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title: Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 301
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 55
duration_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 29 of 63 (Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-highlights-ancient-corinth-full-day-private-tour/
---

# Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

In our comparison: #29 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Get the opportunity to visit two of the most famous ancient cities. Visit the Parthenon, the symbol of democracy, cross the Corinth Canal that will fascinate you and in Corinth see one of the oldest temples in Greece.

## Before you book

- Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Athens & Corinth Full Day)
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 07:30 and 09:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 1 of 2 options (Athens & Corinth Full Day)

## Key facts

- Price: from €301 per person for the Athens & Corinth Full Day option; other options up to €542
- Duration: 9h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Olive Sea Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.95 from 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 55.

- 5 stars: 53 (96%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens & Corinth Full Day | €301 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |
| Package Offer(2 Private Tours) | €542 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Tour 1 -Athens & Corinth: Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Tickets included Tour 2 - Delphi Full Day: Tickets NOT included Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Transport by private vehicle
- Skip the line tickets. [Acropolis & Ancient Corinth][For bookings made after 13 January 2025]

## Not included

- Licensed Tour guide on request depending on the availability [Additional cost - 390 €]

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the...
2. **Propylaea** (pass by, no stop) - The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance...
3. **Parthenon** (10m) - , the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.
4. **Erectheion** (pass by, no stop) - Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
5. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
6. **Theatre of Dionysus** (pass by, no stop) - The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis.
7. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (pass by, no stop) - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
8. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (pass by, no stop) - After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
9. **Panathenaic Stadium** (20m) - We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10. **Mount Lycabettus** (15m) - Then moving into the historical center of the city 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.
11. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (10m) - 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.
12. **Plateia Syntagmatos** (pass by, no stop) - Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.
13. **Hellenic Parliament** (5m) - The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of...
14. **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.
15. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the nineteenth century, as the last of the Architectural of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
16. **National Library of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
17. **Corinth Canal** (15m) - On the way passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians). Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the...
18. **Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)** (1h) - Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this...
19. **Temple of Apollo** (10m) - The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek...
20. **Acrocorinth** (20m) - We will visit the castle of Acrocorinth,the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, for some amazing photos.
21. **Athens** (pass by, no stop) - We will drive back to Athens.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you on the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €602 | €301 |
| 4 | €856 | €214 |
| 6 | €1014 | €169 |

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 Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips start at €25 per person.

## Compared with other Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #29 of 63** | €301 | 9h | 4.95 (55) | private |
| [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul’s Footsteps – Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-s-footsteps-corinth/?format=md) | €168 | 5h | 4.99 (262) | private |
| [Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth](/greece/athens/tours/private-luxury-biblical-tour-apostle-paul-in-athens-corinth/?format=md) | €210 | 8h | 4.98 (240) | private |
| [Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps 6Hour](/greece/athens/tours/biblical-tour-letters-tothe-corinthians-st-paul-s-footsteps-6hour/?format=md) | €150 | 6h 15m | 4.94 (1625) | shared |

Ranked #29 of 63 in Corinth, Mycenae & Peloponnese Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €3093, median €190; typical length 8h. 48 of 63 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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