Private Tour

Private Half Day Tour of Athens

Overview

Available languages

English

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 private tour 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)

Skip the line Service, Pre-purchased tickets with an Additional cost

Adjusting/customizing itinerary to skip the long lines

WiFi on board, Mineral Cold Water, Fuel and tolls

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Acropolis

This private tour will take you to all the must-see sights of Athens. If you are visiting Athens for the first time, this tour provides an excellent introduction to one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. 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

2 hours • Admission Not Included

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Private Half Day Athens Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

142 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

135

Our guide, Cristo, was...
JoAnn A,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Cristo, was great! Took us all over Athens and very knowledgeable. He gave us time for picture taking.
Awesome day in Athens!
Dr N,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We arrived in Athens on the day of a massive taxi driver/ tour operator strike. All excursions from the cruise ship were canceled, and passengers were scrambling to make other plans. Our Viator booking called us to relieve our concerns that they were fully operational. The driver was fantastic. He chatted with us and discussed the places that would be best for us to visit- the best part of a private car is that you make your own itinerary. He took us to several historic locations and the changing of the guards and still made it to our reservation at the Acropolis with time to spare. He gave us tips for each location and we had conversations about the historical significance of each place. He took us away from the crowds of tourists to an authentic Greek bakery with amazing delicacies and ice-cold drinks. The lack of tourist traffic allowed for several extra locations, and our driver made the most of our time in Athens. Highly recommended!
A Perfect Private tour in Athens
KAYE N,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was just what we wanted, and Dimitrius made it a perfect excursion for us. He did a good job communicating with us beforehand, picked us up at the cruise port right on time in a very comfortable limousine, took us to see all the important sights, and did an excellent job providing both historical background and information about present day life in Athens. He was not only very accommodating and responsive to our needs, but was also fun to be with. We were able to see the changing of the guard, visit the Acropolis museum, see the sights, and have time for lunch in the Plaka.
Great tour and guide
Warren G,
Oct 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Janos was excellent. Would highly recommend. Janos was very knowledgeable and fun to be with
Athens 1/2 day tour
Jason S,
Jul 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I 1000% recommend this tour. They were so accommodating and made this tour easy for us. Our time was limited on our way to Italy, so we decided to stop for a day in Athens. Nico, our tour guide, was incredible! We were only in Athens for 24 hours, but with this tour, we feel like we saw everything (Acropolis, Olympic Stadium, changing of the guards, as well as incredible views of Athens!!) This was the best decision we made. They even coordinated a ride to the airport for us so we could maximize our time. I would book this tour again!