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
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.
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.
Options
By Van up to 8 persons
Luxurious Mercedes Benz Cold Water, Free WiFi Pickup included
By Limo Bus up to 12 people
Athens Limo Bus 12 people Pickup included
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marcella organized travel...
Jennifer C,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcella organized travel arrangements and Theodore was our driver. Many historical monuments were closed on Dec 26 and Marcella & Theodore accommodated by providing opportunities to visit other areas of interest! Thank you!
Very good tour for the...
Stephanie G,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour for the short amount of time we had in Athens. Our guide, Spyros picked us up at our hotel and hit every major site with detailed explanation. Really enjoyed the half day excursion!
Athens Drive Around
Charlotte N,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00To 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
5.00Theodore 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
5.00This 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
5.00Our 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
5.00I 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
5.00Our 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
5.00Pick 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
5.00Excellent 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!
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