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Tours/Athens/Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs

Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)

5.0(14)Athens2 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(14)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
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Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)
Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours)

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$332 / person
Location
Athens, Greece
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 14 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
CATTAXI

Description

This mini tour of Athens takes us to the most famous sites of the city, both ancient and modern. We will see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament. Their uniform was introduced by King Otto of Greece and was inspired by the traditional clothes of the mountain warriors and bandits who formed the resistance to the Ottoman Empire. We will also see the famous “trilogy” of buildings designed by the Danish architects Theophil and Christian Hansen: the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens, and the National Library. In grand neoclassical style, they represent the ambitions of the early Greek state. Along with these more modern landmarks, we also see the stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. We visit the monument known as Hadrian’s Arch, a distinctive Roman structure dedicated to Theseus and Hadrian, the founders of Athens. Finally, we view of the Acropolis and the whole city atop Lycabettus Hill.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 21
Group price
$332 per vehicle, up to 8 people

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:26 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.

Tour Options

Athens Mini Tour

Minivan: Mini tour 1-8 Passengers with Minivan. Departure time is between 7:30am-17:30pm. Please inform us the time you wish. Pickup included

Athens Mini tour

Taxi or Sedan: Mini tour 1-4 Passengers with Taxi or Sedan. Departure time is between 7:30am-17:30pm. Please inform us the time you wish. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included30 min

We visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the monument known as Hadrian’s Arch, a distinctive Roman structure dedicated to Theseus and Hadrian, the founders of Athens.

Syntagma
20 min

See the Changing of the Guard at Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Academy of Athens
20 min

We will see the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens, and the National Library. In grand neoclassical style, they represent the ambitions of the early Greek state.

Kallimarmaro
20 min

We will also see the stadium where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896.

Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
20 min

Finally, we view of the Acropolis and the whole city atop Lycabettus Hill.

What's included

Included
Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port
Everything that involves the vehicle
Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus
Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls
Not included
Admission fees
Food and drinks
Professional guides within the respective sites (available to hire for an additional fee)

Pickup Locations & Times

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.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
14 reviews
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How it compares in Athens

  • Rated higher than 73% of 1,037 reviewed tours in Athens

Excurgo comparison of 4,134 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain; otherwise the driver will do their best for you to see most of the sites
  • Departure time is between 7:30am-17:30pm, based on your preference!
  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours
  • Our drivers are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Their priority is your satisfaction and safety. All our drivers speak English and are ready to help and to provide tips!
  • 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
  • Professional guide at the site (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site)
  • All prices are for 1 tour, for 1 to 4 passengers, with a taxi or sedan, and up to 7 (on request 8 passengers) passengers with a minivan
  • We reserve the right to cancel a booking for a full refund in the case of bad weather, health issues or site closures

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) take?

Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) cost?

Prices start at $332 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.

What days does Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.

Can I cancel Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

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.

What languages is Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

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

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

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

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Athens Mini Tour (2 Hours) worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CATTAXI.

Reviews(14)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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kristenkW8800TX
November 1, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect City tour of Athens

We had a fabulous tour with Sophia and Fanis. We were only in Athens a few days after my daughter's wedding in Santorini. We really wanted to see the highlights of Athens before going home. This tour was just perfect, capturing just enough to give us a wonderful feel for this ancient city. As we drove from site to site learning about Greek history, Sophia was very personable and answered all of our questions we had about current Greek culture. The tour ended with an excellent meal at an adorable family restaurant with delicious homemade Greek cuisine. Our party of 5 highly recommends this tour if you are looking for a day tour of Athens!

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FellowTraveler481926
September 18, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour if you have limited time, great for all ages where transport is preferred to walking.

Excellent tour. Sophia our guide and Fanis our driver were brilliant. We had a very long stopover at airport for the day so decided to do this tour for the day. Pick up & drop off at airport was seamless. The van was clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Sophia was a great guide and my children (9,8 & 4) all enjoyed the sites. The changing of the guard was a highlight for us all. Would recommend to anybody who wants a tour via car and has limited time. Children have had a great day and so have the adults!

J
Jennifer P
June 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Best mini tour of Athens!

This was the perfect tour to see some highlights of the history of Athens. Panos was our driver/tour guide and we couldn’t have asked for a more informative and friendly person! Panos is THE BEST! Highly recommend this tour.

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melissa1398
May 22, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Most efficient way to get the most of Athens!

We wouldn’t have been able to replicate this tour on our own as efficiently and effectively as we were able to on this tour. Sophia was very knowledgeable and we appreciated the comfort of the air-conditionined luxury van. We appreciated the tour so much!

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66angelk
June 30, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Long layover tour. So much fun!

Manolis our driver is so kind, patient, professional, and eager to share what he knows of the city. Arranging the tour was easy via WhatsApp the day prior; we had flown into Athens from Santorini with a long layover. With our luggage checked through to our destination, airport pickup and drop off was simple. We only had our carry-ons, and Manolis kept them secure for us while we toured many iconic sites - Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Parliament/Changing of the Guards, Olympic Stadium, and dinner/shopping in Plaka. Highly recommended! Thank you Manolis!

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jjjjtravels
November 2, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Don't hesistate to book with CATTaxi !

We had such a wonderful tour with Terry. He was a terrific driver and guide, taking us all around Athens showing us not only the well-known places, but also some hidden gems along the way that we definitely would not have seen without Terry's guidance. He asked my children (11 & 13.5) about their interests and took us somewhere the tour doesn't usually go, to accomodate their interests. It was such a great introduction to Athens. We would not hesistate to book CAT Taxi again for any touring or transport needs.

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9alicey
August 8, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Cattaxi is the best ! Book now !

I recommend Terry and his colleagues 1000%!! We met Terry 4 years ago and this summer we came back to Athens for a day before venturing out to the Greek islands. Terry felt like a member of our family and took care of us as if we are friends. We only had a day so wanted to cram as much in as possible and Terry made sure of it ! Terry even remembered which stores we went to 4 years ago to buy sandals and brought us to the same store this time so we can stock up on some high quality Greek merchandise. Highly recommend. See you again hopefully Terry!

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Schamir
April 23, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Half a Day in Athens

We made a half-day tour with Terry in Athens. It was a great tour. With interesting explanations. We strongly recommend!!! Thank you Terry!!!! We had a half-day taxi tour in Athens with Terry (Theodore). It was wonderful. Terry was informed, explainable, pleasant, thoughtful, humorous. He took us on a lovely tour.

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Raminder M
October 2, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Best way to see Athens!!

Notis was an amazing driver and guide, he gave us a very good tour and it certainly helped to have a clean Audi to get around town. we ended up extending our mini tour for 3 extra hours and enjoy some of the local food & coffee. A must do in Athens!!

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Brent H
August 5, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
You can't go wrong with CATTaxi! Dimitris, you were great!

Prompt. Professional. Honest. Helpful. Dimitris Sakkis of CATTaxi is all of this and more! Dimitris served as our driver for our week in Greece - whenever we wanted to go somewhere we would just message Dimitris and he would meet us wherever we were in the city and promptly take us to our destination. He's very friendly, informative, and truly has a kind heart. He made such a huge difference in our time in Greece. You will not be disappointed with CATTaxi at all - truly exceptional!

$332/ person
5.0(14)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEN
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