Athens Private Tour: Acropolis and Key Landmarks

Immerse yourself in 4,000 years of Greek civilization on a private small group tour of Athens. Explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and discover neoclassical architecture at the National Library and University of Athens.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Acropolis - Make a start in the morning with a visit of Greece’s most glorious ancient site, the Acropolis of Athens. Located in the middle of modern Athens, the ‘sacred rock’ proudly displays a set of marble monuments that express their outstanding universal value. With a history spanning 25 centuries, the Acropolis has been traditionally associated with the Golden Age of Athenian democracy, philosophy and architecture. Enjoy a well-paced guided tour to admire the most significant classical masterpieces of Greece. Walk uphill through the Propylaea grand marble entrance, as you contemplate in the hills of Philoppapus, Pnyx and Mars. Discover the astonishing construction of the Parthenon, the most splendid temple ever built by the Greeks, dedicated to goddess Athena. Admire the Erechtheion with its renowned Caryatids and the view of the temple of Athena Nike. Gaze at the infinite modern city from the hilltop, stretching between low mountains and the Aegean Sea. Explore all sides for panoramic views of the old town and its picturesque neoclassical buildings, as well as the ancient theater of Dionysus, the Roman temple of Zeus and the world-famous Herodeion theater.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
  • Wi-fi on board
  • Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
  • Luxury Vehicle
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel or Apartment Pick up & Drop off
  • Wet & dry tissues & Mineral water
  • English Speaking Driver (Not authorized to enter into the sites & museums as per the Greek Law)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees (museum and archaeological sites)
  • Food & drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
  • Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
Additional Information

Explore Athens’ top sights with your own private group on a comprehensive full-day city tour. With an expert driver, you’ll visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum to immerse yourself in the archaeological marvels of this historic city. Additionally, you’ll see numerous other landmarks such as the National Archaeological Museum and the Plaka and Monastiraki districts. Pickup is available from hotels or the cruise port.

• Discover significant sites from Greek antiquity, including the Acropolis of Athens and the Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Appreciate neoclassical architecture at the National Library of Greece and the University of Athens
• The tour includes round-trip transportation from your Athens hotel or the cruise port
• Special instructions: Please note that the itinerary is flexible. You can adjust the duration of your visit at each monument or skip any site you prefer, allowing more time at other attractions.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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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Donatella
Jan 2, 2019
Amazing experience! - For Christmas time George helped us to have an unforgettable day tour. We were a group of 6 people from Italy and he dedicated to us the Christmas Eve, 24th of December. We went to visit the 'The Temple of Poseidon' at Sounion which is like 1 hour and something from the old town. Before and after we made some stops and we also had a lunch in an amazing place in a village we passed through, fresh fish and wonderful view :) With George we arranged also the transfer from/to airport. I highly recommend him for a day tours and/or other services. Thank you very much George and see you soon!
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Samuel
Sep 14, 2016
Being a former English teacher, the... - <p>Being a former English teacher, the guide had impeccable English and was very knowledgeable about the sites. She met us at the port as requested and worked with us in planning our 8 hour tour. She knew several ways to get around the lines at the Acropolis and led us to an excellent Greek restaurant in the Plaka area. We saw all the sites that we had planned.</p>
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Stephanie_t
Jun 22, 2016
If you are traveling with a group of... - <p>If you are traveling with a group of 10 or more this is perfect! They were waiting for our party of 14 right at the port with a sign with our name! Our driver and guide spoke very good English and explained all the historical points of the trip. We had ample time to get off at our leisure and take photos and explore. The motor coach was very comfortable and professional - HIGHLY RECOMMEND</p>
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Chchisago
Sep 10, 2015
Way better than a cruise ship excursion - Six of us wanted a more personal tour of Athens than our cruise ship excursion list offered. Our driver George was at the pier and quickly gained our trust that he could provide us what we were looking for. The vehicle was exceptionally clean and air conditioned. He brought us to the major sites that we requested and patiently waited while we toured and had lunch. George provided water to us at no extra charge. I highly recommend Private Best Day Tours in Athens.
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Li
Sep 6, 2016
1 On the description it says bottle... - <p>1 On the description it says bottle water is included, so we didn't prepare our own. However the driver didn't bring us any so we ended up buying 3 euro a bottle water.<br/> 2 The driver just dropped us off and didn't go with us for visits. We got lost couple of times while the time is very precious as a shore excursion from cruise.<br/> It actually served just like a taxi.</p>
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