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Viator · Private tour

Full Day Private Athens Sightseeing

4.9(10)Athens1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.9(9)

Description

It is a private tour for those who seek the perfect city, this is Athens, which combines the old with the new, the modern with the history so perfectly

Tour Options

Minivan HS
  • Pickup included
Sedan HS
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included90 min

Your private tour will start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon (main temple)the best example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC , Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Caryatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater and finally the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached the Christianity for the fist time in Athens).

Admission not included30 min

Our next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times),

Admission not included15 min

Next, we visit the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896)

20 min

We go on to the memorial of the Unknown soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.

Pass by

After that let's see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library)

20 min

Then we proceed to the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens)and don't forget to take some pictures and a memory in your mind and heart of the entire city.

30 min

We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) the picturesque quarter of the city, where there are little shops with handmade crafts and gifts for you to buy and Monastiraki (Flea Market), where you can have a pleasant walk and shopping with your friends and family

Admission not included60 min

If the time permits, our next stop will be the Ancient Greek Agora or the Roman Agora (ancient markets), where is the temple of Hephaestus (the most well preserved temple in Greece), the Stoa of Attalos and the beautiful St. Catherine orthodox church.

60 min

When you feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch;the tour will guide you to a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.

Admission not included90 min

After lunch, enjoy a visit at the New Acropolis Museum where you can see the marbles of the Parthenon and a superb collection of artifacts and relics found on the Acropolis excavations or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, almost twice the size of the previous one that houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations not only Greece, but Middle East and the Balkans as well from prehistory to late antiquity .

Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speakng, best-mannered drivers with great knowledge of the Greek history and culture.

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speakng, best-mannered drivers with great knowledge of the Greek history and culture.
Not included
Entrance fees
Licensed tour guides, only upon requet and extra charge

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up / drop off at Athens hotels Pick up / drop off at Athens suburbs hotels under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Athens airport under extra charge Pick up / drop off at Piraeus or Rafina ports under extra charge Pick up / drop off at designated places under extra charge

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(10)

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Michael_M
May 3, 2026
Full Day Athens Private Tour

A great all day tour for all the most famous places in Athens. Private for your group, you can alter plans as you go. Our guide George was super friendly and a mountain of knowledge.

Operator response

hank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team

M
Michelle S
September 25, 2025
The best day of our trip!

We met Jim at the port bright and early to make the most of our day. He had cold water for us, and we told him our priorities and wish list if we had time. We stopped by the Piraeus sign, went to the coffee shop for a cold cappuccino to wake ourselves up, and then went to the Acropolis Museum before heading to the Acropolis and Parthenon. Panathenaic Stadium (first modern Olympic Games in 1896). We opted not to go to the Panathenaic Stadium since we could see it from the Acropolis. We happened upon the changing of the guards at the Parliament. We went to Five Friends Restaurant, a truly family restaurant that serves food made in the homes of the Greeks. It was such an incredible synchronicity that we had five people and made a new friend in Dimitris. We drove past Monastiraki Square, a flea market, and went to the Plaka neighborhood—one of the oldest, with cobblestone streets, taverns, and cafes. We bought more than we needed. A friend left her card in the ATM, and miraculously, it was still there 45 minutes later. Jim ran all the way with her to retrieve her card. We said goodbye to our driver at the port and returned to the ship with time to spare. We returned to the boat. Excited from our day, learning about Greece, both ancient and modern. Jim is competent, knowledgeable, and was great to have as our guide for the day. We had a fantastic time, great food, and made a new friend. We all want to return and learn more from Jim.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team

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Quest54724007809
July 26, 2023
Tour Athens

Well as we got started our tour was different from what we are accustomed. We thought we were getting a private tour guide who would be with us every step. What we have is a private driver who takes you around Athens pointing out sights and dropping you off to visit where you want. Very flexible. I think we saw the highlights and visited a couple of sights and museums. I would say if you choose this ask what you can do in advance to be ready to hit the ground running as no tickets are included in the price. I would suggest if you have agreed where you are visiting to pre purchase the tickets. For instance our first stop was The Acropolis. The ticket line and line to get in were ridiculous. Took over two hours in the scorching heat and once inside the crowd was dense climbing the hill to the top. I would buy a skip the line ticket or hire a guide who takes you right in. Museums aren’t that bad but pre purchasing your tickets saves time.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

