---
title: Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 138
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 22 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-tour-in-5-hours-by-a-local/
---

# Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local

In our comparison: #22 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos
Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896), the memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) & Monastiraki (Flea Market)
After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy of Science, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) & the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.
After all get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine in a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 08:00 and 11:00
- 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 €138 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Golden Greece Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

5.0 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 45 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge

## Not included

- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 40m) - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
2. **Erectheion** (pass by, no stop) - The temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides
3. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - Wingless Godess
4. **The monumental Gate** (pass by, no stop)
5. **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.
6. **Theatre of Dionysus** (pass by, no stop) - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
7. **Areopago** (pass by, no stop) - Areopagus (Mars Hill) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares". In classical times, it was the location of a court, also...
8. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (10m) - The largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times
9. **Panathenaic Stadium** (10m) - The stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896
10. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (20m) - The memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
11. **Plaka** (pass by, no stop) - The oldest neighborhood in Athens
12. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals...
13. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.
14. **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The First University of Athens
15. **The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
16. **Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)** (20m) - The highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 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

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €276 | €138 |
| 4 | €256 | €64 |
| 6 | €312 | €52 |

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 · #22 of 91** | €138 | 5h | 5.0 (45) | 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 #22 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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