Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus
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4.7/5
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Is Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus worth booking?
Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus is a 5-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $68 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (6)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $68 per person
We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery & photography. We love what we do:) Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and
What you get
About this experience
We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery & photography. We love what we do:) Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will not just see the sights through a bus window. If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five-hour tour. The day starts with convenient pickup from your location and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple and many more. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add an archaeologist guide at an additional cost. Do not hesitate to request another pick up or drop off location as Athens International airport. (Distance from Athens 36 km, an extra charge is applicable for Toll Roads, luggage fees & distance). Piraeus port cruise terminal (Distance from Athens 13 km, an extra charge is applicable for luggage fees & distance).
What's included
Included
- On-board WiFi
- Your professional driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private Tour & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Arcahrological tour guide (up to prior request/ depends availability)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Acropolis
Acropolis Hill includes: Parthenon temple, dedicated to Athens, Erechtion, Dionysus and Herodion theaters
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Panathenaic Stadium
Where took place the begin of Olympic Games in modern times / 1896),
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Lycabettus hill rise in middle of Athens up to 660m. We will drive around the hill and see panoramic views of Athens at 360° Do not miss.
30 minutes here
Hellenic Parliament
See the Tomb of the unknown soldier in front Greek Parliament, continue and visit the spectacular New classical buildings of Athens.
15 minutes here
Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens The building was designed as part of an architectural "trilogy" in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library. Funds had been provided by the magnate Simon Sinas specifically for the purpose, and the foundation stone was laid on 2 August 1859. Construction proceeded rapidly, after 1861 under the supervision of Ernst Ziller, but the internal tumults during the latter years of King Otto's reign, which resulted in his ousting in 1862, hampered construction until it was stopped in 1864. Works resumed in 1868, but the building was not completed until 1885, at a total cost of 2,843,319 gold drachmas, most of it provided by Sinas, and, after his death, by his wife Ifigeneia. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
20 minutes here
Omonia Square
Omonia Square was constructed in 1846, with its original name being "Plateia Anaktoron" (Palace Square). The area in which the square was going to be built was intended to be used for the construction of the palace (anaktora) by architects Stamatios Kleanthis and Eduard Schaubert. Later, the square was renamed to "Othonos Square" in honor of King Otto, the first king of Greece. After Otto was dethroned, the square was renamed to "Omonoia Square" in 1862, as it was here that the leaders of the opposing political factions gave the oath of peace (omonia) to stop hostilities.
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Karaiskaki Square
Karaiskaki Square is a large square located in the district of Metaxourgeio and includes a metro station. The largest part of this square has been designed as a green area with trees, flowers and grass. In the center of the square on a pyramidal base stands the Icarus Monument to Fallen Aviators, a modern art metal statue created in 1987 by the sculptor Evangelos Moustakas and the architect Ioannis Moustakas.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Minibus tour from Athens/ 14 p
This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel . Duration: 5 hours: Athens highlights private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 65€ (with Minibus) . Athens private tour offers: Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Minibus air-conditioned : Athens highlights private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 11 years old free) Pickup included
Minivan tour from Athens/ 8 p
This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel . Duration: 5 hours: Athens highlights private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 50€ (with Minivan) . Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Minivan air-conditioned : Athens private tour with luxury Minivan. From 1 to 8 persons (2 children / up to 11 years old free) This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative commentary & historical details as you travel . Pickup included
Sedan tour from Athens/ 4 p
This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel . Duration: 5 hours: Athens highlights private tour. If you wish to extend trip, additional time/ per hour: 35€ (with Sedan) Our private tour offers : Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return . Sedan Air-conditioned : Athens private tour with a luxury Sedan. Up to 4 adults or a family of 4 persons (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 y. free) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
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Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 5 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful city. Liked the driver guide. He needs better car and audio system and instructions from your office.
The driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The problem was was in the back seat couldn’t hear him. Need a better system. Also the car never cooled down. Communication between the driver and the office was poor. We advised that our hotel reservation had to be changed. So two days in advance we notified the office. The driver went to the cancelled hotel.
Response from the operator: Hello Angela Becker We would like to express our disagreements to your negative comments step by step, but first we will start from your complains between our office and our driver for miscommunication. 1) Communication between the driver and the office was poor. We advised that our hotel reservation had to be changed. So two days in advance we notified the office. The driver went to the cancelled hotel. Booking status: Amended Travel date: Sat, Jun 29, 2024 at 09:30 am / 4 adults - ladies You Booked on: Fri, Apr 12, 2024 Your driver and vehicle were reserved a long time ago. You informed us on 26th for changing hotels. We made the change in our tour list, which is not small. We notify the driver personal, only if Viator guests cancel the tour 24 hours before. Your driver did not realize the change, but he called you 10 min before the meeting time for instructions and came to to your new hotel exactly at the time you requested 09:30 am 2) The driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The problem was was in the back seat couldn’t hear him. Need a better system. The vehicle has a microphone system and you never complaint to the driver or you never requested it. 3) Also the car never cooled down. The vehicle Minivan / 8 seats is a model 2022. On your tour date the temperature in Athens was 38 C. 100 F and obviously will take 2 to 3 min to cool down. As this 5 hours tour included many stops in different places in Athens we understand that you would like the driver to keep the engine on, but this is illegal. When the car is parked the engine should be off We are happy to hear that you have no complaints from driver, as we are sure he satisfied all your demands Finally we understand that you were willing to write this negative report because you were disappointed that you could not visit the Acropolis hill during your private tour with us You never follow our instructions and you did not reserve in prior time the tickets for Acropolis hill as we suggested to you from April 25 On Apr 25, 2024, 11:45 AM we sent you a message Please purchase your tickets for Acropolis hill online. > Choose Acropolis & Slopes click link here🔗 Recommended time is at 10:00am We are grateful for all of you, who read our objections and thank you in advance for your understanding
via Viator
Athens in comfort
Our driver was wonderful!. Great signage made it easy to find him. He drove with intention to show us things and places with good picture opportunities, made sure if we had museum or entrance tickets he could time his route properly to get us there in time and always had plenty of ice cold water to offer us.
via Viator
Great City Tour
Our driver Christos was right on time to pick us up from the port. We had previously messaged the vendor with things we wanted to see and Christie got the message because the tour took us to all the highlights of the city including the Acropolis and Olympic Stadium as well as some of the best hilltop viewing points. The driver cannot come to the sites with you but he will give you easy directions and wait in convenient spots.
Response from the operator: Hello Carly, thank you for taking your time to write us this informative and kindness review
via Viator
Great time!
Enjoyed seeing all of the famous sites. Athens is a remarkable place and we wouldn't hesitant to come again!
Response from the operator: Hello Willana, thank you for taking your time to write us this kindness review
via Viator
Half day tour of Athens
Our driver was the best! His name was Stephano (spelling?). He took complete consideration that we did not have too much time so he made sure we saw the highlights. His lunch recommendation was wonderful and Stephano translated perfectly for us. This was a last minute booking and our driver was right on time at the port where our ship came in. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Our greenings. Thank you for taking your time to write this kindness review.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $68 to $260
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus cost?
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Prices start at $68 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 private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus take?
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Plan for about 5 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 private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 6 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 private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus?
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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 private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus?
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Around 2 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Athens private tour, half day/ up to 5 hour, from Athens, Piraeus 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 Small Group E-Bike Tour, Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings, Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis. 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.
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