Private Sightseeing Tours in Athens

Athens, the birthplace of democracy, is celebrated for its myriad cultural landmarks, temples and monuments from the classical era. See all of the city's highlights, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike and much more on this private walking tour. With a licensed archaeologist leading the way, avoid crowds and tourist-traps, and hear this ancient city's unique stories.

Experience the Acropolis area of Athens like a local, with a side order of Greek 'mezze' (snacks), wine, and music. This private 3-hour experience takes you to the scenic hills near the Acropolis to discover their ancient myths and history. Cap it with a picnic of olives, cheese, and wine as you enjoy live Greek music and panoramic Acropolis views. Your experience takes place in evenings during summer, and the afternoons at other times.

See Athens' main attractions with your own private group on a full-day city tour by minibus for up to 19 passengers. With a knowledgeable driver-guide, you'll visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum to soak up the archaeological wonders of this ancient city, plus see an array of other landmarks like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Panathenaic Stadium. Pickup is available at hotels or the cruise port.

Uncover the ancient secrets of the most famous site in Athens on a private Acropolis tour. Follow a historian guide up Acropolis Hill, stopping to explore hidden pathways, corners, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Hear the legends that left their mark on the sacred stones, from secret cults worshiping the goddess Athena to lost art galleries and mythical beasts. It's a fascinating way to dig deeper into this monumental link to the ancient Greek world.

A really PRIVATE day journey -just for you and your partner or group- to all the Athens essentials & the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Explore the city: Olympic stadium, the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch & the Temple of Zeus, ancient Agora, Lycabettus hill. Watch the changing of the guards. Then, take a ride along the coastal rode with a magnificent Mediterranean view to visit & explore one of the most impressive and picturesque ancient sites in Greece, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Enjoy this non touristy, flexible, customized tour and a great lunch, treat of your driver/guide. What is different: private (really), personalized, flexible, does not cancel if not enough people in the "bus", excellent real Greek food included. Opt in for an extra stop at the beautiful Vouliagmeni lake. This full day tour is operated is a non touristy fashion.

Spend a full, 8-hour day exploring Athens with a private guide. This tour allows you to visit highlights such as The Acropolis, the Ancient Greek Agora, Hadrian Library, and more. Stop in Plaka for free time and lunch. Round-trip private transportation included.

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Attica Zoological Park with this 4-hour experience that includes an entrance ticket and private, round-trip transport. Following a scenic drive through Athens, come face-to-face with lions, tigers, bears and more. Explore the zoo independently and, should you wish, upgrade to include a visit to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet shopping mall for incredible savings on designer clothing.

Customize your Greek adventure on a private day tour from Athens. The itinerary is based on your personal preferences and you can choose from the Epidaurus theater, Cape Sounion, and many other points of interests. Private end-to-end transportation - with complimentary wifi - allows you to cover more ground comfortably. Your guide is always on hand and reachable by a provided mobile phone while you're exploring independently. The tour also includes lunch at a restaurant off the beaten path.

Discover the history and myths of ancient Athens on a 4-hour walking tour with your own private guide. See UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites including The Acropolis, which contains the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike, among other famous monuments. Continue to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, discover the core of the ancient city at the Agora of Athens (aka the Forum of Athens), and view the Temple of Hephaestus and the ancient Keramikos Cemetery. Your knowledgeable guide brings the history and legends to life on this ancient Athens tour.

Imagine the energy and excitement of the original Olympic Games with a private, full-day tour from Kalamata to ancient Olympia. Travel to the Western Peloponnese and back in time to 776 BC, when ancient Greeks first began the celebrated sporting tradition that continues to captivate the world every four years. Tour the major monuments of the archaeological site, including the former gymnasium, stadium, hotel, crypt and Temple of Zeus, and explore history and artifacts of the early games at the renowned Olympia Museum.

Explore three of the northern Peloponnese's ancient and medieval treasures as you wish with this private day trip from Athens or Nafplio. With a flexible itinerary that lets you set the pace, visit the age-old ruins of Mycenae and ancient theater of Epidaurus, the best-preserved of its kind. In between, enjoy the old quarter of Nafplio and a traditional Greek snack lunch. Private air-conditioned transport, plus hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Delve deep into the history of ancient Greece on a 4-hour private tour of the ancient ruins of Athens. Visit the ruins on Acropolis Hill, the Temple of Zeus, the Old Olympic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, and much more. Discover what each building was used for over 2,000 years ago and what daily life was like for the ancient Greeks as you admire the ruins and views of the city.

Leave the beach behind and spend a day getting to know the Greek capital on this full-day tour from Costa Navarino. Explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike; visit the Acropolis Museum, and explore the traditional Plaka district. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Immerse yourself in contemporary and ancient history on a private 5-hour sightseeing tour of Athens. Choose a start time that works for you and complimentary transportation takes you from your hotel to the Acropolis Museum. From there, enjoy in depth tours of the Acropolis, Monastiraki, National Gardens, and beyond. Along the way, interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like. Relax as comfortable transit returns you to your hotel

Indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens' caf es, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city's culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Many tours from Athens stop at the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth only fleetingly, limiting how much you can appreciate their significance. This private trip lets you take in both at a more leisurely pace. Explore the ruins of classical Corinth, including the Temple of Apollo and step where St. Paul preached, and admire the 19th-century Corinth Canal linking the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs. Private air-conditioned transport, plus hotel and port pickup and drop-off included.

Hit Athens' premier shopping streets in style on this private, half-day shopping tour. Following pickup from your hotel, relax as you're chauffered around the Greek capital to high-end Voukourestiou Street, Attica department store and the open-air Monastiraki market. Pick up luxury items at internationally renowned retailers like Cartier and Prada, and hunt for treasures at the flea market. Plus, you can leave your new purchases safely inside your own private vehicle while you shop for more. Simply let your guide know in advance what you're after, and the itinerary will be customized accordingly.

See the highlights of Athens and Corinth in a day on this private tour. Drive up the highest hill in Athens for views of the city and the Parthenon. Then, head out into the countryside for a traditional Greek wine tasting and lunch (own expense). Customize your tour by adding a visit into the Parthenon (extra expense).

Experience the very best of Athens with the assistance of a local guide on this private tour to the Acropolis and other ancient highlights. Ascend one of the most famous historical sites in Europe and explore excavated treasures at the new Acropolis museum. Visit other cultural treasures around the city, including the National Gardens, Temple of Zeus, Greek Parliament building and Panathinaikon Olympic stadium. Take a break from touring with a gourmet lunch or dinner atop Lycabettus Hill, complete with some of the best views in town. 

Discover Athens in relaxed style on a 4-hour self-guided tour, with just a private driver and your own comfortable vehicle. Be chauffeured around the sights, and admire top attractions including the Panatheniac Stadium and Temple of Zeus on your own. Watch the guard-change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, explore the ruined Agora, and walk up to the Acropolis to witness the spectacular Parthenon and other ancient temples. If there's somewhere you want to spend more time, just tell your driver; the itinerary can be tailored around your preferences.