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Best of Athens Highlights Luxury Half Day Private Tour

By My Athens Transfers
7.6 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is £166 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Marvel at ancient wonders like the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike
  • Capture stunning views of Athens from Lycabettus and the Panathenaic Stadium
  • Enjoy a seamless experience with hotel or port pick-up and drop-off included
  • Travel in comfort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on board
  • Stroll through history with optional visits to the Acropolis Museum or Anc Agora

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

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Best of Athens Private Half-Day Panoramic Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Designed for travellers who want to see the city's highlights comfortably and efficiently, this 4-hour experience includes a visit to the iconic Acropolis, as well as a scenic drive past Athens' most important landmarks.

Language options: English
Price details
£165.56 x 1 Adult£165.56
Total
Price is £165.56
Until Fri, 20 Mar
Best of Athens + Acropolis Museum 5H
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Explore the highlights of Athens in comfort with a private 5-hour tour that includes the iconic Acropolis and the world-renowned Acropolis Museum. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the city’s major landmarks and dive deeper into ancient Greek history.

Language options: English
Price details
£188.84 x 1 Adult£188.84
Total
Price is £188.84
Until Fri, 20 Mar
Best of Athens + Ancient Agora 5H
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Discover ancient Athens with a private 5-hour tour that combines the city’s top highlights with visits to the Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, and Roman Agora, and enjoy a scenic drive through modern Athens' most iconic landmarks.

Language options: English
Price details
£188.84 x 1 Adult£188.84
Total
Price is £188.84
Until Fri, 20 Mar
Best of Athens + National Archaeological Museum 5H
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Explore the highlights of Athens in comfort with a private 5-hour tour that includes the iconic Acropolis and the world-renowned Acropolis Museum. Enjoy a panoramic drive through the city’s major landmarks and dive deeper into ancient Greek history.

Language options: English
Price details
£188.84 x 1 Adult£188.84
Total
Price is £188.84
Until Fri, 20 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour – Only your group will participate
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and Drop-off Service – From your Athens hotel, Airbnb residence, or Piraeus port
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Modern, First-Class Vehicles – Air-conditioned and well-maintained for maximum comfort
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    Wi-Fi On Board – Stay connected throughout your tour
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    Bottled Water – One bottle per passenger provided on board
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    Professional English-Speaking Tour Drivers – With extensive knowledge of Greek history (please note: not licensed guides)
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    Flexible Itinerary – Customise the programme according to your interests and pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Car Seats Available Upon Request
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    Hotel or Port Transfers – Direct and convenient door-to-door service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Licensed Tour Guide – Not included; available upon request and subject to availability
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fees – Not included in the tour price (can be pre-purchased or bought on-site):
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off – Available at an additional cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Acropolis: €30 per person (must be booked in advance due to limited availability)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Acropolis Museum: €20 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ancient Agora: €20 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Roman Agora: €10 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion): €20 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    National Archaeological Museum: €12 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge – Optional and at your discretion
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses – Not covered in the tour

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Discover the timeless beauty and iconic landmarks of Athens in comfort and style.

Join us on a private half-day tour designed to showcase the most important highlights of Athens, blending ancient history with modern charm. With your own personal driver and flexible itinerary, explore the treasures of the Greek capital at your own pace.

Tour Highlights
Acropolis of Athens
Begin your journey at the crown jewel of Athens—the Acropolis. Explore its key monuments for about 1-1.5 hour including major highlights:

  • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Street: A scenic pedestrian promenade leading to the Acropolis entrance.
  • Propylaea: The monumental gateway to the sacred hill.
  • Parthenon: The most iconic symbol of ancient Greece and democracy.
  • Erectheion: Admire the Caryatids and this uniquely elegant temple.
  • Temple of Athena Nike: A symbol of victory, perched above the entrance.
  • Theatre of Dionysus: The birthplace of Greek drama.
  • Odeon of Herodes Atticus (15 minutes): A beautifully preserved Roman-era theatre still used today.

Panoramic Athens Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic and modern city, passing by or stopping at several major landmarks:

  • Hadrian’s Arch and Temple of Olympian Zeus – admired from the comfort of your vehicle.
  • Panathenaic Stadium: The site of the first modern Olympic Games.
  • Mount Lycabettus: Take in breathtaking panoramic views over Athens.
  • Syntagma Square and Hellenic Parliament: Witness the Evzones at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
  • Drive past the Academy of Athens, National Library, and University of Athens, representing the city’s neoclassical grandeur.
  • Pass through Plaka, the charming old town, and admire the Old Parliament/National History Museum.

Optional Museum and Site Visits
Depending on your selected option, you may include visits to:

  • Acropolis Museum: A world-class museum showcasing artefacts from the Acropolis.
  • National Archaeological Museum: Home to Greece’s most significant ancient treasures.
  • Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus: The heart of ancient civic life.
  • Roman Agora: A glimpse into the Roman period of Athens.

Location

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece