Athens Full Day Tour

Duration

8 hours

Group size

Up to 3 people

Price

300€

Pick-up & drop-off

Your accommodation, airport or port

*Subject to prior arrangement

Classical landmarks and everyday Athens, in one day

This full-day private tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Athens, combining its most important archaeological sites with everyday aspects of the modern city.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the experience adapts to your interests and pace, allowing time for exploration, discussion, and observation.

The tour balances historical context with contemporary life, offering a clear and well-structured overview of the city without rushing through its landmarks.

Highlights

The Acropolis: Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion
Panoramic views over the Ancient Agora and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Kallimarmaro Stadium
Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square
Lunch at a local restaurant of your choice
Your pick: New Acropolis Museum, Theseion & Ancient Agora, or National Archaeological Museum

Ready to embark on your next adventure?

How the day unfolds

01 · Morning

Classical Athens

Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation
The Acropolis and its monuments: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Caryatids
Panoramic views over the Ancient Agora, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, ideal for orientation and photography
An introduction to classical Athenian history and architecture

02 · Midday

City Highlights

A relaxing drive past Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Kallimarmaro Stadium
The ceremonial Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square
The Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Athenian Trilogy (National Library, University, Academy) and the neoclassical buildings of Vasilissis Sofias Avenue

03 · Afternoon

Neighborhoods & Local Atmosphere

Lunch at a local restaurant of your choice
Two hours of optional activities, your pick of: the New Acropolis Museum (completed in 2007), a stroll through the Theseion and the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum, covering all eras of Greek history
Another museum in mind? Let us know and we'll arrange it
Return to your accommodation

What's included

Included

Not included

Complimentary

Good to know

We recommend purchasing your Acropolis tickets in advance through the official Acropolis ticketing website. The tour is flexible: if you would like to add, skip or modify any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.

Opening hours, ticket links and holiday closures for the sites you will visit are on our Useful Information page.

Savannah H

Best way to see Athens by far!!! Lambros is the coolest, most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever had! He made our short time in Athens so interesting, taking us to both the big sites and the not-so-well-known gorgeous views! I will 100% be reaching out to him for another tour when I make my way back to Greece.

kimpaterick

Informative and fun! Very personal, knowledgeable guides. I have taken these tours on 2 different trips and can't wait to go back! I highly recommend this company and the tours they offer.

Alkis T

Athens at its best Upon getting off the ship in athens, there was an army of taxi drivers who were waiting to take the cruise goers on a tour. We saw a nicely dressed man who had a nice mercedes, we approached him and upon greeting him he spoke perfect english. We asked him if he could give us a tour and a have a nice lunch at a great restaurant. Lambros gave us a wonderful tour of athens, sharing a vast knowledge of the history of athens, and commented on insightful landmarks. Lambros then took us to an amazing restaurant right on the water and made sure we were back to the ship in a timely manner. Exemptional tour and great memories.