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15 Private Tours in Athens

141 tours  ·  from $7 a head

A private guide or driver changes the day more than the price suggests. These 15 cover the rock, the coast and the long trips north, with what you get for the extra.

Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Plaka is your chance to slow down on foot
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

1.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,714 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

A private chauffeur collects you at an Athens address, the airport, or the cruise terminal and drives you among ancient sites, neoclassical landmarks, and city viewpoints. Expect local commentary rather than a licensed guide inside monuments. The tour includes drinks, snacks, baklava, and Greek lunch if you select the lunch option. Guides named by past participants include Sebastian, Paddy, George, and Dallas.

“Sebastian was our guide in Athens. What a wealth of knowledge as he effortlessly delivered the history of this amazing city. Personally I was humbled by the amount of information he delivered with accuracy & a little humor. Our group of six would encourage spending a few hours with Sebastian!”

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Athens Full-Day Private Tour - The Acropolis gets the morning’s attention
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

2.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Cover Athens’ headline sights in about eight hours by private vehicle, with hotel or cruise-port pickup on the private option. Visit the Acropolis and Ancient Agora with included tickets, pause for gyros lunch, and choose a museum or time in Plaka. Drivers share historical context but cannot guide inside sites; a licensed guide costs extra.

“Our private full-day tour of Athens was truly an incredible experience. We were completely immersed in the rich history of Greece and the origins of Western civilization. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and insightful—he connected each site perfectly, helping us understand both the physical setting and the historical context of what we were seeing. The weather was absolutely perfect, which made the day even more enjoyable. The Acropolis is simply majestic, while the Ancient Agora transports you back to the everyday life of ancient Athenians and the birthplace of democratic thought inspired by Socrates and his successors. The Acropolis Museum is an absolute must-see. I can’t decide ...”

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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet - The drive from the airport to your address
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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

3.Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,495 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Your driver meets you outside Athens Airport’s Arrivals Hall with a sign bearing the lead passenger’s name, then takes your group directly to a city-center or coastal address. The private service runs 24/7, tracks your declared flight arrival, and uses a sedan or taxi for up to three people or a minivan for four to six.

“Very easy, we were an hour late arriving, but the driver was there with a sign. Driver was friendly and ask us how we were”

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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer - Flight tracking has limits
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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

4.Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 947 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $42Best value

A private driver meets you in Athens Airport’s arrivals hall with a name sign, tracks your flight, helps with bags, and takes your group to your Athens hotel or apartment. The 45-minute to one-hour ride includes air conditioning, WiFi, and bottled water. Drivers such as John, Alex, and Panos have also pointed out sights and shared useful Athens tips.

“Perfect end to a long journey. Due to delays in our originating flight, we missed our connection. One call is all it took, and our driver, John, was there, even at midnight for a smooth transition to rest.”

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Athens Greece Full Day private tour - Walk the Ancient Agora where city life once unfolded
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Athens Greece Full Day private tour

5.Athens Greece Full Day private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Athens in a private Mercedes-Benz, with pickup in the city or at the cruise port. Drivers such as Michael, Dimitris, and Anestis share history and mythology as you visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Plaka, and more. Site tickets and lunch cost extra, and a licensed guide can be added for €320, subject to availability.

“Our driver Dimitris is friendly and knowledgeable. He recommended a local Greek restaurant and it's the best meal for our entire Mediterranean cruise trip. Price is reasonable and the seafood is so fresh. We miss it very much.”

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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens - Acrocorinth: the steepest and most scenic stop
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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

6.Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 762 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth and the port of Kenchreai. Your driver shares local and biblical history, with time for a Greek lunch. Drivers named in past tours include Yannis, Tas and Peter, but assignments vary. Admission and an optional licensed guide inside the archaeological site cost extra.

“Excellent history and information on the apostle Paul and reasons why he spent so much time in Corinth.”

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4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour - Syntagma Square brings you to the changing of the guard
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4 Hours – Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

7.4 Hours – Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend four hours seeing the Acropolis and Athens landmarks by private vehicle, with time for the Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill and the changing of the guard. Your driver shares historical context but cannot accompany you inside sites. Acropolis tickets are included, and you can request a licensed guide for an extra €250, subject to availability.

