Private Athens Landmarks Layover Tour
Description
Stuck in Athens airport between flights? Grab the opportunity and make the most out of your layover by discovering the best this city has to offer! At a desired time, an experienced English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from the airport in a private vehicle and he will treat you with a bottle of water. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. The sightseeing ride is totally private and personalised, meaning that, together with your driver, you can choose which of the suggested stops you wish to make and the time to allocate to each one. There is always a suggested itinerary to follow but you are free to customise it according to your preferences.
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Itinerary
This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens.
Propylaia, one of the most emblematic landmarks of the capital city of the Greek state,
The Presidential Mansion is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens.
Wander around Dionysiou Areopagitou street where the Acropolis Museum is located. The most historical street in Athens on the foot of the Acropolis Hill. You have the option to explore the infamous Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
Plaka with its labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around of the Acropolis. Your driver will show you all its hidden gems!
The Hellenic Parliament is located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Constitution Square in Athens.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro which includes the Greek National Opera, as well as 210,000 m² park.
Taste traditional Greek products and Wines at the Greek Gastronomy Center in the heart of Athens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs, or bikes) may be subject to restrictions—please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage can be accommodated. Please note: If your group consists of 3 travelers and each person has large luggage, a minivan may be required for a comfortable fit. To ensure a minivan is assigned, please make the booking for 4 passengers. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Information regarding our tours and drivers: Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs, or bikes) may be subject to restrictions—please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage can be accommodated. Please note: If your group consists of 4 travelers and each person has large luggage, a minivan may be required for a comfortable fit. To ensure a minivan is assigned, please make the booking for 5 passengers.
- For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9-12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
Reviews(44)
Terrible airport transfer. They were supposed to be waiting in the arrivals area with a sign, instead I got a text that they were just going to pull up to the curb, then had to wait 30 minutes after clearing customs and getting our baggage. The driver drove very aggressively and recklessly. We had booked a second transfer from our hotel to the port and it was cancelled two hours prior to the scheduled pickup. Thankfully my hotel arranged a taxi and it was 10 euros less than I had paid through Welcome Pickups.
Dear Traveler, we are truly sorry to learn of the experiences you had with our services and the driver, please contact our team at hello@welcomepickups.com with your booking id so they may look into all concerns. Thank you for reaching out.
We had a wonderful morning with our guide Ilias Kanteres. A terrific way to see some of Athens with an expert! We would highly recommend.
George made our arrival in Athens feel effortless. He picked us up in a beautiful luxury Mercedes Sprinter, which was an absolute dream after a long flight… tons of space for luggage, clean, comfortable, and honestly just such a smooth ride into the city. But what really stood out was George himself. So kind, warm, and welcoming… the kind of person who instantly puts you at ease when you’re in a new place. He shared helpful tips, made sure we were taken care of, and you could just tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. If you’re looking for a reliable, comfortable, and genuinely lovely start to your time in Athens, George is your guy. Couldn’t recommend him more 🤍
John was an amazing tour guide. I had a great time on the layover tour, he was interesting knew everything about Athens history. Showed me a lot of cool spots. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone whether solo or small group. 5/5 and A++ overall!
Glykeria was my guide. She covered as many important sites as we could in 5 hours and filled me in on the history as well. It was a very interesting tour and was worth every Euro I paid for it. Thank you so much Glykeria, you have a heart of gold!
George was awesome. Literally the best layover we’ve ever had - perfect way to tour Athens quickly efficiently and enjoyably. We recommend.
From start to finish of our Personal Tour. We, my sister and I, found Jonathan, Viator Agent, organising our Tour via phone call and Themos, our assigned Personal Tour Guide, so professional, supportive, friendly and both of them, went the extra mile for us, in difficult situations. Jonathan had great patience and was so supportive on the phone getting all our details to organise online and Themos, due to my sister's mobility limititations and our mistake with misbooking a Museum ticket, conversed with staff at Acropolis Slopes and got us Disability Assist to enable us to visit this amazing Archaelogical tteasure, which really made our Tour so special and without Themos's expert , professional and friendly manner with staff at eentrance to A S, there's no way this would of happened for us. He was so nice, shared so much history and personal experience, made our Tour so comfortable, enjoyable. Themos was on the phone to us, connecting at all time, for our collection points etc. He was a true pleasure and filled us in on required local information. Was early on his pickup for us at Port Pireaus and early and efficient with our dropoff at Athen's Airport, filling us in with all necessary details needed in Airport. Themos was great fun too and so interactive, relaxed and patient. We strongle recommed Viatour. Many, many thanks. Cecilia and Patricia, Dublin, Ireland.
We got the best view for the changing of the guard at the president house. We then got to go through the national garden. We then went to the Olympic stadium and a hill top with a church. We also went to the academy next to the national library. We also got to see palaka shopping center and got great recommendations for food. Everywhere we went we got informational stories and personal stories. Our guide Glykeria was the best. We would choose her every time.
Excellent excursion, 100% personalized, in which our driver and guide, Glykeria Kalomvouni took us to all points of interest, with the best criteria and the best attention. His explanations gave great added value to the program of the day.
Professional, nice and very helpful, recommended experience. Ideal for a quick visit to Athens, he very prepared, provides a lot of info 🔝
