Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options | 7 hours to 8 hours

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SILVER PACKAGE / LUNCH
2 Adults x $742.09
$1,484.18
Approx Total
$1,484.18
INCLUDES LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included
PLATINUM / LUNCH & GUIDE
2 Adults x $1,024.69
$2,049.38
Approx Total
$2,049.38
EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide to join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
INCLUDES LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included
HALF-DAY OPTION / GUIDE
2 Adults x $841.52
$1,683.04
Approx Total
$1,683.04
EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide will join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
Duration: 5 hours
TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included
FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION
2 Adults x $597.65
$1,195.30
Approx Total
$1,195.30
TRAVEL IN STYLE: Groups of 1-3: Superior Class Sedan; 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Minivan; 8-19 Mercedes Sprinter. Free Wifi / A/C / Bottled Water.
Pickup included
GOLD PACKAGE / GUIDE
2 Adults x $952.47
$1,904.94
Approx Total
$1,904.94
EXPERT GUIDE INCLUDED: A Licensed Guide will join your group for private guiding of the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum (3hrs duration).
TRAVEL IN LUXURY : New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • SILVER PACKAGE: Includes Traditional 3-Course Lunch
  • LUXURY CLASS MERCEDES VEHICLES. All New Models with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
  • FAMILY & DISCOUNT OPTION: Tour without Lunch or Expert Guide. Standard Sedan Class.
  • HALF-DAY OPTION: 5-Hour Itinerary including an Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • GOLD PACKAGE: Includes Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • PLATINUM PACKAGE: Includes Lunch & Expert Guide for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
  • A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE. Included for the Acropolis & Museum with groups of 8 or more persons
  • Entrance Fees
  • Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
  • Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
  • Expert Guiding at the National Archaeological Museum. Availabe on request at additional cost.
  • Alcoholis Drinks are not included with any Lunch Package

Overview

From pick up at your Cruise ship, Hotel, or Athens residence sit back in the comfort of one of our new Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles as your experienced informative professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Traditional National Guards, and National Archaeological Museum, so you won't miss anything during your visit. Our Flexible Booking Options allow you to include a wonderful Traditional Lunch (Silver Package), Expert guiding with a Licensed Professional Guide who will be with you for 3 hours to cover the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Gold Package), or both Lunch plus Guide (Platinum Package); whilst a Family & Discount Option is also available, as well as a Half-Day Option including an expert guide for those preferring a shorter tour. Please note that for bookings of 8 or more persons, a private guide is automatically included.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

o Pick up time flexible on request o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle. o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on ... request. A supplement may apply Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Athens

    Your Private Driver will be ahead of time and waiting for you at your Athens Hotel or other location. He will have a sign with your name clearly written.

    5 minutes

  • Acropolis

    Our day in Athens starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens & surrounded by its amazing cyclopedian wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. The Acropolis houses all of the Temples such as the Temple of Athena Nike, the huge gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

    30 minutes

  • Teatro Di Dioniso

    Considered to be the world’s oldest theatre and constructed in the 6th Century BC, this theater would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylus, and Aristophanes among others & was home to . an annual spring drama festival.

    10 minutes

  • Tempio Di Athena Nike

    Located on the top of the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike (or 'Viktory') is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and constructed around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

    10 minutes

  • Herod Atticus Odeon

    An impressive & fully renovated Roman theater. Completed in AD 161 and dedicated to the wife of a rich benefactor, the Theater hosts a vibrant public program each Summer.

    10 minutes

  • Propylaea

    The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that served as the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis and through which you will enter

    10 minutes

  • Erectheion

    An ancient Greek Ionic temple on the north side of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion is unique in its construction and was dedicated to the goddess Athena.

    10 minutes

  • Parthenon

    Considered widely as a masterpiece of science, engineering and culture, the Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena and would have originally housed her impressive statue. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, some of which can be seen in the nearby Museum.

    10 minutes

  • Acropolis Museum

    Explore the New Acropolis Museum situated adjacent to the Acropolis which houses the many masterpieces from the site. If you prefer you can continue without entering also.

    1 hour

  • The Academy of Athens

    Stop at Panepistimiou str, for the Athenian Trilogy – the three elegant buildings: The University, The Academy and The Library.

