Athens Full Day Private Tour
Overview
Discover Athens through a private full-day experience that combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with flexible, personalized sightseeing. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury vehicle and explore the city alongside a professional tour driver who provides insightful commentary on Athens’ history and contemporary life.
The tour includes visits to major highlights such as the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma area, Plaka, Monastiraki, scenic viewpoints from Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum and the Ancient & Roman Agora.
With flexible start times, complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled waters, and convenient pick-up and drop-off, this private tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and returning travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Athens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- WiFi on board
- Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
- English Speaking Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
- Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
- Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
- Groups 1 - 3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles
- Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
- Gratuities
- Lunch stops are scheduled upon request
- Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 300€)
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup Locations: Pickup is available from any location in Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or the suburbs. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at Piraeus Port, please proceed to the ship's terminal. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign under your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens. Please be ready in the lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time, as pickup begins a quarter of an hour earlier than your reservation start. -Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra charge of €60 per additional hour applies. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour of Athens!
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Change of Guards
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Agora of Athens
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
- Due to Greek Laws, only official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
- Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra per hour charge applies.
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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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site).
- WiFi on board.
- Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks.
- English Speaking Tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans.
- Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration).
- Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration).
- Groups 1 - 3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles.
- Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18.
- Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch stops are scheduled upon request.
- Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 300€).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Full Day Private Tour is as follows:
- 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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- WiFi on board
- Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
- English Speaking Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
- Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
- Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
- Groups 1 - 3 people are transported in luxurious sedan vehicles
- Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
- Gratuities
- Lunch stops are scheduled upon request
- Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 300€)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
- Due to Greek Laws, only official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
- Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra per hour charge applies.
