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Tours/Athens/Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs

Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit

4.8(6)Athens1–4 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
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Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit
Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit

At a glance

Duration
1–4 hours
Price from
$568 / person
Location
Athens, Greece
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Happy Car Rental

Description

1. The tour can be tailored according to your own needs, designed by professionals. We will make the best combination of the attractions you want to see with enough time to admire them. 2. You will save time not planning every last detail yourself. 3. Our drivers are English speakers and can help you with any language or culture barriers that you may encounter. 4. Very clean and comfortable cars/minivan, with leg space. 5. We offer you coffee/tea and bottled water. Happy transfer is eager to offer top level services for our valued guests. We pay special attention to details that make our tours preferable to others. We welcome suggestions as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Meeting your needs and providing you security are our priorities. We warmly invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
32 times a day, 8:00 AM–11:30 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 31
Group price
$568 per vehicle, up to 15 people

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:16 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 30.

Tour Options

Minivan Athens day tour

9 seats Pickup included

20 Sear minibus

Pickup included

Athens: “Cradle of Western Civilization" Custom made Athens tour (ap.4 hours)

Pickup included

Itinerary

Custom made Athens half day tours (Approx.4 hours) Let us arrange you a tour to the core of the world's most ancient capital Athens. The details of the tour are described below: 1. Pick-up from hotel. 2. Stop at the Acropolis (Parthenon). It is a monument of the Athenian state of the Parthenon temple built to honor the goddess of Athens in the mid-fifth century BC.

Temple of Olympian Zeus
Pass by

3. Next we will pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Zappeion building within the National Gardens, built specifically for the first Olympic Games in a Neoclassical Rythm.

Panathenaic Stadium
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4. We will stop at the Panathenaic Stadium (a.k.a. Kallimarmaro), which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Herod Atticus Odeon
Pass by

5. Next we will pass by Herod of Attica Street which is the old Palace and then donated to the Greek government. Nowadays it is the Political Office and Residence of the President of the Republic.

Pass by

6. Now it is the time to visit the Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square and the Change of Guard in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tribute paid to all the soldiers of the nation.

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7. We will then pass by the Athens Old Parliament and head to the Lycabettus Hill, where we will see a panoramic view of Athens up to Piraeus and the islands in the Saronic Gulf. 8. Next we will drop you off at your hotel. The program can change according to your preferences. The following options can be included at your tour: Acropolis Museum, Filopappou Hill, Theater of Dionysus (Herodion), Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, Plaka old city, The Ancient Agora, The Benaki Collection of Museums, Museum of Cycladic Art, the National Archaeological Museum. Select what you want to visit from the above within 4-5 hours, according to your preferences. Please contact us for any further clarifications.

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Entrance tickets

Pickup Locations & Times

The travelers must define where they want to be picked u and dropped off.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
6 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Private Day Tour Best place to visit take?

Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit lasts about 1–4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.

How much does Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit cost?

Prices start at $568 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 32 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 11:30 PM.

Can I cancel Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit 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. The travelers must define where they want to be picked u and dropped off. Pickup points include Foivos Hotel Athens, Alter Athens Hotel.

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?

Specialized infant seats are available

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Athens Private Day Tour Best place to visit worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Happy Car Rental.

Reviews(6)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$568/ person
4.8(6)
Duration1–4 hours
ConfirmationInstant
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Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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