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Acropolis Tour: Discover Ancient Athens Gems
4.9
30 Ratings
Athens
Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Athens on a private tour. Visit the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and more. Experience breathtaking views and explore historic landmarks.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Athens on a private tour. Visit the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and more. Experience breathtaking views and explore historic landmarks.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis - After picking up guests from their accommodation or cruise ship, the Classical Athens day tour begins with a visit to the Acropolis hill, sure to be the highlight of the day. On this historic hill, visitors can explore the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the…
- Acropolis - After picking up guests from their accommodation or cruise ship, the Classical Athens day tour begins with a visit to the Acropolis hill, sure to be the highlight of the day. On this historic hill, visitors can explore the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the renowned Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
- Acropolis Museum - The tour continues with a visit to the stunning Acropolis Museum (with an option to visit the incredible National Archaeological Museum instead).
- Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50 - Pass by Hadrian’s Arch.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Option to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
- Panathenaic Stadium - Visit the Panathenaic / Olympic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), also known as the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
- National Library of Greece - Pass by the National Library and Athens University.
- Acropolis - Option to visit the Acropolis (Sacred Rock) and the magnificent Parthenon at sunset (if time permits).
- Hellenic Parliament - Visit Constitution Square, the Hellenic Parliament, and witness the changing of the Royal Guards.
- National Historical Museum - Pass by the famous Stadiou Street with the notable statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, “General” of the War of Independence, 1821.
- Monastiraki - Enjoy lunch at a traditional taverna and shop for friends and family in the flea market.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - Visit the remarkable Ancient Agora, following in the footsteps of Athenian philosophers.
- Mount Lycabettus - Visit Lycabettus Hill for breathtaking panoramic views of Athens.
- Athens - Return to the hotel, cruise ship, or apartment in Athens.
What's Included
- All vehicles with Wi-Fi, A/C, Bottled Water
- Professional Tour Driver well-versed in Greek history [not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Fully Private Tour in a first-class vehicle
- Tickets: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum [valid if option with tickets included in price is purchased]
- All vehicles with Wi-Fi, A/C, Bottled Water
- Professional Tour Driver well-versed in Greek history [not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Fully Private Tour in a first-class vehicle
- Tickets: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum [valid if option with tickets included in price is purchased]
What's Not Included
- Tickets: Acropolis/Acropolis Museum [unless tour option with tickets included in price is purchased]
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
- Licensed guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 eur)
- Meals & Drinks
- Tips & Gratuities
- Tickets: Acropolis/Acropolis Museum [unless tour option with tickets included in price is purchased]
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)
- Licensed guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 eur)
- Meals & Drinks
- Tips & Gratuities
Additional Information
Be inspired by the Acropolis, featuring the majestic Parthenon temple with its grand colonnades, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium or Kalimarmaro, the stunning Acropolis Museum, and the captivating National Archaeological Museum.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, standing…
Be inspired by the Acropolis, featuring the majestic Parthenon temple with its grand colonnades, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium or Kalimarmaro, the stunning Acropolis Museum, and the captivating National Archaeological Museum.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, standing 300 meters above sea level, before being enchanted by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectural trilogy,’ which includes the National Library, Athens University, and the Academy of Athens.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square are also fascinating!
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks such as the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Stoa of Attalos, and the ancient Agora, along with its vibrant flea market, making it a place of great interest!
Explore the narrow cobblestone streets lined with charming shops, sidewalk cafes, and authentic tavernas in Plaka!
Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(30 Ratings)
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Sidereas_rockwall_tx
Jun 15, 2026
OLESYA was the best - Licensed guide, Olesya, and her driver after picking us up early at ports and hotels, had the combined six of us at the Acropolis by 11:00 am to begin our private tour with all the fast-track admission tickets for both the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. She knew ancient Greek history (which gods and goddesses took center stage in its many temples), and communicated all of it in perfectly spoken English, with her beautiful smile. She also emphasized the architecture - the work, the details, precision, and required skill of building the Parthenon. And just as impressive as her knowledge was, she also recognized everyone’s personalities and stayed attentive to everyone’s needs during the very thorough tour.
