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title: Athens Full Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 269
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 72
duration_minutes: 480
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 13 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-exceptional-experience/
---

# Athens Full Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

In our comparison: #13 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience the best of Athens in a single day with this exceptional private tour, designed for travelers seeking comfort, style, and flexibility. Travel in a High-end Mercedes vehicle with a personal Knowledgeable English-speaking driver as you explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus hill, Museum of the Acropolis the charming Plaka district and more, enjoying the freedom of a customizable itinerary. Ideal for couples, families, and small groups looking to discover Athens the exceptional way.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €269 per person
- Duration: 8h–9h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Exceptional Tours Greece
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

5.0 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 72 of 72.

- 5 stars: 72 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Freezer in the vehicle
- Luxury new Mercedes only High-end vehicles for maximum comfort and safety
- Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up /drop off from your accommodation in Athens

## Not included

- Meals cost is not included
- Tickets to Acropolis, Agora, Acropolis Museum
- Licensed Tour guide on request
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h) - Our Athens full day tour starts from the most important archaeological site the Acropolis, the so called sacred rock. On the Acropolis you will admire the Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, the Erectheion temple with its famous...
2. **Parthenon** (30m) - The Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, symbol of Athens and democracy
3. **Propylaea** (pass by, no stop) - The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that functioned as the monumental ceremonial gateway to the Acropolis of Athens. Built between 437 and 432 BC by Mnesikles.
4. **Erectheion** (pass by, no stop) - The Erechtheion, designed by the architect Mnesikles, was a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.
5. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
6. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (pass by, no stop) - A stone Roman theatre. that was built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his Roman wife
7. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (1h) - The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
8. **Roman Agora** (pass by, no stop) - The Roman Agora was built in the 1st c. BC with gifts from Julius Caesar and Augustus to house Athens' commercial activities.
9. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - Historically old neighborhood of Athens.
10. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
11. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
12. **National Library Of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias
13. **Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)** (30m) - Next we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea
14. **Petralona** (1h) - You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a traditional Greek tavern to enjoy your meal, in a non touristic area where local Athenians go.
15. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (15m) - After lunch, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods.
16. **Arch of Hadrian** (pass by, no stop) - It was built as a ''thank you'' to Hadrian for completing the construction of the temple of Zeus.
17. **Zappeion** (pass by, no stop) - A large palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks
18. **Panathenaic Stadium** (15m) - Next you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the stadium where the modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
19. **National Garden** (pass by, no stop) - A great example of the 19th-century landscape architecture (English style). Its construction began in 1839 and its subsequent development is directly linked to the founding of the Modern Greek state and the development of the city of Athens in a modern European capital.
20. **Plateia Syntagmatos** (pass by, no stop) - Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens, Syntagma. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of...
21. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (30m) - We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace,...
22. **Acropolis Museum** (1h) - At the entrance of the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the...
23. **Plaka** (1h) - In case you don't want to enter the Museum of the Acropolis, you can walk at the traditional neighborhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighborhood of the Gods.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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
- Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €538 | €269 |
| 4 | €596 | €149 |
| 6 | €744 | €124 |

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 · #13 of 91** | €269 | 8h–9h | 5.0 (72) | 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 #13 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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