Private Full-Day Tour of Athens: Explore Ancient Ruins Without Crowds
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130 Ratings
Athens
Experience the wonders of Athens without the crowds on a private full-day tour. Explore ancient ruins at your own pace and learn their history from a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - At Acropolis you will see the Parthenon, the temple on the top of the sacred rock devoted to Goddess Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, the Propylaea, the entrance to the sacred rock, the Temple of Wingless Victory which was devoted to Goddess Athena-Nike, the Erechtheum, the most sacred and mythical of all the temples of Athens with its famous Caryatides (female featured statues), the 5000-seat Odeon of Herodes Atticus which was carved into the rock and is still used for music festivals, the 3000-seat theater of Dionysus where the Athenians listened to the immortal works of Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides and Aristophanes.
What's Included
- Skip the queue for ticket purchases
- Personal vehicle with a professional driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free on-board WiFi access
- Climate-controlled vehicle interiors
- Drivers knowledgeable in navigation and safety (Note: Drivers do not provide site tours)
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees (Total Cost: 50 Euros per adult)
- Lunch
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional Cost)
- Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our offerings are adjustable and tailor-fit to the needs of the client. All our expert drivers possess the necessary certifications and are proficient in English. Their experience ensures you a safe and comfortable journey in our well-kept, cozy vehicles. You also get the advantage of visiting historical sites during less busy times, avoiding large tour bus groups. This allows for a peaceful exploration of stunning monuments and understanding their history without the hassles of a crowd. The expense to avail our services is lesser than buying separate tickets from large tour and trip companies.
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Troymills
Mar 25, 2024
EXCELLENT transportation and guide. - EXCELLENT from start to finish. Personalized. Communication before the trip took all my worries away. HP tours helps you get the best out of your time. This is the only way to see the best sites.
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Eoinm930
Feb 24, 2024
Top class service from start to finish - We did the full day Athens to Sparta group tour. An excellent service from start to finish: Frank responded to many of our email and WhatsApp queries/requests instantly. Our tour guide and driver were so informative, patient and kind. Our group consisted of 3 teachers and 21 adult students. All of us were so happy with this company. Definitely use again and highly recommended. Thanks to Frank and staff for everything. College of FET, Limerick, Ireland.
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Davidmi3266bs
Feb 4, 2024
Great way to see Athens in a day - This is a good way to see some of the prime sights in Athens in one day, such as the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the changing of the guard outside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You can tailor it your own specification varying the time you spend at each site to suit you.
Michaelis was a great driver who gave additional insight to each place we visited and made the whole day enjoyable.
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Marcia_k
Jan 14, 2024
A fantastic tour with an exceptional guide - Our tour guide Frank was exceptional! He was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable and did a great job of taking care of us. Frank made the experience fantastic by customizing the day to fit our needs and interests. For example,
my family eats a vegan diet and he made sure to recommend a restaurant that could accommodate our needs and even went out of his way to take us to the neighborhood where NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up as we are huge fans. This all day tour is a great way to experience the must see sites within Athens. I highly recommend the private tour and when booking ask for Frank, you won't be disappointed.
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Theresata5448ti
Jan 6, 2024
A comfortable but full of activities fun day for family - The whole day tour is packed with many great landmarks in Athens and it’s a comfortable tour for a family. The tour guide, Panos is very knowledgeable, nice and accommodating. We got lost in one of our visits while he was waiting in the car and he even had a video call with me all the way until we found our destination. He even brought us in souvenir shops when we requested. I would recommend Panos for a private tour.
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Ramakkumar
Jan 4, 2024
Amazing day tour at Athens - We had a memorable tour with Viator on the full day Athens tour. The driver Mr Panos was extremely courteous and gave us a lot of insight about the significant spots in Athens. Our family of 9 thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Ivylh8694je
Dec 28, 2023
Athens at One Glance - Panos was amazing, a great guy who is super accommodating. We got lost in finding the pick-up point for our tickets but he was patient enough to guide us. The Tour was generally nice. Not too tiring but you get the most out of the tour since there are many scenic spots in Athens that you get to see and discover.
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Rashikaj161
Dec 22, 2023
Private tour with HP tours was fantastic! Very well planned. Panos was the best guide to us 😊 - Panos exceeded expectations with his in-depth knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. All his recommendations for places to see and time allocations were spot-on. His thoughtful suggestions enhanced the overall trip, ensuring we made the most of our time at each spot. His expertise truly made the journey seamless and enjoyable. Traveling with him was a delightful experience.
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Luipauc
Nov 13, 2023
Excellent experience - It is the third time we use Hellenic Tours on trips to Turkey and Greece and we highly reccomend them for an Excellent service at all times.
All the team with whom we have talked from the begining is very professional.
Congratulations to our excelent guide Nancy and our driver Vasili. They made our visit a very pleasant one.
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T
Nov 2, 2023
Perfect Full Day tour covering all of the highlights. - We were a group of 9 co-workers ranging in age from 23 to over 70. Michael and Paris led our team and every one of us agreed the tour was spectacular. The Mercedes van was spotless and comfortable. The communication from the tour company, exemplary. Pick up at 8AM on the dot. The taverna for lunch was perfect. They had umbrellas for an unexpected shower and picked a perfect waterfront spot for afternoon coffee.
These were the nuts and bolts that made the day go smoothly. What gives this tour 5 stars was the extraordinary care Paris and Michael gave to our group and the depth of knowledge mixed with humor they both delivered. The ancient sites are extraordinary, but Paris gave us a full appreciation and understanding of what our eyes were taking in. Highest Recommendation.
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