Discover the highlights of Athens in comfort during this private half-day experience. The route includes some of the most important landmarks of the city, offering a perfect introduction to Athens’ history and culture. Stops include: * Acropolis & Parthenon * Temple of Olympian Zeus * Panathenaic Stadium * Changing of the Guards at Syntagma Square * Mount Lycabettus for panoramic views of Athens * Ancient Agora of Athens This experience offers a relaxed and comfortable way to explore Athens’ most famous landmarks while enjoying the flexibility of a private experience. An optional stop for lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant can also be arranged during the experience.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $252.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Hotel Pick-up: Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Airport / Port Pick-up: Your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. Airport pick-up is available upon request and involves an additional cost. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. The day before your tour, you will receive an email with the driver’s details and vehicle information for your pickup. Direct contact via Whatsapp, phone, or email will be available after booking.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $126 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $252. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel Pick-up: Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Airport / Port Pick-up: Your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name. Airport pick-up is available upon request and involves an additional cost. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email. The day before your tour, you will receive an email with the driver’s details and vehicle information for your pickup. Direct contact via Whatsapp, phone, or email will be available after booking. Pickup points include Foivos Hotel Athens, Alter Athens Hotel.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GetoKnowAthens.
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Highly recommend touring with Hercules. He brought us everywhere we wanted to go and some places we would have never known about. He knew all the best viewing spots and had great food and drink recommendations. We felt like we were touring with family!
We had a wonderful day exploring the Athens Riviera and Cape Sounion with Hercules from Geto Know Athens! He was truly fantastic and one of the best guides we encountered during our three weeks traveling through Italy and Greece. Part of our trip included a Greek Isles cruise, and Hercules was there to greet us when we disembarked at the Port of Piraeus that morning. Having already spent time exploring Athens before our cruise, including a food tour and a visit to the Acropolis, we wanted to experience a different side of the region. Hercules put together a wonderful day for us, with scenic stops along the beautiful coastline, a visit to the impressive Temple of Poseidon, and a delicious lunch at a local seaside restaurant. Along the way, he shared his extensive knowledge of Athens, Greek history and local life, making the experience both interesting and enjoyable. Beyond his knowledge, Hercules was simply a pleasure to spend the day with. He was personable, professional, accommodating and genuinely passionate about sharing his country with visitors. I would highly recommend Geto Know Athens for a private tour, and especially Hercules. He made our last day in Greece a memorable one!
A beautiful day filled with adventure and knowledge sharing! Hercules is an amazing driver/guide. We has an open agenda and he made sure we saw so many incredible places including local themes. Hercules was courteous and made sure all of our needs were met! He went above and beyond to make our day in Athens incredible! Such a great trip!
Fantastic experience. PIck up at the airport and drop off at cruise port was very efficient. Hercules was very professional and friendly. He worked hard to make it the best possible trip, and had great local and historical knowledge. Always quick to communicate and respond to queries. Highly recommend.
Good service. Very punctual and professional. Nice chat with a driver. Very good quality/price factor.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the half-day tour and that we had the opportunity to show you the best of Athens. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Nice and friendly experience.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the half-day tour and that we had the opportunity to show you the best of Athens. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Very polite with a good level of English. He even made a detour for us to see something that was not in the initial agreement. Will definitely book a second tour when we will go to Athena again.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re really happy you enjoyed the tour and the experience. It was a pleasure meeting you — hope to see you again in Athens!
We had a really nice time, everything was super easy from the start and the whole experience felt relaxed, our driver Hercules was very friendly and easy to talk to and shared some cool info Athens.Also the car was clean and comfortable which made a big difference, we saw all the main spots and stopped for some photos as well.A great way to see Athens if you don’t have much time, would definitely recommend!
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re really happy you enjoyed the tour and the experience. It was a pleasure meeting you — hope to see you again in Athens!
We had a wonderful private tour of Athens with Hercules. He was not only our driver but also a very knowledgeable guide. He was extremely friendly, polite and always willing to help with anything we needed. The Mercedes vehicle was spotless and very comfortable, which made the whole experience even better. We visited all the major sights of Athens without feeling rushed at all, and Hercules explained the history and stories in a very interesting way. It was a relaxed, enjoyable and truly memorable experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens!
Thank you, Valeriya, for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you in Athens and showing you the city’s landmarks. I always do my best to create great memories for my clients. I’m glad the experience was truly memorable for you, and I look forward to seeing you again in Athens someday!
We had a wonderful day exploring Athens! Hercules, our driver and guide, was very friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable about the city’s history. The tour was very flexible and he adjusted the schedule so we never felt rushed. We saw all the main highlights and he also took us to a wonderful traditional Greek taverna and recommended what to eat — everything was delicious! Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure showing you around Athens and sharing the history and culture of our city. I'm very happy you enjoyed the tour and the traditional Greek food as well. I hope to see you again on your next visit to Athens!
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