Private Tour
Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
This amazing tour will give you the opportunity to discover the history of Laconia combining Ancient Greek and (the lesser known) Medieval Greek history. Visit Sparta, where Leonidas reigned and travel back in Byzantine era walking around towers, palaces and churches in Mystras.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed 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.
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Museum of Olive & Olive Oil
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Corinth Canal
We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
Archaeological Site of Mystra
After the stop at the canal we will head towards Mystras driving into the southern Peloponnese peninsula through the mountainous landscape of the Greek country side. Reaching Mystras you will automatically understand why this location stands so unique within the Greek sites. Known as the ghost city, fortified on a citadel, Mystras is one of the two locations in Greece that preserves not only medieval churches but also ordinary houses, mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire in combination with Frankish elements.
Options
Sparta & Mystras Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nikkos the Great!!! Best tour ever!
Nicole D,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00HIGHLY recommend the drive to Mystras!! Get out of the city and see the countryside!!!! It was BEAUTFUL!! Sparta was incredible. It was more about the atmosphere than the ruins, just the feeling of walking the ancient ruins was magical. Nikos was amazing. Super prompt, accommodating, full of history and FRIENDLY!! He gave us our time to explore how we wished and used the car ride to fill us in on all things Greece. Vehicle was very comfortable and the ride didn’t feel long with all of the amazing conversation. And the iced bottled water came in clutch in our hike down the mountain. YES NIKKO!!!!! Thank you for everything and we hope you visit the Fingerlakes!! Call us!
Great day trip from Athens
Kristina R,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We booked this day trip from Athens because we wanted to see some Sparta sites and get some history. Pick up was easy from our hotel, we got to go exactly where we wanted, got some great tips from the friendly guide, and we’re back in time for a nice dinner. There’s no way we could’ve had the flexibility if we had booked it with a bus, and we’re really pleased with the entire experience. Marios did an amazing job.
Amazing tour with flexibility and lots of history
mora a,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Terry was absolutely amazing! He was such a great tour guide with amazing knowledge of the area! Very interesting facts! Helped customize our journey due to disabilities and we had an absolute amazing time! We can’t say enough amazing things about this tour and Terry specifically. We felt so well cared for- amazing stop for lunch and we saw everything we were hoping for and more! Absolutely worth the tour and you will be in good hands! Very appreciative of the team making our vacation such a memorable one! And certainly recommend this tour.
Fabulous day trip outside of Athens
Erin O,
Aug 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our family had a wonderful experience with this tour! After a few days in Athens it was fun to explore the area outside of the city, and our driver/guide, George, was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us all feel incredibly comfortable. Mystras is beautiful and unique, and after our hike we had a delicious lunch in the town (George's recommendation). An excellent way to see the impressive mountains and countryside of southern Greece!
An ancient experience for the ages
Russ D,
May 14, 2023
- Viator
5.00Our driver was amazing! We took this tour mainly to see Sparta but Mystras was a very pleasant surprise. Our driver Petros was knew so much! We talked almost non-stop al the way If we get here again I would insist on him as our driver
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