Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Athens, Greece

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

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Overview

Get a quick overview of Athens’ main attractions on a private 5-hour shore excursion. The tour is perfect for travelers short on time who want to experience the best of the Greek capital. Begin with two hours to explore the Acropolis, followed by visits to the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, and more. Be sure to have your camera ready for the changing of the guard ceremony outside the parliament building.

Get the personalized experience of a private tour
Enjoy free time to explore independently
Take a break from the cruise ship crowds
Travel comfortably in round-trip transportation

What's Included

WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls
English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
Adjusting/customizing itinerary to skip the long lines
Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
We can accommodate 8people also(Bookable by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)

Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
Gratuity(optional), Lunch, Entrance Fees
Skip the line Service, Pre-purchased tickets with an Additional cost

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on Accommodation in Athens and Athens Suburbs Pickup/drop off from/to Accommodation located outside Athens Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on

Itinerary

Acropolis

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arco Di Adriano

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mount Lycabettus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
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 20 reviews

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Great way to kick off a Cruise!

Mary_F, Oct 2025

We were looking for a tour that would pick up our group of 5 at the airport, give us a tour of Athens and then drop us off at the cruise port. Tour of Athens was great to work with and gave us the experience we were looking for. Dionisis was responsive and very flexible. He helped me through the process of securing tickets to the Parthenon and advising on the other sites we were interested in. Thomas was our driver. He was prompt, very professional, and accommodating to our requests. We really enjoyed our time with Thomas and the information and stories he shared. The minivan was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We were able to fit in a visit to the Plaka area of the city, a wonderful visit to the Parthenon, and a city tour. Thomas was very conscious of our time constraints and delivered us to our cruise ship in plenty of time. We were very grateful to have this experience, as we were not able to extend our trip an extra day in order to see something of Athens. We were so pleased with the service Tour of Athens provided that we booked them for the transport from our cruise ship to the Athens airport at the end of our cruise. The service was again exceptional, our driver, Vassimo, was prompt, handled our bags, and was very personable and professional. There were water bottles and WiFi in the well appointed minivan. He got us to the airport just before it started to get very busy and we had no trouble making our plane. Both experiences helped make the beginning and the end of our trip smooth and stress free!