Athens Highlights Shore Excursion Full Day Private Tour
Description
Our tour will help you meet the Greek culture, the Greek history and the the Greek mentality in a day! Starting with the Acropolis hill, you will admire the most perfect of all temples in antiquity, the outcome of democracy. Next comes a drive in the modern city to see the Temple of the king of God's, the 1896 Olympic Stadium and of course the changing of the guard and the Parliament House. After that we will head to the Ancient Agora to get closer to the best preserved temple in Greece, the temple for Hyphaistus! You will be hungry by then so we will have a stop to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch in one of the neighborhoods close to the city centre. Once ready our last stop will be the New Acropolis Museum, the best Museum in Greece that holds the marble statues and sculptures once standing on the Parthenon. After the Museum we will follow our way back to the port and drop you off at your cruise terminal.
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Itinerary
Climb up the Acropolis hill to see the famous Parthenon, temple for Goddess Athens standing above the city. The Erechthion, partialy dedicated to Poseidon, the God of the Ocean and of course the monumental gateway of the Acropolis fortress.
Next stop will be the changing of the guard at the old Palace above the central square of Athens. Witness the Evzones unit of the Greek Army guarding with discipline the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Stop to take a picture of the historical Stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896!
Of course will not miss the temple of the king of Gods, Zeus, standing as the largest temple ever built in Greece. We will drive by the imposimg columns and if you wish can even do a quick stop for a closer view.
We will drive you up to the highest hill of Athens, Lycabrttus hill, where you will enjoy an unforgettable view.
Drive by the Academy of Athens, part of the first University of Greece, standing as the most beautiful neoclassical building in the country.
Visit the Ancient Agora of Athens to admire closer the best preserved temple of the Golden Age. You will walk at the same place where Socrates and Plato used to be and visit the little hidden treasure the Agora Museum.
We will visit the New Acropolis Museum, where you will see closer the sculptures of the Parthenon, the finest peices of art dated in the Golden Age.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at your cruise terminal or at the lobby of your hotel holding a sign with your name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The drive from your Cruise terminal to the city and from the city centre back to the port is 30 minutes for each ride.
- Our lunch break lasts approximately an hour.
Reviews(27)
Eleni Maina is THE BEST. She is so well versed in the history of Greece and made this experience unforgettable! She a BADDIE that will handle any problems that come your way. TRUST you NEED to book with her!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an unforgettable experience with Eleni. Her passion for Greek history, culture, and authentic experiences truly makes every tour special. We’re also happy she was able to make you feel comfortable and taken care of throughout your time in Athens. Hope to welcome you back to Greece again soon!
Eleni was an outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable. This was a large group and she made sure we all heard her and that we all stayed together The restaurant she took us for lunch was great. I would highly recommend Eleni
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Eleni. She’s truly passionate about sharing Greece’s history and culture, and we’ll make sure she sees your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Excellent tour! Lazarus was an awesome driver. Constantine gave us well rounded historical as well as current information about the city.. they took us places we might have missed if taken other tours. Great experience!
Thank you so much for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent tour and that both Lazarus and Constantine made your experience so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that Lazarus provided a smooth and enjoyable ride, and that Constantine offered both historical insights and a current perspective of the city. We always aim to take our guests beyond the typical routes, so we’re especially happy that you appreciated the unique places you visited with us. Thank you again for choosing our tour—we hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future! Best regards, TourInGreece Team
We had a fantastic day with Eleni in Athens. Visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon with a private guide is absolutely the way to go. She had so much knowledge and information to share with us and it made our visit an exciting learning experience. We had a delicious lunch in Athens-off the beaten path and were able to enjoy a lovely experience. I would recommend-book this tour (with Eleni specifically) again without any hesitation. She did a fantastic job
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day in Athens with Eleni. She’s truly passionate about what she does, and it means a lot to know her knowledge and energy made your visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon so memorable. We’re also glad you enjoyed the authentic local lunch — sharing hidden gems is one of our favorite parts of the experience! Your kind words and recommendation truly mean the world to us. We hope to welcome you back to Greece again soon! Warmest regards, The TourInGreece Team
Our guide was very knowledgable. We have a 16 and 14 yrs old kids, so she asked us if the information shared was good or if we wanted less or more, We saw all the important areas and she had photos to show us what the places look back in the days, We also went to a local restaurant she suggested. Nice, friendly and affordable place.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour and that our guide was able to adapt the experience to fit the interests and attention of your teenagers — that flexibility is something we truly value. It’s great that the historical photos helped bring the past to life, and we’re glad you enjoyed the local restaurant recommendation as well. We always love sharing hidden gems that offer both authenticity and great value. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable moments in Greece!
I cannot imagine visiting Athens any other way! The bus was very comfortable! We saw so much in a short time. Eleni is a wonderful guide and planned the perfect day for our group of 10. She even recommended and fabulous lunch spot with an incredible view! Thank you Eleni!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience in Athens was so memorable and that Eleni helped make the day truly special for your group. Comfort, thoughtful planning, and meaningful stops — including that fabulous lunch with a view! — are exactly what we aim to deliver. Eleni will be so happy to know how much you appreciated her guidance and care throughout the day.
Great guide. Knowledgeable. Efficient. Friendly. Perfect pace for half day walking tour. Ended in local neighborhood close to subway stations with recommendation for excellent and authentic Greek lunch.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your half-day walking tour with our guide and appreciated the perfect pace, friendly service, and local insights. Ending the tour in a neighborhood with authentic Greek lunch recommendations is exactly the kind of genuine experience we aim to provide. We hope to welcome you back to explore more of Greece soon!
Thank you Vasiliki for the amazing tour you gave us! You, as well as Markos the guide, gave us a wonderful experience. The tour was very interesting. Greece have a beautiful history and you help us learned already a lot. Can't wait for our next tour with you of course.
Thank you for your kind words. Our goal is to make your time in Greece count. We are glad you enjoyed your day and we hope to welcome you again.
Really enjoyed our professional private tour in Athens. Insightfully and with passion we learned about the stories that had been taken place at Athen's most historic sights. I highly recommend booking a tour and be moved by ancient Greek history.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We are glad you had a great time with us and we are hoping to welcome you back to Greece.
We were in Athens for a business trip and, with my 4 colleagues, we decided to organize this visit to the Athens historical monuments and hidden gems. It was the best choice as Eleni was a perfect guide and gave us the opportunity to learn a lot about the history. I really believe that a great guide can always make the difference when visiting a great place. We are now looking forward to our next trip to Athens.
Thank you for this review. Our team's goal is to make your time count. We will gladly welcome you once again.
