Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour
Overview
Experience the highlights of Athens, the cradle of Democracy, in a 5-hour private tour designed for travelers who want to explore the city’s essential landmarks in comfort and efficiency. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver, this journey combines ancient monuments, neoclassical architecture, and panoramic city views in a seamless experience.
Begin at the iconic Acropolis of Athens (1h 30m), followed by a drive past the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continue to the Panathenaic Stadium (15 min), then the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square (15 min) for the Changing of the Guard. Admire the Academy of Athens (10 min) and ascend Mount Lycabettus (15 min) for sweeping views. The tour concludes at the Acropolis Museum (1 hour), completing a full journey through Athens’ heritage.
Flexible tailor-made tours, certified English-speaking tour drivers, modern Mercedes fleet, licensed tourism vehicles, dedicated customer support, and licensed guides upon request.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
- Snacks
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (50.00 Euros per adult)
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
- English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
Meeting and Pickup
Airport Pickup:Your driver will meet you upon your arrival at the Athens International Airport - “Eleftherios Venizelos”, at the customs exit, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Port pickup: Your driver will meet you at the Piraeus Port cruise ship terminal, holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on.Notice that Piraeus port has three terminals, Terminal A, B and C. Depending on the terminal that your ship will dock at, your driver will be waiting for you at the corresponding exit. (e.g. If your ship docks at Terminal A, your driver will meet you at the Terminal A exit etc.)In case your ship docks at Terminal B or Terminal C and the corresponding exit gate is closed, you will need to take the shuttle bus to come to Terminal A (3 MIN RIDE), where your driver will be waiting for you.
What To Expect
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Acropolis Of Athens
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: Cruise ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats or boosters are available upon request
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Bottled water.
- Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites).
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included.
- Snacks.
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (50.00 Euros per adult).
- Gratuities.
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type).
- English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
- Snacks
- Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (50.00 Euros per adult)
- Gratuities
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
- English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: Cruise ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats or boosters are available upon request
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