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Athens Full Day Private Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Athens, Greece
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Souvlaki - Lunch
Parthenon
Propylaia
Very popular!
5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
4.9
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· gabbieandgg2 ·
Jul 2025
Socrates was fantastic!! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and kind!! He adjusted our tour based on foot traffic, actual traffic traffic and what we wanted to see and do!! Lunch was amazing, the Acropolis was unreal, the Agora was beautiful and the Plaza was the right amount of shopping!! Perfect tour for our stop in Athens!!!
· Gordon_D ·
Jun 2025
Our driver/guide was Patelis and he was wonderful! Very prompt and super friendly. He gave us all kinds of historical background to what we were seeing and navigated the busy streets of Athens like a pro. His knowledge really enhanced our experience. We highly recommend this tour especially if you only have a day or two in Athens and have to see a lot in a short time.
· Laura_S ·
Jun 2025
Stefanos was a delightful guide and great driver. He picked us up at the port, took us on a great tour of the city, and returned us. All with great humor, tons of information and perfect timing.
· Margaret_K ·
Aug 2025
This is a must have tour! Andreas was amazing. Communication was great! He was personable and had plenty of information on all sites we visited. Would strongly recommend to anyone wanting a first class tour and driver for Athens.
· Jessica_C ·
Jun 2025
John our driver was there early and we were ready to go. He spoke English well. He was a great tour guide and driver. He made sure we had air conditioner and cold waters. He made sure we saw everything in Athens. Plus the lunch was fabulous!

Overview

Explore the highlights of Athens in just one day on this private or small-group tour by private vehicle. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or a convenient meeting point and visit highlights such the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis Museum (museum entrance extra), and Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Includes lunch.
  • Discover the best of Athens in one day on a private or small-group tour
  • Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with knowledgeable driver
  • Includes entrance fees to Acropolis, Agora, and Temple of Zeus
  • Relax with hotel pickup (private) or easy meeting point (small-group)

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
  • Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
  • Bottled water
  • PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at HERODION HOTEL [near Acropolis metro station]
  • Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
  • Museum Ticket [Option: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 12€pp]
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel Pick up & Drop off // SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel'' // PORT PICK UP: Your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival area outside of your cruise ship, holding a sign with your name

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Meeting point

  • Herodion Hotel
    Rovertou Galli 4, Athina 117 42, Greece

    Small Group tour: ''Herodion Hotel'' (near the Acropolis Metro Station) at 09:00am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Kick off with morning pickup from your Athens hotel (private tour option) or from the meeting point near the Acropolis metro station (small-group tour option) and head directly to the Acropolis. Enter with skip-the-line tickets and enjoy free time inside to take in the Parthenon and other highlights.

Next, move on to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium before the scenic drive to the top of Mount Lycabettus to take in the view. After a stop to admire the ancient Agora, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Academy of Athens, take a break for an included lunch.

Your day ends with a choice of visiting the Acropolis Museum or Natural Archaeological Museum (tickets own expense) or enjoying free time to shop and sightsee in the historic Plaka neighborhood before drop-off at your morning meeting point.

Acropolis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Propylaea (Pass By)

Erectheion (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Pass By)

Panathenaic Stadium (Pass By)

Mount Lycabettus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Hephaistos (Pass By)

Museum of the Ancient Agora (Pass By)

Plateia Syntagmatos (Pass By)

Monument to the Unknown Soldier

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

The Academy of Athens (Pass By)

National Library of Greece (Pass By)

Koukaki

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Archaeological Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaka

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Question (1)

Q:Will my driver accompany us inside the archaeological sites?