    10 minutes

  • National Library of Greece

    The National Library of Greece

    10 minutes

  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    University of Athens

    10 minutes

  • Presidential Mansion

    Presidential Mansion

    10 minutes

  • Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio

    Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus and once home to one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World

    10 minutes

  • Arco Di Adriano

    Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location

    10 minutes

  • Panathenaic Stadium

    Also called 'Kallimarmaro' stadium is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble

    10 minutes

  • Athens

    LUNCH OPTION: (No street food) If choosing our lunch option during booking you will enjoy a Traditional 3-Course Greek Lunch in one of the best local family restaurants. Fish, Meat or Vegetarian options are available together with Greek Salad and Starter or Dessert (daily menu's may vary). If you do not choose the lunch option your driver will still make time for you for a lunch break

    1 hour

  • Plateia Syntagmatos

    Main square of Athens housing the Parliament building & focus of much of Athenian life & Politics.

    10 minutes

  • Hellenic Parliament

    The Parliament and center of current political life in Athens

    10 minutes

  • Tomba Del Milite Ignoto

    At the tomb you will see the iconic 'Evzone' guards in their traditional uniform.

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Monastiraki Square at the heart of the Old-Town is a vibrant center of life in the city

  • Plaka (Pass By)

    Leading from Monastiraki Square, the Plaka neighborhood bustles with markets, bars, Cafes & Restaurants.

  • Ancient Agora of Athens

    ON REQUEST. We can add this site to your itinerary on request, and as a replacement of one or two of the others on our existing schedule. The Agora was the marketplace of the Ancient Greeks & centre of political & social life in Athens. A significant site home to the philosophers, craftsmen & housing the remains of many important buildings including an on-site museum in a recreation of an ancient market and the Temple of Hephaestus, best preserved ancient temple in existence.

    10 minutes

  • National Archaeological Museum

    Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon. Please note that we are able to add a private expert guide for this site on request (additional cost).

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Silver or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
  • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you thoroughly en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You can add an expert Guide for the Acropolis & Museum by selecting either the Gold or Platinum Package.
  • EXTENDED EXPERT GUIDING TIME: If you prefer a guide to be with you for the other sites, please ask for details.
  • PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.

Free Cancellation

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  • 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.
Reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 19 reviews with 5 stars

Fabulous Day in Athens

Published on Jun, 2024

We did the full day tour in Athens. We visited the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Archaeological Museum, drove past many other sites such as the Academy, National Library, Parliament and others. Really enjoyed the day especially with Thenia who guided us to Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus and Corinth last year. She was our guide for the Agora and Archaeological Museum. Thenia is wonderful! Our Driver Nikos was tremendous. The best ever! WarmPenguin Tours are great.

Amazing 1 Day Private Tour with Guide in Athens and Poseidon's Temple

Published on May, 2024

This fantastic tour was just what we were hoping for with only 1 day to visit all the major sites in Athens. They even managed to fit in Poseidon's Temple with a lovely seaside lunch. If your time is limited, you want to skip the lines, and have an amazing private guide to all the sites, you can't do better than this tour! Thank you!!!

Perfect tour to see the most beautiful sights in short time

Published on Oct, 2023

Very professional, reliable service and excellent tour guide! We had a great time in Athens and learned a lot. We would really recommend this tour. We have booked the gold package.

Totally Worth the Price & Great Way to See Athens!

Published on Sep, 2023

Very happy we booked the Platinum option, with a private driver, tour guide and delicious lunch. It was the best way to see Athens in 8 hours and totally worth every euro. Our driver/guide Dem was prompt, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. He answered all of questions and kept us on schedule. We really learned a lot about Athenian and Greek history. Our tour guide for the Acropolis and the Acropolis was EVERYTHING! Valia made our time easy and gave us an in-depth lesson on Athenian history. Usually, I breeze through monuments and museums reading only the first couple of sentences, or taking pictures and say, I’ll read it later. We didn’t have to worry about missing anything (at least that’s how we felt) with her. She was passionate about her job as a guide and excited to share her knowledge. Oh, the lunch….you don’t order because everything is fixed. Make sure you let the company know in advance if you have dietary restrictions. There’s so much food, and I promise, you’ll have an appetite by the time you eat lunch. You’re going to leave with a full stomach. Hands down, highly recommended option, especially if you’re time in Athens is short. Hints: Wear a hat (that won’t blow away cause it’s windy at the top of the Acropolis) and bring plenty of sunscreen. If you have a small blowing fan, that’ll be useful as you’re walking up to the top.

Exceptional tour experience of Athens with family of 7

Published on Jul, 2023

What a truly exceptional experience! We booked a tour of Athens totaling 8 hours, including pickup by our driver and tour guide Dimitris from the cruise port for our party of 7. The tour Included a personalized tour of the acropolis and the museum arranged by WarmPenguin with an exceptional guide Marina, a drive through Athens with stops at multiple sites of interest, including time for lunch and shopping. We highly recommend using their professional, experienced and friendly services!

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