALL OF ATHENS! It was amazing!! He was friendly, took pictures for us, stopped when we asked and even told several jokes. A good time had by all.