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Athens Full Day Private Tour

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Athens, Greece
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Athens through a private full-day experience that combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with flexible, personalized sightseeing. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury vehicle and explore the city alongside a professional tour driver who provides insightful commentary on Athens’ history and contemporary life.
The tour includes visits to major highlights such as the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma area, Plaka, Monastiraki, scenic viewpoints from Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum and the Ancient & Roman Agora.
With flexible start times, complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled waters, and convenient pick-up and drop-off, this private tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and returning travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Athens.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
  • Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
  • Gratuities
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Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup Locations: Pickup is available from any location in Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or the suburbs. -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 under your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at Piraeus Port, please proceed to the ship's terminal. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens. Please be ready in the lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, as pickup begins a quarter of an hour earlier than your reservation start. -Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra charge of €60 per additional hour applies. -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!

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Acropolis

Start your day hiking up the Acropolis Hill where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located inside of the temple of Parthenon.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

Continue your tour of Athens’s finest sights by wandering among the ancient pillars of Temple of Olympian Zeus.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Change of Guards

Grab a ride to Syntagma and watch the ritual of the Presidential Guard change.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

Enjoy a taste of history in Panathenaic Stadium and see where the first Modern Olympics took place.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Enjoy the most breathtaking view of the city, which is is no other than Lycabettus Hill where you will be enjoying the greek capital from an altitude of 227m.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

Visit the Ancient Market for a small walk along the Themistoclean walls, where some of the city’s best culinary spots are located today.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Walk along Plaka and taste exceptional greek food at local taverns and discover the secrets of the mediterranean diet. If you take this tour on any given Sunday, you have to visit the spectacular flea market, behind the railway station.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Discover one the best, modern museums in the world that hosts treasures of the antiquity.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Full Day Private Tour?

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 (EET). 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

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • WiFi on board
  • Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
  • English Speaking Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
  • Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
  • Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
  • Groups 1 - 3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles
  • Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
  • Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch stops are scheduled upon request
  • Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 300€)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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 (historians | archaeologists), 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.
  • Due to Greek Laws, only official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
  • Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra per hour charge applies.

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