Free Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation
June 09100% refund
June 10No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Please select a travel date and travelers to show booking options.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
Service animals allowed
FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
Flexible pick up time on request
Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Child seats available upon request
Chiled bottled water
30 Euros combined ticket (including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, ancient Agora, Museum of Agora)
15 Euros Acropolis Museum
Llicensed tour guide for guiding inside the sites, upon request/availability (Additional cost 300€)
Food and drinks unless specified
Overview
Do you have a limited time in Athens? This tour is the perfect way to see as much as possible in a day! Whether you have a short stay in the city, staying in a hotel/apartment, or if you are just visiting Athens for the day during a cruise, this private tour is the best choice.
Athens is a city of great cultural interest. Built in layers over the centuries, glimpses of life in ancient times pop up among modern buildings. Ancient and modern co-exist in a surprising way.
Visit remarkable monuments and great historical places such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agora, Temple of Zeus, the first Olympic stadium and many more! Find out about how life was then and now and how surprisingly similar things are between ancient and modern Athens, a lively metropolis then and now!
Avoid noisy crowds and the bustle of the city. Travel in safety and comfort in your own luxurious private vehicle.
Your dedicated private driver will ensure a comfortable personalized experience throughout the day!
Pick up time can be scheduled according to your preferences. Please make your request at the special requirement’s section & we will contact you after your booking.
Travelers can be picked up from all Athens centre & Piraeus Hotels and Piraeus Cruise Port.
View the hotel list on our checkout page to ...
see if yours is included among the pickup points.
For pickup from Airbnb or any other location/apartment, please provide the exact address.
Please note that in case the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or it is not accessible by cars/vehicles, we will notify you, upon booking, of the best alternative pick up location.
Please be at the meeting point 5-10min before your scheduled pickup time, in case parking or waiting time for your driver is limited.
Read more ▼
Itinerary
Acropolis
We start the tour by visiting the so called “sacred rock”, The Acropolis. Here you will see:
- Parthenon that was dedicated to goddess Athena (Parthenos)
- Propylea, the monumental entrance to the sacred area
- The Temple of Athena Nike which was dedicated to Athena-Nike
- The Erechtheion with its famous female figures-statues
- The Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to both goddess Athena and god Poseidon
- The Odeum of Herodus Atticus
- The the Theatre of Dionysus, the first theatre in the whole world
- The Areopagus (Mars Hill)
1 hour 30 minutes
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
The temple of Olympian Zeus (124-132 AD) had three rows of eight columns (tripteral octastyle) on the two narrow sides and two rows of twenty columns (dipteral eikosastyle) on the long sides. It once housed the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Zeus and the statue of the emperor. Sixteen of the temple's columns survive today, thirteen of them, on the east side, intact. Of the remaining three on the west side, one collapsed in 1852.
30 minutes
Panathenaic Stadium
It was originally a natural hollow part of the ground between the two hills of Agra and Ardettos, over Ilissos river. It was transformed into a stadium by Lykourgos in 330-329 BC for the athletic competitions of the Great Panathinaea Festivities. Between 140 and 144 AD, Herodes Atticus restored the Stadium, giving it the form that was found at the 1870 excavation: the horseshoe construction with a track 204,07 meters long and 33,35 meters wide. It is believed that the Stadium had a seating capacity of 50.000 people. Separating scales were built between the tiers and on the base of the sphendone there was a portico with Doric-style columns; another portico was placed in the stadium's facade. At Roman times, the Stadium was used as an arena, with the addition of a semi-circular wall on the north that was corresponding to the splendor of the southern side.
30 minutes
Arco Di Adriano
The triumphal arch lies on an ancient street that led from the old city of Athens to the new, Roman section, built by Hadrian. It was constructed by the Athenians in A.D. 131, in honor of their benefactor emperor. Two inscriptions are carved on the architrave, one on each side: the first, on the side towards the Acropolis reads "This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus"; the second, on the other side, facing the new city reads "This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus".
15 minutes
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
Lycabettus Hill (Lykavitos) is the highest point of Athens, 277m above sea level.
From Lycabettus Hill you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Ancient Agora and the whole metropolis! You will also be reminded that Athens is surrounded by sea with spectacular views across the Aegean.
On the top of the hill, you will find the Greek Orthodox church of Agios Georgios (St. George).
30 minutes
Plateia Syntagmatos
Also known as Constitution Square, Syntagma Square (Plateia Syntagmatos) is a huge public plaza stretching out in front of Athens’ parliament building. Gleaming with white marble and beautiful statues, it’s a great place for people to watch. Many of the city's most important streets begin here, including Ermou Street and Vassilissis Sofias Avenue.
15 minutes
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the House of the Greek Parliament. 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 24-7 by the Evzones (Presidential Guards)
15 minutes
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Pass By)
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens, is a public university in Athens, Greece
The Academy of Athens (Pass By)
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
National Library of Greece (Pass By)
The National Library of Greece is part of the famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings in the city centre, including the Academy of Athens and the Athens University.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the centre of political, commercial, administrative and social activity. The religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
The first excavation campaigns were carried out by the Greek Archaeological Society in 1859-1912, and by the German Archaeological Institute in 1896-97. In 1890-91, a deep trench cut for the Athens-Peiraeus Railway brought to light extensive remains of ancient buildings.
In 1931 the American School of Classical Studies started the systematic excavations with the financial support of J. Rockefeller and continued until 1941. Work was resumed in 1945 and is still continuing.
1 hour 30 minutes
Museum of the Ancient Agora
The Museum of the Ancient Agora is housed in the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, originally erected during the 2nd cent. BC as a gift of the king of Pergamon, Attalos II, to Athens.
