Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour

Athens, Greece

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

Overview

It’s impossible to see Athens’ key sights from Piraeus in half a day without private transportation. Bag the city’s star attractions, including the Acropolis, the Athenian Trilogy, and the Changing of the Guard on this private tour. Your driver greets you at the terminal exit holding a sign with your name to avoid any confusion, letting you maximize your time in the city center. Please note that tickets are at your expense.

A huge choice of start times lets you plan around your ship’s schedule
Onboard Wi-Fi gets you connected without the roaming charges
Beat the heat with air conditioning and bottled water
Bring home glorious city photos, taken atop Mt. Lycabettus

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottles of water on board.

A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request.
Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (50 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will wait to meet you at your cruise terminal holding a sign with your name or at the lobby of your hotel

Itinerary

Acropolis

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Changing of the Guard Ceremony

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

Acropolis Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
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

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Customization Made the Most of Our Day in Athens

Jeffrey_L, Jun 2025

We took this tour as part of our cruise on the Sun Princess. Our driver met us at the terminal exactly at the scheduled pick up time. We are not people who like to get started too early in the morning. Because this was a private tour we were able to set the start time to midmorning. Another benefit of a private tour is all the time you save that it takes to load and unload a tour bus. Our driver took us directly to the Acropolis where the guide that had been arranged for the Acropolis tour was waiting. Because there were only 3 of us we were easily able to navigate through the crowd, find out-of-the-way places to listen to the guide and carry on a conversation with the guide throughout the tour. The guide’s knowledge added a great deal of value to the tour. When we finished at the Acropolis our driver was waiting and we continued to the other sites. Our driver customized the sites we went to to meet our interests. While not a guide at the sites, the driver was able to narrate about Athens as we drove and provide information about the sites. He was professional and knowledgeable. We returned to the port as scheduled before all-aboard time. This tour made the most of our one day in Athens while accommodating our wishes.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear guests, Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review and for choosing Tour in Greece for your day in Athens during your Sun Princess cruise! We’re thrilled to hear that the flexibility of a private tour allowed you to start the day at your preferred time and enjoy a smooth, personalized experience from beginning to end. It’s great to know that both your guide at the Acropolis and your driver contributed to making the day informative, comfortable, and truly tailored to your interests. Our goal is always to make the most of your time — especially when it’s limited — while offering a stress-free and enriching experience. We’re glad we could help you enjoy Athens at your own pace and still return to the ship right on schedule. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future — there’s so much more to explore! Warm regards, The Tour in Greece Team