---
title: Athens - Private Half Day Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 222
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 222
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 25 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-half-day-tour/
---

# Athens - Private Half Day Tour

In our comparison: #25 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This tour covers almost all the major Athens sights within a few hours.
This tour has a personalize character. The car will be only for you. The driver will try to face all your needs during the tour. You may easily customize the suggested itinerary in accordance to your wish.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 13 start times: between 08:00 and 14:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €222 per group/vehicle for the Private Tour up 3 people option; other options up to €380
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 222 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: JG Athens Tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 13 start times between 08:00 and 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.93 from 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 218 of 222.

- 5 stars: 211 (95%)
- 4 stars: 7 (3%)
- 3 stars: 3 (1%)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour up 3 people | €222 per group | English | Sedan or SUV car Pickup included |
| Private Tour up 6 people | €238 per group | English | Mini Van Mercedes V Class Pickup included |
| Private Tour up 10 people | €380 per group | English | Mini Bus Mercedes Sprinter Pickup included |

## What's included

- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Hotel or Apartment in Athens city Pick up & Drop off
- Piraeus Port (Cruise terminal) Pick up & Drop off
- English speaking Driver/guide (Not allowed to enter inside the archaeological areas & museum)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Tour
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sights & museums
- Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Our private tour starts with the visit of the naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis, the cornerstone of Athens existence. You will travel back in ancient times walking among the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the unique Parthenon & the Erechteion. From the top, you...
2. **Our private tour continues with the Olympeion** (20m) - You will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch.
3. **Panathenaic Stadium** (15m) - Next stop is the famous Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron) where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896.
4. **Presidential Mansion** (10m) - Next attraction is the Presidential Mansion (ex-Royal Palace) where you will monitor the traditional Change of the Guard.
5. **Mount Lycabettus** (20m) - Our car will then climb you to St. George Lycabettus Hill with the best panoramic view of Athens (ideal place for taking photos).
6. **National Library of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - Important historical building
7. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - Important historical building
8. **Important historical building** (pass by, no stop)
9. **Parliament Building & Tomb of Unknown Soldier** (10m)
10. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (40m) - Our next stop is at the Ancient Agora. You will visit the Hellenic Agora (Aeropagus) & the Roman Agora.
11. **Plaka** (1h) - Our last attraction in Athens is the famous Plaka. You will be lost in the narrow streets where the spirit of old Athens exists. You shall have the time to make shopping or to enjoy a refresment in a lovely cafe.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13 start times between 08:00 and 14:00
- 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

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €222 | €111 |
| 4 | €238 | €60 |
| 6 | €238 | €40 |

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 · #25 of 91** | €222 per group | 4h–5h | 4.93 (222) | 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 #25 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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