Athens Full Day Private Tour
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

By Olive Sea Travel
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See the highlights of Athens in just a day, without the hassle of plotting tram routes or negotiating with taxi drivers, on this door-to-door tour by private vehicle. Hit ancient highlights, including the Acropolis, ancient Agora of Athens, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis Museum (museum fee extra). Watch the changing of the guard, explore scenic Plaka, and shop the Monastiraki Flea Market.
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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See Athens highlights in just a day, with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private driver provides informative commentary as you travel
  • No waiting on slow walkers; vehicle is exclusive to your group
  • Most attraction entrance fees and lunch provided for ease
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024

  • Private transportation
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
  • Skip the line Tickets [Acropolis, Ancient Agora]
  • Bottled water
  • PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at HERODION HOTEL [near Acropolis metro station]
  • Lunch: Pitta Gyros, Greek salad, Baklava, Drink
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis
  • Entry/Admission - Parthenon
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Museum Ticket [Option: Acropolis Museum- 20€pp OR National Archaeological Museum- 12€pp]
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request— depending on availability [Additional cost: 350€]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off [Additional cost]
  • Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
  • Entry/Admission - National Archaeological Museum


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • Herodion Hotel, Rovertou Galli 4, Athina 117 42, Greece
    Small Group tour: ''Herodion Hotel'' (near the Acropolis Metro Station) at 09:00am
Pickup details
  • PRIVATE TOUR option: Hotel Pick up & Drop off / SMALL GROUP option: Meeting Point at ''Herodion Hotel''
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Piraeus Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63145P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museum.
    • Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
    • Tickets Included in the bookings made after 2/11/2023
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
    Will my driver accompany us inside the archaeological sites?
    Your driver will have deep knowledge of history and mythology history, but they are not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites & museum. We can reserve a licenced guide for you at an extra cost - depending on the availability
    Answered Apr 2022

