Private Half-Day Sightseeing in Athens
Description
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around in a completely customizable tour! Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car without worrying about leaving something out. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. The tour can include many interesting stops visitors always enjoy. The famous Acropolis Hill where you can admire the elegant temples of the Parthenon, the Constitution - in Greek Syntagma - Square, where the building of the Hellenic Parliament is located. Take memorable photos from Lycabettus Hill and stroll along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, explore Plaka, a quaint area developed around the ancient Agora and taste local delicacies in nearby tavernas. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Propylaia, one of the most emblematic landmarks of the capital city of the Greek state with 3 wonderful neoclassical buildings.
The Presidential Mansion and the parliament building is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens.
This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens. Take memorable landscape photos of Athens!
Wander around Dionysiou Areopagitou street where the Acropolis Museum is located. The most historical street in Athens on the foot of the Acropolis Hill. You have the option to explore the infamous Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.
The Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
Plaka with its labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around of the Acropolis. Your driver will show you all its hidden gems!
The Hellenic Parliament is located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Constitution Square in Athens.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro which includes the Greek National Opera, as well as 210,000 m² park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
- For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group.
- Information regarding our tours and drivers: Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
Reviews(18)
Glykeria was an amazing driver. She was always on time and with a smile on her face. Her knowledge of Athens and the surrounding area and the history was impeccable. I would recommend her to anyone who wanted a superior service in Athens.
Glykeria was absolutely amazing!! We had an issue with the booking through Welcome Pickups. I paid extra for a large vehicle to fit our luggage and they did not assign the correct vehicle. Glykeria helped us communicate with the company and was a wonderful advocate. I am so glad we were able to arrange our luggage with her and we didn’t need a different driver because she was an expert tour guide and made us feel right at home. She knew the best places to go and the history that goes along with them. I learned so much today! She even suggested an excellent store for souvenirs and a place for us to get lunch. She made our day in Athens unforgettable and we are so thankful!
Glykeria was exceptional! Her local knowledge, her bright countenance, and warm demeanor made for the perfect personal guide. She showed us places we wouldn’t have even hoped to see and visit and provided wise guidance and historical perspective.
We really enjoyed this private tour in Athens. Our driver, Nasos, was great. He knew the area very well, spoke English very well and provided us with a great tour of Athens in about 4 hours. He contacted me a couple of days before to recommend that we purchase tickets to the Acropolis online before so that we were all set with a time to visit. He then worked the tour around our scheduled time. We were on a Disney cruise that included a stop in Athens. We really enjoyed this private tour so that we didn't have to be part of a large tour group. This made it easy to see the Acropolis and other sights in Athens. Nasos picked us up at the port and took us back at the end of the tour. Communication via WhatsApp was really good as we had to let him know of a change of terminal at the port due to security measures the morning we arrived. We will be back in Athens in a couple of weeks and the information he provided will help us know what to do when we are back such as visit the Acropolis Museum which we didn't have time for this time.
We are a family of 8 with my elderly parents. We booked a van to take us to our hotel. The driver Stratos Tairigotis canceled our van 5 minutes after the grace period saying he had another booking. We were almost there as I explained on text but canceled anyway getting our full payment. There is no one to contact at Welcome Pickups. We ended up paying for the Van arriving just minutes late with my parents in their 80’s and payed for 4 overpriced Athens taxi’s plus the Welcome Pickup full fee. Will never use again
Hi there, sorry to hear about what happened during your transfer in Athens. We are aware that you are already in contact with our Support team regarding this. Rest assure our team will review this and will reach out to you as soon as possible so we can further investigate. Appreciate the time and for bringing this to our attention.
We arranged for a half-day trip to the Acropolis and the museum. Unfortunately, it being a Tuesday, the history museum was closed. We were given "front-door" access to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum; however, admission was not paid for, so I had to shell out for admission at both locations for a total of over $100. Then, when the tour was ending, the price of the tour was over $200. This for just what amounted to essentially 2.5 hours of driving and no admission tickets. I was VERY displeased by the extravagant amount of this "service". Next time, I will arrange with another agency.
Hello, we apologize for any inconvenience you've experienced with your booking. We will make sure to help you further and to do that we would appreciate more details regarding your concerns. Please reach out to us at hello@welcomepickups.com, including your booking information and our Support Team will assist you regarding this. This will also help us investigate further and ensure a smoother experience for you in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Our tour in Athens Greece was amazing. Our Driver Stefanos was very intentional about what sights to see, giving a great description of what we would see. We had the privacy and great atmosphere we were looking forward to. Our experience in Greece was phenomenal and we would definitely do it again. And would recommend welcome driver Stefanos to anyone. Very polite friendly and knowledgeable.
Excellent trip and a very thorough explanation of the history of Athens from Paddy our driver and host. End of the tour included a great meal.
Our guide, Vasilis, was very helpful even contacting us days before to make sure that he provided us with what we wanted to see.
We were very fortunate to have Manos as our driver and tour guide for 4 hours of sightseeing on our last day in Athens. He was very knowledgeable and personable and especially agreeable to our requests. His suggestions all turned out to be perfect and we greatly enjoyed everything, from the National Library and Cultural Center, to the Flisvos marina, Temple of Poseidon, and delicious seaside lunch. We highly recommend Welcome Pickups- and particularly Manos-to enhance your Athens experience!
