ATHENS · GREECE
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular half-day tours in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and scenic Riviera views.
Most Popular“Great guide Angelina with lots of fun facts, Greek myths and information. Great day in all. Recommend.”
Athens by coach and foot with Acropolis tickets, plus optional Acropolis Museum entry. Guided highlights, fast timing, big walking days.
“Lots of walking and steps to get to the structure. Even though I called and spoke to someone live prior to booking to explain my health concerns I was misled as to the walking/climbing required. I was not able to complete the tour. Unable to get close to the museum.”
Half-day Cape Sounion trip from Athens: Temple of Poseidon myths with an archaeologist and a cliffside sunset over the Aegean.
“Really picturesque, beautiful tour. Could’ve done with a bit more time at the temple to fully take it in and enjoy the bar and views a while longer”
Private Athens half-day with hotel pickup, Acropolis views, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament and Evzones, Lycabettus Hill, and Acropolis Museum.
“Mike picked us up from the airport in a comfortable Volvo suv. He escorted us into Athens and past sites, explaining the history and significance as we drove. We arrived first at the acropolis museum, which was as a great introduction for what we were about to see. Then we were driven to the Acropolis…”
Half-day catamaran cruise from Athens with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a Greek lunch with wine and beer included.
“We had the best day with Pierre and Nikki! They were so friendly and knowledgeable about the area and answered my children’s many questions about the boat. We stopped at two spots for swimming and snorkeling. The food was unreal and quite a lot of it! My son has a severe nut and seafood allergy…”
Private half-day Athens tour: Acropolis, new Acropolis Museum, Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and Plaka in 4 hours.
“Our guide Perros was the best! He was knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and made sure we had ample time at each stop to explore. He went above and beyond by leaving us with postcards. A book about the history of Greece and a bottle of my husband’s favourite drink! So…”
A private half-day Athens tour with skip-the-line Acropolis access, hotel pickup, and smart pacing across classic sights plus optional museum add-ons.
“Great tour! Our driver, Vasilis, was excellent! He let us choose our own tour but also made excellent suggestions and we got to see so many great things. We saw the changing of the guards and stopped to see the best view in Athens. He was polite,knowledgeable and very professional. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy…”
Sail the Saronic Gulf at Athens sunset with Greek food, wine, and swim stops—plus a friendly small-group catamaran vibe.
“I couldn't recommand this activity enough ! our team crew was very skilled and nice, the drinks and food were very food and the swimming spots were very well chosen. we saw the start of the sunset on the boat, it was very very beautiful. We also had an amazing group of People with us…”
Private half-day Athens tour with hotel pickup to Acropolis and Parthenon plus key landmarks. Air-conditioned comfort and timed visits.
“Brilliant way to get around Athens and see everything! This is a small group tour and given we were a group of 5 limited to us. The tour is essentially a driver/guide who navigates your party from location to location but leaves you to visit the sites on your own. This is most appropriate given…”
Half-day coach tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth: Corinth Canal, Temple of Apollo and agora ruins, plus the Port of Cehrees linked to St. Paul.
“Our guide was Simply AMAZING!! He was very Knowledgeable and Friendly!! The drivers were Superb!! The Tour was Very Insightful!! I thoroughly enjoyed the tour!!”
Private half-day trip from Athens to Corinth Canal, Acrocorinth, and Ancient Corinth with hotel pickup and history in the car.
“My family and I had a great trip. Alex was nice and easy to understand. He was good company and knowledgeable. I would definitely suggest hiring the private tour guide to walk you around the sites. It was an easy and relaxing half day trip.”
Follow Paul’s footsteps in ancient Corinth with a small-group Mercedes ride. Corinth Canal, ruins, Cenchreai, Akrocorinth, Paul’s church.
“Konstantinos was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and excited to share so much information about Paul’s journey and Greece itself. The van was very comfortable and he made sure we had water during the whole trip. He showed us all the authentic Greek shops and restaurants at all our stops. He made sure…”
Half-day private trip from Athens to Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, the museum, and Acrocorinth fortress with hotel pickup and WiFi.
“Our driver and guide Nikos, was prompt, kind, professional, engaging and wanted to be sure our experience would be the best it could be. This is our 2nd time booking this tour because we wanted our friends to enjoy this excursion and specifically requested the first driver and guide we had in 2023, that request…”
Wheelchair-friendly private Athens half-day tour covering the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and the Museum.
“Alex was a fantastic guide. My mother is walker dependent and he was of great assistance. He was knowledgeable and catered our tour to our preferences. The van is clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend. Be prepared to pay entrance fees and that is not included.”
Private half-day Athens highlights with hotel pickup, WiFi A/C comfort, and a local driver covering Acropolis, Museum, Parliament and views.
“Our guide Stephanos was punctual and was able to show us the highlights as well as navigate on a very hot busy day in Athens. He has strong communication skills and facilitated my family having an amazing time”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