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63145P3

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    Itinerary
    • 1
    • 2
      Pass by
      Propylaea
      Erectheion
      Tempio Di Athena Nike
      Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
      Panathenaic Stadium
    • 3
    • 4
      Pass by
      Temple of Hephaestus
      Museum of the Ancient Agora
      Plateia Syntagmatos
    • 5
      Pass by
      The Academy of Athens
      The Academy of Athens
      National Library of Greece
    • 6
      Pass by
      Monastiraki
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
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    • Olive Sea Travel
      2,481
      Athens, Attica, Greece
    • J4262AIlisas
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome time!
      It was a great experince! Enjoyed the beautiful views. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Money well spent. Great time.
      Written February 7, 2025
    • jimpO1561JD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Spectacular experience!!
      Visited Delphi, our driver MANOS was spectacular. Safe driver, very knowledgeable, passion about Greece and loves sharing history and traditions. Very knowledgeable. Gave us the perfect amount of time to tour wherever we were, but he was flexible if we needed. Great recommendations for other day tours. Great food, local recommendations the usual tourist doesn’t get to see! Would highly recommend! MANOS was our driver for three days. Would definitely ask for him again when we return.
      Written February 7, 2025
    • O8855WGjudyg
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our phenomenal and enlightening morning!
      Our driver/guide Manos was so much more than we could have hoped for. He was professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and warm, friendly, and courteous. His knowledge and his passion for Athens was astounding and presented in a thoughtful, yet enthusiastic way . We so enjoyed his personal presentation and vast knowledge of the mythological influences in the places we visited. His patience with our questions was truly appreciated. We had a phenomenal experience and were especially thrilled with our driver’s personality and graciousness. We can’t imagine a better experience. Thank you so much!
      Written February 7, 2025
    • lisalZ9308YU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 Tour. Two thumbs up!
      First time visitor to Athens. Did not disappoint! Overloaded with so many amazing sights and information. What a city…. But the people… the people. Athens feels friendly & safe. So much to see and do. This tour ticked most of not all the boxes. A great & comfortable way to get around. My guide Manus, was so accommodating and friendly. Knowledgeable and passionate about his city. A perfect afternoon spent in Athens. 10/10.
      Written February 3, 2025
    • Yan L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best guide for Athens and surrounding areas
      Manos was the best guide for Athens and the Namea/Corinth region. He allowed me to customize my itinerary and offered many helpful suggestions how to use the time. He also helped me avoid the crowd so I could get very close shots of the guard change ceremony. Go with Manos it won’t be wrong.
      Written January 5, 2025
    • j22t
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful Sunset and a great experience with an amazing guide!
      Manos was our guide. We had so much fun with him on a previous tour, we immediately signed up for this one. The ride was very comfortable. Out of all the tours we experienced, the ones with Olive Sea had the best vehicles. Manos is very informative and our whole family loved him. My daughter often gets motion sick so she asked to take a break during the drive. Manos was so thoughtful. He made her laugh and kept his calm even though we were losing time to make it by sunset. Manos even made sure we had tickets waiting for us when we arrived which ensured we did not miss out on sunset. It was a beautiful view and we enjoyed it very much. We stopped for dinner on the way home. The service was wonderful. It was a nice end to our trip.
      Written January 4, 2025
    • 846beverlys
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend Olive Sea!
      I would highly recommend this tour company for all of your Greek tour needs! Andreas was our guide and he provided top notch service and he is very passionate and knowledgeable about Greece! We ended up booking a couple more tours after our night tour and we are so glad we did, Andreas made our adventure so much more memorable!
      Written January 4, 2025
    • Culture09293956864
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      One of the best tour guides we were lucky to have.
      Chris met us at our hotel and before we had a chance to make it to the lobby of the Athens Marriott. He was very courteous and friendly. We walked outside to his black Mercedes mini van and he explained the tour and where we were heading. He covered all the major attractions and explained the sites history. He made sure to cover everything and asked is their was anything else we would like to see. When we were near the end he took us to this fabulous Greek restaurant for lunch where the food and drink and staff was amazing. We were extremely lucky to have Chris as our guide. Thank you Chris.
      Written January 1, 2025
    • Passport68308070631
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip!
      This was a GREAT two day trip from Athens. Delphi and Meteora were both special places and we were well looked after the entire time. Very worthwhile!
      Written December 31, 2024
    • nsparks7
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Athens with Manos!
      This was an amazing tour because of our very knowledgeable and humorous guide, Manos. He was TRULY amazing! The highlights tour afforded us the best of Athens with easy logistics in a large, comfortable Mercedes vehicle. This tour was customized to our requests. Manos is a top-notch guide, who is not only extremely knowledgeable and kind, but passionate as well. He knew the best spots for photos of our family and to also experience things like Parliament's changing of the guard. We learned so much from him and HIGHLY recommend this tour!
      Written December 18, 2024
    • 771zacharyn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic day with Manos!
      We had an absolutely amazing time with Manos, from his stories to his love of his country, we were welcomed immediately and brought into a unique experience that we could have only dreamt of! Manos is communicative, kind and curious and always ready to listen and learn, a highly enjoyable experience and we hope to see him soon!!
      Written December 17, 2024
    • juliebR7460JK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      PERFECTION!!
      Our guide gave us exactly what we wanted!!!! We had one day to see it all, and he certainly filled it up with all the best sights. He had our tickets waiting for us, and had excellent communication. He even took us to his favorite local coffee shop to start the day!
      Written December 6, 2024
    • Sunshine695731
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      4 hr private tour Athens for aging parents!
      Our guide Terry was extremely knowledgeable, personable, pleasant, accommodating on our tour of Athens. Highly suggest Terry/Olive Sea Travel for any tours of Athens! When we visit again, we hope to have/find Terry again! Small glimpse of photos taken during our tour! Had to choose only a few!
      Written November 23, 2024
    • Sotiredofscreennames
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect way to end the day
      This was a pleasant half day tour with amazing views of the coast along the way. Our driver, Manos, was a great host and made sure we stayed ahead of the crowds every step of the way. The Temple of Poseidon is a beautiful sight and being there as the sun set was beyond peaceful.
      Written November 20, 2024
    • M8790ULtb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      2 Days Private Tour of Delphi and Meteora
      The entire experience was wonderful. Terry, our guide and driver was quite knowledgeable with facts and history to enrich our adventure! Having a private tour catered to our needs and interests, providing us with time to enjoy all the sights at our own pace. I would highly recommend this tour and Terry for your guide!
      Written November 18, 2024
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    walkerbob
    Kent, OH323 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    This tour was well worth the money. Our guide Stephanos was very personable and did a great job, showing us all the major sites on the itinerary as well as driving us through various other parts of the city. He told us about the history of Athens and Greece, relating the history to the sights we were seeing. He took photos of us with our phone to add that memento as well. It was nice to see the Akropolis early in the morning before the crowds arrived, and even the Ancient Agora wasn't very crowded in late morning. We would highly recommend this tour.

