--- title: Best of Athens Private Luxury Tour with Acropolis & Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 237 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [el, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 40 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-private-luxury-tour-with-acropolis-local-guide/ --- # Best of Athens Private Luxury Tour with Acropolis & Local Guide In our comparison: #40 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Be inspired by the Acropolis with the colonnaded majestic Parthenon temple, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium or Kalimarmaro, the dazzling Acropolis Museum and the captivating National Archaeological Museum. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 metres above sea level before being tantalised by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectual trilogy’ consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square is also intriguing! Lively Monastiraki known for iconic landmarks such as the ruins of Hadrian’s library, the Stoa of Attalos and the ancient Agora together with its flea market is of significant interest! Explore the narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops, sidewalk cafes and authentic tavernas at Plaka! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 27 start times: between 07:00 and 17:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 237 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Yomadic.Tours & Transfers - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: EL, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 27 start times between 07:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 237 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 228 of 237. - 5 stars: 225 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## What's included - Flexible itinerary and photo stops - Professional English-speaking driverwith extensive historical knowledge - Perfect For : First-time visitorsTravelers seeking a relaxed, private and efficient introduction - Perfect For : Cruise passengers with limited time - After booking, please contact us for Acropolis ticket guidance. Advance purchase is required - All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water - Hotel / port pickup and drop-off ## Not included - Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion. - Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, museums, are not included in the tour price - Airport pickup is not include upon request at an additional cost, depending on the vehicle used. - Licensed tour guides upon request at an additional cost and are not included in the tour price. ## Itinerary 1. **Athens** (15m) - Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb in Athens or Piraeus port 2. **Acropolis** (1h) - Visit to the ACROPOLIS HILL and the PARTHENON Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization. Walk on the... 3. **Parthenon** (15m) - An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again. 4. **Acropolis Museum** (45m) - , Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This... 5. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (15m) - , Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece 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. 6. **We will continue our tour at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the modern Olympi...** (10m) - We will continue our tour at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the modern Olympic Games started in 1896. Also called "Kallimarmaro" stadium, is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. 7. **Plaka** (15m) - The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the... 8. **Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece Then moving into the historical center of the...** (15m) - Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece 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.Mount Lycabettus also known as... 9. **Changing of the Guard Ceremony** (15m; admission included) - The Changing of the Guard in Athens is one of the most impressive ceremonies of Greek tradition, taking place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square. The ceremony is performed by the Evzones, the presidential guard of Greece, and is famous for its... 10. **Syntagma** (pass by, no stop) - Square (Constitution 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.[2] It is located in front of the 19th century Old... 11. **National Library of Greece** (10m; admission included) - , 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece 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... 12. **Arch of Hadrian** (10m; admission included) - The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple... 13. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (10m; admission included) - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece 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. 14. **Akadimia (Academy)** (10m) - The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 27 start times between 07:00 and 17:00 - 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 - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - 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 | €240 | €120 | | 4 | €300 | €75 | | 6 | €414 | €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 Acropolis Tours start at €24 per person. ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 82** | €120 | 5h | 4.87 (237) | private | | [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared | | [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared | | [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared | Ranked #40 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €447, median €109; typical length 3h 55m. 38 of 82 are private. 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