A:Your driver will have deep knowledge of history and mythology history, but they are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites & museum. We can reserve a licenced guide for you at an extra cost - depending on the availability

Apr 2022

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Product code: 63145P3

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Reviews

4.9
based on 2,635 reviews
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For those that value convinience or are short on time
Nicole_G, Aug 2025
Highly recommend for any travelers that value convinience or are short on time as this is a great way to see all the ancient highlights of Athens in a day! The bus air-conditioning is cold and our guide was knowledgeable and helpful!
Really wonderful tour guide
Mark_S, Aug 2025
Theo was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us so much information about the areas we visited. He was prompt and courteous. The only downside of the tour was the lunch at a small restaurant. As we were a tour group of only five people they ignored us. We had to ask for drinks we had to ask for the lunch that we had ordered at least 35 minutes prior. Other than the luncheon experience, everything else was amazing. We truly enjoyed our guide and would highly recommend this again with the exception of the lunch.
The best way to see Athens
Nicholas_M, Aug 2025
Overall was a great experience. Definitely the way to go if you expect it to be hot out. Exactly the perfect amount of time at each stop. Our driver, Manos was exceptional. Although he is not a certified tour guide he knew some pretty cool facts. He was very accommodating to our small group of 5. The van was luxurious and had usb ports to keep are devices running.
Great tour!
Debraj_B, Aug 2025
The tour was very well organized. Our guide, Mikaella, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. Highly recommended!
Highly recommend
Kim_M, Aug 2025
Harry was very nice and helpful during a mini emergency during our tour! Harry showed us little known spots that gave us an opportunity to really experience Athens.
A Perfect Day in Athens with Andreas
Scott_F, Aug 2025
​Booking a private tour with Andreas was the best decision we made for our trip to Athens! From the moment he picked us up at our hotel at 9 a.m. in his comfortable, air-conditioned Hyundai van, we knew we were in for a special day. ​Andreas is a true local with an incredible depth of knowledge and a genuine passion for his city. He's not just a driver; he's a fantastic guide who brings history to life. Because private guides aren't allowed inside the main sites, Andreas gave us a brilliant "pre-intro" to the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora before we went in. He used his tablet and picture books to explain the history and key points, which was so valuable and helped us appreciate everything we were seeing on our own. We spent about 1.5 hours exploring each site, and it was the perfect amount of time. ​He then took us to see the fascinating changing of the Presidential Guard, a must-see! It was amazing to watch this 15-minute ceremony that happens every hour, all day, every day. As we drove around the city, he pointed out many other historical highlights, including the Olympic Stadium, and took us to the highest point for a breathtaking panoramic photo opportunity. ​Lunch was a highlight! Andreas took us to his favorite restaurant, Proedros, where we had a delicious traditional Greek lunch that included a Greek salad, gyros, local beer, and a baklava dessert. It was the perfect midday break. ​Throughout the day, Andreas was incredibly flexible and happy to adjust the schedule to suit us. He gave us extra time where we wanted it and even made a short stop for us to buy some gifts at the end. We couldn't help but make a personal connection with him; he is kind, knowledgeable, and full of heart. If you want an authentic, insightful, and truly personal tour of Athens, look no further than Andreas. We can't recommend him highly enough!
Great day! Great tour...
Amy_N, Aug 2025
Great day! Great tour guide! Pantelis was fantastic and really gave some good history of the areas we visited. We hit all of the highlights but never felt rushed. Would highly recommend this tour!
A lot packed into a day. The guide makes all the difference.
Loren_H, Aug 2025
A lot packed into a day. Much of it was time spent walking the major sites on our own. We saw everything promised on the itinerary, but it was difficult to clearly see the drive-by locations from the rear seats of the tour van. The seating gets higher each row back, which makes looking out of the side windows difficult if you are a taller person. Our driver was pleasant and handled the driving duties perfectly, however he did have a thicker accent which made his English hard to understand through a low-volume microphone and the loud air conditioner noise in the rear of the van. For the price, I expected a lot more history and descriptions of our historical stops. The included lunch was very good in a nice restaurant. We took a second van trip the next day to the The Temple of Poseidon. Our guide with that company had a history degree and gave us so much more information and a better experience with her knowledge. That said, It is a convenient way to see the major sites of Athens in a single day, but the knowledge of the guide has a huge impact on the experience.
