Private Half-Day Sightseeing in Athens
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around in a completely customizable tour! Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car without worrying about leaving something out. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.
The tour can include many interesting stops visitors always enjoy. The famous Acropolis Hill where you can admire the elegant temples of the Parthenon, the Constitution - in Greek Syntagma - Square, where the building of the Hellenic Parliament is located. Take memorable photos from Lycabettus Hill and stroll along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, explore Plaka, a quaint area developed around the ancient Agora and taste local delicacies in nearby tavernas.
At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
Information regarding our tours and drivers: Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
What To Expect
Museum of the History of Athens University
Propylaia, one of the most emblematic landmarks of the capital city of the Greek state with 3 wonderful neoclassical buildings.
Change of Guards
The Presidential Mansion and the parliament building is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens.
Options
Private Half-Day Sightseeing
Minivan Pickup included
Private Half-Day Sightseeing
Minibus Pickup included
Private Half-Day Sightseeing in Athens
Sedan Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Entrance fee to the Acropolis is not included and has to be paid on spot.
Entrance fee to the Panathenaic Stadium is not included and has to be paid on spot.
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day sightseeing in Athens
marky989,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this private tour in Athens. Our driver, Nasos, was great. He knew the area very well, spoke English very well and provided us with a great tour of Athens in about 4 hours. He contacted me a couple of days before to recommend that we purchase tickets to the Acropolis online before so that we were all set with a time to visit. He then worked the tour around our scheduled time. We were on a Disney cruise that included a stop in Athens. We really enjoyed this private tour so that we didn't have to be part of a large tour group. This made it easy to see the Acropolis and other sights in Athens. Nasos picked us up at the port and took us back at the end of the tour. Communication via WhatsApp was really good as we had to let him know of a change of terminal at the port due to security measures the morning we arrived. We will be back in Athens in a couple of weeks and the information he provided will help us know what to do when we are back such as visit the Acropolis Museum which we didn't have time for this time.
Do not book WP for your transfers!
veus55,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We are a family of 8 with my elderly parents. We booked a van to take us to our hotel. The driver Stratos Tairigotis canceled our van 5 minutes after the grace period saying he had another booking. We were almost there as I explained on text but canceled anyway getting our full payment. There is no one to contact at Welcome Pickups. We ended up paying for the Van arriving just minutes late with my parents in their 80’s and payed for 4 overpriced Athens taxi’s plus the Welcome Pickup full fee. Will never use again
Ripped OFF!
otjda63,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We arranged for a half-day trip to the Acropolis and the museum. Unfortunately, it being a Tuesday, the history museum was closed. We were given "front-door" access to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum; however, admission was not paid for, so I had to shell out for admission at both locations for a total of over $100. Then, when the tour was ending, the price of the tour was over $200. This for just what amounted to essentially 2.5 hours of driving and no admission tickets. I was VERY displeased by the extravagant amount of this "service". Next time, I will arrange with another agency.
1st- Time in Greece
lillyb900,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour in Athens Greece was amazing. Our Driver Stefanos was very intentional about what sights to see, giving a great description of what we would see. We had the privacy and great atmosphere we were looking forward to. Our experience in Greece was phenomenal and we would definitely do it again. And would recommend welcome driver Stefanos to anyone. Very polite friendly and knowledgeable.
An afternoon with Paddy
steveneE9993AJ,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip and a very thorough explanation of the history of Athens from Paddy our driver and host. End of the tour included a great meal.
Great tour guide!
Luis M,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Vasilis, was very helpful even contacting us days before to make sure that he provided us with what we wanted to see.
Unforgettable tour and sightseeing in Athens
Tour745816,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very fortunate to have Manos as our driver and tour guide for 4 hours of sightseeing on our last day in Athens. He was very knowledgeable and personable and especially agreeable to our requests. His suggestions all turned out to be perfect and we greatly enjoyed everything, from the National Library and Cultural Center, to the Flisvos marina, Temple of Poseidon, and delicious seaside lunch. We highly recommend Welcome Pickups- and particularly Manos-to enhance your Athens experience!
Incredible way to see Athens in a short time
Daniela P,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was excellent & made sure we saw everything on our list & so much more. He made sure we did not feel rushed when we would be dropped off to visit a site. He also helped by giving us recommendations on where to eat during our stay in Athens.
Not 100% cancellable!
brucebP4759PA,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I actually haven't gone on my trip yet but I did book the transfers to and from my hotel to the airport. Be careful booking because even though it says you'll get a refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before you are scheduled to go... you only receive 80% of what you paid. I was canceling because we decided to do one of there sight seeing trips instead. So you can cancel... then get a coupon for the full amount you paid. It has been over 3 hours and I still haven't received the coupon and now I am very uncertain if I should book the site seeing tour. I actually didn't do this tour yet... just had a wlcome pickup scheduled. The review wouldn't let me
Horrible Tour with Nikolaos
Eve2727,Dec 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Nikolaos was our guide and he was terrible. We paid for a wheelchair accessible tour which was booked to Welcome Pickups through Get Your Guide. The vehicle was not what we requested. It was a station wagon. The tour guide left us on the streets in a wheelchair somewhere in Athens and lied about the streets being blocked because of a fire and said he had to get to the airport. Taxi drivers in Athens do not like to pick up people in wheelchairs so we couldn't get anyone to get us home. A nice person in a restaurant had to beg a taxi driver to take us home. I do not recommend this company. They treat the handicapped horribly.
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