Athens Full Day Private Tour
Overview
Explore Athens like a local on a private full-day tour designed around you.
Discover the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the historic Plaka neighborhood, while also uncovering hidden gems that most visitors miss.
With a private driver/guide at your service, enjoy a flexible and personalized experience tailored to your interests whether that’s history, culture, food, or breathtaking viewpoints. Skip the stress of planning and experience Athens comfortably, efficiently, and at your own pace.
Take in panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill, witness the famous Changing of the Guards, and immerse yourself in authentic Athenian life along the way.
What's Included
- Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
- Pick up & drop-off: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port
- Wifi, Bottled water, USB charger
- Skip the lines to purchase tickets
- Tickets are organized by us and paid directly to the driver on the day, no pre-purchase required.
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel or Accommodation Pickup: We pick up all guests from their hotel or accommodation. Please wait at the main entrance, where your driver will meet you. You will also be contacted upon arrival to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pickup experience..Airport Pickup: At Athens International Airport, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name. Please provide your flight number so we can track your arrival and meet you at the correct terminal. They will also contact you upon landing to ensure a smooth meeting.Port Pickup: If arriving at Piraeus Port, your driver will meet you directly at the ship’s terminal holding a sign with your name. They will reach out ahead of time to make the meeting as easy as possible.Coverage Area: We provide pickups from any location within a 15 km radius of Athens city center, including Piraeus Port. If your hotel or accommodation is outside this radius, we will contact you after booking to inform you about any additional charges.Luggage Assistance: Our drivers are happy to assist with your luggage, making your transfer smooth and hassle-free.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Di Dioniso
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Herod Atticus Odeon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Propylaea
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Athena Nike
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Erectheion
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)
Arco Di Adriano (pass by)
Panathenaic Stadium
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament (pass by)
Syntagma Square (pass by)
National History Museum (Old Parliament) (pass by)
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (pass by)
National Library Of Greece (pass by)
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Agora of Athens
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Ancient Agora
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (pass by)
Plaka (pass by)
Petralona
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Full Day Private Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (EET).
- Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
- Pick up & drop-off: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port.
- Wifi, Bottled water, USB charger.
- Skip the lines to purchase tickets.
- Tickets are organized by us and paid directly to the driver on the day, no pre-purchase required.
- Lunch.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Full Day Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Full Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transport by luxury air conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
- Pick up & drop-off: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port
- Wifi, Bottled water, USB charger
- Skip the lines to purchase tickets
- Tickets are organized by us and paid directly to the driver on the day, no pre-purchase required.
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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
