Athens Full Day Private Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Athens Full Day Private Tour worth booking?
Athens Full Day Private Tour is a 8-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $252 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 73 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (73)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $252 per person
With no less than 18 years of experience and a long-standing cooperation with some of the biggest hotels in Athens (Hotel Grande Bretagne, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Hilton Athens Hotel et al.) We are dedicated to provide high-standard services to you, our customers. Our country is brighter than light itself. It is synonymous with the warmth of the sun, the crystal clear skies, the huge views all around, the endless blue of the sea. It is crammed full of extremely welcoming people; and it is celebrated for a host of artists, athletes, writers and musicians. It is famous for being the birthplace of philosophy, democracy and all three genres of ancient drama. So many attributes and yet only one name: Greece! Feeling proud of being born and bred in such a beautiful place, we cannot but try to share with visitors our love, awe and respect for our homeland and make shine in their hearts a bit of Greece’s wonderfully bright light.
What you get
About this experience
With no less than 18 years of experience and a long-standing cooperation with some of the biggest hotels in Athens (Hotel Grande Bretagne, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Hilton Athens Hotel et al.) We are dedicated to provide high-standard services to you, our customers. Our country is brighter than light itself. It is synonymous with the warmth of the sun, the crystal clear skies, the huge views all around, the endless blue of the sea. It is crammed full of extremely welcoming people; and it is celebrated for a host of artists, athletes, writers and musicians. It is famous for being the birthplace of philosophy, democracy and all three genres of ancient drama. So many attributes and yet only one name: Greece! Feeling proud of being born and bred in such a beautiful place, we cannot but try to share with visitors our love, awe and respect for our homeland and make shine in their hearts a bit of Greece’s wonderfully bright light.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Guide inside the sites is provided at an additional cost: 300 Euros
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Acropolis
We will enter the site through the Propylaea, which literally means “gateway”. While on the Acropolis, you’ll be able to visit such world-renowned sites as the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erectheion with its famous supporting columns in the shape of draped maidens (the caryatids), and finally, one of the most famous temples in human history, the Parthenon itself.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Panathenaic Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Kolonaki / Lykavittos
Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base
30 minutes here
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
15 minutes here
Akadimia (Academy)
City drive to the Athenian Trilogy (the national Academy,the philosophycal school of Athens and the National Library)
Pass by without stopping
Ancient Agora of Athens
Η Αρχαία Αγορά της Αθήνας είναι ο ανοικτός χώρος που βρίσκεται εγγύτατα και βορειοδυτικά της Ακρόπολης. Στην αρχαιότητα αποτελούσε διοικητικό, φιλοσοφικό, εκπαιδευτικό, κοινωνικό, πολιτιστικό και κυρίως το οικονομικό κέντρο της πόλης. Την Αρχαία Αγορά διέσχιζε η Οδός των Παναθηναίων από την οποία διερχόταν η μεγάλη πομπή προς την Ακρόπολη κατά την διάρκεια των εορτασμών των Παναθηναίων που θέσπισε ο Πεισίστρατος και τελούνταν το τρίτο έτος κάθε Ολυμπιάδας.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Monastiraki
Το Μοναστηράκι είναι κεντρική συνοικία της Αθήνας γύρω από την Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου, η οποία εκτείνεται στη νότια πλευρά της οδού Ερμού, από το ύψος της Πλατείας Μητροπόλεως έως την Πλατεία Θησείου. Γειτνιάζει με τις συνοικίες του Ψυρρή, της Πλάκας και του Θησείου. Η ονομασία της προέρχεται από την παλιά εκκλησία της Κοιμήσεως της Θεοτόκου Αθήνας, που βρίσκεται χτισμένη επί της πλατείας, και παλαιότερα ήταν μετόχι μοναστηριού και συγκεκριμένα, της Μονής Καρέα στον Υμηττό. Στην Πλατεία Μοναστηρακίου δεσπόζει επίσης το παλιό Τζαμί Τζισταράκη που έχει κατασκευαστεί το 1759 και το οποίο σήμερα στεγάζει παράρτημα του Μουσείου Λαϊκής Τέχνης. Η περιοχή του Μοναστηρακίου εθεωρείτο διαχρονικά μέρος της συνοικίας του Ψυρρή, η οποία έφτανε μέχρι το Θησείο και τα όρια της Πλάκας. Άρχισε να υφίσταται ως ξεχωριστή συνοικία μετά τη διάνοιξη της οδού Ερμού το 1835.
