Private tour of Athens, Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon & Riviera

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Athens, Greece

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

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Overview

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Learn more about Greek history and culture on a guided tour
Capture sunset photos of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Zeus
Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel transfers
Receive personalized attention on a private tour

What's Included

Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tickets [if option with tickets is selected]
Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history [not licensed to enter sites and museums]
Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Port
Premium Vehicles with Wi-Fi, A/C, Bottled Water

Temple of Poseidon tickets [must be purchased at the site 10eur pp]
Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost from 200 eur)
Tips & Gratuities
Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)

Meeting and 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.

Itinerary

Athens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50

Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece

Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Admission Ticket Free

Kallimarmaro

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Archaeological Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Historical Museum - Old Parliament House

Admission Ticket Free

Hellenic Parliament

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Acropolis of Athens

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Voula Beach

Admission Ticket Free

Varkiza

Admission Ticket Free

Glyfada

Admission Ticket Free

Vouliagmeni

Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Poseidon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Athens

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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

4.7

based on 22 reviews

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Fun filled day

Maria_S, May 2026

We had a fun filled day! Our tour guide and driver were wonderful and very informative e about everything g we did! Well worth it to see Athens in a day!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Maria! Thank you for your lovely 5* review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun day exploring Athens, Cape Sounio, and the Temple of Poseidon. It’s great to know your guide and driver helped make the experience enjoyable and informative. Seeing so much in one day can be a big adventure, and we’re glad you felt it was well worth it! Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece someday! Best regards from Athens& the Ancient Greece Tours Team

I've been on this tour...

Pamela_B, Apr 2025

I've been on this tour twice and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! You'll visit all the must-sees in Athens!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello Pamela!! Thanks so much for coming back on tour with us, and for the great recommendation! We’re happy you enjoyed seeing all the Athens highlights and hope to welcome you again soon. Warm regards from Athens and the Team at Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers!

Private driver, but not really a tour.

Michael_L, Aug 2024

The title says private tour, but what it should have stated was "entertaining driver will take you sites, then drop you off to explore sites on your own". The driver did not enter the sites with us, direct us to unique areas or provide us with studied information. George (nice guy) took us from site to site, where we had to buy our own tickets, not included in the tour price, and explore on our own. It was a very expensive taxi service. Not what I was expecting for a "private tour".

Response from Host, Sep 2024

hi Michael! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the tour did not meet your expectations. Our tours are designed to provide flexibility and a personalized experience, with knowledgeable drivers who guide you to multiple points of interest. As stated in our inclusions, tickets are not included, and our drivers do not enter archaeological sites, though a certified guide can be arranged for a more in-depth experience. We appreciate your input and will consider your comments to improve our services. Best regards, The AGT Team

Excellent Tour with Eirini!

Nancy_D, May 2023

This was the second time we took this tour while in Greece. Eirini was such a good tour guide the first time, we booked her again for a second tour. She was able to customize the tour so we saw things we didn’t see on the first tour. Eirini is a great tour host and I can’t say enough good about her. She is friendly, accommodating and provided excellent recommendations for our onward journey in Greece. You can’t go wrong with this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide.

Great customizable tour

Nancy_D, May 2023

This tour was amazing! The ability to customize the tour to our abilities and interests was great. Eirini was a great guide and provided us with an awesome day that included a beautiful drive to various ruins, seeing the changing of the guards, and she even waited while we had a bite to eat at the sea. I highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide you can be sure it will be an awesome tour!

Best way to experience Greece if you're short on time.

SandraEliana_P, Aug 2022

Both the administrative support before the tour (George A) and the guide (George B) were excellent!! We were able to experience the ruins and museum with pre-booked tickets, enjoyed a fantastic traditional lunch and were at the Parliament just in time for the guard change. George B also picked us up right at our cruise port and took us back safely and timely.Greatly recommended.

Not a tour or skip the line

JBK, Sep 2021

George was very nice, however the tour was shown as ‘private tour’ and ‘skip the line’! He basically just drove us around (a taxi service) no history offered or skip any line, sorry to report