ATHENS · GREECE
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular private tours in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Athens in one day with skip-the-line Acropolis and Agora, Olympian Zeus, Lycabettus views, and a Koukaki gyro lunch.
Most Popular“We booked this trip for our family of 4 with Terry. We've been very lucky with tour guides in the past, but I can say Terry was the best guide we've ever had! He was raised in Athens and knew when the best times to see ruins and secret hidden gems in the city were…”
Private meet-and-greet from Athens airport to city center or coast. English driver, air-conditioned car, and no taxi stress.
“This company is well organized. Drivers are knowledgable and timely. Very interactive and friendly. Definitely recommended.”
Private Mercedes day in Athens with pickup, Wi‑Fi, and driver myth stories from Acropolis to Evzones. Skip ticket lines, entrances extra.
“For this tour we were driven and guided by Dimitris. He was excellent. I have done tons of tours and he was the best! He maintained great communication prior to our trip and I felt comfortable knowing he would meet us at our cruise port. He was there with our name! He had a beautiful…”
Private Athens highlights with skip-the-line Acropolis entry, key monuments, and city viewpoints in 4 hours with hotel or port pickup.
“Great way to see Athens in 4 hours. Saw all of the major sights and the Changing of the guards was right in front of us. Panos drove us everywhere. Got us the best photo stops. Panos speaks English very well and knew his way around Athens when streets were closed for a marathon. Thanks…”
Private Athens full-day tour with hotel or port pickup, Wi-Fi, and an expert driver covering Acropolis, Agora, Zeus, Stadium, and the Guards.
“We took the private all day tour with Aristotle. He was the best. On time, friendly, knowledgeable, lots of experience and knows all the best spots in Athens since this is his home town. The personal information and extra touch with the changing of the guards was phenomenal. Would highly recommend.”
Semi-private Athens morning food walk with 15+ tastings, Central Market stops, bakery classics, and market-to-café sweets. Small group, big value.
“Niki is an incredible guide! We loved this food tour ! She is extremely knowledgeable about the food we tried with lots of history thrown in! Everything was delicious and a great variety of food!”
Private Athens food walk with 6 or 10 tastings, local guide stories, and classic stops in downtown Athens over about 3 hours.
“Food tasting was great and Voula, our tour guide, was the best. She walked us to various places around the center of Athen were we had the opportunity to taste typical dishes, desserts and liquor. We also had the opportunity to bust a local honey producer (3rd generation) that was amazing.”
A 24/7 private Athens airport departure transfer with prepay convenience, English-speaking drivers, and luggage-friendly vehicles. Smooth, stress-free.
“Great driver. Professional, knowledgeable, fun! Provided a lot of history, mythology stories, and great suggestions of “what to do!””
Private, licensed expert tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum in 3 hours, with mobile tickets and help coordinating timed entry.
“Hiring a travel guide with great historical knowledge made our experience at the Acropolis a wonderful and memorable one. Our guide Vicky is truly a gem. She offered a wealth of information. She was enthusiastic, engaging and personable. She made us want to study more about Ancient Athens. She’s the one you want to guide…”
A 5-hour private Athens highlights route with hotel pickup, skip-the-line Acropolis tickets, and time for Agora or the Acropolis Museum.
“Excellent and knowledgable driver who showed us around and worked aroung more than a few obstacels given events in town today to make sure we got to see all the sites. Was a great half day.”
Private skip-the-line Acropolis and museum tour with a local guide, plus key ancient stops like Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora. Tickets extra.
“We had a great time on this private tour. Our guide Markella was amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable! She made the tour very interesting and we enjoyed all the extra details she provided throughout the tour. It was a great way to see the Acropolis and we highly recommend it especially with Markella.”
Sample Monastiraki souvlaki, sip 4 Greek wines, and finish with dinner and gelato in a small Athens group. Premium food tour.
“All parts of this experience were amazing! Every aspect of the food and wine tasting was well orchestrated and everything was delicious! Our guide, Constantina, did an excellent job and made us feel like locals!”
Private 2.5-hour Athens walk through Strefi Hill and Psiri, with a local guide and insider tips for modern city life.
“Well paced walking and talking tour to very interesting places that we might not have visited if not for this tour. Guide was very friendly and informative.”
A private Athens day trip tracing Apostle Paul’s path in Corinth—canal views, ancient markets, Acrocorinth fortress, and a modern Paul mosaic.
“Walking in the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Ancient Corinth was already a dream come true — but having Giannis as our guide made it extraordinary. His passion for history, Scripture, and storytelling brought the ancient ruins to life in a deeply meaningful way. He connected biblical truth with historical context so beautifully — we…”
Private Athens half-day with hotel pickup, Acropolis views, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament and Evzones, Lycabettus Hill, and Acropolis Museum.
“Jimmy was extremely knowledgeable about Greek history And archeology. He gave Us a lot of information in a very interesting and entertaining way. He planned and modified our trip according to our needs and the heat. We had a great timr and saw all the sights we had hoped to in comfort. One of us…”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
