Best of Athens in a Fast Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cover the top sights in Athens in just a few hours to make the most of your time with this express driving tour. Enjoy pickup directly at your hotel and zip through the city on board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle as you listen to commentary about the sights and their history from your driver. Check off blockbusters like the Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and Temple of Olympian Zeus with stops to snap photos.
- Get your bearings in Athens in just three hours with a driving tour
- An expert local driver for insights into the city and its sights
- Tour in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water
- Customize the itinerary to focus on your interests
What's Included
- Bottled waterSoft drinks,soda,snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Liability insurance per person
- **Local** Guiding Services
- Mercedes Benz Eclass 1-4pax, Mercedes Benz Minivan 5-8pax, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 9-15pax
- Tickets are not included, but we can assist you on how to buy them properly.
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. In case you will need extra time ( hour) that happens under communication with the Driver and The Operator. The Driver is Also a local guide and will give you all information you need about Athens. *This tour is suitable for old people,business people,travelers that have connection flights and they just can visit the city center before they catch their next flight. *This tour is very flexible and it goes according to your needs. For any special request you have, please contact our head office to guide you properly about your requests and about everything you need to know...!!* a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,aibnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
Itinerary
Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)
Hellenic Parliament (Pass By)
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)
Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
- We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
- If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
- If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
- Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
- If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
- If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
- If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
- 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
4.9
based on 30 reviews
Philip_L, Nov 2025
Amazing value for the money! Our guide, Sebastian, was friendly, kind, courteous and knowledgeable. We learned so much! He was totally flexible. Told us to take as much, or as little time as we wanted at each site. I am so glad we did a car tour. I can’t even imagine seeing all the sites, especially Mount Lycabettus that was the highlight of a tour for us, without car. I was worried about being stuck in city center traffic for most of the tour, but for us it was not the case at all. Hardly any traffic (we had 12:30 tour in November). Beautiful weather, not crowded at all, all around perfect day! Highly recommend Sebastian and this tour company!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Philip,
Thank you for sharing your review with us. It means alot. We are glad to know Sebastian made your trip memorable. Hoping to see you soon again.
Pamela_Y, Oct 2025
This was perfect for us. We got to see everything that we wanted to and more!! Our driver George was awesome!! He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to ride with. He made sure we were comfortable and had a good time!! I would definitely recommend this if you don’t want to or can’t do a lot of walking!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Pamela,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear that George made your day special with his awesomeness, deep knowledge and pleasantness. Thanks for sharing your recommendation. Hoping to see you soon again.
Mary_M, Oct 2025
Driver was knowledgeable and courteous. We covered many sites in a short period of time. He allowed us to take pictures whenever we wanted and was happy to take pictures of the four of us. It was a great overview of Athens.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Mary,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so happy to know you enjoyed your trip to Athens. Hoping to see you soon again.
Gerard_M, Sep 2025
Great tour and driver. Well versed in history and made it fun. Well worth the money.Highly reccomend to anyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Gerard,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. Thank you for recommending. Hoping to see you soon again.
Tammy_M, Sep 2025
Great tour. Senis was a great tour guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed this tour and would recommend it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Tammy,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know how Senis made your trip friendly and great with his knowledge. Thanks for sharing your recommendation. Hoping to see you soon again.
Janae_J, Aug 2025
Loved the fact that is was a private tour, we were able to having a one on one experience with Dimitrius. He was very thorough and very resourceful, gave plenty of information about the sites we visited. Would definitely recommend this tour if you would like to avoid the crowds and I would also recommend going in the afternoon so you can truly see Athens in her full beauty.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Janae,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear that Dimitris made your day special with his resourcefulness. Thanks for sharing your recommendation. Hoping to see you again soon.
Amy_P, Aug 2025
George was amazing. We explained what we wanted to see in a limited time and he didn’t disappoint. Friendly, kind and extremely knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Amy,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides George who made your trip amazing and friendly with his kind and deep knowledge. Hoping to see you soon again.
Shameen_A, Aug 2025
Perfect for people short on time or short on energy. I have a walking cane due to an issue with my hip, so the minimal walking without missing the highlights was perfect for me. Our guide Spiros was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and entertaining! I would absolutely recommend for anyone who wants a quick flavor of the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi there,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides Spiros who made your trip fantastic and entertaining with his deep knowledge. Hoping to see you soon again.
Gabrielle_c, Aug 2025
Driver was very knowledgable and nice .
Didnt rush us. Funny and polite.
Made sure we got to see all
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Gabriella,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides your travel guide who made your trip nice with his deep knowledge and polite. Hoping to see you soon again.
Pat_D, Jul 2025
This is a good first day experience too Se the whole city and decide what specific things to do afterwards.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Pat,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so happy to know you enjoyed your trip to Athens. Hoping to see you soon again.
Megan_B, Jul 2025
We had the best tour with our guide, Dimitris Tabone! This was perfect for us to be able to see the city in the one day we were visiting Athens for, but not have to be out in the heat.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Megan,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a satisfying trip with Dimitris. Hoping to see you soon again.
