The Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

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Athens, Greece

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

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Overview

The highlights of Athens span millennia. With so much to take in, it’s no wonder it can be difficult covering the main sights in limited time. This private half-day tour whisks you through the Greek capital by chauffeured vehicle. Visit the Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus, watch the changing of the Presidential Guards at Syntagma, and enjoy panoramic city views, all in half a day.

Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any Athens hotel
Enjoy the services of your own personal chauffeur—no need to share
Half-day itineraries leave the rest of the day free for other activities
Enjoy flexible itinerary options to suit your interests

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
English Speaking Tour
Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles
Groups of 4-7 people are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
Pickup transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Airport, Port, or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
Drop-off transfer to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, Port, or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
Bottled water

Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 200€)
Lunch

Lunch stops are scheduled upon request
Entrance fee - Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18

€30.00 per person
Entrance fee - Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup Locations: Pickup is available from any location in Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or the suburbs. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at Piraeus Port, please proceed to the ship's terminal. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens. Please be ready in the lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, as pickup begins a quarter of an hour earlier than your reservation start. -Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra charge of €60 per additional hour applies. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour of Athens!

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Panathenaic Stadium

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Change of Guards

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
Due to Greek Laws, only official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra per hour charge applies.
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.

Reviews

4.6

based on 15 reviews

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Nice around Athens tour

Bryan_E, Jun 2025

Tomas was a great tour guide. We had a lot of fun on our tour. I would recommend this tour. Tomas was very knowledgeable and tentative.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your half-day tour of Athens. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Safe travels and all the best, Aggelos

Great way to spend the day

Carol_G, Sep 2024

Our driver Loukas was fantastic! So accommodating and helpful. While we were driving he shared lots of Greek history and information. We started with a tour of the Acropolis, then saw the Olympic stadium, changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace and a lovely time enjoying the view and the coffee on top of Mount Lycabettus. Nice and educational way to see the highlights of Athens in a small group.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Carol, Your review means a lot to us! We always strive to give our best to offer o great time to our clients and I’m glad that we exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!

Breathtaking

arli103, Sep 2024

Our guide was wonderful and very informative. Great company. We are looking forward to seeing the other tours

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your kind words! We always strive to give our best for our clients and I’m glad that we exceeded your expectations. We are looking forward to seeing you again !!

Great driver makes a great tour

Joseph_K, Jun 2024

Driver / tour guide spoke perfect English, was interesting, enthusiastic, courteous, and responsive to our needs and wishes. We were able to see things at our own pace.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

It was a great pleasure meeting you ! Hope to see you again soon!

Welcome to Athens!

Gordon_B, Mar 2024

Giannis - the friendly and informative driver made this a memorable trip. We saw a variety of interesting sights around the city. A wonderful introduction to Athens.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words!

You won’t regret choosing this tour

Natalie_M, Oct 2023

The tour was excellent . Our tour guide, Giannis was outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was very knowledgeable; gave us the history of places we drove by and the ones we visited and was very friendly as well. We were picked up at the port before the scheduled time which was great and dropped off at the port in time. The tour gives plenty of time to see each sight at your own pace. Glad we chose this tour. I definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words!

Absolutely the best Athens tour ever!!!

Eddye_T, Aug 2023

Our tour guide Nicolas was absolutely the best. He drove us everywhere and pointed out great landmarks adding the history and special facts all through the tour. We couldn’t have had a better experience with any other tour group. The Viator tours in Athens and Santorini have been the best experience that could be provided. Viator is the best.