Athens Highlights: Half Day Private Tour of Popular Sights and Cultural Experiences

Discover the best of Athens on a half-day private tour, exploring popular sights and immersing yourself in the city’s rich history, mythology, and culture. Customize your experience and make special requests for a truly personalized adventure!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Monastery of Daphni - The Daphni Monastery was founded towards the end of the sixth century A.D. on the site of the Sanctuary of Apollo which had been desecrated by the Goths in 395. The Sanctuary of Apollo was built in the Ionic style using the thinnest and smallest columns. The columns stand on a base with an ornamental scroll at the top. A few of the columns of the temple have been preserved. One of the four Ionic columns of the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo remains at the site, as it was re-used in the Daphni Monastery. The other columns were removed and taken to London by Thomas Bruce, Earl of Elgin (of Elgin Marbles fame). The columns, column bass, and column tops from the Sanctuary of Apollo are currently in the possession of the British Museum.
What's Included
  • Souvenir gift at the end of the tour
  • Liability insurance for each guest
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • Choice of Mercedes E 200 sedan or Skoda Octavia SUV transport
  • Variety of Mercedes vehicles for different group sizes
  • Chauffeur with local guiding services
What's Not Included
  • We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
  • Tickets for the monuments
Additional Information

Throughout this extraordinary half-day journey, you’ll encounter the city’s most celebrated attractions and engage with its finest aspects. Furthermore, I will guide you through the unique factors that contribute to Athen’s charm.

As we approach the city, you’ll be enlightened with a wealth of knowledge concerning Athens’ history, mythology, and culture.

This tour is extremely adaptable…! I can modify the itinerary, length, and activities to suit your preferences. Feel free to share any particular requests you may have.

  • 4 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-15 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
  • If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
  • Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
  • If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
  • If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
  • Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)
  • If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
Location
The Monastery of Daphni
Athinon avenue,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hunterw344
Aug 4, 2024
A Must Do - Manos was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and kept me interested the whole day. Amazing experience! Also, great food.
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Davead2727
Aug 4, 2024
First class tour of Athens - This was an amazing tour of Athens! Our guide Sebastian was brilliant and has an amazing knowledge of ancient and modern Greek history. The itinerary he took us on was first class and we managed to do all the main attractions in one afternoon in a comfortable air conditioned motor. He kept us stocked up with ice cold water and gave us some great tips. The food at the restaurant he took us to was stunning and we were so gutted we couldn’t finish it all. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of Athens and thank you Sebastian for looking after us!
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D1310mjshannonh
Aug 4, 2024
Athens Tour - Absolutely an amazing time, best sites throughout Athens! Dallas was so kind and very informative about all the wonderful and beautiful places here in Athens. I would highly recommend getting a tour around with Dallas! Dallas is very patience and polite and his driving skills were fantastic, and his extensive knowledge of the history of Greece. We had a wonderful time. Thank you again!
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Angela_l
Aug 4, 2024
Loved this tour and tour guide - We loved our Best of Athens 1/2 Day Tour. George was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be around.
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Beverly_r
Aug 3, 2024
Fun day in Athens - George was very good. He was friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. We saw so many amazing places and he made it fun and enjoyable
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647zacn
Aug 2, 2024
Perfect Overview of the History of Athens! - My girlfriend and I booked this tour with the hopes of learning more about Athens long history. This experience exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide, Sebastian, did a phenomenal job in educating us, telling stories, getting us up close to the many monuments while providing us with a customized trip, to what we wanted to do and see. At the end of our tour Sebastian took us to a restaurant where the owner greeted us and we were treated to a huge traditional Greek meal - it was amazing! I highly recommend this tour - and ask for Sebastian!
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Alero_o
Aug 2, 2024
Fun times in Athens with George! - I booked this for my elderly (young at heart) parents and their tour guide, George treated them with consideration and respect. They learned so much history from him (and suggested that he write a book). I’m grateful that they had a wonderful time! Thank you, George!!
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822glynh
Aug 1, 2024
PERFECTION IN GREECE - A very special day and this trip will hold many good memories. Especially memorable is the sunset arrival at the slopes of the Acropolis and the sun streaming through the ruins of the Parthenon. To have a wonderful guide like George really magnified our experiences of the day. Thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable and full of good energy, this is the guide that will make your day perfection.
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Hmz1968
Aug 1, 2024
Great way to get around - This was a great way to see a lot of sites quickly and in comfort. Our driver was knowledgeable and shared a lot of history. We ended with a great seafood meal. Recommended!
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Mw_h
Aug 1, 2024
Perfection in Athens - An incredible day out The whole experience was just made so memorable by arriving at the slopes of the Acropolis at sunset and Parthenon was awe inspiring in the sunset and ending with a stunning meal in a small taverna off the beaten path. George you were a superb host and your knowledge of your city just perfection. Anyone doing this trip should ask for George. He is a most gracious host ♥️
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