Private Half-Day Tour in Athens
Overview
Welcome to the cradle of western civilization and the oldest continuously settled city of Europe. If you have limited time and think it’s impossible to explore 5000 years of history and monuments in a few hours… we got you covered!
Start your day with a visit to the sacred rock of the Acropolis, witness the Parthenon Temple and imagine the days when Democracy was first conceived!
Complete this picture with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, best single theme museum and winner of an architectural competition!
Have a relaxed tour in a luxury van of Athens’ highlights, like the Parliament with the Changing of the Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic Stadium, second most important stadium IN THE WORLD and the Trilogy of Wisdom with the finest statues of the city of gods and philosophers.
In the end of it, we promise you’ll feel informed and intimate with Athens, as if you spent days in the city!
What's Included
- Driver Guide with extensive history knowledge, may not accompany you outside the vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- Licenced Tour Guide, may accompany you within the sites (available upon request)
Meeting and Pickup
If the pickup is at a hotel we will be waiting the travelers at the lobby. The travelers will not be receiving a call since they are on vacation and it’s a private tour. Our car and driver will always be there earlier than scheduled.If the pick up is at the port or airport, our driver will be holding a sign with their name.
What To Expect
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Acropolis
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kallimarmaro
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Olympian Zeus
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Tour in Athens?
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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).
- Driver Guide with extensive history knowledge, may not accompany you outside the vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus.
- Acropolis.
- Acropolis Museum.
- Licenced Tour Guide, may accompany you within the sites (available upon request).
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 Private Half-Day Tour in Athens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half-Day Tour in Athens 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
- Driver Guide with extensive history knowledge, may not accompany you outside the vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Acropolis
- Acropolis Museum
- Licenced Tour Guide, may accompany you within the sites (available upon request)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
