Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options
Overview
From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence sit back in comfort as our experienced professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Changing of the Guards, so you won't miss anything during your visit
Additional Booking options allow you to add either lunch (Gold package); or Lunch plus an Expert Private Guide for the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum (Platinum package).
What's Included
- SILVER PACKAGE (5hr): Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver
- All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
- GOLD PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles. Traditional Greek Lunch
- PLATINUM PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Mercedes. Lunch. Expert Guide for Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
- Groups of 8 or more persons: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis
- Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
- Entrance Fees
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
- Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
Meeting and Pickup
o Pick up time flexible on request o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle. o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply
What To Expect
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Athens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arco Di Adriano
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki (pass by)
Athens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Athens
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Gold or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
- GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add an expert guide for one or more sites on request, or choose our Platinum option that includes a guide.
- PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.
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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).
- SILVER PACKAGE (5hr): Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size.
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver.
- All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water.
- GOLD PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles. Traditional Greek Lunch.
- PLATINUM PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Mercedes. Lunch. Expert Guide for Acropolis & Acropolis Museum.
- Groups of 8 or more persons: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis.
- Food and drinks unless specified by tour package.
- Entrance Fees.
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge.
- Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options 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 Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options 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
- SILVER PACKAGE (5hr): Superior Class Sedan, Minivan or Sprinter. Depending on group size
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver
- All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
- GOLD PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles. Traditional Greek Lunch
- PLATINUM PACKAGE (6hr): Luxury Mercedes. Lunch. Expert Guide for Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
- Groups of 8 or more persons: A Licensed Guide is included for the Acropolis
- Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
- Entrance Fees
- Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
- Licensed guide for archaeological sites unless specified by tour package. Available on request
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose either Gold or Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
- GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add an expert guide for one or more sites on request, or choose our Platinum option that includes a guide.
- PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.
