Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
In the company of your Licensed Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, delve into 5000 years of one of the world's great civilizations as many of its cornerstones and highlights are brought to life before your eyes.
Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon each with stories to tell.
This is a hugely informative & fascinating tour to include in any itinerary.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MEETING POINT: Our guide will see you at the main entrance to the Museum at your chosen time. She will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written
Pickup from Airport & Areas outside Athens with additional cost & on request.
WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2-Hour Private Guided Tour of the National Archaeological Museum with a Licensed Official Expert
Whisper Communication System for groups of 6 or more
Admission tickets (unless selecting the option 'Tour EXCLUDING ADMISSION')
If selecting the option: 'Tour EXCLUDING ADMISSION', admission tickets or their cost is not included
National Archaeological Museum
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the museum's main entrance & she will have a sign with your name written.
National Archaeological Museum
TOURING THE MUSEUM. Established in 1829 & in a newly renovated Neoclassic building, this is the pre-eminent Archaeological Museum in Greece which houses the pick of Greece’s Archaeological treasures uncovered over the past centuries. Consequently, you will be treated to many of the most unique and amazing masterpieces ever produced. Permanent displays include bronzes such as the famous charioteer, the Antikythera mechanism and first working computer produced by the ancient Greeks 1000 years before anything similar, the Mycenean gold & jewellery horde from the tombs of Agamemnon in the citadel in Mycenae, and countless others. Our expert guides are fully Licenced Official Archaeological guides and recognized experienced Experts who will take you through all these highlights. They are also wonderful communicators & will naturally adapt things to any level of knowledge so if you are a visiting History Professor or just want the photo highlights, your tour will flow accordingly.
COMBINED TOUR PACKAGE: If selecting this option during booking you will enjoy private tours of both the Archaeological Museum and the Acropolis
ADMISSION INCLUDED IN PRICE: Admission Tickets for both sites are included & your guide will have ready for you.
2-hr Private MUSEUM TOUR: Includes 90 Minute Private Tour of the National Archaeological Museum
2-hr Private ACROPOLIS TOUR: We will be in touch after booking to arrange the timing of your second tour for the Acropolis with meeting point details.
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: If choosing this option we expect you turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate time slot.
ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDED: Your guide will have your timed admission tickets ready for you. You pay nothing more.
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tyler B,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
Great guide and experience. Would highly recommend this museum and seeing it with a guide. Really brought Ancient Greece to life
Melitza L,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
Vicky was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and professional. I always think is best to walk around a museum with a guide for the first time. Specially with kids they get to learn more.
Jennifer H,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
Vicky was a great tour guide and easily help us navigate the highlights of the museum while answering our personal interest questions
Robert B,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. She accomodated our physical limitations. Well worth the investment.
Norma V,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
We booked a private tour with Marissa, a Licensed Expert Guide. She was very engaging with our two teenagers and enthusiastic about Greek history it was easy to connect with her and made our experience so much more memorable. Thank you for sharing your love of Greece with us.
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