"Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more."
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Athens, Greece
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Book a private highlights tour of Athens and discover more of the city and its mythology in half a day than you could do alone. With a personal driver and vehicle just for your group, enjoy leisurely paced visits to the Athens Acropolis and its museum, along with a tour of the nearby Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods. Entrance fees for the Acropolis and the museum are not included.
- Skip the crowds and the rush with a private tour of Athens
- Relax and leave your Athens sightseeing itinerary to a local driver
- Hear the history of Athens as you explore enclaves like Anafiotika
- Keep cool as you travel around the city and enjoy complimentary bottled water
What's Included
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- Private transportation - Tour
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Bottled water
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
- The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
- Private transportationAirport Pick Up & drop-off
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum€20.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Acropolis€30.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher. Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Parthenon (Pass By)
Erectheion (Pass By)
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Pass By)
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
2
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Arch of Hadrian (Pass By)
Zappeion (Pass By)
National Garden (Pass By)
Hellenic Parliament (Pass By)
Syntagma (Pass By)
5
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)
6
Plaka
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (Pass By)
Hadrian's Library (Pass By)
Stoa of Attalos (Pass By)
Ancient Agora 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
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
- Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
- The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.
- 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 37 reviews
Kara_P, Sep 2025
The entire tour from pick up to drop off was amazing. Our tour guide was exceptional and very responsive!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the entire tour from start to finish and that your guide made such a positive impression by being both exceptional and responsive.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Greece in the future for another memorable experience.
Best regards,
Marina
sharon_P, Jun 2025
Andreas made the trip so informative, interesting, took us to the most important places to see
Acropolis and Parthenon, presidents palace for changing of the guard, Olympic stadium, up to the hills for views over Athens and more, we highly recommend this trip and Andreas as a tour guide 5*
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hello from warm Athens!!!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review on TripAdvisor — we truly appreciate it!
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your day in Athens, visited all the historically significant sites, and appreciated Andreas’ knowledge and passion for our history.
We would be delighted to welcome you back to Athens again in the future.
Many thanks,
Konstantinos
Shayna_Z, Apr 2025
This tour was a nice combination of walking and being driven. Our tour guide Andreas was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating for our family group of six.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello from sunny Greece!!!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to share your experience on TripAdvisor. We are truly grateful that you chose us for your tour in Athens and are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience that you have with your family!!!!
Many thanks,
Konstantinos
Manny_G, Feb 2025
Kostas is so Professional. He’s helpful, friendly, knows everything about Greece and gave us the best tour in Athens. Also, using a luxury car.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hello!!!!
Thank you very much for your review you wrote about your experience in Athens! We are so glad that you enjoyed this half day in Athens!!!!
We look forward to welcoming you again in Greece!!!!!!
Best regards,
Konstantinos Tzarda
Melissa_B, Oct 2024
The car was immaculate and spacious. Driver was very informative and nice. Very glad we did not try to do the city on our own.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hello from Greece Athens Taxi!!!!!
We are so very happy that you enjoyed this nice experience in Athens with us!!!! We will be happy to welcome you again in Greece to show you other parts of us!!!!!!
Βest regards,
Marina Apostolou
Marion_T, Oct 2024
The Tour Guide did an excellent job, was very knowledgeable and accommodating, did as we asked and was very pleasant.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hello from Greece Athens Taxi!!!!1
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour in Athens!!!!!
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
Lauren_S, Sep 2024
Andreas was prompt, accommodating polite and professional. He had a great sense of humor as well.
His account of the country's history was presented with the enthusiasm of a learned and passionate University professor.
Seeing the sites in his air conditioned vehicle was imperative for me given that my Oregonian blood was not used to the heat of Athens in the Summer.
Experiencing the Acropolis, in many ways, was like stepping back in time. The "throngs" of people did slightly diminish the individual experience though still worth the time and effort.
We witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Presidential Palace which was quite a magestic experience. Andreas' knowledge on the timing and the optimum location to view the event was indispensable.
Overall I would highly recommend this experience. If you are considering this and not quite sure, by all means, treat yourself and be sure to request Andreas.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We are very grateful for your kind comments. We are very glad that we gave you the best pictures - memories of Athens and enjoyed your tour so much! Andreas always gives his best.
We look forward to welcoming you to Athens again!!!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
Lori_C, Jun 2024
Konstantinos was a wonderful tour guide and a total gentleman. He was so attentive and provided us with so much information. We were very pleased!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour in Athens and our services!!!!!Thank you very much for your review to Tripadvisor...
We appreciate it!!!!
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Konstantinos Tzardas
Mark_B, May 2024
Our driver was extremely competent and knew so much! He was a pleasure and we all enjoyed his time with us!
Melissa_C, May 2024
Great afternoon with Andreas as our guide. It was an awesome private tour where we could take her time. Our driver was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We enjoyed our time with him.
Rosanne_O, May 2024
Acropolis and Parthenon. The amount of history right in the center of Athens and how the city manages the population.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you very much for your review to Viator...
I appreciate it!!!!
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
DeeDavis_O, Oct 2023
Highly recommended! Konstantinos was wonderful. Our tour was beautifully designed and executed. Informative and entertaining. Plus recommendations for some fabulous dining in both Athens and Delphi. Marina arranged everything including our tickets and a ride from the airport. Made our trip easy and memorable!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you very much for your review!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate it!!!!
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
edward_W, Sep 2023
We could not have asked for a better trip, we were picked up at the door of our motel, greeted with a smile. Our host was of the utmost professional and knew all the tricks of the trade to try to avoid the worst times to visit certain venues. Value for money was excellent and we would highly recommend to anyone looking to do a tour
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you very much for your review!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate it!!!!
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
JoAnn_P, Jul 2023
Acropolis was amazing! Our tour guide, Andreas, was helpful, informative, and very friendly! Amazing!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your review to Viator...
I appreciate it!!!!
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
Lesli_P, Jun 2023
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Andreas, our tour guide, was so kind, helpful, and informative. We couldn't ask for a better. It was a great way to spend the morning.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you very much for your review to Viator...
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
Nashali_W, May 2023
We were so comfortable and got to see everything we wanted at our own pace. Our guide was helpful and informative
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you very much for your review to Viator...
This feedback helps us improve our ability to provide you with the best service possible.
We look forward to welcoming you again to Athens and offer you our services !!!
Best regards,
Marina Apostolou
jktorres95, Oct 2022
Great tour!! Our tour guide Andreas was exceptional! So helpful and knowledgeable…. gave us lots of information and history … treated us like Family! Thank you for a Wonderful time!
Mary_G, Oct 2022
Our driver was excellent and very responsive to our particular needs. He was able to adjust times and the order of the tour to fit our schedule. We learned a great deal about Athens and its history in this overview of the city. I would highly recommend this tour.
Alaina_K, Jul 2022
Our tour guide. Andreas was the nicest person we met in Greece and we met a lot of incredible people. He helped us understand what we were seeing and helped make sure that we made it to the Acropolis on-time to enjoy the spectacular lighting close to sunset. It was nice to not have to worry about how to get to different locations, and to have someone know how much time to spend in each location. Andreas made it so we could just enjoy the ride. Thank you for a great trip!
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