Pamela_J, Jun 2025
We had an excellent tour with Spiros! He was very knowledgeable and knew just where to take us in our limited time, based on what we had already seen and what we were interested in. He knew the best photo spots and timing for getting to see things like the changing of the guard. Highlights of the trip were exploring the Agora and seeing the Panathenaic Stadium. I booked this tour only the night before, and appreciated Spiros' prompt communication using WhatsApp. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Pamela,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides Spiros who made your trip excellent with his deep knowledge. Hoping to see you soon again.
Cheryl_W, Jun 2025
Friendly, informative guide
Learnt lots of history and culture
Especially for a short tour, immaculate vehicle
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Cheryl,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a satisfying trip. Hoping to see you soon again.
Maggie_R, May 2025
Great experience. Driver was very polite and knowledgeable. Enjoyed all the sights he showed us in a very relaxed manner.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for choosing Theodoros's Travel. We are so pleased to know how your travel guide made your trip polite and knowledge. Hoping to see you soon again.
Judy_H, May 2025
It all was great! Spiros our driver was Wonderful. Contacted as before pick up from our Hotel. We saw so many sites, and Spiros took the pictures for us! Wanted to get the best spot for pictures and he knew where we should stand for them. Very Polite, Caring and extremely Knowledgeable. So glad we booked this before we left for our Cruise and feel like we saw everything we wanted in Athens. No regrets at all. If possible ask for Spiros to show you the sites!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Judy,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides Spiros who made your trip with his deep knowledge and politeness. Hoping to see you soon again.
John_J, Dec 2024
Excellent private 3 hour tour with Jimmy from Theodores Travel. Our driver was an incredibly friendly and superior host for our tour around Athens. Our vehicle (Mercedes sedan) was clean and comfortable. Jimmy knew wonderful off the beaten path places to visit and offered excellent tips on restaurants in our area. I highly recommend this tour and a bonus for you if Jimmy is your driver.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi John,
Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel and letting us know you enjoyed your trip to Athens hoping to see you soon again.
Shirley_J, Sep 2024
Our guide, Andreas, was on top of things before the tour started. He contacted us and responded to more than several questions about timing, special requests, pick up, etc. He planned the day so that we were able to see the “Changing of the Guard” at the tomb of Greece’s Unknown Soldier. In addition he had great insight into the democratic historical heritage in Sthens.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Shirley,
Thank you for your review. Hoping to see you soon.
Shari_F, Aug 2024
Pros: Our driver was very nice, and seemed quite knowledgeable about the places we visited. The van was comfortable and air conditioned.
Cons: Tour started an hour late so we missed the sunset. Driver didn't speak loud enough so everyone could hear him. Bottled water was not offered. The souvenir gift was not provided which disappointed our kids. Tour company did not respond to chat requests.
Tarek_B, Aug 2024
Very good and very professional driver/guide who knew what he was doing and talking about.
He showed is the highlights of Athens in a fast tour.
Very good experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Tarek,
It’s impressive to learn that the driver/guide delivered such a professional and insightful experience! His expertise and ability to showcase the highlights of Athens efficiently clearly made for a memorable tour. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that the experience met your expectations!
Barbara_F, Jul 2024
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was excellent took us to all the highlights that we wanted to see very efficient and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Barbar,
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and that our guide efficiently took you to all the highlights you wanted to see. It's great to know that their knowledge added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic tour in the future!
Sandra_W, Jul 2024
Great tour with a very knowledgeable driver! Fun time!
We had time to take pictures, take walks, ask lots of questions!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our driver knowledgeable and engaging. It’s wonderful to know you had plenty of time for photos, walks, and questions. We’re glad you had a fun time and look forward to your next visit!
anniebarrowbigpondco, May 2024
Spiros was fantastic!!!? My friend and I aren’t very mobile and he took that into account. We saw everything we wanted to see and were treated like princesses with complimentary coffees and pretzels, water and a wealth of knowledge!! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi Annie,
Thank you for such kind words for Spiros who served you like princess. He deserves to be appreciated for his hospitality and knowledge.
Allicia_B, Aug 2023
This was one of the best experiences. I would highly recommend this tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. It was the perfect amount of information and time.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hello.
Thank you for choosing THEODORES TRAVEL, we are glad that you enjoyed your tour , we watch each of you personally, the tour is flexible and we are trying to be as worthy of our services as possible.
We would be happy to see you again!
Noel_C, Jul 2023
Our driver, Pantelis, was impressive with his wealth of knowledge and explanation of Greek history as it related to the sites. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello.
Thank you for choosing THEODORES TRAVEL, we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with Pantelis , we watch each of you personally, the tour is flexible and we are trying to be as worthy of our services as possible.
We would be happy to see you again!
AnnaMaria_D, Jul 2023
George was friendly, accommodating, and helpful. He had great ideas and information. He made the day very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello.
Thank you for choosing THEODORES TRAVEL, we are glad that you enjoyed your tour with George , we watch each of you personally, the tour is flexible and we are trying to be as worthy of our services as possible.
We would be happy to see you again!
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