Best of Athens Half Day Custom City Tour
Overview
Uncover the key highlights of Athens through a panoramic Athens Sightseeing Private Tour led by a knowledgeable driver or a licensed expert guide (depending on booking option). Witness iconic landmarks such as the Greek Parliament and the Panathenaic Stadium. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Acropolis on a walking exploration, taking in the renowned Parthenon, and delve into the cultural treasures housed in one of Athens' paramount institutions, the Acropolis Museum. This experience is ideal for those seeking to witness the highlights of Athens in just a few hours.
Please Note: if you buy the guided tour, a licensed (official) guide will be with you throughout your entire tour (all 5 hours) and will guide you inside the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum as well. An official guide for ONLY the Acropolis site will cost the same, as we charge for a minimum of a half-day tour.
What's Included
- Athens hotel/ Piraeus port pick-up and drop-off
- Skip the ticket booth queues -Optional advance booking by us and paid directly to the driver on spot
- Private A/C luxurious vehicle disposal with sightseeing stops
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional English-speaking knowledgeable driver (Not licensed to guide you in sites)
- Lunch, personal expenses & gratuities
- Acropolis Tickets (available upon request)
- Acropolis Museum Tickets (available upon request)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Guided tour to the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum with a licensed guide (Booking Option)
Meeting and Pickup
Please provide us with your accommodation or vessel details, so we can arrange your pickup. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby. For port pick-up, your driver will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark, holding a name sign.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)
Syntagma District
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium (pass by)
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Traveling time between the sights of interest is included in the total duration of the tour.
- Since this is a private tour, it is totally customizable even on spot with your driver's assistance. You can ask for extra time at certain spots you are interested to visit.
- If you buy the guided tour, a licensed (official) guide will be with you throughout your entire tour (all 5 hours) and will guide you inside the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum as well. An official guide for ONLY the Acropolis site will cost the same, as we charge for a minimum of a half-day tour.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear and bring a hat and sunscreen, as Greece often experiences warm and sunny weather.
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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).
- Athens hotel/ Piraeus port pick-up and drop-off.
- Skip the ticket booth queues -Optional advance booking by us and paid directly to the driver on spot.
- Private A/C luxurious vehicle disposal with sightseeing stops.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Professional English-speaking knowledgeable driver (Not licensed to guide you in sites).
- Lunch, personal expenses & gratuities.
- Acropolis Tickets (available upon request).
- Acropolis Museum Tickets (available upon request).
- Airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Guided tour to the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum with a licensed guide (Booking Option).
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Athens Half Day Custom City 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 Best of Athens Half Day Custom City 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
- Athens hotel/ Piraeus port pick-up and drop-off
- Skip the ticket booth queues -Optional advance booking by us and paid directly to the driver on spot
- Private A/C luxurious vehicle disposal with sightseeing stops
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional English-speaking knowledgeable driver (Not licensed to guide you in sites)
- Lunch, personal expenses & gratuities
- Acropolis Tickets (available upon request)
- Acropolis Museum Tickets (available upon request)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Guided tour to the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum with a licensed guide (Booking Option)
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Traveling time between the sights of interest is included in the total duration of the tour.
- Since this is a private tour, it is totally customizable even on spot with your driver's assistance. You can ask for extra time at certain spots you are interested to visit.
- If you buy the guided tour, a licensed (official) guide will be with you throughout your entire tour (all 5 hours) and will guide you inside the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum as well. An official guide for ONLY the Acropolis site will cost the same, as we charge for a minimum of a half-day tour.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear and bring a hat and sunscreen, as Greece often experiences warm and sunny weather.