    One slight suggestion - if you want to go to a museum for that final hour, try to get some idea when you'll arrive (maybe at lunch time) and buy your ticket online. We arrived at 2:15 and could not book until 3:00 so it didn't work at all.
    Written October 19, 2024
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    Dear Robert, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that Stephanos made your tour memorable with his personable nature, historical insights, and attention to detail—capturing those special moments on camera for you. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope to see you again for more discoveries! Best regards, Dimitra Kapantai
    Written November 5, 2024
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    Mackenzie M.
    Airdrie, Canada33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a private tour. Our day started at 8am, our driver Socrates met us right at our Airbnb. He was friendly, accommodating, and highly knowledgeable on each of the sites we toured. He was highly flexible with timing and offered great tips. The timing was great for the different archeological sites and ruins. The early start made for smaller crowds, allowing us to tour quickly and get the pictures we wanted. Our driver Socrates communicated with us through WhatsApp, he responded immediately and picked us up within minutes of each site. When we concluded our itinerary we had some time leftover, which he offered to take us to additional sites. The tavern we ate at was great, food was authentic and tasted delicious. This tour offered great value, it came with an admission to many different sites in Athens, including those not on the itinerary. We stayed in Athens for 4 days and were able to use those tickets to see other sites like Hadrians Library and the Roman Agora.

    Highly recommend this tour if you want to be self-paced, laid back, and comfortable. The car was a Mercedes that had good seats and great air conditioning.
    Written August 31, 2024
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    Aislinn E
    Oak Island, NC146 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Couples
    Andreas is an amazing tour guide and ambassador of Athens!! From the moment he picked up us at our hotel he was energetic, a wealth of knowledge and made sure that our time with him was what we wanted it to be and not just an itinerary! We had plenty of time to explore the sites and monuments throughout the day, we NEVER felt rushed and while in the car tried to absorb all of the information he provided us about the history of Athens/Greece! He gave us some great recommendations for places to eat and rooftop bars to enjoy a cocktail at in the evening! We truly enjoyed this full day trip and I would highly recommend this tour if you are short on time in Athens, this tour company if you have other sites you want to see during your time in the city and if you are lucky enough to have Andreas as your guide you will have an amazing day to remember!!! Thank you Andreas and Olive Sea Travel💗
    Written September 9, 2024
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    Andrea C
    Saint Paul, MN5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a fantastic day with Tes touring the top sites of Athens! So VERY, VERY happy we opted for a private tour. The heat, crowds, and traffic of Athens are not something to navigate in July alone or with a large group. Dropoffs off at the doorstop of each venue at exactly the right moment saved the day: only 15 minutes in line at the Acropolis, 2 minutes before changing of guards, and hidden entrance to new museum. Tes even went to the new Acropolis museum on our behalf to wait in line for tickets while we had an air-conditioned Greek lunch. Ask for Tes, the Aussie, from Greek heritage, for a great day!

    When you book, I would highly recommend the morning tour. Tes had the 8-9am entrance tickets for the Acropolis when we met him - something I could not secure online alone. If I would modify anything, it would be to request a 730 am pickup to arrive at the Acropolis at 8am. We climbed at 845am and it was already 90s and wall-to-wall people!
    Written July 23, 2024
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    Sotiredofscreennames
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I are visiting Greece for the first time and selected this tour for our first day based on the great reviews and our desire to ensure we saw some of the most historical landmarks in Athens. We were not disappointed by our decision to use this company. We were part of a smaller group of individuals and our driver, Manos, could not have been a more qualified host. He had a great demeanor and made us feel very welcomed from the second we met him. Manos kept us informed throughout the entire process and made sure we had ample time at every one of our stops. In addition, he gave us the perfect recommendation on where to watch the Changing of the Guard! All of our stops were well laid out and we somehow managed to stay 2 steps ahead of much larger crowds coming just behind us throughout the day. Lunch was also included in our tour and the food was delicious! I can’t remember the name of the restaurant but we had an amazing meal complete with Gyros and baklava! There was nothing at all missing from the entire day and both my husband and I would definitely recommend this tour and the company that runs it to all of our family and friends!!
    Written November 19, 2024
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    IndianaHeidi
    Kendallville, IN11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    We had the most incredible experience on the Athens Full Day Private Tour with Olive Sea Travel!

