Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

Athens, Greece

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Hit the Athens highlights in just half a day—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—when you book this private tour via Mercedes with onboard Wi-Fi. See the Acropolis and Museum, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Arch of Hadrian, the Temple of Zeus, and much more (entry to the sights own expense). Upgrade to explore with a guide, and/or enjoy a traditional Greek lunch.

This private Athens tour is tailored to your needs and timings
Maximize your sightseeing: See the city's top sights in one tour
Upgrade to add a gourmet, 3-course lunch in a local taverna
Get around the city with ease aboard a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
SILVER PACKAGE (5hr): Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size
GOLD PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles. Traditional Greek Lunch
PLATINUM PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Mercedes. Lunch. Expert Guide for Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Groups of 8 or more persons: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis

Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
Entrance Fees
Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

o Pick up time flexible on request o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle. o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply

Itinerary

Athens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arch of Hadrian

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Syntagma

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Athens

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Athens

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Gold or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add an expert guide for one or more sites on request, or choose our Platinum option that includes a guide.
PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.
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 7 reviews

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Greek Half Day with Guide and Lunch

Ken_D, Oct 2025

Absolutely amazing experience with incredible tour guides! (Pedros and Vicky). The attention to details and information provided was second to none. Friendly, prompt, appreciative and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Ken Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours

Great tour!

Tracy_L, Sep 2024

We had a wonderful time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to all the major attractions and showed us some of the old and newer parts of the city.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon. Best Wishes for all your future travels

Perfect Tour of Athens

Karen_D, Oct 2023

WOW! Our tour guide was amazing. Pedro was wonderful. He was punctual, the transportation was clean and comfortable. He explained all the sites and city history. He answered any questions we had about Athens. Athens was a city I had always wanted to visit and explore and after Pedro’s tour I want to return for more Athens adventures. The private tour was our favorite tour during our Mediterranean Cruise

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Karen Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon. Best Wishes for all your future travels All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!

Superseded our expectations!

Valerie_B, Nov 2022

The tour guide was personable and informative and the additional lunch was one of the most amazing meals we had during our whole trip!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear Valerie Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to meet you again in the future. Warm wishes from all the team at Warmpenguin Tours!

Best day in Athens

Cindy_G, Aug 2022

Our driver Vasilis made our day! He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed! Our guide to the Parthenon and museum was excellent also!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to meet you again in the future. Warm wishes from all the team at Warmpenguin Tours!