Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the Acropolis
Overview
Explore Athens with a private guide and private chauffeured vehicle on a unique 4 hour tour; visit the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, Temple of Zeus, Panathenian Stadium and more! After admiring the downtown city sights, watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Athens National Gardens, and take a walk up the slopes of the city’s famous Acropolis. See the Parthenon and other beautiful monuments, learn about the ancient Greek gods, and visit the Acropolis museum.
Having a personal guide throughout the tour is the best way to visit the sites, the sightseeing is tailored to your interests and to your pace.
This best selling and top rated tour is now offered as a shore excursion for cruise ships.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Privately chauffeured vehicle
- Private guide (fully licensed and accredited)
- Personal expenses (drinks etc) and anything not specified in the inclusions.
Meeting and Pickup
Port of Piraeus - Cruise Ship Terminal
Please make sure you advise us [upon booking] of the Cruise Ship Name you are arriving on.
Piraeus Harbour
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Panathenaic Stadium
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- There are steps to climb upto the Acropolis so please ensure that you are wearing comfortable walking shoes
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Activity code: C-6488P29
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Entrance Fees.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Privately chauffeured vehicle.
- Private guide (fully licensed and accredited).
- Personal expenses (drinks etc) and anything not specified in the inclusions.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the Acropolis is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Shore Excursion: Sightseeing of Athens and the Acropolis 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Privately chauffeured vehicle
- Private guide (fully licensed and accredited)
- Personal expenses (drinks etc) and anything not specified in the inclusions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- There are steps to climb upto the Acropolis so please ensure that you are wearing comfortable walking shoes
