Private Tour
Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Athens is a city that really has to be explained in the right way, as every little corner can hide stories and intrigues you in a way may never think of. This shore excursion guides you in a great way in one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, the city of Athens, giving you the chance to discover all the must-sees during your limited time. Our 25 years experience and expertise can help you make the most out of your limited time in Athens.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English Speaking Driver(not allow to escort you into the sites/museums)
Adjusting/customizing itinerary to skip the long lines
WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls
We can accommodate 8people also(Bookable by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide (Bookable upon request by contacting us on the phone number provided by Viator)
Gratuity(optional), Lunch, Entrance Fees
Skip the line Service, Pre-purchased tickets with an Additional cost
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Acropolis
This shore excursion will take you to all the must-see sights of Athens. During your Acropolis visit (approx. 2 hrs) you will see: - Propylaea, - The Parthenon - Erechtheion - The Temple of Athena Nike, Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow: - The Theater of Dionysus , the oldest Greek theater (built in the 5th century BC), - Odeon of Herod Atticus, erected in AD 161. The site hosts performances for the summer Athens Festival.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greece capital Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who envisaged building the greatest temple in the ancient world, but it was not completed until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, some 638 years after the project had begun. During the Roman period the temple -that included 104 colossal columns- was renowned as the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world.
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Half Day Private Athens Shore Excursion
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to kick off a Cruise!
Mary F,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were looking for a tour that would pick up our group of 5 at the airport, give us a tour of Athens and then drop us off at the cruise port. Tour of Athens was great to work with and gave us the experience we were looking for. Dionisis was responsive and very flexible. He helped me through the process of securing tickets to the Parthenon and advising on the other sites we were interested in. Thomas was our driver. He was prompt, very professional, and accommodating to our requests. We really enjoyed our time with Thomas and the information and stories he shared. The minivan was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We were able to fit in a visit to the Plaka area of the city, a wonderful visit to the Parthenon, and a city tour. Thomas was very conscious of our time constraints and delivered us to our cruise ship in plenty of time. We were very grateful to have this experience, as we were not able to extend our trip an extra day in order to see something of Athens. We were so pleased with the service Tour of Athens provided that we booked them for the transport from our cruise ship to the Athens airport at the end of our cruise. The service was again exceptional, our driver, Vassimo, was prompt, handled our bags, and was very personable and professional. There were water bottles and WiFi in the well appointed minivan. He got us to the airport just before it started to get very busy and we had no trouble making our plane. Both experiences helped make the beginning and the end of our trip smooth and stress free!
Enjoyed our cool,...
Roxy K,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed our cool, confortable ride to the museum then acropolis. He had cold bottled water for the walk up and after. Gave us a great tour of the city highlights and safely dropped us back. Speaks perfect English. Would absolutely recommend.
Half Day Athens Tour
Cheryl C,
Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris was fabulous. As I was feeling poorly, he took our 22 and 18 year old boys out on the trip. They had a fabulous time with him seeing all the sites. Chris was very knowledgeable so they learned so much and he looked after them brilliantly.
Athens tour - problems solved!
Happiness20045375393,
Jan 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this highly enough. We (family of four, two adult children 18 and 20) finished a two week cruise in Athens and had to disembark the ship early morning, with a flight to Dubai leaving at 6pm. So we had the whole day to see a few highlights of the city with the potential problem of four large suitcases and four carry on bags to deal with. The perfect solution was this tour- we were picked up by our driver at Piraeus port at 10am, loaded the van and that was our bags sorted for the day. Drove into central Athens to pick up our guide then did the tour. First the Acropolis museum, then up to the Acropolis itself and Parthenon, which at this time of year was pleasantly quiet on a lovely sunny day, no crowds at all. Then to watch the changing of the guard, then a tour around the central city before heading to the airport. We were offered other stops but had done a bus tour the day before and already seen them. I had presumed the 5 hour tour would be from 10-3 but in fact the 5 hours did not start until we picked the guide up so we had to cut the tour a little short to get to the airport on time. Our driver and tour guide were professional and friendly. The van was perfect for our needs, comfortable and cool. Our guide was a fountain of knowledge and made the day educational as well as memorable. A total of 450 euro was a great deal considering what we saw and learned and that our requirements of an airport transfer and dealing with our bags for the day were solved along with the tour itself. Communication from Dionysis by email before and after the trip was excellent. I would definitely use Tours of Athens again.
Great way to see Athens
TonyIeradi,
Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00By far the best way to see Athens. Our guide was very knowledgable and a former Presidential guard who had a great deal of knowledge of the countryside as well as Greece. We would highly reconmend this excursion!
Wonderful Tour and Transfer
surfsup40,
Oct 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As agreed upon months earlier, we were promptly picked up at Piraeus Port after we disembarked our ship. George our driver texted us to let us know he was there and where we would find him. He greeted us and loaded all of our luggage into the Mercedes van. It was extremely clean and comfortable. George had extensive knowledge of Athens and Greek culture and took us around to all of the sights. We stopped at the Acropolis for 2 hours and went to several other archaeological places. We then stopped and had some lunch upon his recommendation. Everything went very smoothly--we saw what we wanted to see in the comfort of our own private van. We arrived right on time to the airport, which is 45 min from the city center. It was a wonderful half day with George!
Highly recommended !
Tony I,
Oct 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour! Our driver was extremely knowledgeable of the area and history from both a factual and personal basis. His personal insights added that much more to the experience. We had a great time!
The "BOMB" Athens Experiece
Galen N,
Sep 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Acropolis and Mars Hill - George (Driver) and Nicolae (licensed tour guide) we're both EXCELLENT - both extremely knowledgable regarding the archiological sights visited and about the city. The transportation vehicle was outstanding. I will defiantly like to book the EXACT package on my return to Europe Athens 09/2024!
Our tour guide was prompt...
lisa m,
Sep 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. Had a sense of humor and knew his history and made our trip memorable.
How much he did for our...
Richard S,
Jul 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00How much he did for our family. Information for the sights and history of Athens. His kindness. In very Hot temps. Always offered us water. We would for sure request his service again
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