Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis)
Overview
Whether you want a tour of the highlights of the city of Athens or you want to get under its skin and visit all of the museums and attractions, we can fill the itinerary your way.
We offer a customizable private tour that allows you to create an itinerary that perfectly matches your interests and preferences.
Our official guide will provide a stress-free travel experience by offering a variety of options for your tour. With our skip-the-line access to the must-see Acropolis, a global symbol of classical spirit and civilization, you won't have to wait in long queues.
Additionally, we now offer an extended program that includes an extra three hours of exploration with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio.
By choosing the extended option you'll get to enjoy a scenic drive along the Athenian coastline, which includes passing by numerous beaches, a stop at the stunning Lake Vouliagmeni for a photo opportunity and a carte-postale-worthy photo stop next to the temple.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
- Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Zeus Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Panathenaic Stadium Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Ancient Agora Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Poseidon Entry Ticket if Arranged
Meeting and Pickup
We provide pick-up services from all hotels, AIRBnB apartments, and ports in Athens. To arrange pick-up, please provide your hotel name, apartment address, or cruise ship name. You will receive your exact pick-up time via email 48 hours prior to departure.For cruise ship and airport arrivals, our guide will wait for you outside the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Parthenon
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Acropolis Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Change of Guards
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Agora of Athens (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
- The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Our agency works with professional tour guides who are independent contractors. They are contracted for a duration of 4 hours per tour. The total duration of each tour, which ranges from 4 to 5 hours, takes into account the time spent on transportation from the client's pickup location and the traffic conditions on the booked date and time
- Cape Sounio extension adds ~4-5 hours to the overall tour duration
- Cape Sounio extension does not include professional tour guide and entrance fees, travellers are visiting the site by themselves and this portion of the tour is conducted by an english speaking, history-proficient driver and potentially a tour host depending on availability on the tour date
- For operational reasons, the tour guide may meet you at the first archaeological site, and you will be picked up by your driver and transported to the guide's location to begin the tour there
- The vehicle provided for our private tours depends on the size of your group, and all options are from the Mercedes luxury range, featuring brand-new models. This could be a 4-seater sedan, a 6-seater van, or a 15-seater minibus. In some cases, a larger vehicle than your group size may be used—for example, it's quite common to use a 15-seater minibus for groups with fewer than 15 participants
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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.
- Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
- Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon).
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
- Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket if Arranged.
- Temple of Zeus Entry Ticket if Arranged.
- Panathenaic Stadium Entry Ticket if Arranged.
- Ancient Agora Entry Ticket if Arranged.
- Temple of Poseidon Entry Ticket if Arranged.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis) 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 Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis) 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
- Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
- Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Zeus Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Panathenaic Stadium Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Ancient Agora Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Poseidon Entry Ticket if Arranged
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
- The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Our agency works with professional tour guides who are independent contractors. They are contracted for a duration of 4 hours per tour. The total duration of each tour, which ranges from 4 to 5 hours, takes into account the time spent on transportation from the client's pickup location and the traffic conditions on the booked date and time
- Cape Sounio extension adds ~4-5 hours to the overall tour duration
- Cape Sounio extension does not include professional tour guide and entrance fees, travellers are visiting the site by themselves and this portion of the tour is conducted by an english speaking, history-proficient driver and potentially a tour host depending on availability on the tour date
- For operational reasons, the tour guide may meet you at the first archaeological site, and you will be picked up by your driver and transported to the guide's location to begin the tour there
- The vehicle provided for our private tours depends on the size of your group, and all options are from the Mercedes luxury range, featuring brand-new models. This could be a 4-seater sedan, a 6-seater van, or a 15-seater minibus. In some cases, a larger vehicle than your group size may be used—for example, it's quite common to use a 15-seater minibus for groups with fewer than 15 participants
