Athens Half Day Tour, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hephaistus
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Athens Half Day Tour, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hephaistus
By Athens Taxi Travel
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 5–6 hours
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Live guide: English
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Written guide: English
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- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Athens Hotel or Residence pickup & return
- Luxurious Air-Conditioned vehicle
- Free WiFi
- Bottled water
What's not included- Entrance tickets (available upon request or book on your own - links on the ticket/ voucher)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entrance tickets - Acropolis (€30 pp, must be purchased in advance - limited availability)
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis
- Entry/Admission - Parthenon
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens
- Entry/Admission - Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
- Entry/Admission - Tempio Di Athena Nike
- Entry/Admission - Roman Agora
- Entry/Admission - Tower of the Winds
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hephaestus
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- This is a private tour and we will pick you up from your place. Pick up from the airport comes with an additional cost depending on the vehicle.
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Athens Intl Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04 Greece
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 150429P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
- We can provide you with the skip-the-line tickets upon request or you can pre-purchase them by following the link on your ticket/ voucher. The availability is limited and the tickets must be pre-purchased timely.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off upon request (Additional cost)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 150429P5
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- I8463YGpatrickf0 contributionsA day in the countryOur driver Panos was fantastic. It was really nice getting out of the city and having some time with just us. Panos was not a professional guide however, he was very knowledgeable and provided us with volumes of information about Paul’s journey and the local area. The walk up to Acrocorinth was strenuous but well worth it. The layers of history are truly amazing. While up there, don’t miss the small Church with beautiful frescos. This was a great day. Well worth it. Thank you Panos!Written 17 December 2024
- lesleyj6160 contributionsBest Athens Driver 💯Costa was our driver from Athens hotel to airport. Wonderful service 10/10 thank you Would definitely recommend and would use this service againWritten 30 October 2024
- johnsU6846NT0 contributionsHistorical day trip.We had a great time. Costa was our driver and was very knowledgeable and helpful. The tour took us to several historically interesting and beautiful sites. I would definitely recommend Costa for this trip.Written 21 October 2024
- Robin L0 contributionsWonderful tour of AthensCosta was wonderful on this tour. He is so friendly and full of information about Athens. And so much info about the culture. We really enjoyed our time with him. I would rate him very highly. Would love to do more tours with him.Written 6 October 2024
- HappyPanda060 contributionsPriority Travel & Tourism ATHENSWe were very impressed with Elias at Priority Travel & Tourism, tucked away in an arcade, in Sophocles Street Athens. He was friendly, but not pushy, and arranged a wonderful, personalised, trip to Santorini and Crete for us. We highly recommend.Written 30 September 2024
- Freedom420931235600 contributionsGreat Tour of CorinthI really enjoyed this tour. Spyros was very knowledgeable and took good care of us. It was great to learn about Paul’s time in Greece, particularly in Corinth. I most enjoyed getting the opportunity to hike part way up Acrocorinth.Written 22 September 2024
- sterlingj20230 contributionsSpyros was an amazing driver & guideSpyros did a great job of explaining and pointing things out along the way. He is very knowledgeable in all things Greek. Spyros is an excellent driver, making our group feel very comfortable.I highly recommend Spyros!Written 20 September 2024
- marysW3023CR0 contributionsFantastic tour of CorinthWe had a great experience with Spiros touring ancient Corinth - saw the Roman road, location where Paul worked, port where he baptized first Corinth Christians, and the ruins of the ancient city. Museum at ruins was great. We also went to the local acropolis, and hiked up to the summit, viewing Roman and Venetian fortifications along the way. Spiros told us only 10% of the visitors make it to the top! Tour included lunch at a local restaurant, which was fantastic. Spiros also stopped so we could see some of the local Orthodox churches and explained some of their significance. We also enjoyed just talking with him during the drive about his family, life in Greece, and other things we saw along the way. A thoroughly enjoyable day!Written 17 September 2024
- Breight10 contributionsWe had an amazing tour and tour guideOur tour guide was Spyros and he was terrific! He was waiting at the agreed upon time and place, with a spacious vehicle and plenty of cold water. He shared such a wealth of knowledge about Athens, Corinth and each of the places he took us on our tour. He gave us personal options and choices that suited us well and used the time most wisely. A most memorable part of our trip. I highly recommend this tour and especially taken Spyros!Written 10 September 2024
- andrewaY8804SR0 contributionsGreat ExperienceCosta was our guide and he did a great job at explaining all of the monuments and exhibits! He was very accommodating and brought amazing energy to the tour! Overall was an an excellent experience! Would recommend!Written 29 August 2024
- speyedww0 contributionsCorrinth in a daySpires our guide was excellent, a safe driver, very friendly and knowledgeable. Corinth is amazing and the history there is phenomenalWritten 25 August 2024
- Z3067VLmm0 contributionsAmazing day tour of the best of Athens and n Arby’s coastal areasAmazing tour of all the best of Athens. Notis was an amazing tour guide and made sure we were comfortable and had plenty of time at each site. We also got to go to the temple of Poseidon, which was amazing. Finished off the day with the best seafood dinner at a local restaurant. I would definitely recommend!!Written 25 August 2024
