---
title: Athens Full Day Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 155
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 1266
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/
---

# Athens Full Day Private Tour

In our comparison: #1 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Athens in a private, full-day experience that brings together heritage, comfort, and local knowledge. Visit the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, and other significant landmarks, guided by a professional driver who offers thoughtful insights.
Enjoy a relaxed pace, a personalized route, and the freedom to discover the city without the limits of fixed itineraries or group constraints. This tour is designed for travelers who value authenticity, seamless organization, and unforgettable moments.

Full-day private Athens tour with knowledgeable local driver

Custom itinerary with flexible timing

Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off

Authentic experience suited to all group types

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 08:00 and 18:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €155 per person for the 4 Hours Private Experience option; other options up to €180
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 1266 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Xenon Travel Greece
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.99 from 1266 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1265 of 1266.

- 5 stars: 1259 (99%)
- 4 stars: 6 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hours Private Experience | €155 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Your journey includes:: Acropolis visit with skip-the-line tickets arranged (30€/person, payable on the spot) City highlights: Syntagma Square, Changing of the Guards, Lycabettus Hill panoramic views, the Trilogy of Athens and Panathenaic Stadium. Optional lunch/dinner: Your local expert will point out top local spots for a tasty bite at authentic Greek restaurants (meal not included) Pickup included |
| 8 Hours Private Experience | €180 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Your Best 8-Hour Athens Escape Pickup included |

## What's included

- English-speaking drivers with deep historical knowledge. Not certified to accompany you to any site.
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Pick up & drop-off: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port
- Wifi, Bottled water, USB charger
- Skip the lines to purchase tickets

## Not included

- Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tickets are organized by us and paid directly to the driver on the day.
- Lunch
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - The Acropolis,which dominates the center of modern Athens,was the ancient city's most important and majestic sanctuary,dedicated primarily to its patron goddess,Athena.
2. **Theatre of Dionysus** (10m) - Dionysus' Theater or Dionysus' Theater Elefthereos is the most important known open-air theater in ancient Athens and is regarded as the world's first theater.It was about 3 meters above the temple and was part of Elefthereos' sanctuary.Dionysos was the main venue for Attic...
3. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (10m) - The magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus was the final great structure constructed in antiquity in the Acropolis area.It was a typical Roman amphitheater from imperial times,with a capacity of at least 5,000 people.The monument was renovated in the 1950s and has since hosted...
4. **A particular main entrance going into the inside is a common feature to relig...** (10m) - A particular main entrance going into the inside is a common feature to religious locations.It was customary in ancient Greek architecture for any significant religious site to have a primary gate.This major gateway,the Propylaia,has taken on a unique significance in...
5. **Parthenon** (10m) - is known as one of the most significant cultural places in the world as a permanent icon of ancient Greece,democracy and Western civilization.It began in 447 BC and work on building in just nine-year period (the season record) and in 438 BC,was finished. The task of...
6. **Temple of Athena Nike** (10m) - A temple dedicated to Goddess Athena and Nike on the sacred rock. It was built approximately 420 BC and is the first full ionic temple in the Acropolis.
7. **Erectheion** (10m) - An exquisite edifice with special attributes and architectural form on the north side of the Acropolis rock.According to legend,it was here that Poseidon and Goddess Athena battled for the city's name.
8. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (pass by, no stop) - It's also called the Olympeion or Temple of Olympian Zeus and builted in honor of the father of gods, Zeus who was living at the Mt Olympus summit.
9. **Arch of Hadrian** (pass by, no stop) - The Hadrian's Gate in Athens is a Roman arch.It was created in honor of him during his stay in 131 AD and provides entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
10. **Panathenaic Stadium** (30m) - One of the most important cultural monuments in Athens and in Greece in general is the Panathinaiko Stadium.It is otherwise known as Kallimarmaro and survives to this day in very good condition.As it is mentioned in its name,at this stage the goddess Athena was worshiped and...
11. **Changing of the Guard Ceremony** (30m) - The Evzones execute the renowned "changing of guard" on Syntagma,in front of the Unknown Soldier monument,every hour.Two Evzones come in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier to take the place of their colleagues.The Evzones who until then stood motionless guarding the...
12. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (30m) - The monument of the Unknown Soldier is used as a reference point and tribute to the dead Greek soldiers on the two national celebrations of Greece of 25/3/1821 & 28/8/1940
13. **Hellenic Parliament** (pass by, no stop) - The Greek Parliament is a timeless icon that is part of greek cultural memory today.The structure has evolved,altered,and updated through the years.
14. **Syntagma Square is one of Athens' most central squares,and possibly the large...** (pass by, no stop) - Syntagma Square is one of Athens' most central squares,and possibly the largest in the city center.
15. **National History Museum (Old Parliament)** (pass by, no stop) - This building intimately connected with Greek history and served as the Greek National Assembly's first permanent place.
16. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The country's most prestigious research institute was created in 1926 and is supervised by the Ministry of Education.The main building of the Academy is a notable landmark in Athens.
17. **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - Established in 1837,it is not only Greece's first university,but also the Balkan peninsula as well as an eastern Mediterranean.
18. **National Library of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - It was created by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen as part of his famed Trilogy of neo-classical structures,which also included the Academy and the University building of Athens.
19. **Mount Lycabettus** (15m) - The hill was a rock that the goddess Athena was carrying in her hands and it fell to her in Athens when she heard the bad news that a crow carried to her.At the top of Lycabettus,adorned with the church of Agios Georgios,you will see Athens and the Saronic Gulf.
20. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (1h) - Ancient Agora was the focal point of public life.On several times,the wide open area drew the attention of the Athenians.
21. **Museum of the Ancient Agora** (15m) - The Museum of the Ancient Agora exhibits a selection of discoveries among the hundreds that have been discovered over the previous 80 years and are related to the functioning of the institutions of the Athenian Republic.
22. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - means "small monastery" in Greek,as a major monastery originally existed in the neighborhood's main square.
23. **Plaka** (pass by, no stop) - Wander through the charming alleys of Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens. Nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, it’s a lively blend of neoclassical architecture, quaint shops, and cozy tavernas.
24. **Koukaki** (1h 30m) - This is the perfect moment to slow down and enjoy a delicious lunch, savoring authentic Greek flavors while soaking in the timeless atmosphere of old Athens

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €310 | €155 |
| 4 | €520 | €130 |
| 6 | €660 | €110 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Tours & Sightseeing start at €35 per person.

## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 91** | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (1266) | private |
| [Athens Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €369 per group | 8h | 4.98 (255) | private |
| [Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion](/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-full-day-private-tour-best-shore-excursion/?format=md) | €190 | 8h | 4.99 (197) | private |
| [Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-half-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €255 | 5h | 4.96 (434) | private |

Ranked #1 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €1308, median €149; typical length 5h. 79 of 91 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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