Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour (Acropolis Tickets Included)
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Athens with our all-inclusive tour, combining ancient wonders and lively neighborhoods. Skip the lines at the Acropolis and Parthenon for breathtaking views and a journey through history. Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place.
Witness the changing of the guards at the Royal Palace and explore Athens' intellectual landmarks like the University, Academy, and National Library. Walk through the charming streets of Plaka, the vibrant markets of Monastiraki, and the scenic old town, including the island-like atmosphere of Anafiotika
Stroll by outside Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Roman Agora, the Roman Library, and the impressive Tower of Winds. Our guide will share insights, provide photo opportunities, and recommend local restaurants for authentic Athenian cuisine.
Experience the best of Athens in just a few hours, creating unforgettable memories of this historic and vibrant city
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickups are not available - The activity has a central meeting point for all participants, please note that our meeting point is 45-50 minutes by taxi from Piraeus Port or Athens Airport
The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the period, time of day and traffic conditions
The order of the program might slightly change due to availability of the Acropolis time slots, traffic or unexpected circumstances like demonstrations, closed streets etc
Please always follow our crew's directions (tour guides/drivers/tour hosts-leaders). Avoid wandering away from the group or entering restricted areas that could pose a risk to your safety. Do not cross streets without instructions and avoid walking near other vehicles. Our crew cannot ensure your safety if you do not adhere to their guidelines
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, in case of excessive heat, please wear sunscreen, comfortable clothes, preferably white long sleeved, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat
Participants should not have health issues that may worsen by walking or be affected by heat and crowded environments
Participants should be capable of walking comfortably and at a slow pace
Prior to joining, avoid consuming heavy meals and ensure you are adequately hydrated
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time. Our tour has strict time restrictions, and we must reach the Acropolis entrance at the booked admission time to avoid losing our time slot. The vans will depart promptly at the scheduled time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group Tour - Maximum 15-18 participants depending on the van's capacity
Bottled water
Get exclusive use of an official private guide, a tour host and a fully airconditioned minivan
Acropolis skip the line entrance tickets
Personalised care, dedicated to you and your group
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup service (Central meeting point for all participants)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Exact meeting point is at the corner between the streets Fillelinon 16 and Navarchou Nikodimou in Athens center, outside of the "NEW" Hotel The pickup time may vary based on the availability of Acropolis admission slots and can be scheduled anytime between 08:30 and 09:00. You will receive a notification 24 to 48 hours before your booked tour date.
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city offering panoramic views that will be perfect for photos . This is something you don't want to miss and so you may inform our tour leader and buy skip the line ticket for the acropolis hill. You will meet the licensed tour guide at the entrance of the Acropolis and guide you through the 5th century BC monuments of Acropolis which is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of ancient Athens at its greatest peak, This will be an insider's view to the "golden age of Perikles".
Options
Private Tour
Private Tour: Experience the tour on Private basis.
Get exclusive use of a luxury minivan and highly trained professional crew just for your party with extra included Hotel/AirBNB/Airport/Port pickup
Pickup included
Cape Sounio Sunset Extension
Cape Sounio Sunset Extension: Enhance your Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour by adding a ~6hours Sunset Tour to Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive along Athens' shoreline, taking in the Athenian Riviera's beauty. Take a break at Vouliagmeni Lake for a picturesque photo and later, hit the beach for a swim and lunch/drinks (available May-October). Capture stunning views before reaching the Temple of Poseidon, perched on Cape Sounio's cliffs. Complete your day with a visit to this ancient site, witnessing a breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea—a perfect addition to your Athens adventure. * Please note that there will be a gap between the Athens tour and the Cape Sounio tour, varying based on the time of year (winter departure around 03:00 PM, summer departure around 04:00 PM) * Entrance fee to the Temple is not included (winter fee 5 Euros, summer fee 10 euros per/person) * This tour option does NOT include Hotel/Airport/Port pickups and has a central meeting point for all participants
Standard Itinerary
Standard Itinerary: Our Small Group standard itinerary option in Morning or Afternoon departures. * This tour option does NOT include Hotel/Airport/Port pickups and has a central meeting point for all participants * Maximum 18 participants
Reviews
720 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Honeymoon Tour
brittanytovar1,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this Athens Sightseeing Small Group Tour on our honeymoon and absolutely loved it! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive while keeping everything fun and easy to follow. It made seeing the Acropolis and other highlights so accessible and enjoyable—highly recommend!
Great tour
Anne O,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Excellent overview of the Acropolis. Hit all the highlights of Athens. We really got a good feel of the city.
Great tour for family
Patricia k,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lydia was such a great tour guide. She was very informative and very personable. The timing was at comfortable pace. I would definitely do this tour again!
Great travel adventure
Gayle L,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was very well done tour. The guide explained everything clearly and was very adept at handling the entire group
Smooth experience
Kurtis S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up point was well communicated and centrally located. Our guide in the van Katerina was wonderful- so friendly and even added a stop so we could get out and take pictures. Our guide George at the Acropolis was knowledgeable. We were so glad to have a guide who knew all the history to tell us what we were looking at. Definitely would choose this tour again.
Athens Coty tour
Michele D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Katarina and George were both great tour guides. Very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. George did a great job providing insight as we toured the Acropolis. Katarina gave us the city tour which included us stopping to see the full changing of the guard on Sunday morning. We didn’t realize we were going to see this and it was a great addition to the city tour. We would recommend this tour!
The organization and...
Robert F,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The organization and communication from the time to booking to execution of the tour is first class. The guides we had were outstanding. The duration of the tour allowed for adequate time at planned stops and for dialogue and questions. First class !
Not what we expected
Kathy C,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I apparently looked at another tour and then picked this one accidentally. I thought it went to the Acropolis and then the museum. It only went to the Acropolis, not even Mars Hill which was right there. I'm not really sure why it was so expensive since the cost to get into the Acropolis is 30 Euro and we didn't pay for anything else except the pickup. We could have walked from the hotel to the Acropolis and saved ourselves a lot of money. We did go see the changing of the guards but that was free and again, we could have walked there. The tour guide, Teddy, was wonderful as was Vicky who was the guide at the Acropolis. If all you want to see is the Acropolis and you need a ride to get there, I would say this is a good option for you. For me, I would have rather saved the money and booked a much cheaper tour. But, that was my mistake
Great Introduction to Athens Sights
William H,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour of the Parthenon, several Athens sights and the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The two ladies who did the tours were very professional, polite and very well versed on their subject matter. I would recommend sturdy shoes for the walk up to the Parthenon as it is a gentle slope up with some rough ground underfoot. A thoroughly enjoyable experience especially for first time visitors to Athens.
Parthenon in Athens.
Don P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational. Our guides Theo and Vicki were outstanding - we’d rate them both 5 out of 5. They were both entertaining and fun to be with.
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