Ask for Panos!
Lisa_L, Aug 2025
Cannot recommend Panos more. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and took care of us during our trip. 1000% recommend
Demetrios was wonderful!
Cassie_A, Aug 2025
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with a private tour led by Demetrios. He was very knowledgeable. He knew so much history of Athens and took us to all the best spots. We really enjoyed our day and would highly recommend him.
Highly recommend this company and most importantly NIKOS. !!!
kmcowger, Aug 2025
They are good to communicate with and coordinate. The experience of our tour was excellent. As it turned out we had booked a small group tour and ended up just the two of us NIKOS was our guide and driver. What a great time. Then when done the food was great.
Amazing experience. Our...
Rajeswari_M, Aug 2025
Amazing experience. Our tour guide is an archeologist and she was wonderful and made our experience awesome
10/10 recommend
Paoli_O, Aug 2025
This was the perfect Athens city all-day tour! Well coordinated itinerary, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide (Helen), and manageable group size. The duration of the tour gave us plenty of time to visit all major historical sites. Our family enjoyed spending time and learning from Helen. The driver was very accommodating and got us to see the changing of the guards just in time! Also, having lunch planned into the day was helpful.
All of Athens in a Day
Cheryl_M, Aug 2025
We had a party of 4-two couples-visiting Athens for the first time and wanted to see as much of the city as possible in one day. We searched full day private tours and thought this one fit our desires. We wanted to be picked up at our hotel early in the morning. We were provided with the name and contact information of ou guide after we booked the tour. The tour guide, Dimitri, met us promptly at 8am in front of the hotel with a friendly smile. We boarded a nice SUV and he took us to the Acropolis for our first stop. He gave us the history of the Parthenon and temples before he directed us up the road with our tickets to help us bypass the crowd. He gave us just the right amount of time to see everything. We then toured the Agora with prepaid tickets with sufficient time to see most of the area. There was a good mixture of the ancient sites and the more modern parts of Athens. Dimitri was very friendly, courteous and considerate of our time and preferences. It was a warm day so he provided us with cold water several times during our tour. He shared so much history and information about everything we saw. The Olympic stadium was extremely enjoyable due to Dimitri's comments. He took us to the prime minister's and president's homes and gave us time to watch the changing of the guards. He explained the uniforms and the significance and meaning of each part. He took our picture with one of the guards which was really special. We had our included authentic Greek lunch at a quaint restaurant with outside seating. It was delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. We spent time at the beach at a seaside restaurant where we ordered beverages and enjoyed the sea breezes. We wanted to take home some souvenirs so Dimitri look us to a shop which turned out to have a lot of items with Greek significance. We then drove back to our hotel after Dimitri generously extended our tour to make sure we experienced everything we wanted to see and do. We've enjoyed other Viator tours, but this one was the best!!
Best way to see Athens on a hot day
Frances_M, Jul 2025
The day was well organized, with the Acropolis and Agora first thing in the morning and city tour and museum time later in the day. Giannis was great, personable and thorough in his explanations. It was a great way to experience the city.
Loved this tour!
Natasha_K, Jul 2025
This was a wonderful tour with an amazing guide! Our kids absolutely loved the experience, as did we. We are very efficient, so it was nice to be able to go into the acropolis and the aggora on our own to move at our own pace, and have our tour guide just pick us up when we were done - we actually preferred that to having someone walk us around inside. Andreas was fun, funny, knowledgeable, and engaging with our 2 daughters! We loved Athens, and this was a fantastic way to see highlights during a shorter stay. We will be back!!
All the Highlights of Athens in one day
BarbaraLewis, Jul 2025
What a fantastic full day tour of Athens! Our driver Niccos was excellent. He was knowledgeable and a great driver. Our son has a specific food allergy and our driver Niccos made sure that the lunch that was included in our tour accommodated our Sonoma food allergies.
Great full day tour to...
Sandy_C, Jul 2025
Great full day tour to see all the sites in Athens. Exhausting but well worth it! Our tour guide Theodore was amazing.
Excellent Guide
Nicholas_B, Jul 2025
Niko was a great guide. Very friendly and informative. The trip was an excellent overview of the major sites and easy to customize.
Fantastic customizable tour of Athens
Olivier_S, Jul 2025
Fantastic customizable tour of Athens : thanks to Manos for making this day private trip a forever memory for my kids and I
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear Manos made your Athens tour unforgettable for you and your kids.
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