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title: Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 350
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 213
duration_minutes: 270
languages: [de, en, it, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 70 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/half-day-athens-private-tailor-made-city-tour-skip-the-line-of-acropolis/
---

# Half Day Athens Private Tailor-Made City Tour (Skip the line of Acropolis)

In our comparison: #70 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Whether you want a tour of the highlights of the city of Athens or you want to get under its skin and visit all of the museums and attractions, we can fill the itinerary your way.

We offer a customizable private tour that allows you to create an itinerary that perfectly matches your interests and preferences. 

Our official guide will provide a stress-free travel experience by offering a variety of options for your tour. With our skip-the-line access to the must-see Acropolis, a global symbol of classical spirit and civilization, you won't have to wait in long queues.

Additionally, we now offer an extended program that includes an extra three hours of exploration with a visit to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio.

By choosing the extended option you'll get to enjoy a scenic drive along the Athenian coastline, which includes passing by numerous beaches, a stop at the stunning Lake Vouliagmeni for a photo opportunity and a carte-postale-worthy photo stop next to the temple.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 22 start times: between 07:30 and 18:30
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €350 per person for the Beat the Crowds of Acropolis Afternoon Departure option; other options up to €450
- Duration: 4h 30m
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 213 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: GETAWAYS GREECE
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 22 start times between 07:30 and 18:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.76 from 213 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 198 of 213.

- 5 stars: 185 (87%)
- 4 stars: 13 (6%)
- 3 stars: 8 (4%)
- 2 stars: 5 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat the Crowds of Acropolis Afternoon Departure | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | French, German, English, Italian | Beat the Crowds in Acropolis: Experience the Acropolis in a more serene atmosphere with our exclusive "Beat the Crowds" option. Departing from 04:00pm to 06:30pm, this late afternoon tour allows you to explore the iconic Acropolis and its treasures without the hustle and bustle of the daytime crowds. Pickup included |
| Standard Itinerary - Morning | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | French, German, English, Italian | Pickup included |
| With Cape Sounion Extension | €450 / person (for 2+ people) | French, German, English, Italian | Cape Sounion Extension: An additional round-trip to the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion along the Athenian Riviera Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Flexibility towards time, allowing you to dictate when to stop and how long for.
- Get exclusive use of an official licensed private guide (Except for the Temple of Poseidon)
- Acropolis and Parthenon skip the line entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Zeus Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Panathenaic Stadium Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Ancient Agora Entry Ticket if Arranged
- Temple of Poseidon Entry Ticket if Arranged

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h; admission included) - Οur tour will start with a pickup from your hotel , apartment , port or airport and a small briefing from your official guide .The Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, both universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization, dominates the center of the modern city...
2. **Parthenon** (1h; admission included) - While on the Acropolis hill you will visit the cradle of the classical ages and experience a live comentatory from your official guide. The "Parthenon" dedicated to goddess Athena is a masterpiece of the Classical Ages and dominates the Acropolis complex.
3. **Acropolis Museum** (1h) - Leaving the Acropolis behind you will have the choice of visiting the "New Acropolis museum" which was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, starting from the Greek Bronze Age . The entrance fee is not included but we can arange skip the line...
4. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (20m) - The Panoramic tour will start passing by the temple of the "Olympian Zeus" that used to have 104 colossal columns and one of the largest cult statues in the ancient world. "Hadrian's Arch" stands there as well, which is a masterpiece of symmetry. You will hear our official...
5. **Change of Guards** (20m) - Continue on to the Royal Palace of Athens that hosts the Parliament since 1934 and watch the famous changing of the presidential guards and the monument of the Unknown Soldier. As soon as the ceremony finishes you will continue on to visit 3 of the most beautiful buildings...
6. **Panathenaic Stadium** (20m) - The Panathenaic Olympic Stadium will be the first stop of the panoramic tour. Also known as the "Kallimarmaron Stadium", it the Olympic stadium where the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 took place. Short stop for photos and back round information from your guide. If you...
7. **Plaka** (30m) - If time is enough don't forget to ask our guide to stop you over the traditional neighborhood of Plaka. You will stroll around the narrow aleys and hear stories of the traditional area which is inhabitated for more than 2000 years. Our guide will assist you to find souvenirs...
8. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - In case you wish to get "deeper" in the ancient Athenian culture, a visit at the Ancient Agora of Athens is ideal. It is the place where ancient Athenians "socialized" and the place that defined democracy. Book this option and we will arrange the skip the line tickets for you.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 22 start times between 07:30 and 18:30
- 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

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Our agency works with professional tour guides who are independent contractors. They are contracted for a duration of 4 hours per tour. The total duration of each tour, which ranges from 4 to 5 hours, takes into account the time spent on transportation from the client's pickup location and the traffic conditions on the booked date and time
- Cape Sounio extension adds ~4-5 hours to the overall tour duration
- Cape Sounio extension does not include professional tour guide and entrance fees, travellers are visiting the site by themselves and this portion of the tour is conducted by an english speaking, history-proficient driver and potentially a tour host depending on availability on the tour date
- For operational reasons, the tour guide may meet you at the first archaeological site, and you will be picked up by your driver and transported to the guide's location to begin the tour there
- The vehicle provided for our private tours depends on the size of your group, and all options are from the Mercedes luxury range, featuring brand-new models. This could be a 4-seater sedan, a 6-seater van, or a 15-seater minibus. In some cases, a larger vehicle than your group size may be used—for example, it's quite common to use a 15-seater minibus for groups with fewer than 15 participants

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €700 | €350 |
| 4 | €960 | €240 |
| 6 | €1140 | €190 |

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 · #70 of 82** | €350 | 4h 30m | 4.76 (213) | 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 #70 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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