---
title: Athens Full Day Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 140
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [el, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 42 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-4/
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# Athens Full Day Private Tour

In our comparison: #42 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Athens through a private full-day experience that combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with flexible, personalized sightseeing. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury vehicle and explore the city alongside a professional tour driver who provides insightful commentary on Athens’ history and contemporary life.
The tour includes visits to major highlights such as the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma area, Plaka, Monastiraki, scenic viewpoints from Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum and the Ancient & Roman Agora.
With flexible start times, complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled waters, and convenient pick-up and drop-off, this private tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and returning travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Athens.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 9 start times: between 08:00 and 12:00
- Food not included: Lunch stops are scheduled upon request
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €140 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athenians First
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: EL, English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 9 start times between 08:00 and 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33.

- 5 stars: 32 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Professional Drivers with deep knowledge of history. (Not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Charge your device with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple) and Powerbanks
- English Speaking Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Groups 4 - 7 are transported in comfortable - luxurious mini vans
- Pick up transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)
- Drop off transfer from Athens, Piraeus, Port or Suburbs (included in reservation's duration)

## Not included

- Licensed Tour Guide upon request depending on availability (Additional cost - 300€)
- Acropolis & Slopes (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €30 per adult • €15 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- Entrance fees for any other preferred sites upon personalization of the itinerary of the tour.
- Gratuities
- Lunch stops are scheduled upon request

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Start your day hiking up the Acropolis Hill where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located inside of the temple of Parthenon.
2. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (30m) - Continue your tour of Athens’s finest sights by wandering among the ancient pillars of Temple of Olympian Zeus.
3. **Change of Guards** (15m) - Grab a ride to Syntagma and watch the ritual of the Presidential Guard change.
4. **Panathenaic Stadium** (20m) - Enjoy a taste of history in Panathenaic Stadium and see where the first Modern Olympics took place.
5. **Mount Lycabettus** (30m) - Enjoy the most breathtaking view of the city, which is is no other than Lycabettus Hill where you will be enjoying the greek capital from an altitude of 227m.
6. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (1h) - Visit the Ancient Market for a small walk along the Themistoclean walls, where some of the city’s best culinary spots are located today.
7. **Plaka** (1h) - Walk along Plaka and taste exceptional greek food at local taverns and discover the secrets of the mediterranean diet. If you take this tour on any given Sunday, you have to visit the spectacular flea market, behind the railway station.
8. **Acropolis Museum** (1h 30m) - Discover one the best, modern museums in the world that hosts treasures of the antiquity.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 9 start times between 08:00 and 12:00
- 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

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our tour drivers are not official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- We provide assistance to purchase skip the line electronic entrance tickets.
- Due to Greek Laws, only official tourist guides (historians | archaeologists) are allowed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites and museums.
- Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside of Athens — including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas — the transfer time to/from Athens is already included in your reserved tour duration and price. The reservation's duration cannot be exceeded, except upon availability, in which case an extra per hour charge applies.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €280 | €140 |
| 4 | €280 | €70 |
| 6 | €282 | €47 |

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 · #42 of 91** | €140 | 8h | 4.97 (33) | private |
| [Athens Full Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/?format=md) | €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 |

Ranked #42 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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