The exhibition in the Museum gallery holds archaeological finds coming from the systematic excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in the area and dated from the Neolithic to the Post-byzantine and Ottoman periods.
1 hour
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is famous for the Flea Market. An area full cute cafes and shops selling a great variaty of souvenirs.
The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional Greek tavernas and restaurants, many with great Acropolis view!
1 hour
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.
The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
1 hour
Sample Menu
Additional Info
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
Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide, to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
Free Cancellation
June 09100% refund
June 10No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
135
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
We perform checks on reviews
We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her
Reviews by TravelOne travelers
Showing 1-5 of 135 reviews with 5 stars
Clear filter
Excellent, definitely recommend
Published on Nov, 2024
5 ⭐️
Could not fault this tour. Mario was very knowledgeable, courteous, spoke excellent English. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to use your service - thanks.
Excellent Experience
Published on Nov, 2024
Our driver and tour guide Mario was exceptional in every way. He was prompt and professional, and was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our day with him, and would highly recommend this service to all Athens visitors. Thank you so much.
Bob Orr
Full day excursion
Published on Oct, 2024
Excellent tour guide/Driver Tolis great transport, very knowledgeable and just an excellent all round day. and great communicators so our tour was well orchestrated. We enjoyed very much,
Wonderful Experience
Published on Oct, 2024
Unfortunately my wife and I were only in Athens for the day as we were on a port visit with our cruise ship. We booked the private tour. Our fantastic driver was Spiros. Whilst he wasn’t a tour guide as such, he might as well have been. Before every place that he dropped us off at, he first stopped and gave us a detailed rundown of what to look out for and some history. He was also happy to be super flexible with what we wanted to do. We truly had the best day because of him, we saw so much in such a short time. He suggested some places to eat, then suggested some cool places to just wander around and immerse ourselves. We felt like we really got to experience Athens.
Highly Recommend. Best way to see Athens!
Published on Oct, 2024
This tour was amazing! We loved our guide Dominic, he was very informative and knowledgeable as well as hilarious! We were picked up at a cruise port and we're able to have our luggage held safely while we saw all the sites. Would highly recommend!
Personalize Your Destination Experience
What type of experiences do you seek while traveling?
We guarantee the lowest price on all 200,000+ experiences we sell. If you find the same product cheaper within three days of booking or while you're in your destination, we'll refund the difference.It's Easy To Do
Gather your information
Assemble your Viator Booking Number or Itinerary Reference Number and the proof of the lower price you found.
Send it to us
Email connect@travelone.io with the documents, your name, and your home address.
We'll review
We'll examine your materials and get in touch as soon as we can.
Receive your refund
If everything checks out, we'll refund you the difference between the two prices.
TravelOne uses cookies to give you the best possible service. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. More details can be found in our privacy policy.
Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?
What is your destination?
Are you visiting Japan for the first time?
Travel Date
What is your general interest for this trip?
City Breakup
Travelers Details
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Adults
Ages 12 or above
Child
Ages 8-12
Child
Ages 3-7
Infant
Ages 0-2
Accommodation Preferences
Preferred Star Rating?
Property Preference?
Property Location?
Preferred Hotel Chain?
Meal At The Hotel?
Dining Preferences
Which meal package would you like to choose?
What are your meal preferences?
Dining Style Preferences?
Cuisine Preferences?
Dining Atmosphere Preferences?
Preferred Meal Times?
Transportation
What are your preferences for Arrival/Departure Airport Transfers?
What are your preferences for internal transfers?
Guide Support
What kind of guide support do you prefer during your trip?
Preferred Language for Guide?
Preferred Type of Guide?
Group Size for Tours with Guides?
Desired Role of the Guide?
Specific Guide Personality/Style Preference?
Do you need dining recommendations/reservations support from the guide?
Flights Preferences
What are your preferences for onward and return flights?
Cabin Class
Preferred Departure Time
Preferred Arrival Time
Preferred Airlines
What are your preferences for internal flight?
Cabin Class
Preferred Departure Time
Preferred Arrival Time
Preferred Airlines
What type of experiences do you seek while traveling?
Air & Water-Powered Thrill Rides
Airboat ToursFlyboardingJet Boat RentalsJetpacks
Climbing & Vertical Challenges
CavingClimbingIce ClimbingRock ClimbingSea Caving
High-Adrenaline Aerial Adventures
Air ToursHang GlidingHeli-HikingHelicopter ToursHelicopter TransfersParaglidingParasailingSkydivingZiplining
Eco ToursNature and Wildlife ToursWildlife EncountersWildlife Watching
Protected Natural Areas
Involves AnimalsInvolves Poverty Stricken CommunitiesNational ParksNature Parks
Sustainable & Responsible Travel
Sustainable ToursVolunteer Tours
Culinary Classes and Workshops
Candy Making ClassesChocolate ToursCocktail TastingsMixology ClassesOlive Oil TastingPaella Making ClassesPasta Making ClassesPizza Making ClassesWine Making Workshops
Dining Experiences and Meals
BreakfastBrunchDinnerDinner and Show TicketsLunchRestaurants
Once in a Lifetime ExperiencesPrivate and LuxuryViator Exclusive ToursViator Experience Award 2022Viator Experience Award 2023Viator Experience Award 2024Viator VIP Tours
Private & Personalized Travel
Private Day TripsPrivate DriversPrivate Sightseeing Tours
Romantic & Scenic Experiences
Helicopter ToursLimousine ToursLuxury Car ToursPhoto ShootsRomantic ToursSunset Cruises
Free Cancellation