P
pjsilverman
October 30, 2022
Fantastic Athens Tour with Cruise Ship Pick-up

Enjoyed full day Athens Tour with Piraeus pick-up. Guide/driver Jim(Dimitris) was on-time, informative and responded to our needs. We made adjustments to meet our groups needs and a Sunday schedule. Toured all the major Athens site. Overall, great value and fantastic alternative to other available options for single day excursion visit.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

S
Sarah W
July 15, 2022
Great Guide Andrew. We would defiantly be repeat customers!

Excellent from Start to Finish! Our Driver/Guide was Andrew. When we decided to change our schedule and at the last minute he could not have been more accommodating. Athens is a crazy city to drive in and Andrew was a very careful driver and knew his city like the back of his hand. He had a book of photos to shows and shared lots of wonderful information. He took us very close to all the sites and in places where he could not park he was never more than five minutes away! He was very attentive to my mother who is 78 and not very mobile and we would highly recommend Enjoy Greece tours and our guide Andrew!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

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farm1980
March 26, 2022
GREAT guide, tour, and flexible!

We had a 3 day tour of Athens, Corinth, Souino and private airport transfer. Our flight was canceled getting leaving from Istanbul to Athens getting us in late in the evening, but Kostas made sure we seen everything in the days we had. He stayed out late with us to drive around to see the different sites. Thank you! He was great to talk with and explained everything. I have traveled to several countries and have used guides from a around the world and Kostas did a great job and was observant to our interests. I would hire Kostas again if we go back to Athens and would also recommend him to friends. Thank you Kostas for a unforgettable 3 day tour!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

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bethsutton2000
August 18, 2021
Kostas is THE BEST

Kostas is THE BEST. He took our family on two separate tours on two consecutive days. We were delayed getting to Athens airport and had to make last-minute changes to our tour. Kostas was flexible and accommodating the entire time. As for the tours, Kostas provided the ultimate VIP experience and his restaurant selections were superb. By the end of the tours, he felt like family and we were sad to leave. We hope to be back in Greece and will definitely call Kostas. We HIGHLY recommend Enjoy Greece Tours.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

K
kbrose27
July 13, 2021
Awesome Driver and Beautiful Sights

Our driver Dimitrius was amazing; very considerate, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was also very worth it to have a nice air conditioned van to get into in between each place. Definitely ask your driver to take you to a local place for lunch - we had some phenomenal Greek dishes. The tour was so fun, and very flexible on time, so you could enjoy the sights for however long you wanted. If you’re into museums, you might want to get there a little earlier - they said they closed at 4, but they started rushing everyone out at 3:45 lol. Overall a fantastic experience and would certainly recommend!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

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cinciohio2016
September 14, 2019
Excellent tour and guide in Athens

A great company to use for a private all day tour which I selected based on previous reviews on Tripadvisor. It proved to be a great decision as were able to personalize the tour according to our interests. The driver took the time to show us a lot more of Athens than the tourist highlights. We also hired a guide after debating whether the extra money was going to be worth it. That proved to be a great decision too since she had a lot of information and visual aids to give us the background on how various invaders changed the appearance of Acropolis. She was also invaluable in navigating the crowds in the peak season of August as she knew where we could get great views, stand in the shade while discussing the sights, take pictures without getting people in the background and get the most out of the Acropolis museum.

3 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

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Departure720299
July 24, 2019
Loved how knowledgeable Kostas was!!!!

We did a private tour by Kostas of Athens,Greece. He was very quick to respond to our emails and was on time and very professional!!! He had a very nice comfortable van for us to do our sight seeing in and also provided each of us with ice water!!! Kostas was very accommodating to all of our needs! Our son is a huge soccer fan and we told him that and he went out of his way to take us to get him an authentic soccer jersey!!!! He was very knowledgeable of Athens and all the landmarks he took us to!!! I would highly recommend him!!!! Dave and Melissa

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words,We hope to see you again in the future!!All the best to you and your family from Enjoy Greece Tours team!

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