Athens Highlights & Acropolis Private Express Tour
Description
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around! Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car without worrying about leaving something out. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. The Sightseeing Ride can include many interesting stops visitors always enjoy. The famous Acropolis Hill where you can admire the elegant temples of the Parthenon, the Constitution - in Greek Syntagma - Square, where the building of the Hellenic Parliament is located. Take memorable photos from Lycabettus Hill and stroll along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, explore Plaka, a quaint area developed around the ancient Agora and taste local delicacies in nearby tavernas. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Admire the Herodes Atticus Odeon and the Acropolis Museum walking through Dionysiou Areopagitou street.
Vast temple in the center of Athens began in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to god Zeus.
The three indisputable jewels of Athenian neoclassical architecture: The University of Athens, the Academy, and the National Library.
The largest square in the city, where the Hellenic Parliament is located in the place of the Old Royal Palace.
A ceremony following the Presidential Guards marching from the Presidential Mansion to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Constitution Square
An important historical attraction, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9-12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
- Information regarding our tours and drivers: Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
Reviews(21)
We used welcome pickups for 4 separate rides and had booked way in advance. All 4 drivers were on time, friendly and informative! We used the service to pickup at the airport to get us to our apartment, from the apartment to the cruise terminal, from the cruise terminal to a layover hotel, then finally from the hotel to the airport. Everything went as planned. We would definitely use this service again. Also liked that within the app, you can see where the driver was and also has the means to communicate directly if needed.
We could not have been happier with Glykeria K at Welcome Pickups in Athens. She is like a breath of fresh air with her engaging personality. She is so interesting without drowning us in minute information. We spent a very full day with her and she was very adaptable making sure we enjoyed the important points on and about Athens. We particularly enjoyed her stories about the origin of Christianity in Greece. If you are in Athens and would like a private tour with a wonderful person, please request Glykeria K at Welcome Pickups. She gave us a very memorable day.
We recently used Welcome Pickups for our round-trip transfers between Athens International Airport and our hotel, and overall, we had a really good experience. Both of our drivers were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. Being offered chilled bottled water immediately upon entering the car was a very thoughtful and appreciated touch. Our drivers acted as mini-tour guides, pointing out significant landmarks and areas of interest as we drove. It was a great introduction to the city. The only minor issue we encountered was the pickup location upon arrival. As first-time visitors to Athens, we were a bit disoriented in the airport and expected the driver to be waiting inside the terminal with a name sign. Instead, we had to navigate our way to the curb to meet him. If you are unfamiliar with the airport layout, I’d recommend clarifying the exact meeting point beforehand to avoid any confusion. Despite the slight confusion at the start, the quality of the ride and the friendliness of the staff were top-notch. We definitely recommend Welcome Pickups for anyone visiting Athens and would certainly use their service again.
The drivers were very kind, welcoming and accommodating. The rides were smooth and seamless and the cars were always clean, couldnt have asked for a better ride!
We had a wonderful experience with Nasos who was so friendly and knowledgeable. He was extremely accommodating and knew all the best spots for photos. We loved our tour!
We used Welcome Pickups for all of our transfers and for a tour while here in Athens! I highly recommend them! Panagiotis Bouras was our driver and tour guide! He was always prompt, had a clear a visible sign for us to find him, always had bottles of water for us while transferring and touring, was knowledgeable and informative, and just overall took great care of us! If you are ever in Athens and need transportation or a tour, give him a text on WhatsApp… he can answer any questions and can arrange transportation for you. Panagiotis Bouras welcome Pickups +30 697 720 4693 (WhatsApp)
Guide was fantastic. Very knowledgable and helpful. Would highly recommend him. Saw all the major sites.
Excellent and recommended service./Drivers were friendly and helpful Also very punctual. They also took care of musicalizing the trip
Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. She provided us with much useful information for our stay.
We had booked pick-up at the airport in Athens and pick-up from the hotel on our way home. Everything worked great. Nice drivers. Clean cars. Safe and easy way to get to and from the airport.
