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Private Full Day Tour of Athens with Acropolis Visit
Explore the city with your guide, wander through Plaka, and drive to the city’s top sites!
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Hotel pick up
Luxury transportation
Acropolis Museum
Plaka and Monastiraki
Lunch
Hotel pick up by vehicle
Gratuities
Skip the line Acropolis tickets
Itinerary
Meeting point at your accommodations
Your guide will be waiting for you outside of your hotel with a friendly driver
Acropolis Hill
Your day begins with your guide and driver waiting for you outside of your hotel!
Parthenon
Follow your guide to the iconic Parthenon, an ancient Greek temple, which stands as a symbol of classical architecture and Athenian civilization
Dionysus Theatre
Nestled on the slopes of the Athenian Acropolis, the Dionysus Theatre served as a pivotal venue for classical Greek drama and cultural expression
Acropolis Museum
Your next stop will be the Acropolis Museum to view a rich collection of ancient artifacts and sculptures, providing insight into the history and culture of the Acropolis and its surrounding areas
Plaka neighborhood
View these sculpted female figures, standing as elegant architectural supports in the Erechtheion temple on the Athenian Acropolis
Syntagma Square
After lunch, it's time for your guided walk around some of Athens' most popular neighborhoods
Ending point at your hotel
Once your tour has completed, your van will bring you back to your accommodations to mark the end of your experience
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Sun, 06 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
After being picked up from your hotel by your knowledgeable guide on foot, you’ll immediately dive into Athens’ fascinating history with a visit to Acropolis Hill. Wander past ancient buildings, including the Parthenon and Temple of Nike, while your guide explains more about their intriguing history.
Next, descend to the Acropolis Museum, where you’ll get close to artifacts dating back nearly 3,000 years! Afterwards, follow your friendly guide through the idyllic neighborhood of Plaka as you admire the city’s neoclassical architecture.
After an independent lunch break, regroup with your guide as you hop into a luxury vehicle for the second half of your tour. Drive past the city’s most iconic sites, weave through the vibrant neighborhood of Monastiraki, and marvel at the famous Syntagma Square. Finally, cruise past the National Garden and see the historic Panathenaic Stadium.
Following your enchanting tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel, though this time with a camera roll full of Athens’ most spectacular sights!
Private Full Day Tour of Athens Description
Your 7-hour tour includes:
Expert, local guide
Hotel pick up on foot
Tour the city from a luxury mini-van
Guided tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
Hotel drop off with vehicle
See Athens’ top landmarks, sites, and attractions!
Private tour experience
Meet Your Expert Guide
Your journey through the ancient city of Athens begins right outside of your hotel, where your friendly guide will be waiting to pick you up on foot. Your day will begin with an immersive walking tour, and your knowledgeable guide will be there to answer any questions you may have. Because this is a private tour, you and your travel companions will have a highly personalized experience with plenty of one-on-one time to learn from your guide!
Explore Acropolis Hill
Follow your guide through the winding streets of Athens as you’re led to the city’s most iconic site— Acropolis Hill. Gaze in amazement at the ancient buildings of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheion. All the while, your expert guide will detail the fascinating history behind each sacred monument.
Visit the Acropolis Museum
As you make your way back down from the breathtaking Acropolis Hill, you will arrive at the exquisite Acropolis Museum. Wander through mesmerizing exhibits, many of which contain artifacts that date back nearly 3,000 years. Once again, your guide will be there to share even more details about these ancient objects and answer any questions you may have.
Wander through Plaka
Next, immerse yourself in Athens’ neoclassical architecture while taking a stroll through the idyllic neighborhood of Plaka. The narrow, cobblestone streets that weave through one another will make you feel as though you’re wandering through a Greek island, despite being right in the center of the city.
As you meander through this charming neighborhood, your guide will lead you to the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, a historic site that dates back to 335 and 334 BC.
Pause for Lunch
After all that exploring, you’ve surely worked up an appetite! While your guide won’t be joining you for lunch, they are happy to recommend some of their favorite spots in the area. Once you’ve chosen your restaurant, enjoy an authentic Greek meal while chatting with your friends and family about the incredible sites you’ve seen so far!
Go Sightseeing from a Luxury Vehicle
Following your decadent meal, your guide will lead you to a luxury vehicle for the second half of your tour. Relax in comfort as your driver escorts you and enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing adventure through the city!
Drive to Athens’ most iconic landmarks and sites, including the Library of Hadrian and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Afterwards, marvel at the beauty of Monastiraki, a lively neighborhood known for its bustling flea markets and historic monuments.
From here, cruise along the famous Syntagma Square, where the Greek Parliament can be found. Nearby, you’ll zip past the picturesque National Garden, and finally end with the legendary Panathenaic Stadium, famous for hosting the very first modern Olympic Games.
At the end of your tour, you’ll be conveniently driven back to your hotel or to your preferred spot.