--- title: Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens - 4 H Private Shore Excursion lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 65 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/embark-disembark-the-highlights-of-athens-4-h-private-shore-excursion/ --- # Embark | Disembark The Highlights Of Athens - 4 H Private Shore Excursion In our comparison: #65 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview • 4-hour private shore excursion in Athens • It is a 4-hour sightseeing private tour of Athens best highlights • Transfer from/to Piraeus cruise port • It blends harmoniously the best of modern and ancient Athens (Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki, Lycabettus Hill) • Travelers can customize the tour within the itinerary! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 16 start times: between 07:30 and 15:00 - 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 €250 per group/vehicle for the Group up to 3 passengers option; other options up to €430 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athens Tours Greece - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 16 start times between 07:30 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.85 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 39. - 5 stars: 36 (92%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Group up to 3 passengers | €250 per group | English | PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a personal shore excursion and private tour just for you, your family, and your friends Duration: 4 hours: Your existing shore excursion starts from Piraeus port ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from Piraeus cruise port where your tour starts and we will drop you off at the same spot TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter A/C Pickup included | | Group up to 7 pass./minivan | €310 per group | English | PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a personal shore excursion and private tour just for you, your family, and your friends Duration: 4 hours: Your existing shore excursion starts from Piraeus port ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from Piraeus cruise port where your tour starts and we will drop you off at the same spot TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, A/C Pickup included | | Group up to 11 pass./Sprinter | €380 per group | English | PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a personal shore excursion and private tour just for you, your family, and your friends Duration: 4 hours: Your existing shore excursion starts from Piraeus port ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from Piraeus cruise port where your tour starts and we will drop you off at the same spot TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, A/C Pickup included | | Group up to 15 passengers | €430 per group | English | PERSONAL AND PRIVATE: This is a personal shore excursion and private tour just for you, your family, and your friends Duration: 4 hours: Your existing shore excursion starts from Piraeus port ROUTE PLANNER: We will pick you up from Piraeus cruise port where your tour starts and we will drop you off at the same spot TRAVEL WITH STYLE: Groups of 1-3 Mercedes sedan or similar, 4-7 Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan, 8-15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, A/C Pickup included | ## What's included - Private vehicle - Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group - A professional English speaking tour driver - Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens ## Not included - Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum - Gratuities - Food and drinks - English-speaking licensed tour guide (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Piraeus** (20m) - Pick up from your cruise ship pier at Piraeus port. We will drive along the coastal road of Saronic Gulf to enjoy the Piraeus and Athens riviera. The Port of Piraeus is the chief seaport of Athens, Greece, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea.... 2. **Athens** (pass by, no stop) - Welcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded... 3. **Propylaea** (15m) - The Propylaea of the Athenian Acropolis was built on the west side of the hill, where the gate of the Mycenaean fortification once stood. The first propylon, or gate, was constructed in the age of Peisistratos (mid-sixth century BC), after the Acropolis had become a sanctuary... 4. **Temple of Athena Nike** (15m) - The temple of Athena Nike stands at the southeast edge of the sacred rock atop a bastion, which in Mycenaean times protected the entrance to the Acropolis. The Classical temple, designed by architect Kallikrates and built-in 426-421 BC, succeeded earlier temples also... 5. **Parthenon** (45m) - The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. Built between... 6. **Erectheion** (15m) - The elegant building known as the Erechtheion, on the north side of the sacred rock of the Acropolis, was erected in 421-406 BC as a replacement of an earlier temple dedicated to Athena Polias, the so-called "Old temple". The name Erechtheion, mentioned only by Pausanias (1,... 7. **Hellenic Parliament** (10m) - The history of the impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament is intimately linked to the history of the Modern Greek state. Initially, the building served as the palace of Kings Otto and George I. It became the Parliament and Senate building a hundred years after it was... 8. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (10m) - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by... 9. **Change of Guards** (15m) - The Presidential Mansion is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens,Greece. Changing of the Guard ceremonies take place at the Presidential Mansion and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is off Syntagma Square below the Hellenic Parliament. The... 10. **Academy of Athens** (5m) - The Academy of Athens was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts. The same Decree appointed its first Members, who were all eminent representatives of the scientific, intellectual, and artistic circles... 11. **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens** (5m) - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a public, self-governed Higher Education Institution, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Research, and Religious Affairs. Inaugurated in 1837, it has been the oldest higher education institution in the... 12. **National Library of Greece** (5m) - The National Library forms part of the so-called "Neoclassical Trilogy" of the City of Athens: Academy - University - Library. With a history of over two centuries, containing more than one million books and magazines, and a host of handwritten codices dating from the 9th to... 13. **Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the ci...** (pass by, no stop) - Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state, and it's the perfect central location for sightseeing. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since... 14. **Plaka** (15m) - In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes, and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late. Nearby, the whitewashed... 15. **Admire the Kallimarmaro stadium, else Panathenaea stadium where here the firs...** (10m) - Admire the Kallimarmaro stadium, else Panathenaea stadium where here the first modern Olympic games took place in 1896. It is called Kallimarmaro because is all made of marble. A special marble called the Pentelic marble. Special because it changes color according to the... 16. **Mount Lycabettus** (30m) - is the highest point in central Athens, Greece. Known in Greek as Lykavitos Hill, it stands 277 m (909 feet) above sea level, providing spectacular views of the Greek capital and the coastline. The hill is one of the largest green areas in central Athens, located close to the... 17. **Piraeus** (20m) - We will drop you off at the same spot we have picked you up. End of our services. Thank you for choosing us for your tour in Athens! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 07:30 and 15:00 - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations. - Athens International Airport transfers can be arranged on request at an extra cost! - Important note: You will have a professional English-speaking driver with good knowledge of the history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums according to the program. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have one, we can arrange it for you at an additional cost. Licensed by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject to availability on bookings day! - We suggest that you have your admission tickets pre-purchased as there is a chance not to find availability, please note that we can buy the tickets for you in advance -under a small service fee ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €250 | €125 | | 4 | €310 | €78 | | 6 | €310 | €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 · #65 of 91** | €250 per group | 4h | 4.85 (39) | 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 #65 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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