We had an amazing day today with Sophia and the driver. She was so knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. I would highly recommend them.





Athens is a beautiful city of old-meets-new contrasts. Explore the landmarks that make the city special on this 7-hour, private driving tour. Discover sites dating from antiquity — including the Acropolis, old Olympic stadium, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the changing of the guard at the Parliament and SOUNIO CAPE the temple of God Poseidon, the God of the seas.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Begin your tour This tour of Athens takes us to the most famous sites of the city, both ancient and modern. Undoubtedly the most famous landmark of Athens – and the pride of Athenians - is the Parthenon, atop Acropolis Hill. It is the ancient temple, which was dedicated to Athena, the goddess Athens is named after. It is visible from most of central Athens and is surrounded by the city’s charming and picturesque historical center.
Visit the Hadrian’s Arch.
Visit the Temple of Zeus.
The Changing of the Guard at the Hellenic Parliament in Athens takes place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Evzones, elite soldiers in traditional uniforms with pleated skirts and pom-pom shoes, perform a synchronized, ceremonial exchange every hour. This symbolic ritual honors fallen soldiers and is a must-see cultural experience. Visitors can witness the discipline, precision, and rich history of Greece’s proud military tradition.
The Old Olympic Stadium, also known as the Panathenaic Stadium, is a historic landmark in Athens, Greece. Built entirely of white marble, it hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Originally constructed in ancient times for the Panathenaic Games, it was later restored for the revival of the Olympics. With a capacity of 50,000 spectators, it remains a symbol of athletic excellence and history. Today, visitors can explore the stadium, walk its track, and feel the spirit of the Olympic legacy.
The Academy of Athens
The University of Athens
The National Library of Greece
Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city, the Acropolis, and the Aegean Sea. Visitors can hike or take a funicular railway to the top, where they’ll find St. George’s Chapel, a café, and an open-air theater. It’s a perfect spot for sunset views and capturing stunning photos of Athens.
Visit Lake Vouligmeni, see and take pictures from the top.
Visit the temple of Poseidon
Please contact us, to confirm final details. We pick you up from all Hotels from Athens and Piraeus. The port and cruise terminal or address you have given us.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Athens Highlights Tour & Cape Sounio (Full Day) lasts about 6–9 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
Prices start at $795 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please contact us, to confirm final details. We pick you up from all Hotels from Athens and Piraeus. The port and cruise terminal or address you have given us. Pickup points include Foivos Hotel Athens, Alter Athens Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Our cars are well-maintained, clean, and have free Wi-Fi. Baby chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers are available on request, at no additional charge
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CATTAXI.
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We had an amazing day today with Sophia and the driver. She was so knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. I would highly recommend them.
Highly recommend!! We needed a transfer from Piraeus to Rafina to our hotel near airport. We wanted to see Temple of Poseidon along the way and Lake Vouliagmeni as well as swim in a few spots along the way. Sophia was knowledgeable, personable, and a delight! Ask for her!! We enjoyed our time on this tour and got a full day exactly as we wanted.
OUTSTANDING! Excellent communication; always on time. We scheduled at least 7 trips, from transfers to tours. We will keep Terry and his staff in our contacts.
It was an amazing experience. Couldn't recommend CATtaxi enough. We enjoyed this day so much. Terry took us all around Athens, should us all the highlights. Well done Terry showing around this amazing city.
We had a wonderful 8 hours with Sophia and Fanis. Sophia is an excellent tour guide. She explains everything there is to know about the place. She gave us tips to make this an unforgettable experience. Fanis is a very safe driver. With the very narrow streets of Athens he is able to bring the van up and down those zigzag roads. We are very lucky they upgraded our van and there is ample space for us. They brought us to this very nice restaurant Akporiani facing the Aegean Sea where we indulge in Greek specialties for lunch, steamed mussels, grilled octopus, calamari, seafood risotto and those Greek wrapped vine leaves. Overall this is an 11 out of 10 rating and I really enjoyed my first day in Athens
Sophia and Fanice were excellent guide and driver. Sophia was very pleasant and informative. Answers all our questions. Fanice was responsible driver and very nice. They upgraded us to a minibus which made the ride very comfortable for my 68 yr old parents and 11 yr old son. This tour takes up your whole day. After seeing spots in Athens, you can nap on the way to Cape Saunio with stop over for lunch. We never felt rushed and we got a little bit of information before going to a new place. We got to see alot of ruins. Cape Saunio was special place. The view is breathtaking, a different scene from Athens. Glad we took this personalized and private tour. Thank you Sophia and Fanice for day to remember!
Terry and his team are amazing. This tour hit all the highlights, efficiently and the guides were very knowledgeable. Lunch was fantastic. I also used them for hotel pick up which was seamless.
Holy cow this was by far our favorite day in Athens. Terry kept us busy but tailored the entire tour to our interests and needs. He not only made us laugh but was so super knowledgeable being that he is a local. He was such an angel, super polite and just lovely to be around. The car was extremely clean as well. He has amazing tips for local culture and great food recommendations. He was also a great resource and knowing we had a friend in town was a great feeling! We strongly suggest you and your family to book with CATTaxi and working with Terry and his team!!
Great tour with Terry, the company is very flexible and customer service driven, they made sure every comfort was provided from drinks to an amazing vehicle to spend the day driving in. Terry was an outstanding partner to share his love and knowledge of the Athenian history and Greek culture. My wife and I had no real plans to utilize these services originally. However, having spent the day with Terry and this company we couldn’t imagine walking away from Athens feeling as satisfied as we do and knowing that we truly saw everything there is to see. Had we not joined Terry this day we would have left Athens feeling like maybe we could have had more, Terry and this company delivers this experience and sentiment with 5 star’s and more.
We had an amazing experience visiting the highlights of Athens & Sounio with the private tour. Very personal service and they have a great knowledge of the historic sites. The driver was very friendly and they took care of all the COVID measures in these difficult times. There was a bit of a hot period in Athens and it was amazing having a new and comfortable car with great A/C. When we come back later this year we will be booking another tour with them for sure!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athens Highlights Tour & Cape Sounio (Full Day) | 6–9 hours | 5.0 (12) | $795 | |
Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (39) | $631 | View |
Best of Athens and Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour | 8–9 hours | 4.8 (39) | $212 | View |
Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip with Private Local Guide | 6 hours | 4.9 (142) | $189 | View |
Athens: Half Day Trip To Cape Sounio/Poseidon Temple Semi Private | 6–7 hours | 4.9 (146) | $82 | View |
Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (694) | $143 | View |
Athens and Cape Sounion Full Day Private Tour Including Meal | 8 hours | 5.0 (87) | $114 | View |