Athens Full-Day Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon
- Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Discover the Ancient Agora
- Wander through Plaka's charming streets
- Enjoy panoramic city views from Lycabettus Hill
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Transportation in a private vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the itinerary can be customized to your preferences.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and attire suitable for the weather.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated.
- Be prepared for some walking on uneven terrain at archaeological sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- German/ Spanish Speaking Drivers upon request- depending on the availability
- If your group is more that 14 people you can make several bookings & let us know that you are all together after your booking
- Acropolis and Ancient Agora tickets (when included) are booked for a specific entry time. Delays may result in losing your tickets and new tickets will need to be purchased at your own expense, subject to availability.
- Please carefully check the Inclusions & Exclusions of your booking & the Tour Option Description (written on your ticket)
- For private tours, the driver will wait up to 30 minutes at the pickup point. After 30 minutes without contact, the booking will be considered a No-Show.
- For small-group tours, meet your driver outside Herodion Hotel. The maximum waiting time is 15 minutes. After that, the tour will depart and the booking will be considered a No-Show.
Traveler reviews
Amazing Athens Day Trip
Manos shared his contagious love for his city and culture and showed us the sites. We were especially excited to see our up close changing of the guard. It was a great day trip with a great guide!
Terry is the best!
Terry was absolutely AMAZING! I honestly can’t say enough good things about him and this tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating information about Athens, Greece, and its history throughout the entire day. Having Terry as our private guide made everything so easy. He would drop us off right at each historic site and then pick us up when we were finished. He took us to lunch, drove us all throughout Athens, and I truly feel like we saw just about every street in the city! The entire time, he was explaining the history, pointing things out, and answering every single question we had. He was also an excellent driver, which is definitely important on the crazy streets of Athens! We felt completely safe and comfortable with him the entire day. My mom accidentally left her jacket at lunch. While we were inside the acropolis museum Terry actually went back and got them for her. Which was 35 minutes each way in that crazy traffic. That was so thoughtful and completely above and beyond what we ever expected. Terry made our day in Athens unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, kind, accommodating, funny, professional, and truly seemed to care that we had the best experience possible. If you are looking for a private tour in Athens, I would recommend Terry without hesitation. He was absolutely awesome, and we feel so lucky that he was our guide!
Athens highlights in a day
We spent a wonderful day in Athens. Our driver, Pantelis, was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He gave us the perfect amount of background and we had ample time to explore each stop. Having tickets in hand made getting to the attractions a breeze. Lunch was fantastic. My husband and I had a very memorable day. We saw so much, I highly recommend! Thank you
Highlights of Athens
Nickolas was on time and a wonderful guide/driver to show us the best of Athens. We had done the Hop On/Off the day before, but this gave us a level of information that was missing from the bus. Nickolas gave us plenty of time to explore at our own pace the Acropolis and Agra. We have been traveling a month and more ruins was not on our agenda, so we called an audible and asked to substitute the museums for the Metropolis Church. Then as an added bonus he took us for the changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace and city park across the street. The lunch included was good and served in a neighborhood cafe so we could be with the people of Athens, and not tourists. Highly recommend this tour and guide.
Private Tour in Athens
We had a wonderful tour in Athens and our driver Manos was absolutely amazing! He arrived right on time, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and full of such great positive energy. He didn't just drive us — he gave us the historical background of every place we visited, which made everything so much more meaningful. You can tell he truly loves his city and loves what he does. He made our trip so fun, easy, and memorable. If you are visiting Athens, we highly recommend booking with him. Thank you for a perfect day!