Full Day Athens Private Tour: Uncover Classical and Modern Sites
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Athina
Uncover the hidden gems of Athens on a full-day private tour. Explore classical and modern sites, avoid tourist traps, and enjoy the flexibility to explore independently or with a licensed archaeologist guide.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panathinaiko Stadio - Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadium) which hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now used for ceremonial events and live music concerts. A great spot for photography.

There is an entrance fee if you wish to go inside.

  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - Explore the ancient temple located on the site of an old outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympian Zeus. It is the largest temple in Greece. Ticket prices are 3€ (Nov 1st / Mar 31st) and 6€ (Apr 1st / Oct 31st).
  • Acropolis - Sightseeing in Athens begins with the Acropolis hill, which includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion, and the renowned Parthenon Temple, dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The Acropolis Hill Ticket covers all these sites. Cost is 10€ (Nov 1st / Mar 31st) and 20€ (Apr 1st / Oct 31st).
  • Erechtheion - This famous ancient Greek temple honors Athena & Poseidon and features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).
  • Parthenon - Dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, this temple is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at its peak and the finest monument on Acropolis hill.
  • Plaka - Enter the downtown area of Athens. The next stop (optional) could be at a traditional Greek restaurant offering authentic Greek dishes or a quick stop for a Pitta Gyros (Souvlaki).
  • Ancient Agora of Athens - A famous landmark featuring the ancient temple of Hephaestus, the ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place, and a museum with artifacts. Known as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and free speech. Entrance fee: Winter 4€/ Summer 8€. The ticket includes the Agora Museum & Hephaestus Temple.
  • Museum of the Ancient Agora - Stoa (Portico) of Attalos. This rebuilt ancient structure once served as a gathering place and market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.
  • Temple of Hephaestus - The best-preserved temple in Greece.
  • Central Market Athens - A market where fish, meat, and produce are sold, also featuring restaurants.
  • Monastiraki - Known as the flea market of Athens. A great place for unique photos.
  • Syntagma - The city’s broad, tree-lined central square, featuring a fountain, cafes, and park benches.
  • Hellenic Parliament - An old palace from the 1800s now serving as the Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards and a memorial for unknown soldiers. See and photograph the famous Evzones/soldiers in their unique costumes. A great spot for photography.
  • The Academy of Athens - A national institution for sciences, humanities, and fine arts housed in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with statues of Socrates and Plato. A great spot for photography.
  • The Academy of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, located in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and frescoes.
  • National Library of Greece - Housed in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Doric columns.
  • Mount Lycabettus - The highest hill in the center of Athens, standing at 280m (1000 feet), offering a panoramic 360-degree view of the city. A great opportunity for panoramic photos of the Acropolis, Stadium, and Aegean Sea. Difficult to approach by minibus.
  • Acropolis Museum - An ultramodern glass and steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Visit (optional) or enjoy a drink on its veranda with a great view of the Parthenon. The veranda cafe restaurant has free entrance. Museum ticket is 15€.
What's Included
  • Informative commentary on documentary & historical details by the driver
  • Professional English-speaking tour driver leader
  • Highly clean, air-conditioned transportation (Sedan/Minivan/Minibus)
  • Private transportation inclusive of fuel, tolls, and parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis ticket: Winter 10€ - Summer 20€ /under 6 is free )
  • Licensed Archaeologist guide up request (Additional charge https://www.toursbylocals.com)
  • Additional charge is applicable from *15€ per way from pickup/drop off, more than 7 km from Athens .
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We explore Athens as wanderers, not as sightseers. We share your thrill of journeying, of immersing in history/culture, landscapes, and photography. To experience the full spectrum of what Athens presents, we propose a comprehensive tour of both modern and ancient Athens sites in a day. We commence the day with a handy pickup, followed by a tour of Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Plaka, ancient & contemporary Agora, Lycavetus hill and beyond.