The Acropolis Museum is a majestic building of contemporary architecture, located some 300 meters south of the foot of the Sacred Rock. Part of the remains dating from Late Roman and early Byzantine times, appear in the opening of the floor in front of the museum entrance, quite a contrast to the museum itself.
And very importantly, the museum has scale model replicas of some of the most notable parts of the Parthenon that have been destroyed through time.
In conclusion, my wife told me to add to this review, that Olesya is “like Emily in Paris”.
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Joe_m
Jun 13, 2026
Perfect Full Day Athens Tour - It’s the perfect full day tour of Athens. Our guide George was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about Greece, ancient and current. Guided us to some hidden gems and gave us amazing dining options. I would highly recommend.
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Joemn9769jn
Jun 12, 2026
Perfect day in Athens - It was a fantastic day. Our guide George was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable on Greece and its history. Gave us some great hidden gems and perfect restaurant recommendations. We could have not asked for a better day.
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James_b
May 24, 2026
Absolutely amazing experience - Yannis was extremely knowledgeable and was great at telling us about the history and mythology of Athens. He also recommended an amazing place for lunch, which truly was delicious! Definitely a must-do if you plan on exploring Athens.
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Dianesv9846gj
May 3, 2026
AN EXCITING, INTERESTING AND COMFORTABLE TOUR - My husband and I didn't know what to expect in a huge city like Athens. However, we had no need to be concerned.
Our pleasant and knowledgeable guide, Gianni took excellent care of us.
We were blessed to be taken to areas and monuments that we didn't know were in Athens and they had beautiful architecture, and Gianni shared their history with us.
We had Fast Track tickets to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, we were there on time and afterwards Giannis was right there waiting for us.
His knowledge of the area, his driving experience in the very busy traffic, and his sharing of the history of the city was so interesting and we really felt educated afterwards. Our visit to the Athens Changing of the Guard, outside Parliament was a fantastic experience not to be missed. WHAT A TREAT! Afterwards we were safely delivered to Port in Gianni's very clean car. We highly recommend this tour and this guide, he took good care of us and we felt totally safe.
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Suzannehu1246fx
Apr 13, 2026
Amazing Private Tour - Today was an incredible day of sightseeing with our guide Stelois. He was professional, friendly and full of knowledge about current and past Greek history.
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Frederickb855
Feb 3, 2026
An Amazing Tour of Athens - This tour was Amazing. I honestly believe if we did not take the tour, we would not have fully experienced Athens and wasted valuable time figuring out where to go. Our tour guide, was beyond Amazing. Giorgios took special care of us, very knowledgeable and professional.
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Marguerite_k
Oct 6, 2025
How to see Athens in a day! - This private tour was a great way to get around. We were able to spend as little or as much time as we wanted to at each site. My husband has some mobility issues and he could choose to get out of the vehicle or relax inside as the rest of us got out and explored. Our driver Demetrius was amazing and spoke excellent English, so communication was easy. He referred us to local restraints to eat that were great. We had such a good time with him laughing and enjoying our time together. The tour organizer George was also very accommodating. When we originally book we had five guest. Two of our friends surprised us and joined us on this trip. He was able to make our group 7 with ease and we were still very comfortable in our private Van. Great job and I would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Mac0613
Sep 29, 2025
Saw everything! - This is a full day if you want to experience all of Athens. Our driver Giannis was friendly and knowledgeable
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Jorge_f
Jun 4, 2026
Not quite what is advertised - Our driver Makis was very accommodating despite the big discrepancies between the itinerary provided with the tickets and what he said the company had given him. The overall duration was shorter than the one stated on the ticket and the driver told us that two of the programmed stops could not be done because they were not on his itinerary. One of them the Ancient Athens agora. I think it is overpriced for the time we were given. Specially disappointing is the fact that you feel you were duped. I hope Viator does not keep this company in the future if these discrepancies are not addressed.
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