    Our guide, Manos, was exceptional from start to finish. He promptly picked us up from our cruise ship, helping with our luggage and ensuring we were comfortable for the day ahead. Manos took us to all the must-see sites in Athens, expertly guiding us through the city's history while helping us avoid the crowds and long lines at the busiest spots. One of the highlights was a delicious lunch that he arranged, which gave us a taste of authentic Greek cuisine.

    At the end of the day, Manos even dropped us off at our hotel near the airport, making our transition seamless. His warmth, professionalism, and knowledge truly made this a day to remember. We highly recommend Olive Sea Travel, and if you're lucky enough to have Manos as your guide, you're in for a treat!
    Written October 21, 2024
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    Dear Heidi, Thank you for such a glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that your Full Day Private Tour of Athens with Olive Sea Travel was an unforgettable experience. Manos's warmth, professionalism, and knowledge truly shine through in your words, and we’re grateful for your high recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Best regards, Dimitra Kapantai
    Written November 4, 2024
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    Dennis K
    Plano, TX265 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    Olive Sea Travel was an amazing way to see Athens. We booked them for a full day private tour during a port stop in early June. We also added a private guide. They were simply wonderful. Our tour included the Temple of Zeus, the Olympic Stadium, the Agora, the Acropolis, the Acropolis museum, a drive by of some other important sites, other stops for photo ops, a coffee break, lunch, and more.

    I really couldn't have asked for more from them. They picked us up promptly from the cruise port and whisked us on our way in a private vehicle. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and our driver was very friendly. They really knew which things to emphasize on the tour. Plus, it was great having our own airconditioned vehicle to come back to after each stop.

    As we were on a cruise, they were very conscious of getting us back to the ship on time. Our schedule was juggled a little to maximize our time in Athens and guarantee we got back to the port before the all aboard time. I'd definitely use them again should I find myself in Athens.
    Written July 24, 2024
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    Dan N
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    George was our guide. He’s both Greek and Australian. He had a very nice SUV. Very cold AC which was needed in the 98 degree heat. We started at 8am to beat the crowd and heat at the Acropolis. Recommend taking an umbrella for shade.
    George drove us around the entire city and we did all the stops on the itinerary. We enjoyed our Greek style lunch. Greek salad is my favorite now. We finished at the acropolis museum. Spend time in the ruins underneath.
    Also. I would recommend downloading some walking tours from Rick Steves since our driver is not allowed in the revues. We liked the private tour and the flexibility it provided.
    Written July 22, 2024
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    Brent H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    My wife and I recently had 24 hours in Athens and wanted to see and learn as much as much as we could in a day. We booked a morning tour with Alexander as our guide, and it exceeded our expectations. Alexander was incredibly informative, making sure we had the historical background before we walked around the sights - his ability to convey a wealth of information in a short period was impressive. He was also very personable, making it easy to engage and learn from him, which made for a fun all-around day. You’ll learn a lot just while driving around the city with him (side note he is also a good driver). He also gave us some great recommendations on what we were looking to do that afternoon, which were spot-on. If you’re looking to maximize your time in Athens to see the city and learn the history on any level with a fantastic guide, we highly recommend booking a tour with Alexander.
    Written June 23, 2024
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    Trail746198
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    We spent the day with our amazing and knowledgeable driver, Tass and loved every minute of our excursion. He arrived on time in an immaculate vehicle and made sure the AC was running cool for every hop back into the car. By the end of the day, we truly felt we had a friend in Athens. Our visits to the various sites were perfectly timed to beat the heat and the crowds. All along the way, Tass provided deep insight into each venue so we were prepared for what we would see. He also provided a great amount of history all along the way as we dove from site to site. We watched the changing in the guards in front of the Presidential residence and Tass even received permission for us to be photographed with one of the guards. While we were enjoying our delicious lunch that was provided with the tour, Tass waited in line at the Acropolis Museum to purchase our tickets so we would not have to stand outside in the hot sun. If and when we return to Athens, we would not hesitate to book a tour again with Olive Sea Travel and would definitely request Tass as our guide.
    Written July 15, 2024
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