Athens Half-Day Private Tour of Acropolis, Plaka and Key City Landmarks
by My Athens Transfers
Choose from 5 available options
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The tour begins with pickup from your Athens hotel, apartment, or Piraeus port. You travel by private car with air conditioning and onboard WiFi. The driver, who provides historical commentary but is not a licensed guide, will take you to the Acropolis, the ancient city’s highest point. Here, you spend about half an hour walking among the monuments where philosophy and politics once thrived. You then spend about five minutes at the Propylaea, the grand entrance to the Acropolis built after the Persian Wars. Next is a 30-minute visit to the Parthenon, the ancient temple famous for its architecture and sculptures. The tour continues with 15 minutes at the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, followed by 15 minutes at the Temple of Athena Nike located on a bastion at the Acropolis’s southwest corner. Afterward, you visit the Theatre of Dionysus for 15 minutes. This ancient theatre hosted dramatic festivals in classical Athens. A 15-minute stop follows at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman-era stone theater restored in 1950. You then pass the Arch of Hadrian, a Roman-style gateway near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, whose remains you also see. Next is a 10-minute visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, built of Pentelic marble and site of the first modern Olympic Games. The tour then drives to Lycabettus Hill for about 20 minutes to take in views over Athens combining ancient and modern cityscapes. A visit to Syntagma Square follows, including a photo stop of the national guards and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a war memorial guarded by the Evzones. The route passes important landmarks such as the Academy of Athens, the National Library, and the University of Athens. The final city stop is the Plaka district, known for its narrow streets and neoclassical buildings near the Acropolis. Optional visits are available by selecting extended tour options: the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, or the Ancient Agora area, which includes the Temple of Hephaestus, the Ancient Agora itself, and the Roman Agora with the Tower of the Winds. Entrance fees are not included but can be arranged separately. The total tour lasts about four to six hours and includes private transportation, bottled water, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup from hotel or Piraeus port
The driver collects you from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb in Athens, or from the Piraeus port to begin the tour.
5 min
Acropolis
Spend about 30 minutes walking around the Acropolis, the ancient hilltop citadel where many major developments in philosophy, politics, and science took place.
30 min
Propylaea
Visit the monumental gateway to the Acropolis, constructed under Pericles after the Persian Wars, which served as the formal entrance.
5 min
Parthenon
A 30-minute stop at the ancient temple renowned for its architecture and sculptures, awaiting its famous marbles.
30 min
Erechtheion
A 15-minute visit to this ancient temple on the north side of the Acropolis, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Spend 15 minutes at this Ionic temple from around 420 BC, positioned on a bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis, featuring the Nike Parapet frieze.
15 min
Theatre of Dionysus
A 15-minute stop at the ancient Greek theatre located on the Acropolis's south slope, once hosting the City Dionysia festival with a capacity of up to 17,000.
15 min
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Visit this Roman stone theater on the southwest slope of the Acropolis, built in 161 AD and renovated in 1950.
15 min
Arch of Hadrian
View the monumental Roman-style gateway that marked the boundary between central Athens and the Temple of Olympian Zeus complex.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
See the ruins known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus, one of Athens’ oldest shrines located between the Acropolis and Ilisos River.
Panathenaic Stadium
A 10-minute visit to the stadium made of Pentelic marble, site of the first modern Olympic Games.
10 min
Lycabettus Hill
Drive up for about 20 minutes to view Athens from above, where ancient and modern city elements combine.
20 min
Syntagma Square
Visit the central square of Athens with historical and political significance.
Photo stop at National Guards and Unknown Soldier Monument
Stop briefly for photos of the Evzones guards and the war memorial located in Syntagma Square.
5 min
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A 15-minute visit to the cenotaph dedicated to Greek soldiers who died in wars, sculpted by Fokion Rok between 1930 and 1932 and guarded by the Evzones.
15 min
Academy of Athens
View the main building of Greece’s national academy, established in 1926 and overseen by the Ministry of Education.
National Library of Greece
See the neoclassical library designed by Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, part of Athens’ architectural trilogy.
University of Athens
Pass the oldest university in modern Greece, founded on 3 May 1837, with over 69,000 registered students and originally staffed by 33 professors teaching 52 students and 75 auditors.
Plaka Neighborhood
Visit the historic district near the Acropolis known for its narrow streets and neoclassical architecture.
Old Parliament House
View the former parliament building on Stadiou Street that housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935 and now contains the National Historical Museum.
Optional Acropolis Museum visit
Select this option for a one-hour visit to the museum near the Acropolis, featuring artifacts including the original Caryatids and Parthenon friezes; entrance tickets not included. The total tour duration with this option is about 5 hours.
60 min
Optional National Archaeological Museum visit
Choose this one-hour visit option to explore the National Archaeological Museum’s extensive collection of ancient Greek artifacts; tickets not included. The total tour duration with this option is about 5 hours.
60 min
Optional Temple of Hephaestus visit
A 30-minute optional stop at this well-preserved 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the god of craftsmanship; entrance fees not included.
