Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour
Overview
We will take you to 5 hours city tour in Athens starting from your cruise terminal. We will wait for you at the exit of your terminal holding a sign with your name and drive you to the city centre. We will climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress. Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, and the historical 1896 Olympic stadium. Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace and then we will drive you through the city to take pictures of the beautiful neoclasic buildings and then up to the highest hill of Athens where you will enjoy an unforgettable view. Lastly follows the pride of the city, the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age. Experience what Athens was and what it is today!
What's Included
- Bottles of water on board.
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (50 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum)
- A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request.
Meeting and Pickup
We will wait to meet you at your cruise terminal holding a sign with your name or at the lobby of your hotel
What To Expect
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Acropolis
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio (pass by)
Panathenaic Stadium
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Lycabettus
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Changing of the Guard Ceremony
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Academy of Athens (pass by)
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Bottles of water on board.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (50 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum).
- A licensed tour guide can be arranged 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 Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion Half day Private Athens tour 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
- Bottles of water on board.
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Admission tickets can be arranged upon request (50 euros each for the Acropolis and the Museum)
- A licensed tour guide can be arranged upon request.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
