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Discover the wonders of Athens with our Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour, offering a personalized experience through the city's most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with a knowledgeable tour driver who shares insights into Athens’ rich past and vibrant present.
Visit the legendary Acropolis, then explore key sites such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, Plaka, Monastiraki, and enjoy views from Mount Lycabettus. Customize your itinerary and choose to include the Acropolis Museum, Ancient & Roman Agora, or National Archaeological Museum.
For a different view, opt for the Athens by Night version—where illuminated monuments, and a lively evening setting reveal the city’s charm after dark.
With flexible scheduling, Wi-Fi, and convenient pick-up/drop-off, this tour is perfect for first-time or returning visitors.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides, but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
Smartphone or tablet and earphones are required for our audio guides.
Smartphone or tablet is required for our PDF guide.
Due to Greek Laws, only licensed tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums. |
Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra charge of €60 per additional hour applies.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Pickup transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Airport, Port, or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
WiFi on board
Drop-off transfer to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, Port, or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
Audio guides on your phone and full PDF guide for all sights and monuments of the tour
Mercedes Premium A/C Minivan with cool bottled water and refreshments
Guaranteed entrances with our skip-the-line ticket assistance service
Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (not allowed to accompany you in any site)
Acropolis & Slopes (1/4–31/10): €30/adult, €15 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18.
(Optional) Acropolis Museum: €20/adult – EU citizens ≤25 & non-EU ≤5: Free, non-EU 6–25: €10, EU 65+: €10; Reduced-admission or free-admission tickets are only available at the Museum's Ticket Desk
(Optional) Ancient Agora (1/4–31/10): €20/adult, €10 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18
(Optional) Roman Agora (1/4–31/10): €10/adult, €5 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18
(Optional) National Archaeological Museum (1/4–31/10): €12/adult, €6 EU 65+, free for EU ≤25 & non-EU ≤18
(Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee)
Select a pickup point
Athens
Pickup at your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens, perched on a limestone hill in the heart of the city, is Greece’s most iconic ancient site and a universal symbol of classical civilization. Dating back to the 5th century BC, it was the spiritual and political center of ancient Athens. Dominated by the Parthenon, the Acropolis also features the Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike—each showcasing the brilliance of ancient Greek architecture. Built during Athens’ Golden Age under Pericles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrates the city’s devotion to Athena and its lasting contributions to democracy, philosophy, and the arts.
Duration: 3 hours: Discover Athens under the stars with a scenic drive and photo stops at illuminated landmarks, revealing the city’s glow.
Optional stop for dinner: Enhance your evening with a dinner at a traditional Greek restaurant, perfectly paired with your Athens by Night experience.
Pickup included
Duration: 4 hours: Discover Athens’ top highlights, including Acropolis and vibrant landmarks, in 4 hours with the comfort of a private tour.
Pickup included
Duration: 5 hours: You may choose to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, or the Ancient & Roman Agora.
Pickup included
Duration: 4 hours
Personalized Athens Tour: Personalize your Athens Tour by selecting stops that interest you. Reach out to us after booking to tailor your experience!
Pickup included
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dan R,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Our driver Vallisis was early and waiting for us to begin the tour He was filled with knowledge and excited to share with us. We turned the Acropolis and an ancient agora. Wow with knowledge and excited to share with us. We turned the Acropolis and a ancient agora. Wow! He was waiting for us at each time with cold water and enthusiasm for the next stop. I honestly don’t know how he could’ve done a better job for us I highly recommend him.
Wendee S,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
Kostas was a great tour guide. He was pleasant, helpful, and informative about the history of Athens. We enjoyed him very much! We felt he truly cared about our tour!
MatthewL R,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
Driver was very willing to do whatever we wanted on the tour and helped us plan it. Pleasant and very informative
Laura B,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
Panos was our driver and he was excellent! We had a wonderful time visiting the Parthenon and we made it up to the church at the top of the hill. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
Bruce D,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
We had the best guide ever for our half day tour in Athens. THANOS… ask for him. The Parthenon is wonderful. A marvelous piece of history. I have trouble walking and use a walker. We were pleasantly surprised when we found out tat they put in a “elevator” lift for disabled to get to the top. I do warn, waking over uneasy terrain is a bit treacherous. Well worth it. We also saw the changing of the guards at the Presidential residence. And the food….. Gyros her are WAY BETTER than in the states - very different. The weather was perfect - very pleasant 80ish and sunny - wear sunblock.
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