Private Tour

Private Half-Day Acropolis and Historical Sites Tour in Athens

Overview

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Athens has so much to see, it can be overwhelming. Cover its highlights with an expert who adds in-depth insight to the Parthenon and other monuments, and follow a route that avoids the heaviest crowds. Round things off at the New Acropolis Museum, where you must visit.

The Greek capital is known as the cradle of democracy. Ancient Athenians have nurtured and had advanced science and art which provided the basis for western culture. Athens is an open-air museum, so plan your tour ahead and spend your available time wisely.

Additional Info

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The drivers are not official tour guides

Pickup time and location should be confirmed on booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats

Mobile chargers

Bottled water

Private transportation

English-speaking professional driver

Cost of meal

Parthenon

Panathenaic Stadium

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Panathenaic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world, where the Olympics Games have been held three times. It is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

By Limo Bus up to 12 people

Athens Limo Bus 12 people
Pickup included

By Van up to 8 persons

Luxurious Mercedes Benz
Cold Water, Free WiFi
Pickup included

Reviews

4.80

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Athens Drive Around
Charlotte N,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
To start, our driver did an excellent job as a driver. Prompt, courteous and skilled at the wheel. The car was clean and comfortable. We drove by and stopped at several key sites, ate at a local restaurant and saw the changing of the guard. However, as it states buried in the description, you are not getting an “authorized” guide, rather a driver with “some knowledge” of Athens. We wanted someone who could accompany us and explain the associated history at each stop, especially at the Acropolis. So if you are looking for a guide with deep knowledge about Athens and its historical sites, SELECT ANOTHER PROVIDER. We didn’t catch the fine print buried in the description, and while we appreciated our driver’s skills and professionalism, we were surprised and disappointed that we did not get the historical context and insight we expected for the price..
My husband was skeptical
Kimberly P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Theodore was amazing! He was patient with us and took his time explaining the sights. This was a great tour as it covered all of the highlights of Athens in a short period of time.
Highly recommend!
Kara M,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour company was great, and very accommodating. We had to switch to a larger vehicle because we had 8 people including a toddler, and they arranged it last minute. We were able to see all the sights we wanted in a short period of time, and my family was very happy! Highly recommend!
Our driver Dennis, was...
Leslie C,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Dennis, was great! He communicated well prior to pickup and was waiting on us when we got off the boat. He made the trip to Athens very easy and memorable. We would highly recommend this service and Dennis.
I highly recommend this...
David Z,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I highly recommend this tour. A private tour/car is obviously more expensive but you can customize the time to your liking. I will also say the guide and driver were very knowledgeable and i highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get a personalized tour of Athens.
Athens in June.
Erick S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Stelios come on-time, we visited the Acropolis and city sightseeing with drop-off at plaka for lunch break. Marcela remind to us to purchase the Acropolis tickets before our arrival which is helpful as we manage to get early morning tickets before the weather become too hot.
Nobody does it better
Winnie A,
Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pick up was friendly and on time. Our host could not do enough for us and treated us exceptionally well. Flexibility was key and we were given lots of options so the morning suited us exactly. The upshot was that we had the experience of our lifetimes and would not use any other company when visiting Athens.
Athens half day highlights tour
Vivian O,
Sep 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent highlight tour of the major sights. Dennis is knowledgeable, friendly and very pleasant company. Note that he takes you around the city to each site (a huge time/comfort advantage), but doesn’t take you into the museums or archeological sites. Buy a combination entry pass ahead of time to skip the lines. The van was very comfortable. He pointed out a lot of additional buildings/places of interest, and had good advise for exploring Athens on our own after the tour. 10/10 would recommend Dennis as a private Athens guide!
Awesome experience
fernandafgv,
Jun 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit at Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum was incredible and really organized and well explained.
Best transfer and tour service in Greece
852eleniz,
Apr 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The driver was very helpful and the transfer was amazing. We come to Greece every year and now we will only use this company for transfers and tours! Everyone should!