While the itinerary is flexible, a noteworthy aspect is our ability to navigate through small roads, letting you perceive Athens from unique perspectives. We are devoted to presenting Athens we have grown to admire, like fellow explorers and not as tourists, hence we steer clear of the typical tourist magnets. You have the liberty to either explore each site independently or hire a licensed archaeologist guide at an additional cost.

Choose between making a full payment during your booking or reserving your slot with only a 50% deposit at a discounted rate (relative to Full Pay option). Refer to additional info for more details.

  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
  • Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is aplicable 15€ per way for longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. Piraeus Port (distance 12km), Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: Airport (distance 36km) or Lavrio Port (distance75 km) *This is under prior agreement with the agent’s office
Location
Panathinaiko Stadio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Melody
Jul 14, 2023
Great day trip option after disembark ing early from cruise ship. - Great experience! Our fantastic driver was waiting for us at the Cruise terminal and helped us with our luggage. He drove us to the highlights mentioned in the trip description. He gave us history information, directions and travel tips especially regarding the summer heat. Great first day in athens. Highly recommend.
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Steven_w
Nov 28, 2022
Perfect Day! - Christos was the very best of guides to help us enjoy our one day in Athens. He shared the views of the Acropolis from heights and perspectives that took our breath away. He helped us feel like we were with a friend who wanted to share the city he lives in and loves. When traffic delays caused us to miss the changing of the guard, no problem! He just looped us back in later in the day. It never felt rushed and we came away, hoping that every future tour we booked would be as good as this one.
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Patrie1
Oct 27, 2022
AMAZING ATHENS TOUR! REQUEST PHILLIP!!! - We booked this tour through Viator.com. When we arrived in Athens, Greece on 09/27/2022, we were greeted by a gentleman named Phillip. Oh, how lucky we were to have Phillip as our tour guide. He was very professional, knowledgeable, patient, and most of all, WONDERFUL! Phillip made our full day private tour an experience of a lifetime. We visited every place on our bucket list and more. We were never rushed or made to feel as if we weren't important. Everyone in our group continues to praise Phillip because he became part of our group. Phillip, you are a special man and we will never forget you. Thank you for time and effort, it is cherished by our entire group. IF YOU WANT AN ALL DAY PRIVATE TOUR IN ATHENS, BOOK WITH THIS OPERATOR AND REQUEST PHILLIP :-)
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Patricia_l
Oct 27, 2022
LIFETIME MEMORIES, THANK YOU PHILLIP - The tour was AWESOME! Our tour guide, Phillip, was exceptional! He made our tour a huge success. Phillip shared his vast knowledge of the places we visited and of places we didn't expect to visit; what a BONUS!!! He was professional, patient, knowledgeable, jovial and sincerely kind. Everyone in our group continue to praise Phillip, because he made our tour extra special! If you want a day filled with adventure, excitement and enjoy an amazing day in Athens, book this tour and request Phillip! Thank you Mr. Phillip, you are a special man!
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Michele
Sep 16, 2022
Christos is a very polite, considerate and safe driver. I highly recommend touring with him. - Christos is a very polite, considerate, and safe driver. He is also very knowledgeable about the city. I highly recommend booking a taxi tour with him.
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Kendra_r
Aug 29, 2022
I Recommend this very nice driver - Our driver was very nice and gave us a nice tour of the city. He was knowledgeable, patient, and took us to the places appropriate for us.
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Cctheworld
Jun 21, 2022
Ride from airport & half day Athens tour - Christos actually met us at the airport & took us to our apartment in the taxi to drop off our luggage, then we began a half day tour. We saw all the highlights including going to the highest mountain peak on our way into town. We got a quick bite to eat and then saw the Stoa & Agora, the Acrapolus, Mt Lycabettus, Evzonnes (Greece Presidential guards- But near the presidents house up closer than by the unknown known soldier memorial). We saw quite a few other things too that you might be able to see on a hop on hop off bus but we have the flexibility of stopping when we wanted and not having to wait for another bus). Christos is a great guide and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed being with him and then his brother and sister-in-law for the next days eight days in an 8 passenger van on a tour of ancient and modern Greece and footsteps the apostle Paul.
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