Best of Athens Full-Day Private Tour
Overview
Experience Athens’ iconic landmarks and cultural highlights on this Full-Day Private Tour. Travel in comfort with a knowledgeable tour driver who shares insight into the city’s ancient past and vibrant present. Explore the Acropolis and its crown jewel, the Parthenon, then visit two top sites: the Acropolis Museum, National Archaeological Museum, or Ancient & Roman Agora. See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and the neoclassical trilogy. Watch the Changing of the Guard, stroll through Plaka and Monastiraki, pause for lunch at a traditional taverna, with time to shop or explore on your own, enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus—and more.
Optionally, extend your day with a scenic coastal drive to Cape Sounion and visit the majestic Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea. Includes flexible pickup and drop-off.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off available at any location in Athens, Piraeus, Athens Airport, and Piraeus Port
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- English-speaking tour driver with deep knowledge of history (not allowed to accompany you in sites)
- Charge your devices with our 4 USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
- Bottled waters
- Mercedes air-conditioned Premium Minivan
- Skip-the-line ticket service
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour
- Audio guides for Acropolis, Ancient Agora and Museums (Smartphone+Earphones required)
- Acropolis & Slopes (1/4–31/10): €30/adult, €15 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18.
- (Optional) Acropolis Museum: €20/adult, €10 EU 65+ & non-EU 6–25, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤5 (reductions only at Museum's Ticket Desk).
- (Optional) Ancient Agora (1/4–31/10): €20/adult, €10 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18.
- (Optional) Roman Agora (1/4–31/10): €10/adult, €5 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18.
- (Optional) National Archaeological Museum (1/4–31/10): €12/adult, €6 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18.
- (Optional) Temple of Poseidon (1/4–31/10): €20/adult, €10 EU 65+ & non-EU 6–25, free for EU ≤25, non-EU ≤5 & EU students >25 (with proof)
- (Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee)
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup at any location in Athens or Piraeus. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at the port, please proceed to the ship's exit. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens at the scheduled time. Please ensure you are ready and waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour of Athens!
What To Expect
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Propylaea
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erechtheion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Athena Nike
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Theatre of Dionysus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Olympian Zeus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Denis the Areopagite
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
Monastiraki
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gennadius Library (Pass By)
Athens Concert Hall (Pass By)
Presidential Mansion
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaka (Pass By)
National Archaeological Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Agora of Athens
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agora Romaine
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Poseidon
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- During the tour, we make planned stops at key attractions, ensuring both sightseeing and comfort breaks.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides, but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
- Smartphone or tablet and earphones are needed for our audio guide.
- Smartphone or tablet is needed for our PDF guide.
- Due to Greek Laws, only licensed guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
Frequently Asked Questions
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