--- title: Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 292 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 286 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-private-half-day-tour/ --- # Best of Athens Private Half-Day Tour In our comparison: #5 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the highlights of Athens, the cradle of Democracy, in a 5-hour private tour designed for travelers who want to explore the city’s essential landmarks in comfort and efficiency. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver, this journey combines ancient monuments, neoclassical architecture, and panoramic city views in a seamless experience. Begin at the iconic Acropolis of Athens (1h 30m), followed by a drive past the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continue to the Panathenaic Stadium (15 min), then the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square (15 min) for the Changing of the Guard. Admire the Academy of Athens (10 min) and ascend Mount Lycabettus (15 min) for sweeping views. The tour concludes at the Acropolis Museum (1 hour), completing a full journey through Athens’ heritage. Flexible tailor-made tours, certified English-speaking tour drivers, modern Mercedes fleet, licensed tourism vehicles, dedicated customer support, and licensed guides upon request. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 17 start times: between 07:30 and 15:30 - 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 €292 per group/vehicle for the Private Tour for 1-3 Guests option; other options up to €569 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 286 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: 17 start times between 07:30 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.97 from 286 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 283 of 286. - 5 stars: 281 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 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 for 1-3 Guests | €292 per group | English | Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour in a luxurious Mercedes sedan or similar in style Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 5 hours Bottled Water Mercedes sedan or similar: 3-passenger seater , Fully air-conditioned, Smoke Free Pickup included | | Private Tour for 4-7 Guests | €415 per group | English | Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 5 hours Bottled Water Mercedes minivan,Vito or Viano: 7-passenger seater- fully air conditioned - smoke free - free WiFi Private Tour for 4-7 people: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minivan in style Pickup included | | Private Tour: 8-11 Guests | €492 per group | English | Private -Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 5 hours Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: 11 Passengers seater Fully air conditioned Smoke Free Free WiFi Private Tour 8-11 Guests: Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minibus in style Pickup included | | Private Tour: 12-15 Guests | €569 per group | English | Explore the highlights of Athens in a private tour by a Mercedes Minibus in style Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 5 hours Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: 16 Passengers seater Fully air conditioned Smoke Free Free WiFi Pickup included | ## What's included - Skip the booth queues for tickets – optional advance booking available - Bottled water - WiFi on board - Air-conditioned vehicle - Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites) - Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included ## Not included - Entrance Fees to the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (50.00 Euros per adult) - Snacks - Gratuities - English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 260 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability. - Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type) ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis Of Athens** (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. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (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** (10m) - 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** (15m) - 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. **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: 17 start times between 07:30 and 15:30 - 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: Cruise ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost. - Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group. - Infant car seats or boosters are available upon request ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €292 | €146 | | 4 | €415 | €104 | | 6 | €415 | €69 | 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 · #5 of 91** | €292 per group | 5h | 4.97 (286) | 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 #5 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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