“Our tour guide was amazing and super knowledgeable about everything. He made sure that we saw everything we wanted to see and shared information we wouldn't have learned on our own”

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Athens Full-Day Private Tour - The Acropolis gets the morning’s attention
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

8.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 667 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

This eight-hour private Athens tour connects the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Panathenaic Stadium, Changing of the Guard, and more by air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking drivers share historical context but cannot accompany you inside sites. You can adjust the pace, add a licensed guide if available, and arrange pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or port.

“We had a full day tour with Aristotle. Both my husband and I agree that this was the BEST tour we have ever experienced. Aristotle was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and just plain fun. It says a lot when at the end of the tour we are all hugging each other! Athens is amazing and I can't wait to get back.”

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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner - Timing your visit around the changing sunset
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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

9.Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Take a private, air-conditioned drive from your Athens hotel along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion. Explore the Temple of Poseidon, then dine at a seaside taverna if you select a dinner-included option. Drivers such as Theo, George, and Melina are praised for local stories and attentive service, but they are not licensed guides at the temple.

“Awesome adventure! The sunset was breathtaking! Highly recommend this excursion! Tour guide, Melina took great care of us! An incredible evening to start our Greece vacation!”

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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour - Lunch in Vouliagmeni: make room for the local catch
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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

10.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171

Travel from your Athens accommodation in a private, air-conditioned car or minivan to Lake Vouliagmeni and the Temple of Poseidon. Expect time for a thermal-water swim, a meal at your own expense and cliff-top views over the Aegean. Drivers such as George, Theo and Melina share local context, but are not licensed to guide you inside the archaeological site.

“Great expierence, we really enjoy it. Our tour guide was very attent and helpfull. I really recommend it.”

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Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings) - Olives and loukoumades in Monastiraki
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Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)

11.Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

This four-hour, English-language walk starts at Syntagma Square and ends in Monastiraki, with 15-plus tastes at bakeries, delis, local eateries and Athens Central Market. Expect cheeses, olives, cured meats, sweets, Greek coffee and a filling lunch. Groups are capped at 10; guides such as Niki, Eugenia and Gari have led the route.

“Demitri was an excellent guide. The food selection was varied and good quality. The lunch itself might have been improved with a bit of meat, overall there was way more than enough food.”

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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings - What might be on the tasting trail
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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

12.Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about three hours walking central Athens with a private local foodie guide, sampling 6 or 10 Greek foods and drinks. The route may include markets, small shops, tavernas, and neighborhood cafés, with city history between stops. Guides such as Voula, Makram, and Yorgos have led tours, though your guide and exact tastings may vary.

“Wonderful tour guide with knowledge of history and food. She took us to interesting places including the central market.”

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Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer - What the ride is like
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Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer

13.Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $48

A private, one-way ride from a central or coastal Athens hotel, apartment, or Airbnb to Athens International Airport. Your driver collects you at your chosen time and takes your group in a sedan or taxi for up to three people, or a minivan for four to six. The drive takes about 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

“Our driver arrived early just to make sure the pickup won’t be affected by road closure for the Athen’s marathon. Vehicle was comfortable and we were provided with bottles of water. Highly recommended”

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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert - The Theater of Dionysus and the climb uphill
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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

14.Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $188

Spend about three hours with a licensed guide at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, tracing the story from the Theater of Dionysus to the Parthenon and its original sculptures. Guides such as Betty, Vicky, Lydia and Nicole have earned warm praise for their storytelling. Admission costs extra, and you can choose an Acropolis-only, Agora or vehicle option instead.

“Vickie was the best, knowledgeable, experienced, thorough, and very pleasant. She made the tour worth while and enriching. Thank you Vickie.”

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Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour - The Acropolis: the main event
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Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

15.Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $305

This five-hour private Athens tour pairs a driver’s city commentary with time to explore key sites on your own. Expect hotel, Airbnb or port pickup, private transport, bottled water and included tickets for the Acropolis and Ancient Agora. You can swap the Agora for the Acropolis Museum, though museum admission costs extra. A licensed guide inside the sites is available for an additional fee.

“Very informative.our guide was well informed and prepared. Pleasant and obviously interested and motivated.”

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