Viator
From €430
Best Athens Private Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & City Highlights
In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour, you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You will also see the Syntagma Square and witness the hourly change of the guards. During the tour, you will also see the famous trilogy of neoclassical architecture, the National Library, the Academy of Arts and Sciences and the first University of Athens. Afterwards, we will head uptown to Kolonaki, where elite fashion and couture shops meet with beautiful sidewalk cafes. Later, we will go downtown to the vibrant fish and meat market, before we head to Monastiraki Square. Finally, if time and traffic permit, there will be an option for a nice local lunch at a Greek taverna.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 25 itinerary stops
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Parthenon
The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill). Get ready for a memorable day! We are expecting you!
75 minAdmission not included - 2
Acropolis Museum
One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
60 minAdmission not included - 3
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Pass byThe biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
- 4
Panathenaic Stadium
The first stadium of the first modern Olympics and the place where Pheidippides announced the Victory in the Battle of Marathon agains the Persians.
20 min - 5
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
10 min - 6
Academy of Athens
Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings. -The Academy of Arts and Sciences -The University, and -The National library Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture, the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
10 min - 7
Ancient Agora of Athens
The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
40 minAdmission not included - 8
Plaka
You are going to take a flavor of the most popular market area of Athens. This is what we call the "Old Athens", including greek tavernas, cafeterias and lots of souvenirs shops. Everything surrounded by beautiful buildings of Neoclassical Architecture.
45 min - 9
Herakleidon Museum
The tallest hill in the city of Athens, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, including the Acropolis hill.
15 min - 10
Presidential Mansion
Here is the "Home of Democracy" for Greece. Guarded for 24/7 by the Evzones!
15 min - 11
National Garden
Pass byA gigantic green area in the heart of the city
- 12
Syntagma
Pass byThe Central Square of Athens
- 13
Omonia Square
Pass byThe second square of the "historic triangle" of Athens
- 14
Monastiraki
Pass byThe third square of the "historic triangle" of Athens
- 15
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Pass byPart of the "Athenian Trilogy of Culture"
- 16
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byPart of the "Athenian Trilogy of Culture"
- 17
Herod Atticus Odeon
Pass byPart of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
- 18
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byPart of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
- 19
Propylaea
Pass byPart of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
- 20
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byPart of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
- 21
Theatre of Dionysus
Pass byPart of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
- 22
Arch of Hadrian
Pass byThis was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian
- 23
Herakleidon Museum
Pass byon the way to the Trilogy of Culture
- 24
Varvakios Agora
Pass byThe Open Central Food Market of Athens
- 25
Town Hall - Municipality Of Athens
Pass byOn the way to Monastiraki
What's included
- Athens Hotel, Apartment or Port (Cruise Ship) Pickup and Return.
- Luxury transportation with New Mercedes Vehicles (the latest models).
- Flexibility according to travelers Needs and Interests.
- Rates include: Service for a Private Driver-guide, All parking fees and...
- Professional English speaking Knowledgeable and Experienced Tour Driver.
What's not included
- Licensed Guide for guiding inside the monuments. It is an extra service upon request.
- Entrance Fees
- Food and Drinks
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Drivers are very experienced, friendly and knowledgeable about the Greek history, mythology and our culture. Love to share their knowledge and they will provide you with a lot of useful information but they cannot come with you inside the archaeological sites. In Greece drivers are not permitted to offer guide services within such premises, only licensed guides can and it is an extra service.
- This is a Private Tour. Only for You and for Your Group.
- Should you require the Services of a Professional Guide, who is Licensed to guide you within archaeological sites and/or Museums, this is an Additional Service. The Additional cost for the Licensed Tour Guide, Accredited with the Ministry of Culture, is 250 euros for 3 hours (Suggested Option), and for a Full day, at your entire disposal, 350 euros subject to availability.
- Instead of including food in the tour price, we invite you to enjoy a meal at a lovely local tavern. With great quality, very reasonable prices, and a wide range of choices, you can simply order whatever suits your taste.
- Instead of purchasing the tickets on your behalf and including them in the tour price, we will send you a booking link after your reservation and assist you in pre-buying your Acropolis Hill tickets. This allows you to skip long lines and secure your visit in advance. Many travelers are eligible for reduced or free admission—such as children and students up to 18 years old, and senior citizens from the European Union—so this approach ensures you don’t pay more than necessary.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Up to 10 people, Minibus
Luxurious Mercedes Minibus : For up to 10 passengers Pickup included
1-3 people, Sedan or SUV
Luxurious Sedan or SUV Pickup included
4-7 People, Mercedes Minivan
8 Hours Private Tour of the Best Highlights in Athens Pickup included
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