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BEST OF ATHENS

BEST OF
ATHENS

Best Of Athens Tour

Private 5-Hour Tour with Acropolis & Panoramic Sightseeing

Explore the best of Athens in comfort and style on this 5-hour private tour, perfect for travelers with limited time who want a comprehensive introduction to the city’s rich history and vibrant present. Led by a professional English-speaking driver with deep historical knowledge, this experience combines iconic archaeological landmarks, panoramic views, and local culture — all tailored to your pace and interests.

Visit the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, stroll through Plaka or Monastiraki, and enjoy a relaxing drive past Athens’ most famous monuments, all from the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, port, or the airport are included for a seamless journey.

Quick Overview

TYPE

Private panoramic tour by car

HOST

English-speaking driver with historical knowledge

DURATION

Approximately 5 hours

PICKUP & DROP-OFF POINT

Your hotel, Airbnb, port, or airport

GROUP SIZE

Private
(just your group)

LANDMARKS SEEN

Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Plaka/Monastiraki, Temple of Zeus, Syntagma Square, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill

PERSONALIZATION

Customizable and tailored
to your preferences

What Makes This Tour Special

This is not a generic sightseeing ride — it’s a tailor-made journey through the ancient and modern heartbeat of Athens, curated to your interests and schedule. You’ll explore UNESCO-listed landmarks, enjoy breathtaking city views from Lycabettus Hill, and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of neighborhoods like Plaka or Monastiraki.

With a private vehicle, flexible pace, and a knowledgeable local at the wheel, you’ll experience Athens with both depth and ease — ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, or travelers on a tight schedule.

Important Legal Note

According to Greek law, only licensed archaeologists are permitted to guide visitors inside archaeological sites like the Acropolis. If you would like a licensed tour guide to accompany you inside, please request this in advance, and we will arrange it for an additional fee (subject to availability).

Your driver will still provide extensive historical and cultural context throughout the tour and from outside the sites.

Professional English-speaking driver
Private, air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance tickets to Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
Skip-the-line option (available upon request)
Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, port, or airport
All taxes and fees
Licensed tour guide inside archaeological sites
(available on request for an extra €300)
Meals, drinks and personal expenses
Tips or gratuities (optional – 10% customary in Greece)

Full Tour Description

Your day begins with a personalized pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, port, or the airport. From there, relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle as your driver introduces you to Athens — a city where ancient history and vibrant culture meet.

Acropolis & Museum

Start with the Acropolis, where you’ll have time to explore the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaea. Following your visit, head to the Acropolis Museum, which houses treasures and artifacts from the sacred hill and offers deeper insight into classical Greece.

Plaka or Monastiraki Stroll

After the museum, enjoy a walk through your choice of Plaka, the city’s oldest and most picturesque neighborhood, or Monastiraki, known for its lively square, street food (try the local gyro!), and eclectic shopping scene.

Panoramic Sightseeing Drive

Back in the vehicle, continue your tour with a panoramic drive past Athens’ most iconic landmarks, including:

Greek Parliament & the Presidential Guards (Evzones): Drive by Syntagma Square and glimpse the iconic Evzones standing guard in traditional uniform at the historic Greek Parliament.
National Garden: Pass alongside the lush National Garden, a serene escape in the heart of Athens once reserved for the Greek royal family.
Temple of Olympian Zeus: View the towering Corinthian columns of this ancient temple from your vehicle — a monumental tribute to Zeus, centuries in the making.
Panathenaic Stadium (home of the first modern Olympic Games): Admire the all-marble stadium where the modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
University of Athens, Academy & National Library: Admire the neoclassical architectural gems of 19th-century Athens, known collectively as the “Athenian Trilogy.”

End your tour at Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in central Athens, for sweeping panoramic views — a perfect photo opportunity to capture the city skyline.

At the end of the tour, your driver will return you to your hotel, port, or preferred location, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Athens and its layered past and present.