Hydra Island Private Tour From Athens

Athens, Greece

9 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap the bustle of Athens for the picturesque beauty of Hydra, one of Greece’s most scenic islands, on this private, full-day excursion with round-trip transfers from the city. After the drive to the coast, take a boat to Hydra (extra cost) and enjoy free time to visit the island’s many historic monuments, shop for souvenirs made by local artisans, or savor Greek delicacies at a restaurant by the harbour.

Enjoy the convenience of private round-trip transfers from Athens to Hydra
Explore the island at your own pace, whether you’re swimming or sightseeing
Snacks and bottled water are conveniently provided in the vehicle
As Hydra is car-free, take a 15-minute boat ride to the island (extra cost)

What's Included

WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Snacks
Bottled water
Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Termina pick up and drop off
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)

Ticket boat (Metochi to Hydra):Hydra Lines 7.50€/person-Private water taxi 70€/group (for one way)
The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
Your driver will not be at your disposal during your tour of the island
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

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.

Meeting point

McDonald's Σύνταγμα
Ermou 2, Athina 105 63, Greece
McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma: Our driver will wait you in front of the entry of McDonald's with a signboard with the name of the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Athens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isthmus of Corinth

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Metochi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hydra

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Historical Archives - Museum of Hydra

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Athens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
The driving travel from Athens to Hydra is 2 hours & 45 minutes
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

4.3

based on 4 reviews

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The driver was very...

Adriana_N, May 2026

The driver was very nice and attentive, but the ride left much to be desired. Many hours of travel for short time in Hydra. A very young driver with little knowledge. He did not talk about the island or the canal during the journey, which could add value. Clean car, but uncomfortable. And the scheduled time in Hidra (3,5 hours, as described by the tour) was reduced to 2 hours. I do not recommend.

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Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the driver pleasant and attentive, and that the vehicle was clean. The vehicle was a comfortable Suv 7-seater , enough big for a solo traveller. We understand your disappointment regarding the time spent in Hydra, sometimes even 3 hours is not enough time. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us. We regret that this tour did not leave you with a better impression.