Private Athens Tour with Optional Olive Oil Tasting
Overview
Discover the best of sun-soaked Athens on a private and fully customizable tour designed just for you! Relax in the comfort of your private car as your friendly local driver shows you the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems.
Admire the majestic Acropolis Hill and its stunning temples, including the Parthenon. Witness the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, take in panoramic views from Lycabettus Hill, and stroll along historic Dionysiou Areopagitou Street.
Wander through Plaka, Athens’ most charming old neighborhood, built around the ancient Agora, and savor authentic Greek flavors in local tavernas.
At the end of your private tour, your driver will drop you off comfortably at your accommodation — the perfect way to enjoy Athens at your own pace.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum
- . Panathenaic Stadium
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
Meeting and Pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Plaka
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Change of Guards
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastiraki
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panathenaic Stadium
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greek Gastronomy Center Apartments
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Delta Morea
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Fuel and Tolls.
- Water.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes and handling charges.
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide.
- Meals and beverages.
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum.
- . Panathenaic Stadium.
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Athens Tour with Optional Olive Oil Tasting 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 Private Athens Tour with Optional Olive Oil Tasting 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and handling charges
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Acropolis Hill & Acropolis Museum
- . Panathenaic Stadium
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
