Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus
Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus
We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history/culture, scenery, photography. If you want to see everything that Athens has to offer, then we suggest both modern & classical Athens sites in a full day tour.
The day starts with convenient pickup and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Plaka, ancient & modern Agora, Lycavetus hill and many more.Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles. We are dedicated to show you the Athens we know and love, as travelers and not as tourists and for this reason we will avoid the tourist traps. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed archaeologist guide (extra cost).
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Panathinaiko Stadio
There is a ticket in case you would like to enter.
15 minutesTemple of Olympian Zeus
Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 3€ Nov1st / Mar31st) and 6€ (Apr1st/Oct31st)
30 minutesAcropolis
Acropolis Hill Ticket includes all the sites above. Cost 10€ from (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 20€ from (Apr1st/Oct31st)
1 hourErechtheion
Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).
15 minutesParthenon
The temple was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis hill.
15 minutesPlaka
Enter down town of Athens. Next stop (optional) is going to be at a traditional Greek restaurant with authentic Greek dishes or have a quick stop for a Pitta Gyros ( Souvlaki)
1 hourAncient Agora of Athens
Entrance fee' Winter 4€/ Summer 8€. Ticket includes Agora Museum & Hephestus Temple.
30 minutesMuseum of the Ancient Agora
Stoa (Portico) of Attalos. Rebuilt ancient structure once a gathering place & market, now a museum housing Athenian artifacts.
30 minutesTemple of Hephaestus
Temple of Hephaestus, best well preserved temple in Greece.
15 minutesCentral Market Athens
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
15 minutesMonastiraki
Monastiraki in Athens, known also as the flea market. We will walk through taking unique photos
30 minutesSyntagma
The city's broad, tree-lined central square, with a fountain, cafes & park benches.
Hellenic Parliament
Old palace from 1800s serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
15 minutesThe Academy of Athens
National institution for sciences, humanities & fine arts in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with the statues of Socrates, & Plato. Stop for photography
10 minutesThe Academy of Athens
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Ionic columns and fresco.
10 minutesNational Library of Greece
National Library of Greece in a landmark 1800s neoclassical building, decorated with Doric columns
10 minutesMount Lycabettus
Minibus it's difficult to approach.
30 minutesAcropolis Museum
Ultramodern glass & steel museum housing ancient artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. Visit (optional) or have a drink in its veranda with a great view of Parthenon. Veranda cafe restaurant its free entrance. Museum ticket is 5€
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines (as Acropolis Hill)
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver (with history knowledge) throughout the day
- Entry/Admission - Parthenon
- Entry/Admission - Museum of the Ancient Agora
- Entry/Admission - Erechtheion
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hephaestus
Not Included
- Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Acropolis ticket: Winter 10€ - Summer 20€ /under 6 is free )
- Licensed Archaeologist guide up prior request (Additional cost - 220€ for the day)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Bookings: You have the flexibility of two options! Full payment with Credit Card or a Deposit (Pay deposit 50% of total amount) - Reserve the tour at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay) with a deposit 50% at the time of booking with credit card. The remaining 50% will be payable on your tour date in cash to your driver/ tour leader.
- 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. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- 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 *10€ per way from 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.