30 minutes here
Το Μουσείο Ακρόπολης είναι αρχαιολογικό μουσείο επικεντρωμένο στα ευρήματα του αρχαιολογικού χώρου της Ακρόπολης των Αθηνών. Πρόκειται για το δεύτερο σε σπουδαιότητα αρχαιολογικό μουσείο εντός της Ελληνικής επικράτειας, μετά το Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο επί της οδού Πατησίων. Το μουσείο κτίστηκε για να στεγάσει κάθε αντικείμενο που έχει βρεθεί πάνω στον ιερό βράχο της Ακρόπολης και στους πρόποδες του καλύπτοντας μία ευρεία χρονική περίοδο από την Μυκηναϊκή περίοδο έως την Ρωμαϊκή και Παλαιοχριστιανική Αθήνα ενώ ταυτόχρονα βρίσκεται πάνω στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο Μακρυγιάννη, κατάλοιπο των Ρωμαϊκών και πρώιμων βυζαντινών Αθηνών.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Athena Private Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
72 verified traveler reviews for Athens Full Day Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
BOOK IT!
BOOK IT! Hands down one the the BEST tours we have taken. Our guide was wonderful. So very knowledgeable and kind. We had the BEST day and dropped off at one the best spots for lunch. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Dear sir or Madame Thank you so much for your kind words we try our best to make sure that you will have the best experience of your trip in Greece 🇬🇷. It will be our pleasure to have you here again . Sincerely Lambros
via Tripadvisor
Best single day guided trip to Athens
Lambros was so kind and informative. He thought of every detail to make our trip special. Even making sure we had transport to the airport at the end of our stay in Athens. I would highly recommend his business to anyone traveling to Athens!
Response from the operator: Dear Carrie It was a real pleasure meeting you and your husband.!!! I enjoyed our conversations very much and the most important is our connection with the cats. I wish we had more time to enjoy more conversations and Archeological Sites but I hope for another visit. Thank you so much for your kind words and comments. All the best .!!! Sincerely Lambros Petropoulos
via Tripadvisor
Perfect Way to Discover Athens After Our Cruise!
We had a wonderful experience with Lambros! He picked us up directly at the port after our cruise and took us on a tour around Athens. He was very flexible and really listened to what we wanted to see and do, which made the tour feel personalized to us. Lambros was very friendly and knowledgeable about his city, and we learned a lot along the way. The van was comfortable, and having water available for us was a nice touch. Everything was easy and stress-free from start to finish. It was the perfect way to discover Athens after our cruise. We would definitely recommend Lambros to anyone visiting the city!
Response from the operator: Dear Mari It was a real pleasure meeting you and your family. I enjoyed the Tour as much as you did . Thanks a lot for your kind and thoughtful words ,I hope we meet again soon. Sincerely Lambros Petropoulos
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Tour Guide
We thought we we're just getting a taxi ride to our hotel but God blessed fully. We were pleasantly surprised that our taxi driver, Labros also did tours of the city. He quoted us a great price, was so knowledgeable about everywhere he took us. He stopped and allowed us to either get out to take pics or paused long enough for photos. When we expressed we were tired he delivered as promised to our hotel and asked if we needed a ride to the airport in the morning, which we agreed immediately. 5 stars for Labros and Athena Private Tours.
Response from the operator: Dear Lynett Thank you very much for your kindness and your nice comments. It was my pleasure to have you in my City and show you around . I am very sure will meet again soon . Sincerely Lambros Petropoulos
via Tripadvisor
Very very very excellent to outstanding service, informative and exciting tours I have ever experienced.
Labros was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous I would highly recommend this tour service I especially liked the parting gift booklet about Greece.
Response from the operator: Dear Linda Pleasure was all mine .!!! I enjoyed the Tour as well. You are very kind person and very gentle. I hope we see each other soon. Sincerely Lambros Petropoulos
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Athena Private Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.
See everything Athena Private Tours runsWhy this scores 79
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Athens Full Day Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Athens Full Day Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $252 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Athens Full Day Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Athens Full Day Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 73 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Athens Full Day Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Athens Full Day Private Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis, Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; On-board WiFi; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Guide inside the sites is provided at an additional cost: 300 Euros; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Athens Full Day Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 500 listed pickup locations in and around Athens. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Athens Full Day Private Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Athens Full Day Private Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Across 73 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, value for money. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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