Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour
Overview
Discover the wonders of Athens with our Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour, offering a personalized experience through the city's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with a knowledgeable tour driver who shares insights into Athens’ rich past and vibrant present.
Visit the legendary Acropolis, then explore key sites such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, Plaka, Monastiraki, and enjoy views from Mount Lycabettus. Customize your itinerary and choose to include the Acropolis Museum, Ancient & Roman Agora, or National Archaeological Museum.
For a different view, opt for the Athens by Night version—where illuminated monuments and a lively evening setting reveal the city’s charm after dark.
With flexible scheduling, Wi-Fi, and convenient pick-up/drop-off, this tour is perfect for first-time or returning visitors.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off available at any location in Athens, Piraeus, Athens Airport, and Piraeus Port
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled waters
- Mercedes air-conditioned Premium Minivan
- Charge your devices with our 4 USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
- Skip-the-line ticket service
- Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (not allowed to accompany you in any site)
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour
- Audio guides for the 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 – EU citizens ≤25 & non-EU ≤5: Free, non-EU 6–25: €10, EU 65+: €10; Reduced-admission or free-admission tickets are only available at the 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) 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
Erectheion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Athena Nike
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Di Dioniso
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Herod Atticus Odeon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum (Pass By)
Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)
Agora Romaine (Pass By)
National Archaeological Museum (Pass By)
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 (Pass By)
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)
Mount Lycabettus
20 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)
Monastiraki
30 minutes • 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
- 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 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.
- We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
- Smartphone or tablet and earphones are required for our audio guides.
- Smartphone or tablet is required for our PDF guide.
- Due to Greek Laws, only licensed tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums. |
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