Private Tour
Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
If you want to visit Athens but have only 5 hours, this is your best option. See the highlights of Athens skipping traffic on a private tour, feeling like a traveler.
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.
Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
Tickets Included in the bookings made after 6/11/2023
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €]
Lunch
Acropolis Museum [If chosen visited instead of Ancient Agora]
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Athens
Explore the best of Athens in just a few hours—marvel at the Acropolis and Parthenon, visit the Temple of Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium, witness the changing of the guard, and enjoy sweeping city views from Lycabettus Hill. Finish at either the Ancient Agora or the acclaimed Acropolis Museum for a perfect taste of ancient and modern Athens.
Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
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Reviews
401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour of Athens with the Best Guide Ever!
Lynn W,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a 5 hour tour of Athens with an excellent guide Manos! He was EXCELLENT! Knowledgeable, funny, and efficient! Manos knew so much about the many sites he took us to. We visited the Parthenon, the Angora, the Olympic Stadium, the highest point overlooking the city and the changing of the guards. A new very comfortable van with AC and plenty of water. We just had a fantastic day with Manos. Excellent tour guide and a great day that we all enjoyed tremendously. Highly recommend Manos!
Wonderful Guide Terry made Half Day tour extraordinary
804mereditha,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Terry was a wonderful ambassador for Athens. He clearly explained how the day was organized, gave us very useful information prior to our visits to the sites Acropolis and Pantheon, had our skip the line tickets ready for us and then made sure we saw or visited other important sites. He has a classical knowledge of history, Greek mythology and is clearly proud of Athens and Greece
Athens as a local sees it.
Wanderer38524177008,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Theodore was a very knowledgeable and thorough guide. Living his entire life in Athens he gave us a local’s perspective on the city and his pride showed. Learned a ton down to the minute details such as the changing of the guards movements and their meaning. Highly recommended.
Great excursion in Athens
kathyoB1282QS,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous half day in Athens. Dimitris was an excellent driver and was extremely knowledgeable about all the sites as well as everything else we saw. I would highly recommend this excursion, thank you Dimitris!!!
Great 1/2 day tour of Historical Athens
sungsg4,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikos and Manos were both amazing! They are both passionate about history and local culture, and was proud to showcase the significance of their city. Great service to book if you have 5-6 hours to spare.
Great trip to introduce the highlights of Athens
RS82547,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with two couples with Nikos was a perfect way to get a good introduction to Athens when on a limited schedule. He was knowledgeable and helpful in every way. overall a great way to see the highlights and get a good introduction to the history of Athens and Greecee
Half day tour was just right!
grits4,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stefanos was a fantastic guide. He is a native Athenian and is extremely knowledgeable. He injects humor into his informative talk, and shares videos and pictures to explain. He made sure we enjoyed our day and took care of us.
10/10 - truly the BEST of Athens!
G6138RNannier,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was exactly as promised, we got to see every single highlight in the EASIEST way with our driver. Skip the line tickets (included) were hugely appreciated and our driver even let us grab coffee & pastries at a couple small shops he recommended. Timing was incredibly flexible based on our wishes and the driver got us everywhere at the perfect times with a great knowledge of the history and customs of the area. HIGHLY recommend for anyone who wants to hit all the “must see” / highlights in Athens! Go early in the day! THANK YOU, Johnathan!
Amazing highlights tour with Panos
unab444,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly enjoyed our highlights tour of Athens. We only had a day in Athens and this gave us the opportunity to see the important historical sites. Panos was amazing. He was very friendly and informative. He made sure we were comfortable and were enjoying the tour. Highly recommend!
Excellent Tour Guide!
CindyL1884,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Dimitris picked us up at our hotel and took us straight away to the Acropolis. He explained in detail the Acropolis, the buildings, their significance before we ascended up. It was magnificent. He then pointed out significant statues and buildings in Athens, went to the Ancient Agora ( where he again explained in detail what this was) We saw the changing of the guard ceremony and so many other places of interest. This was our first trip to Athens and Dimitri’s excellent touring abilities gave us great insights into Greek history and their culture. Highly recommend!!!!
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