- 200gustavog0 contributionsGreat, short, “must see sites” Athens tour!We had a wonderful experience on our tour of Athens! We covered most of the “must see” sites at our own pace in our own private car. Our driver, Spyros, was great and very knowledgeable. He was also on time and very friendly. I would suggest to prepare to hire an extra site specific guide, as they must have a special license. I would use them again!Written 25 August 2024
- danfD3453IP0 contributionsAthens TourGreat way to see the historical sites of Athens. The ancient ruins museum, Acropolis, Parthenon, Sanctuary of Zeus and Olympic stadium. Vasilis was great!Written 24 August 2024
- 111bansarip0 contributionsExcellent tour by Guide FotisFotis was an excellent tour guide. He made the experience extremely informative and memorable for my family. Very well planned out tour and extremely on time service.Written 24 August 2024
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Jack S
1 contribution
Sept 2022
My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. Konstantinos, our driver picked us up promptly from our AirBnB. He quickly made us feel at home in the city that he clearly loves and is passionate about sharing it's history. There are so many things to see in Athens that you could not possibly see them in a week, but this tour hits the major highlights. If you have been to Athens before and you want to see places you haven't been to before, this tour does not follow a set path and Konstantinos may be able customize your tour path if you wish. He was very interested in what you wanted to see, and his suggestions were spot on. I highly recommend this tour if you are into the history of Athens as well as the sites.
At the end of our tour, he had a great recommendation for a fantastic restaurant that was a three minute walk back to our AirBnB where we had the best and most authentic Greek food on our stay.
At the end of our tour, he had a great recommendation for a fantastic restaurant that was a three minute walk back to our AirBnB where we had the best and most authentic Greek food on our stay.
Written 14 November 2022
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Nickyjl
4 contributions
5 stars! We had an amazing tour of Athens today. George our guide was incredible and very knowledgeable about the history of Greece and Athens!!! What a perfect way to spend our time learning about the city.
It was a very hot day (41C) and to make easier for us we started out with the Ancient Agora of Athens, where we could buy our tickets and use them for all the other highlights and did not have to stand in a long line up at the Acropolis.
We saw the changing of the guards at the Parliament, all the different universities, the
Prime Minister’s residence. The Acropolis, Parthenon and got the most insightful information in the comfort of his Mercedes Benz taxi (air conditioned) and then saw each
It was fantastic to see so many ancient highlights in the city in such comfort.
Our daughter Nicole booked this tour for us and George did such an incredible job. He even took us up to the highest point to take pictures of the city of Athens and looking down onto the Acropolis. What a great day!
Thank you George For the most incredible bespoke experience. It's a day we never forget!!!
It was a very hot day (41C) and to make easier for us we started out with the Ancient Agora of Athens, where we could buy our tickets and use them for all the other highlights and did not have to stand in a long line up at the Acropolis.
We saw the changing of the guards at the Parliament, all the different universities, the
Prime Minister’s residence. The Acropolis, Parthenon and got the most insightful information in the comfort of his Mercedes Benz taxi (air conditioned) and then saw each
It was fantastic to see so many ancient highlights in the city in such comfort.
Our daughter Nicole booked this tour for us and George did such an incredible job. He even took us up to the highest point to take pictures of the city of Athens and looking down onto the Acropolis. What a great day!
Thank you George For the most incredible bespoke experience. It's a day we never forget!!!
Written 22 June 2022
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Ellen Y
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
This was an excellent opportunity to see the biggest sites in Athens! We had our two young daughters with us and it worked out perfectly to have George take us to all these sites in the span of an afternoon. He would give us the descriptions of the site, this history of the site, what to look for inside and why it’s significant. Then we would go inside and scope out his recommended spots and it felt like we were able to see so much so fast! When we finished he would be out there waiting with water and a cool spot to transfer to the next place! He was constantly considering how to fit in the different activities in a way that would be easiest and optimal for us so we could see the most things, meanwhile constantly considering that our daughters (3 and 6 years old) were ok with the heat. It was a great experience!
Written 25 July 2022
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TERRY S
Livermore, CA122 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Kostas picked us up from the port in his MercedesTaxi. Four people was a little tight. He drove us to the first stop where we purchased a multi-site ticket. Since he is not a certified guide he could not enter the sites with us. Each site was self-guided unless you wanted to pay extra for a tour guide. The Acropolis was spectacular! We visited several other locations rounding out our stop in Athens. The very last stop was a cemetery that was a bit underwhelming where the museum was closed and I would suggest you bypass it and use the time to pick up some souvenirs from the shops near the Acropolis. I hear they are the best!
Written 23 October 2022
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Thank you very much for your review,. It was crystal clear from the beginning, What is Included, and Not included in the tour.
Thank you for your time writing the review
but read more carefully whats included and what is not included. .We have Bus, Van, Mini bus,mini van Limo, Helicopter, official Tour Guide, etc.What you pay is what you get.Thank you very much!
