--- title: Athens Private Full Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 369 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 255 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-full-day-tour/ --- # Athens Private Full Day Tour In our comparison: #2 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Athens in an 8-hour private experience designed to showcase the birthplace of Western Civilization in comfort and style with a professional English-speaking driver. Begin at the iconic Acropolis of Athens, followed by the legendary Panathenaic Stadium and a drive past the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continue to Syntagma Square to witness the Changing of the Guard in front of the Hellenic Parliament, then admire the neoclassical elegance of the Academy of Athens. Ascend Mount Lycabettus for panoramic city views before enjoying a traditional lunch in the historic neighborhood of Plaka. After lunch, continue to the Acropolis Museum, where the masterpieces of ancient Athens are brought to life. Why HP Tours – Hellenic Private Tours? Flexible tailor-made itineraries, certified English-speaking tour drivers, modern Mercedes fleet (fully licensed for tourism), excellent global reviews, dedicated customer support, and optional licensed expert guides upon request. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 11:00 - 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 €369 per group/vehicle for the Private Tour (1–3 Guests) option; other options up to €631 - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 255 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 255 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 255 of 255. - 5 stars: 250 (98%) - 4 stars: 5 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Tour (1–3 Guests) | €369 per group | English | Luxury Private Hassle-Free Duration: 8 hours Complementary Bottled Water Mercedes Sedan: Private Mercedes-Benz Vehicle (Up to 3 Guests), Fully Air-Conditioned, Smoke-Free Private Tour (Up to 3 Guests): Enjoy a private full-day Athens tour in a luxury Mercedes sedan Pickup included | | Private Tour (4–7 Guests) | €492 per group | English | Luxury Private Hassle-Free Duration: 8 hours Complimentary Bottled Water Mercedes Minivan: Private Mercedes-Benz Vehicle (Up to 7 Guests), Fully Air-Conditioned, Smoke-Free Private Tour (Up to 7 Guests): Enjoy a private full-day Athens tour in a luxury Mercedes Minivan Pickup included | | Private Tour (8–11 Guests) | €554 per group | English | Luxury Private Hassle-Free Duration: 8 hours Complimentary Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: Mercedes-Benz VIP Limo (Up to 11 Guests), Fully Air-Conditioned, Smoke-Free Private Tour (Up to 11 Guests): Enjoy a private full-day Athens tour in a luxury Mercedes Minibus Pickup included | | Private Tour (12–15 Guests) | €631 per group | English | Luxury Private Hassle-Free Duration: 8 hours Complimentary Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: Mercedes-Benz VIP Limo (Up to 15 Guests), Fully Air-Conditioned, Smoke-Free Private Tour (Up to 15 Guests): Enjoy a private full-day Athens tour in a luxury Mercedes Minibus Pickup included | ## What's included - Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available - Private transportation - Bottled water - Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites) - Modern, well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch - English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 360 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability. - Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type) - Gratuities - Entrance Fees to the Acropolis - the ancient Athenian Agora & the Acropolis Museum (70.00 Euros per adult) ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Greece’s most famous monument that houses the pride and crown jewel of Athens, the Parthenon. Dedicated to the city’s ancient patron, Athena – the Goddess of wisdom, the Parthenon is globally considered an enduring symbol of Democracy, Culture and Civilization. Housed on top... 2. **We continue our tour by passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus – King of the ...** (pass by, no stop) - We continue our tour by passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus – King of the Greek Pantheon. The now half-ruined temple, which is also known as Olympieion, was at its peak consisted of 104 columns of 17 meters (56 ft) high and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in diameter! 3. **Panathenaic Stadium** (15m) - Following the visit to the temple, we will make a brief stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, a multi-purpose stadium, where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Interesting fact! The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kalimarmaro, is the... 4. **Hellenic Parliament** (10m) - Our next stop will be at the Greek parliament – a building which was originally built with the purpose of being the palace of Otto, the first King of Greece. 5. **Changing of the Guard Ceremony** (15m) - Housed outside of the Parliament building is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the presidential guard. This light infantry unit, dressed in the traditional Evzone's uniform, conducts a famous changing of the guard ceremony. 6. **Academy of Athens** (5m) - We will then drive along Panepistimiou Street which connects Constitution (Syntagma) Square with Concord (Omonia) Square. During this short drive in the heart of the capital, you will come across three beautiful buildings: the Academy, the University and the National Library.... 7. **Mount Lycabettus** (10m) - Our driving session continues with a stop at Lycabettus Hill, one of the city’s highest viewpoints, which offers one of the best panoramic views of downtown Athens and its suburbs. 8. **Plaka** (1h) - After enjoying the view, you will have lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant, tasting authentic Greek cuisine with its’ unique Mediterranean characteristics. Continuing the exploration of the city, we will head to the oldest and most famous part of the city, the Plaka... 9. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (45m) - Strolling through the beautiful neighborhood, you will come across both the Roman & the ancient Athenian Agora. The agora was considered to be the heart and soul of Athens during the city’s peak, having the role of a business, political, and legal center. Nowadays, a large... 10. **Acropolis Museum** (1h) - The new Acropolis Museum opened in 2009 and is located under the south slope of the Acropolis. The museum contains mostly pediment sculptures, reliefs, and statues found on the sacred rock, which formed its decoration. Displaying over 4,000 exhibits, the Acropolis Museum is... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This is a fully private tour, with no other guests joining your group. - Infant car seats are available upon request - Your professional English-speaking tour driver will enrich your journey with curated insights into the monuments you visit, along with fascinating stories from both ancient and modern Greek history. Please note that, in accordance with local regulations, tour drivers are not permitted to accompany guests inside archaeological sites or museums. For a more in-depth experience, a licensed professional guide can be arranged to accompany you inside the sites upon request, at an additional cost. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €369 | €185 | | 4 | €492 | €123 | | 6 | €492 | €82 | 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 · #2 of 91** | €369 per group | 8h–9h | 4.98 (255) | private | | [Athens Full Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (1266) | 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 #2 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. 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