Discover the essence of Athens in unparalleled luxury. Begin your journey at the majestic Acropolis, where ancient history and breathtaking views unite. Then, marvel at the Academy of Athens, a masterpiece of Neoclassical elegance and cultural heritage. Journey to the vibrant heart of modern Athens, savoring exclusive tastings at Varvakios Agora, the city’s iconic central market. Conclude at “Miran,” indulging in premium tsipouro or ouzo paired with gourmet pastrami, sausages, and smoked delicacies from across Greece. Experience Athens’ timeless spirit and refined flavors in a tour crafted for the discerning traveler.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $529.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:24 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Our first stop will be the most beautiful, the most ancient and the most imposing monument in the world. The Acropolis. From here we will imagine life in Ancient Greece and we will talk about the life of the people who created the culture
We will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the Olympic Games began. The Panathenaic Stadium is a classic and cultural monument of Greece and one of the most important monuments not only for Athens but for the whole of Greece. It is one of our city's most popular tourist attractions and one of Athens' landmarks.
We will head to Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) in the heart of Modern Athens. We will take pictures of the Evzones. The name Evzones or Evzonoi refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, a ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
We proceed to visit the most beautiful Neoclassical building in Europe. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens and part of the so-called Trilogy. The organization of the Academy of Athens, whose title harks back to the ancient Academy of Plato, was first established on 18 March 1926.
We will arrive at the Athens City Hall and the Kotzia square, which initially was named Ludovico’s Square, in honor of King Othon’s father (Othon was the first King of Greece).
We will see Varvakio .... Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market). This is literally the Grand Central Station of food. Make no mistake; all shops are here, from celebrity chefs to neighborhood grocery store owners
Including private pick up and drop off service from/to the hotels in Athens city center, by luxury car (1-2) or mini van (3-6).Pick up and Drop off service available also from / to Hotels outside Athens city center with an additional cost.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $379 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 $529. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 6–17 pay from $103, adults from $379. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Including private pick up and drop off service from/to the hotels in Athens city center, by luxury car (1-2) or mini van (3-6).Pick up and Drop off service available also from / to Hotels outside Athens city center with an additional cost. Pickup points include Hotel Albion, Enattica Suites.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SpecialTy Tours - Greece.
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Dimitri was a great guide! He was so knowledgeable and even spent extra time with us at the end of the tour to show us a great area near our hotel.
Dear Robin ,thank you for your feedback and review. It's always highly appreciated! I'm super happy and excited to know that you had a great time here in Athens with us and Dimitri. We would love to see you coming back soon!
Wonderful and informative guide (Mercury). We would 100% do this again. Acropolis in the evening after cruise ships folks have left is the way to go! No huge crowds and a beautiful breeze and sunset.
Dear Matt ,thank you for your feedback and review. It's always highly appreciated! I'm super happy and excited to know that you had a great time here in Athens with us. We would love to see you and your family coming back soon!
We are a couple from Mexico and we were lucky enough to take this tour. The knowledge of the guide, Paris, is extraordinary. Not only in terms of culture, but also in ways of getting there earlier, avoiding crowds, and locating the best places where local people eat and drink. The same goes for the driver we had, Nicholas, who was indispensable in dealing with such a vibrant city full of people and cars. motorbikes and buses as is Athens. Thank you both and we hope to repeat the experience, now with our children. Jorge Villacana
Dear Jorge, thank you so much on behalf of Specialty Tours Greece, Paris and Nicolas. Always at your service, we were really glad to meet you and know you enjoyed your experience with us.We will be waiting for you with great joy with your children.
Dimitri was so pleasant and knowledgeable. We had an experience and learned so much about Greek culture. Highly recommend it.
Thank you so much on behalf of both Specialty Tours Greece and Dimitri personally. Always at your service, we were really glad to meet you and know you enjoyed your experience with us
Athina the managing director was amazing at helping me plan the prefect private tour to see as many of the amazing sights of Athens in just one day. She communicated all options available and even customized the trip to meet some of my needs including airport transfer which I would highly recommend as it made our trip after a long flight an easy pleasant experience. The driver and vehicle who took us on the tour were prompt, professional and fun, our tour director for the day was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, fun and absolutely dedicated to making sure we had the best day ever. The private tour was so well organized that the day flew by and was simply amazing when I look back at all that we were able to see and experience and with no worries or stress to see all that we wanted to. I simply cannot say enough about how well done, professional and fun this experience was and I would not hesitate to recommend ir book again for a future trip. You cannot go wrong with this professional group who is dedicated to making this our best trip ever!
Dear Eleanor, on behalf of Specialty Tours - Greece Team thank you so much for your kind words.Always at your service, we were really glad to meet you and know you enjoyed your experience with us.Athina
We absolutely loved our tour! It was a great way to see all of the city highlights in a private, efficient way! Not only did we do the acropolis but we went by parliament, the Olympic stadium and then we ended the tour going through various markets such as the meat market, fish market and veggie market. Then we went to a market where they sell fresh spices and we had a light tasting/lunch. It was fabulous! It was the perfect amount of history entering without feeling like it was too much.
Thank you so much on behalf of Specialty Tours Greece Always at your service, we were really glad to meet you and know you enjoyed your experience with us.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Athens: Private Acropolis, Highlights & Food Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (6) | $379 | |
 Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options | 5 hours | 5.0 (7) | $325 | View |
 Acropolis & Athens Highlights with Food Tasting | 4 hours | 4.9 (50) | $97 | View |
 The Greek Essentials: Private Full-Day Tour of Athens Highlights | 8 hours | 5.0 (4) | $635 | View |
 Evening Athenian Street Food Tour: An Essential Guide to Athens | 2 hours | 4.0 (4) | $123 | View |
 Athens & Acropolis Highlights - Archaeologist Led Private Tour | 4 hours | 4.9 (708) | $162 | View |
 Private Acropolis & Athens City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (366) | $137 | View |