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Athens Private Tour: A Full Day Dive into Greek History and Mythology
4.9
2,929 Ratings
Athina
For enthusiasts of Greek history and mythology, this tour is perfect! Experience the best of Athens and discover all about its legendary landmarks. Visit the Acropolis (Parthenon), the Ancient Agora, and the New Acropolis Museum on a private day tour tailored to your preferences.
For enthusiasts of Greek history and mythology, this tour is perfect! Experience the best of Athens and discover all about its legendary landmarks. Visit the Acropolis (Parthenon), the Ancient Agora, and the New Acropolis Museum on a private day tour tailored to your preferences.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis - Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
- Acropolis - Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ‘’Herodion Hotel’’ [near Acropolis metro station]
- Skip the line Tickets: Acropolis, Ancient Agora
- Bottled water
- Worry-free Shore Excursion
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
- PRIVATE TOUR: Hotel / Cruise port pick up & drop-off
- Private transportation
- SMALL GROUP: Meeting Point at ‘’Herodion Hotel’’ [near Acropolis metro station]
- Skip the line Tickets: Acropolis, Ancient Agora
- Bottled water
- Worry-free Shore Excursion
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
- PRIVATE TOUR: Hotel / Cruise port pick up & drop-off
What's Not Included
- Museum Ticket [Options: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 20€pp]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
- Museum Ticket [Options: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 20€pp]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Location
Herodion Hotel
Rovertou Galli
Small Group tour: ''Herodion Hotel'' (near the Acropolis Metro Station) at 09:00am
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
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(2929 Ratings)
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S5053afcarols
Jan 18, 2026
All day private tour of Athens - We had a fantastic time. Terry did a great job, providing us with so much information in preparation as we visited each site. He was flexible and took us to the sites that best fit us. It was a fantastic day, with the topper being the almost non existent crowds at the Acropolis. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Stephaniecz2954uz
Dec 10, 2025
Athens with Andreas - Andreas was amazing!!! He was so knowledgeable and so friendly and nice! He gave us so much information in a fun and entertaining way!!! It was like having your best friend tell you about their family and home! I would love to come back and do more tours with him!
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Arjay
Nov 28, 2025
Perfect Tour - My wife and I did the Full Day Private Athens Tour with Terry, and it was PERFECT. Terry is the BEST TOUR GUIDE we’ve ever had for any tour we’ve ever taken. Terry is incredibly knowledgeable and was flexible to make the day what we wanted. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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Brucebm5104zx
Nov 25, 2025
★★★★★ Excellent Athens City Tour - I had a fantastic experience on my Athens city tour. Our guide was outstanding—very friendly, warm, and easy to connect with. His English was excellent, and he explained everything clearly without rushing.
He was also extremely respectful and attentive, making sure everyone was comfortable and had time for photos and questions. I learned a lot and never felt overwhelmed.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens. It was the perfect mix of history, local insight, and great hospitality. A wonderful experience from start to finish!
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Karlp351
Nov 24, 2025
Fantastic Day with Terry and Well Worth It - We booked this trip for our family of 4 with Terry. We've been very lucky with tour guides in the past, but I can say Terry was the best guide we've ever had! He was raised in Athens and knew when the best times to see ruins and secret hidden gems in the city were and we always seemed to be just ahead of the crowds and buses. He was very flexible with time and told us about how long we needed but we could adjust when we wanted to stay longer or move along. I can't believe how much of the city we were able to take in during the tour, well worth the additional cost if you are looking for a thorough but private tour. We have his What's app number and offered to advise us if we ever head back to Athens for visit ideas. He had stories about everything in the city, even some things back when he was growing up there, very informative and fun day.
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Lorna322
Nov 22, 2025
Book this tour - Manos was excellent. Prompt, kind, prepared, and knowledgeable. The whole tour ran very smoothly and we covered a lot of the city in a short time w/o feeling rushed.
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964mikaylah
Nov 18, 2025
Amazing tour - Manos was the best tour guide ever, he was so kind and accommodating. He showed us all of the best spots in Athens to take photos and all of the history behind the city. He gave us excellent recommendations and he was so fun to talk to. 100% worth the money, highly recommend.
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Barbarabo3834bn
Nov 14, 2025
Ask for Manos! - We really enjoyed our day with Manos, our tour guide. He is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Athens history. He's a great driver and got us around the city quickly and safely. Plus, he's just a really nice guy.
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X5867distevenl
Nov 8, 2025
Athens, our favorite tour on this vacation. - Manus our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. He explained in great deal the rich history of Athens and the sites we visited. He also took us to some beautiful panoramic views. His knowledge of the city and its history is amazing.
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A5147tbamandad
Nov 7, 2025
Great overview of Athens in a day. - We had a lovely day with Manos as our guide. Got my 83 year old mother up to the acropolis/parthenon to fulfill a life goal. We got to see the Agora have an authentic Greek lunch and learn more about the culture. The lookout over the city and plaka areas were nice additions. Great tour.
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