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Piraeus to Athens Private City Tour

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| Athens, Greece
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from $388.03 per group (up to 11)

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See everything a visitor of Athens must see in just 4 hours
Pickup right from your Cruise terminal, with return
Only Mercedes-Always Luxurious
Tour in absolute style
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
2 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Arriving Cruises usually spend between 6-10 hours in Athens. Make your short visit one to remember for life. Your private, luxurious tour of the City of Athens is our specialty. We operate the newest, Yes, they are brand NEW, fully equipped Mercedes Sprinter vans, with hand-picked, highly trained English-speaking drivers. We excel in all forms of exclusive tours for the visitors seeking that extra treat for themselves and their loved ones, for they are our VIP guests.
Enjoy a memorable drive in the unparalleled comfort of our LIM Transport vehicles, escorted by a team of professionals that love the City and its rich history. For guided tours we provide only licensed tour guides, subject to early booking and availability. We remain fully flexible with departure and return schedules, so as to best accommodate your unique needs, including a 1-hour no-stop option. Your tour is unique to us, similar to our mission to offer you a priceless experience, equal to the famous Greek hospitality.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Free water and select soft drinks offered to guests.
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Acropolis Museum admission tickets
  • Acropolis entrance tickets
  • Panathenaic Stadium entrance ticket
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pickup all travelers directly from their cruise terminal and return them at the same place. All you need to do is identify your cruise vessel, or your arrival terminal. Our professional drivers will be there to greet you politely with a big smile, excited to show you the best of our beautiful city.

What To Expect

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Acropolis

Take a tour down history lane. Get to see everything a visitor must see when in downtown Athens. This is a beautiful, yet easy-going tour of the city center and its historic part. Immerse yourself in ancient Greece history, while also taking full taste of modern Athens life. Driven in the luxury and comfort of LIM Transport vehicles you will visit the places where Socrates and Plato helped shape global wisdom, while at the same time enriching your knowledge with Greece’s modern affairs. The Acropolis of Athens is the eternal landmark of the city and one of the most recognized historic sites globally. Visit the Parthenon, a 2500 year old UNESCO world heritage site, standing on top of the Acropolis hill and immerse yourself in the thrilling corridors of Athenian history. A guided tour will elevate your experience and early booking is strongly recommended to secure your licensed tour guide.
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1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis Museum

Constructed on the south site of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum started admitting guests in 2009, being today one of the most modern archaeological museums in the whole world. The museum's modern architecture constitutes a landmark on its own, while its distance, 300 meters from the Acropolis entrance, is offered for a short walk. Your tour guide, should you chose this option, will walk you through Dionysiou Areopagitou, the main street of the Acropolis area directly to the museum entrance. For guests in need of assistance, our luxurious vehicles will be waiting to pick you up at the Acropolis entrance and drop you off right at the back of the Museum. Main home to the Acropolis sculptures, the Museum's exhibition units are predominantly thematic. The Museum hosts a vast collection of architectural sculptures, including large pediments from Archaic-era temples, but especially the diverse sculptural decorations of the Parthenon. Join us for a tour to be remembered for life.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

A monument that seamlessly merges ancient with contemporary history, Panathenaic stadium is only a short drive from the Acropolis. Originally a racecourse of the 6th century BC, it hosted the Panathenaic Games (whole Athens Games), a religious and athletic festival in honor of the goddess Athena, to which its name is attributed. In the 4th century BC, the Athenian statesman built an 850 foot (250m) long stadium, with tiers of stone benches arranged around the track. Panathenaic Stadium is widely known for the rebirth of the Modern Olympic Games, which were hosted in 1896 at its premises. On 6 April (25 March according to the Julian calendar then in use in Greece), the Games of the First Olympiad were officially opened; attended by 80,000 spectators. We will have a short stop option. Your driver will be waiting for you while you step on the track, walk through the marble seats and take pictures of the marble royal thrones, reliving the history of the Stadium.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plateia Syntagmatos (pass by)

Syntagma square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution (Syntagma) that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. During our passing by, we may have the option for a photograph stop, should we coincide with the change of the presidential guard (the traditional "Tsoliades"), that takes place in front of the parliament. We will also pass by, in the comfort of our LIM Transport vehicles, the old parliament and the neoclassical architecture buildings of the University, the National Library and the Academy. Your tour guide, should you chose the guided tour option, will also share with you the stories of the turbulent recent financial crisis years, during which the Syntagma Square was the place for daily public assemblies and demonstrations.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants up to 3-years old need to be seated on an infant seat, provided by us upon your timely request.
  • If you choose the cost efficient option of not having a tour guide, our drivers will give you topline highlights of the places visited in English. As they are not licensed tour guides, they will not enter any of the archeological premises with you. By choosing the guided tour option you will have your dedicated, licensed tour guide privately. Early booking is required to secure licensed tour guide availability.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Piraeus to Athens Private City 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Piraeus to Athens Private City 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water. Free water and select soft drinks offered to guests.
  • Private transportation.
  • WiFi on board.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Multiple USB charging stations.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Bluetooth Connection.
  • Cooler onboard.
The following is NOT included:
  • Acropolis Museum admission tickets.
  • Acropolis entrance tickets.
  • Panathenaic Stadium entrance ticket.
  • Guided tour fees are not included in the specific tour option.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Piraeus to Athens Private City Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Piraeus to Athens Private City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled waterFree water and select soft drinks offered to guests.
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Multiple USB charging stations
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bluetooth Connection
  • Cooler onboard
  • Acropolis Museum admission tickets
  • Acropolis entrance tickets
  • Panathenaic Stadium entrance ticket
  • Guided tour fees are not included in the specific tour option.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants up to 3-years old need to be seated on an infant seat, provided by us upon your timely request.
  • If you choose the cost efficient option of not having a tour guide, our drivers will give you topline highlights of the places visited in English. As they are not licensed tour guides, they will not enter any of the archeological premises with you. By choosing the guided tour option you will have your dedicated, licensed tour guide privately. Early booking is required to secure licensed tour guide availability.
  • In the “What makes this tour unique”, what is mentioned as 6-10 hours, is the total time that cruises travelers spend in Athens.

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