Athens Highlights: Private Tour, Acropolis & Museum tickets Incl.
Overview
Discover the best of Athens in half a day on a private tour, visiting the city’s most iconic landmarks. Skip the lines and enjoy fast-track entry to the Acropolis, where you’ll marvel at the Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus—wonders that showcase Athens' rich history.
Next, explore the Acropolis Museum, home to Greece's ancient treasures and fascinating artifacts that bring the city’s past to life.
Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 meters above sea level, and admire the neoclassical elegance of the “Architectural Trilogy,” including the National Library, Athens University, and the Academy of Athens.
This exclusive half-day tour offers an unforgettable Athens experience, blending history and culture, all without the hassle. Perfect for those with limited time but eager to experience the essence of Greece.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Fast-track admission tickets for the Acropolis/Parthenon & the Acropolis Museum
- Bottled water
- Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port
- Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Food and Drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 euros)
Meeting and Pickup
Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Propylaia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Parthenon
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Erechtheion
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tempio Di Athena Nike
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Teatro Di Dioniso
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Herod Atticus Odeon (pass by)
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hellenic Parliament
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plateia Syntagmatos (pass by)
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
National Library of Greece (pass by)
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a fully private tour, οnly your group will participate.
- Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and highly knowledgeable about Greek history and culture. While they are not authorized to accompany guests inside archaeological sites, they offer valuable historical context during your journey. If you would like a licensed guide to join you inside the sites and museums, we would be happy to arrange one upon confirmation of your booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- WiFi on board.
- Fast-track admission tickets for the Acropolis/Parthenon & the Acropolis Museum.
- Bottled water.
- Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port.
- Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history (not licensed to accompany you in any site).
- Transportation by private first class vehicle.
- Food and Drinks.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost).
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 euros).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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: Private Tour, Acropolis & Museum tickets Incl. is as follows:
- 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 Highlights: Private Tour, Acropolis & Museum tickets Incl. 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
- WiFi on board
- Fast-track admission tickets for the Acropolis/Parthenon & the Acropolis Museum
- Bottled water
- Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb, or Port
- Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Food and Drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums (additional cost from 200 euros)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a fully private tour, οnly your group will participate.
- Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and highly knowledgeable about Greek history and culture. While they are not authorized to accompany guests inside archaeological sites, they offer valuable historical context during your journey. If you would like a licensed guide to join you inside the sites and museums, we would be happy to arrange one upon confirmation of your booking.
