"Athens in a Glimpse with Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-Off"

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Athens, Greece

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of your limited time in Athens on this private tour and cover many of the city’s highlights in just a few hours. With included hotel and port transfers, skip the hassle of navigating the city and travel comfortably between sites. See landmarks such as the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Library, the Academy of Athens, and the Panathenaic Stadium.

Flexible start times let you work around your schedule
Receive personalized attention on an intimate private tour
Ideal for first-time visitors or anyone short on time in Athens
Included hotel and port pickup and drop-off ensure a seamless experience

What's Included

English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
Private Transportation - Tour
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Mobile Chargers
Bottled water

Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Entrance fee - Acropolis

€30.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The driver can pick you up directly from the Port of Piraeus. He will be waiting for you outside your cruise ship, holding a sign with your name. He can meet you at any time you prefer. From there, he will take you to the center of Athens for a 5–6 hour sightseeing tour, and afterward he will bring you back to the Port of Piraeus in time to re-embark on your cruise ship. 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

Port of Piraeus (Pass By)

Parthenon (Pass By)

Acropolis

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Pass By)

Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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)

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Hadrian's Library (Pass By)

Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)

Stoa of Attalos (Pass By)

Piraeus (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

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Very nice driver and...

Kathleen_s, Jul 2025

Very nice driver and vehicle. It was efficient way to see Athens in short time, while keeping cool in the extreme heat. Driver was kind with children.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello Mrs Kathleen, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor — we truly appreciate it! We’re very happy to hear that our driver did everything possible to ensure the children were comfortable, especially on such an exceptionally hot day in Athens. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future! Many thanks, Marina

First class with Andreas

Joanna_H, Oct 2024

Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our private tour with driver Andreas during our recent stay in Athens. He was descriptive in his explanations and knew how to minimize the lines/crowds. And he went above & beyond when one in our party fractured his ankle at the top of the Acropolis! First class service.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hello from Greece Athens Taxi!!!!1 Thank you very much for your review...We appreciate it!!!! 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

Terrific tour with a great tour guide.

Joanne_P, Jul 2024

Andreas was very accommodating to our needs. He had so much knowledge for every site he took us too. He was personable and warm and so easy to be with . We enjoyed our tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you very much for your review to Viator...We appreciate it!!!! We are very happy that you enjoyed our servises and your tour in Athens!!!!! 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

This tour was...

Linda_H, Jan 2024

This tour was exceptional. Our driver, Konstantinos, was like a tour guide in his car. The knowledge he imparted was tremendous. He drove us to the Acropolis, Parliament Building for changing of the Guard, the Acropolis Museum, and other local places, providing us with information about everything. We highly recommend this tour, and especially, Konstantinos.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello from Athens!!!! We would like to thank you for the review of your tour, we appreciate that!!!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 and offering you our services!!!!!! Best regards from Greece Athens Taxi!!!!

A wonderful experience in a lovely city.

Milah_L, Oct 2023

Our driver was prompt and since roads were closed due to a fund raiser, he suggested we go earlier and it was perfect etc to beat the crowds. We had time for photos and he provided cold waters which were nicely e.

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 !!!

Great experience in Athens.

Wolfram_N, Jun 2023

Dennis was our driver, he was very helpful and accomodating, and very knowledgeable about what he is showing us. We asked to have more time at the Akropolis and the Museum and he basically gave us as much time as we wanted, and still was able to show us everything on the itinereary. He also brought us back to our cruise ship exactly at the time we wanted. Great experience.

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

Great Tour

Mary_M, May 2022

This was the perfect interval between arriving in Athens from our cruise and reaching the airport. Our driver was great and we really appreciated all the information he provided about the city. I would definitely recommend this tour.