Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks

Discover Athens’ iconic landmarks in a half-day tour. Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and more with expert guides. Perfect for first-time visitors!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Acropolis - The Acropolis is an enduring symbol of ancient Greek civilization and architectural prowess. Dominating the city skyline, this citadel houses several iconic structures. Built in the 5th century BCE, the Acropolis reflects classical Greek ideals with its Doric columns, intricate friezes, and meticulous symmetry.

The Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike complete the ensemble, each contributing to the Acropolis’s cultural significance. Despite enduring centuries of war, weathering, and reconstruction, the site remains an unparalleled testament to the achievements of ancient Athens. The elevated location offers panoramic views of the city below, creating a captivating blend of historical grandeur and contemporary urban life, making the Acropolis a UNESCO World Heritage site and a destination that continues to inspire awe and admiration.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Fluent English speaking driver
  • Hotel pickup / drop off
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees for all attractions
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A tour of Athens is an indispensable experience for first-time, or time-pressed visitors. Our drivers boast years of experience and historical knowledge and guarantee a personalized tour tailored to your needs!

Immerse yourself in the cradle of Western civilization and unveil a rich tapestry of history, culture, and architectural wonders. Athens, with its iconic Acropolis and a large variety of ancient ruins, offers a profound journey through millennia, showcasing the birthplace of democracy and philosophical enlightenment.

Exploring the city provides a tangible connection to ancient Greek achievements and lays the foundation for understanding Western heritage.

A tour of Athens becomes not just a sightseeing endeavor but a transformative exploration, leaving an indelible imprint of the city’s significance on the minds of first-time visitors.

  • Available child seat or booster
  • Pre-order your tickets a few days before you arrive at: hhticket.gr
  • Wear comfortable shoes for exploring
  • Download the “WhatsApp” application for easier communication with your driver
Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robert_m
Aug 26, 2024
See all attractions plus some fun surprises! - I am so happy we booked this tour! We saw all of the major attractions plus many extra surprises in between. I can't recommend this tour enough! Thank you so much.
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Maps48938875122
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing sites with an amazing driver who is passionate about the history of his city ! - Panos was an amazing tour guide with a deep knowledge of the sites , he made our short trip worthwhile and he was amusing as well!!!
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Leif_k
Jun 17, 2024
Short on time in Athens? Take this tour. - We only had one day in Athens so we wanted to book a private tour to make the most of our limited time. This tour was perfect. Panos was an excellent guide - very engaging, knowledgeable and obviously very passionate about his city and its history. We saw all the highlights and a few spots more off the beaten path. Panos also gave us a lot of advice on places to try and tips to navigate around Athens on our departure day. Would recommend this trip 100%. The only advice I would offer is that if you are going into the Acropolis, make sure you leave enough time for the line to get in.
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Sharon_s
Jun 9, 2024
What a great way to see Athens! - Wow! Is all I can say about our day exploring the beauty and history of Athens. Panos our driver was extremely knowledgeable and let us customize our experience with the addition of the Acropolis Museum. He even pre-purchased our tickets to the sites to make sure we got in and didn’t have to wait or even denied entrance because of crowds. What a truly wonderful experience. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Panos.
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Desirose8
Jun 7, 2024
Ancient Athens. - Excellent Guide Panos who peppered the tour with interesting stories and facts about the places. Perfectly curated to see the changing of the guard at Parliment. Visited all 8 ancient sites that are a must see in Athens. The only problem is the crowds but our guide tried everything to avoid them where possible. At the Acropolis, the crowds are unavoidable. Don’t miss the ancient market, our guides favorite as it was the best. Panos is fun and caring. Great person to spend four hours with.
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Passport08675778470
Jun 1, 2024
The Panos experience ! - This was my first time in Athens and my 1st experience to Greece. I booked with car and Panos was my driver. PANOS !! this man was knowledgeable, polite fun and interactive the whole time. He made my trip to Athens a memory I will not soon forget !! The experience was above superb !!!
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Luzitafeliz
May 11, 2024
Best tour guide in Athens - Very knowledgeable history oriented guy and with a coloquial way of telling facts about Athens and its surroundings. Ask for Panagiotis! Highly recommended!!
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Bakegold
Apr 30, 2024
If you only have a day or two this is a must - Panos was amazing and very knowledgeable. Private tour was the way to go We saw all of the main sites and went at our own pace Pano even arranged to take us to a majestic spot where my boyfriend proposed. I tried to upload photos- but I am tech challenged. Panos is the best
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Jink744
Mar 30, 2024
Awesome Private Custom Tour with Wonderful Service - My family of four had an 8 hour private custom tour in Mercedes Benz car around Athens and Poseidon with Panagiotis, who provided the best service. First, he went well beyond in order to satisfy my teenagers' desire to swim during off season. On our way to Poseidon, we had a brief stop over to take a picture of a sea lake, Lake Vouliagmeni, where the water was warmer so we could swim. Upon hearing this, my kids immediately wanted to change plan to go swimming instead of going to Poseidon despite not having swim suits, towels, etc. Panagiotis upon hearing this found a store that sold swimming suits for both my son and daughter during an off season after calling/visiting couple stores. Bottom line is that without his extra efforts, we would have not met my kids desire to swim in Greece. Second, he spoke very good English, so he provided us lots of great information while visiting each site in Athens. He majored journalism in one of the universities in Greece, which is a big deal thus provided many informative information. Lastly, he always said 'yes' to whatever we wished for. I don't think 'no' is in his vocabuary :) Anyway, if you only have 1 full day to tour Athens, use his services. You will get most bang out of the buck/euro even though it may cost more than typical bus tours. He is just awesome and I recommend him greatly.
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Dimitris
Mar 6, 2024
Unique experience, Panos was the greatest!!! He was very knowledgeable about the City of Athens, The car was very clean - We were picked up at our hotel and driven to each spot, to see the highlights of Athens,the car was extremely clean, We really enjoyed our tour of Athens.
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