Written 26 October 2022
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littlevoyager
61 contributions
Perfect timing, duration and covering most of the main iconic and historical landmarks in Athens.
Our driver is Michael and he is excellent in his knowledge and timing. He is passionate about his job and shared so much history and knowledge about Athens. He also recommended the right places with some options for lunch. The lunch was delicious and reasonably priced.
He also helped to recommend airport transfer under the same management for my team of 5 people. We ended up getting a huge luxurious Mercedes van and a superbly comfortable ride to airport at a very reasonable price. It’s much cheaper than what others offered.
Overall it’s truly worth it. Go for this!
Our driver is Michael and he is excellent in his knowledge and timing. He is passionate about his job and shared so much history and knowledge about Athens. He also recommended the right places with some options for lunch. The lunch was delicious and reasonably priced.
He also helped to recommend airport transfer under the same management for my team of 5 people. We ended up getting a huge luxurious Mercedes van and a superbly comfortable ride to airport at a very reasonable price. It’s much cheaper than what others offered.
Overall it’s truly worth it. Go for this!
Written 2 November 2023
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We are so grateful for your review.
Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.
Greetings from Michael!
Written 3 November 2023
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Michael B
2 contributions
Sept 2022
Toured with Ellias. Very friendly, informative and accommodating. As a professional tour director in the United States, I would highly recommend this tour and guide to everyone. The 1/2 day tour was perfect for anyone with limited time.
Written 17 September 2022
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Matthew P
MCHENRY11 contributions
May 2023
What an incredible tour this is! Our ship arrived in the A.M. and we didn't have to fly out until the afternoon, so this tour was exceptional to fill the gap and see Athens. We were picked up at the port and we did have to pay an extra $45 Euro to be dropped off at the airport but no big deal. Dimopoulos was an awesome driver, guide and went out of his way to make sure we could pack as much in as time allows. Highly recommend this tour!
Written 31 May 2023
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Brandon
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Just wonderful! Elias was a tremendous driver and guide for us around Athens. He timed things perfectly so we were able to see the changing of the guard, and he gave us so much information and history along the way and at every stop. Cannot recommend enough. Be ready for those Greek stairs!
Written 26 April 2023
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Mark48328
Waterford, MI199 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Michael was our driver/guide. He was excellent. Very courteous and knowledgeable and was able to master the very tough Athens traffic. He was able to pack all our luggage for 5 adults and one 9 month old into the mini van. Every inch of space was utilized but it held all our stuff to get to the cruise ship by the end of the day. Fantastic job !!
Written 20 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our service. It’s wonderful to know that everything met your expectations and contributed to a memorable trip. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and they motivate us to continue delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure!
Greetings from Michael!
Written 30 September 2024
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Deborah W
2 contributions
Oct 2022
We had the best city tour and driver. We saw all the archeological sites that we wanted to see and learned of their history and past. It’s quite amazing! Our driver also took us to see many unexpected sites such as old mansions, parks, the changing of the guard (which was one of our favorites), and views of the city that were unbelievable. What a beautiful place . It was obvious that our driver loves his city very much and it showed.
Written 5 October 2022
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I would like to book the 3pm tour. Will all of these locations be available in the late afternoon / evening hours?
Written 7 May 2024
If your driver is Kostas I am sure he would be happy to take photos of you. He often got out of the car with us. However at the sites where you have to pay to get in (like the Acropolis) he wouldn’t be able to take photos of you because he doesn’t pay to get into sites.
Written 6 July 2023
Hi. Just wondering what the ballpark total cost is for all entry tickets to the sites on the 1/2 day tour. Thanks in advance!
Written 3 March 2023
I wound up paying €54 total for three entry’s. Parthenon was the most expensive at €10 per person and the rest were €4/person.
Written 4 March 2023
Is the driver a licensed guide? If not how can we get pricing for a licensed guide for four people?
Written 13 January 2023
Sorry- just saw this message. His is not a guide- so he just drops you off to do a self-tour. Just read the tour descriptions carefully before booking. Check out PK Travel.
Written 19 February 2023
Should admission tickets to attractions be purchased beforehand or this there adequate time to do so during the tour?
Written 5 September 2022
You do not need to purchase ahead of time. The driver will take care of the skip the line ticket for the acropolis and you just reimburse him.
Written 6 September 2022
We are a group of 6 do you have a van or car that would handle 6 adults? We will be arriving next week.
Written 15 August 2022
we would like to be picked up and dropped off at the cruise port. Is that something you can do?
Written 2 August 2022
We are hoping to be picked up at our hotel in Athens and be dropped off at the cruise port (with our luggage) at the end of the tour. There are four of us and I assume that this would require a van. Is this possible?
Written 23 July 2022
We are hoping to be picked up at our hotel in Athens and be dropped off at the cruise port (with our luggage) at the end of the tour. There are four of us and I assume that this would require a van. Is this possible?
Written 23 July 2022
We are a family of 5, are there any options for us?
Written 16 July 2022
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