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Best of Athens in a Full Day Tour Includes Ticket of Acropolis

Athens, Greece
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • WiFi on board
    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
    • Private transportation
    • Skip the line tickets - Guaranteed to skip the lines - Upon your request
    • English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
    • Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
    • Entry/Admission - Acropolis
    • Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
    • Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
    • The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
    • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability with extra cost.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.

    or

    Meeting point

    • McDonald's Σύνταγμα
      Ermou 2, Athina 105 63, Greece

      McDonalds Ermou 2 Syntagma Athens: Our driver will wait you in front of the entry of McDonalds with a signboard with the name of tour.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Acropolis

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Propylaea

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Parthenon

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Erechtheion

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Temple of Athena Nike

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Herod Atticus Odeon

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Theatre of Dionysus

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Panathenaic Stadium

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Arch of Hadrian

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center (Pass By)

    National Garden (Pass By)

    11

    Hellenic Parliament

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Syntagma Square Fountain

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)

    The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

    National Library Of Greece (Pass By)

    14

    Mount Lycabettus

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    Plaka

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Monastiraki

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hadrian's Library (Pass By)

    Stoa of Attalos (Pass By)

    Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

    17

    National Archaeological Museum

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • 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 1 review
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    An Outstanding Private Tour with Yannis

    Kathleen_R, Jul 2026
    This private tour was absolutely worth the money and one of the highlights of our time in Athens. Our guide, Yannis, was outstanding—energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing both the famous landmarks and the city's hidden gems. Because the tour was customizable, he helped us make the most of our eight hours by tailoring the itinerary to our interests and suggesting the best order to visit sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Lycabettus Hill, and Plaka. Along the way, he shared fascinating local history and insider perspectives that we never would have discovered on our own. If you're looking for a personalized, stress-free way to experience the best of Athens, I highly recommend this tour and especially Yannis as your guide.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your private tour was one of the highlights of your time in Athens. Yannis will be delighted to know that his energy, passion, and knowledge made such a positive impression. Your kind recommendation means a great deal to us. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your visit to Athens, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Greece!

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