Athens in 6 Hours: Private Acropolis, Museum & City Highlights

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGreek, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See the best of Athens in one easy day, privately and at your own pace. Your English-speaking driver picks you up from your hotel, apartment or cruise ship in a comfortable Mercedes and starts at the sacred Rock of the Acropolis. Walk among the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and its Caryatids, then step inside the Acropolis Museum to see the original sculptures up close.

Next come the marble Panathenaic Stadium, the Evzones guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the neoclassical Academy, University and National Library. Wander through the Ancient Agora, where Socrates once walked, stroll the old lanes of Plaka, and finish with a sweeping view of the city from Lycabettus Hill.

If there's time, your driver can suggest a local taverna for lunch. Drivers can't guide inside sites, so add a licensed guide for the Acropolis if you'd like expert commentary. No crowds, no fixed schedule, just your group and Athens.

Options

With Licensed Acropolis Guide

Sedan 1-3, van 4-6, bus 7-10: 6-hour private tour with a licensed guide for 3 hours at the Acropolis, then the city highlights with your driver.
Pickup included

Private Tour with Driver Only

Sedan 1-3, van 4-6, bus 7-10
Pickup included

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel, apartment or cruise port
Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz or Škoda SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water
Fuel, tolls and all parking fees
Licensed guide for 3 hours at the Acropolis (guide option only)
Private English-speaking driver

Licensed guide (in the Driver Only option)
Entrance Fees
Food and Drinks
Gratuities

What to expect

Parthenon
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included

The Athens Sightseeing usually starts at the Acropolis hill, with well known architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens that includes Erechtheion (female statues of the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to goddess Athena and god Poseidon), the temple of Athena Nike and Propylaea. You will also have a great chance to foresee the monument (that puts an order in mind), which is the Parthenon. From the top of the Acropolis hill you can see, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).

Get ready for a memorable day! We are expecting you!
Acropolis Museum
1h · Admission ticket not included

One of the most beautiful museums in the world dedicated completely to the Acropolis hill of Athens.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Pass by

The biggest temple ever built in the city of Athens.
Panathenaic Stadium
20m

The all-marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, built on the site of an ancient stadium from the 4th century BC.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
10m

In front of the central square of Athens, located in the front side of the Parliament building, the Evzones (soldiers) wearing the traditional war uniform of 1821 are guarding the famous Tomb of the Unknown soldier.
Academy of Athens
10m

Three amazing Neoclassical style buildings.
-The Academy of Arts and Sciences
-The University, and
-The National library

Are the best example of the Neoclassical architecture,

the famous "Athenian Trilogy"
Ancient Agora of Athens
40m · Admission ticket not included

The location where the ancient Greek philosophers greek used to speak to the people, the market place of ancient Athens with the best preserved temple of Hephaestus.
Plaka
45m

You are going to take a flavor of the most popular market area of Athens. This is what we call the "Old Athens", including greek tavernas, cafeterias and lots of souvenirs shops. Everything surrounded by beautiful buildings of Neoclassical Architecture.
15m

The tallest hill in the city of Athens, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, including the Acropolis hill.
Presidential Mansion
15m

Here is the "Home of Democracy" for Greece. Guarded for 24/7 by the Evzones!
National Garden
Pass by

A gigantic green area in the heart of the city
Syntagma
Pass by

The Central Square of Athens
Omonia Square
Pass by

The second square of the "historic triangle" of Athens
Monastiraki
Pass by

The third square of the "historic triangle" of Athens
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Pass by

Part of the "Athenian Trilogy of Culture"
Pass by

Part of the "Athenian Trilogy of Culture"
Herod Atticus Odeon
Pass by

Part of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
Pass by

Part of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
Propylaea
Pass by

Part of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
Pass by

Part of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
Theatre of Dionysus
Pass by

Part of the visit to the Acropolis Hill
Arch of Hadrian
Pass by

This was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian
Pass by

on the way to the Trilogy of Culture
Varvakios Agora
Pass by

The Open Central Food Market of Athens
Town Hall - Municipality Of Athens
Pass by

On the way to Monastiraki

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up from any hotel or apartment in central Athens, or at the Piraeus cruise port. After booking, please send your hotel name, or your ship's name and all-aboard time. We'll drop you back at the same place.

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. In Greece only licensed guides may guide inside archaeological sites and museums, so drivers wait outside.
Licensed guides are optional, available upon request for an additional fee, and subject to availability. They are not included in the standard tour price.
Flexible Departure Times: As this is a private tour, we offer flexible starting times between 08:00 AM and 02:00 PM, subject to availability and archaeological site opening hours. Please contact us if you prefer a different pickup time.
Instead of including food in the tour price, we invite you to enjoy a meal at a lovely local tavern. With great quality, very reasonable prices, and a wide range of choices, you can simply order whatever suits your taste.
Instead of purchasing the tickets on your behalf and including them in the tour price, we will send you a booking link after your reservation and assist you in pre-buying your Acropolis Hill tickets. This allows you to skip long lines and secure your visit in advance. Many travelers are eligible for reduced or free admission—such as children and students up to 18 years old, and senior citizens from the European Union—so this approach ensures you don’t pay more than necessary.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Strikes or site closures may change the itinerary, which we will adjust with your agreement.
Vehicle: Modern Mercedes-Benz sedan, minivan, minibus, or Škoda SUV. The vehicle type is determined by the number of passengers and is subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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