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Private Layover Athens Sightseeing Tour from the Airport or Port

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Athens, Greece

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Overview

Stuck in Athens airport between flights? Grab the opportunity and make the most out of your layover by discovering the best this city has to offer! At a desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from the airport in a private vehicle and he will treat you with a bottle of water. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

The sightseeing ride is totally private and personalised, meaning that, together with your driver, you can choose which of the suggested stops you wish to make and the time to allocate to each one. There is always a suggested itinerary to follow but you are free to customise it according to your preferences.

What's Included

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • Entrance fees for all attractions
  • Beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your driver will monitor your flight and wait for you in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name on to start your Athens Tour.There is an additional 1-hour complimentary waiting time after your scheduled pickup time. If your flight has been delayed then the 1-hour complimentary waiting time starts when your flight arrives.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

What To Expect

Mount Lycabettus

This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the History of Athens University (Pass By)

Propylaia, one of the most emblematic landmarks of the capital city of the Greek state,
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Change of Guards

The Presidential Mansion is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

Wander around Dionysiou Areopagitou street where the Acropolis Museum is located. The most historical street in Athens on the foot of the Acropolis Hill. You have the option to explore the infamous Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Plaka with its labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around of the Acropolis. Your driver will show you all its hidden gems!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Syntagma Station (Pass By)

The Hellenic Parliament is located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Constitution Square in Athens.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro which includes the Greek National Opera, as well as 210,000 m² park.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greek Gastronomy Center Apartments

Taste traditional Greek products and Wines at the Greek Gastronomy Center in the heart of Athens.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Layover Athens Sightseeing Tour from the Airport or Port?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • 1-Hour complimentary waiting time
  • Bottles of Water
  • Port/Airport Pickup & Dropoff
  • Entrance fees for all attractions
  • Beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).

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