Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour
Overview
Athens Half Day Tour is the best way to have a sense of Athens and see all the attractions that this capital has to offer while exploring the city in a few hours.
Feel the vibe of the most important Greek city, the birth of the Democracy and the cradle of the western civilization.
Visit the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Stadium of the First Modern Olympic Games, the Lycabetus Hill, Plaka, the Parliament House and watch the Change of the Guards!
Enjoy the exclusivity and flexibility of a private half day tour with the assistance of your English speaking driver.
Let us be your hosts in our beautiful city and explore Athens at your own pace.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums)
- Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
- Meals and Drinks
- Airport pick up and drop off (on request at an additional cost)
- Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost)
Meeting and Pickup
For pick-ups outside of Athens, Airport or other ports besides Piraeus, please make a special request. Pick up locations -Hotel: you will meet your driver at the hotel's loby -Cruise ship: you will meet your driver at the terminal's meeting point holding a sign with your name -Airport: you will meet your driver at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name All the vehicles used are brand new and fully equipped. -For groups of 1-3 persons you shall expect a black sedan. -For groups of 4-8 persons you shall expect a black minivan.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Change of Guards
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaka (pass by)
Monastiraki (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Our sedans and minivan have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums).
- Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums.
- Meals and Drinks.
- Airport pick up and drop off (on request at an additional cost).
- Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost).
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 Highlights Half Day Private Tour is as follows:
- 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 Highlights Half 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
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking driver (NOT licensed to accompany you in the archeological sites and Museums)
- Entrance fees to archeological sites and museums
- Meals and Drinks
- Airport pick up and drop off (on request at an additional cost)
- Licensed Tour Guide (on request at an additional cost)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Our sedans and minivan have room for a wheelchair to be stored but they are not eqquipped with a special ramp or elevator.
