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Private Tour Athens: Acropolis, Museum & Olympian Zeus
- Duration4 hours – 5 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Most visitors see the Acropolis in a crowd. On this private tour, you move at your own pace in a luxury vehicle, with no shared groups. From the Parthenon and the Erechtheion to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the world-class Acropolis Museum - the best of Athens, seamlessly covered in one private experience.
100% Private & Tailor-Made: A fully personalized experience dedicated entirely to your group, moving completely at your own pace.
Luxury Fleet & Comfort: Travel between landmarks in a modern, air-conditioned luxury vehicle or minivan with a professional, English-speaking driver.
The Perfect Athens Intro: Ideal for cruise passengers, short-stay travelers, and first-timers covering the absolute best of Athens in one seamless tour.
Flexible Guiding Options: Choose our premium option to explore with a licensed archaeologist guide and skip-the-line access, or opt for a scenic, self-guided exploration.
What to expect
Acropolis
Athens, 105 58, Greece
Your private driver will meet you directly at the Piraeus cruise port or your hotel, no searching, no waiting. From the moment you step in, the day is yours. Your first stop is the Acropolis - the ancient citadel that still dominates the Athens skyline after 2,500 years. Walk among the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike, as your guide brings the stories behind each column and frieze to life. There is nowhere else on earth quite like this.
Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens, 117 42, Greece
Just below the rock, the Acropolis Museum is one of the finest archaeological museums in the world. Original sculptures, intricate friezes, and artifacts from the site itself tell the full story of ancient Athens - in a building designed so you can see the Acropolis through the glass as you explore.
One of the largest temples of the ancient world, dedicated to Zeus and completed by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE. Of the original 104 colossal columns, 15 still stand - enough to give you a sense of the sheer scale of what once existed here.
Built entirely of marble, the Panathenaic Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 - and it still takes your breath away. A brief stop here puts you standing in the same place where modern sport was born.
Hellenic Parliament
Parliament Mansion, Athens, GR-10021, Greece
Your driver takes you through the heart of the city - past the Hellenic Parliament, the University, the National Library, and the Presidential Residence, where the Evzones stand guard in their iconic traditional uniform. A living piece of Greek history, right on the street
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations329
The operator lists 329 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Alter Athens HotelZoodochou Pigis 100, Athens, 11473, Greece
- Zenith Hotel13 Xouthou, Omonoia Square, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Athens City Plaza43 Veranzerou Street, Athens, 10432, Greece
- ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence2-4 Achilleos Street, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Apollo Hotel10 Achilleos Street, Metaxourghio Square, Athens, 104 36, Greece
- Titania Hotel52 Panepistimiou Ave., Athens, 106 78, Greece
- Athens Zafolia HotelLeoforos Alexandras 87-89, Athens, 11474, Greece
- Philippos HotelMitseon 3, Athens, 117 42, Greece
- The Editor Athens Hotel5-7 Voreou, Karori, Athens, 10551, Greece
- Anixis23 Leoforos Marathonos, Athens, 145 65, Greece
- Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHGMichalacopoulou Street 50, Athens, 11528, Greece
- Novotel AthenesMichail Voda 4, Athens, 104 39, Greece
- Hotel Tier CollectionViktoros Ougko 31, Athens, 10437, Greece
- Hotel ByronVyronos 19, Athens, 10558, Greece
- Bob W Athens EolouVyssis 2, Athens, 105 51, Greece
- Ambrosia Suites52 Sokratous, Athens, 104 31, Greece
- Exarchion Hotel55 Themistokleous, Athens, 106 83, Greece
- Hotel Carolina55 Kolokotroni, Athens, 105 60, Greece
- Brazil Hotel62 Filis, Victoria Square, Athens, 104 34, Greece
- Hotel PhedraCherefontos 16, Athens, 105 58, Greece
- Royal Olympic Hotel28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str., Athens, 117 43, Greece
- New Hotel16, Filellinon Str., 1 Navarchou Nikodimou Str., Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- Tempi HotelAiolou 29, Athens, 105 51, Greece
- Jason Inn12 Agion Assomaton, Athens, 105 53, Greece
- Hotel Athinea7 Vilara, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Art HotelMarni 27, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Amazon HotelMitropoleos 19, Pentelis 7, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- Apollonion Hotel1 Leonidou, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- President Hotel43 Kifissias Avenue, Athens, 115 23, Greece
- Gallery Suites And Residences Piraeus26 Kapodistriou, Piraeus, 185 31, Greece
- Ilisia Hotel Athens25, Michalakopoulou Avenue, Athens, 115 28, Greece
- Museum Hotel16, Bouboulinas Str, Athens, 106 82, Greece
- Hotel StadionLeoforos Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, 11635, Greece
- Best Western My Athens Hotel3 Keramikou, Kerameikou & Zinonos, Athens, 104 37, Greece
- Parthenon Hotel Athens, Vassilicos House of Hospitality6 Makri, Athens, 117 42, Greece
- Athens Ikon21 Mitropoleos, Syntagma, Athens, 105 57, Greece
- Polis Grand HotelVeranzerou 10, Athens, 104 32, Greece
- Leandros Hotel415 Leoforos Vouliagmenis, Athens, 163 46, Greece
- Hotel Pergamos14 Acharnon, Vathis Square, Athens, 104 33, Greece
- Delice Hotel - Family Apartments3 Leoforos Vassileos Alexandrou, Athens, 115 28, Greece
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
What's included
Included
- Guide & skip-the-line entry tickets (if option selected)
- Private transportation & English speaking driver
- Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–10), Adult (11–85)
Additional information
- Acropolis Accessibility: Please note that the Acropolis archaeological site involves uneven terrain, marble steps, and inclines. While an elevator is available on-site, it is strictly reserved for certified wheelchair users and individuals with severe mobility issues, requiring pre-arrangement.
- Strollers & Children: Collapsible strollers can be easily accommodated in our luxury vehicles. Infant seats are available upon request at the time of booking.
- Physical Fitness: A moderate amount of walking is involved. This tour is not recommended for travelers with severe walking difficulties or heart conditions.
- Piraeus Port Pickup: For cruise passengers, your private driver will be waiting for you directly outside your ship's arrival terminal, holding a personalized sign with your name on it for effortless identification.
Languages
- Guide
- German, English, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Product code
- 116168P27
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
- Arrival airline
- Arrival flight number
- Departure airline
- Departure flight number
- Drop-off address
- How you are arriving
- Your arrival time
- Transfer departure date
- How you are departing
- Departure pickup address
- Transfer departure time
- Cruise arrival time
- Cruise ship name
- Cruise departure time
Traveller reviews
4.8/ 517 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (8) and Tripadvisor (9).
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