20 min
Optional Ancient Agora visit
A 20-minute optional visit to the Ancient Agora, the civic center of ancient Athens with remains such as the Stoa of Attalos, Temple of Hephaestus, and Bouleuterion; entrance tickets not included. This option is part of the 5-hour tour.
20 min
Optional Roman Agora visit
A 20-minute optional stop at the Roman-era marketplace north of the Ancient Agora, featuring the Tower of the Winds; entrance tickets not included. This option is included in the 5-hour tour.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Half-Day Private Tour of Acropolis, Plaka and Key City Landmarks
by My Athens Transfers
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€220Overview
The tour begins with pickup from your Athens hotel, apartment, or Piraeus port. You travel by private car with air conditioning and onboard WiFi. The driver, who provides historical commentary but is not a licensed guide, will take you to the Acropolis, the ancient city’s highest point. Here, you spend about half an hour walking among the monuments where philosophy and politics once thrived. You then spend about five minutes at the Propylaea, the grand entrance to the Acropolis built after the Persian Wars. Next is a 30-minute visit to the Parthenon, the ancient temple famous for its architecture and sculptures. The tour continues with 15 minutes at the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, followed by 15 minutes at the Temple of Athena Nike located on a bastion at the Acropolis’s southwest corner. Afterward, you visit the Theatre of Dionysus for 15 minutes. This ancient theatre hosted dramatic festivals in classical Athens. A 15-minute stop follows at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman-era stone theater restored in 1950. You then pass the Arch of Hadrian, a Roman-style gateway near the Temple of Olympian Zeus, whose remains you also see. Next is a 10-minute visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, built of Pentelic marble and site of the first modern Olympic Games. The tour then drives to Lycabettus Hill for about 20 minutes to take in views over Athens combining ancient and modern cityscapes. A visit to Syntagma Square follows, including a photo stop of the national guards and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a war memorial guarded by the Evzones. The route passes important landmarks such as the Academy of Athens, the National Library, and the University of Athens. The final city stop is the Plaka district, known for its narrow streets and neoclassical buildings near the Acropolis. Optional visits are available by selecting extended tour options: the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, or the Ancient Agora area, which includes the Temple of Hephaestus, the Ancient Agora itself, and the Roman Agora with the Tower of the Winds. Entrance fees are not included but can be arranged separately. The total tour lasts about four to six hours and includes private transportation, bottled water, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup from hotel or Piraeus port
The driver collects you from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb in Athens, or from the Piraeus port to begin the tour.
5 min
Acropolis
Spend about 30 minutes walking around the Acropolis, the ancient hilltop citadel where many major developments in philosophy, politics, and science took place.
30 min
Propylaea
Visit the monumental gateway to the Acropolis, constructed under Pericles after the Persian Wars, which served as the formal entrance.
5 min
Parthenon
A 30-minute stop at the ancient temple renowned for its architecture and sculptures, awaiting its famous marbles.
30 min
Erechtheion
A 15-minute visit to this ancient temple on the north side of the Acropolis, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Spend 15 minutes at this Ionic temple from around 420 BC, positioned on a bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis, featuring the Nike Parapet frieze.
15 min
Theatre of Dionysus
A 15-minute stop at the ancient Greek theatre located on the Acropolis's south slope, once hosting the City Dionysia festival with a capacity of up to 17,000.
15 min
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Visit this Roman stone theater on the southwest slope of the Acropolis, built in 161 AD and renovated in 1950.
15 min
Arch of Hadrian
View the monumental Roman-style gateway that marked the boundary between central Athens and the Temple of Olympian Zeus complex.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
See the ruins known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus, one of Athens’ oldest shrines located between the Acropolis and Ilisos River.
Panathenaic Stadium
A 10-minute visit to the stadium made of Pentelic marble, site of the first modern Olympic Games.
10 min
Lycabettus Hill
Drive up for about 20 minutes to view Athens from above, where ancient and modern city elements combine.
20 min
Syntagma Square
Visit the central square of Athens with historical and political significance.
Photo stop at National Guards and Unknown Soldier Monument
Stop briefly for photos of the Evzones guards and the war memorial located in Syntagma Square.
5 min
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A 15-minute visit to the cenotaph dedicated to Greek soldiers who died in wars, sculpted by Fokion Rok between 1930 and 1932 and guarded by the Evzones.
15 min
Academy of Athens
View the main building of Greece’s national academy, established in 1926 and overseen by the Ministry of Education.
National Library of Greece
See the neoclassical library designed by Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, part of Athens’ architectural trilogy.
University of Athens
Pass the oldest university in modern Greece, founded on 3 May 1837, with over 69,000 registered students and originally staffed by 33 professors teaching 52 students and 75 auditors.
Plaka Neighborhood
Visit the historic district near the Acropolis known for its narrow streets and neoclassical architecture.
Old Parliament House
View the former parliament building on Stadiou Street that housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935 and now contains the National Historical Museum.
Optional Acropolis Museum visit
Select this option for a one-hour visit to the museum near the Acropolis, featuring artifacts including the original Caryatids and Parthenon friezes; entrance tickets not included. The total tour duration with this option is about 5 hours.
60 min
Optional National Archaeological Museum visit
Choose this one-hour visit option to explore the National Archaeological Museum’s extensive collection of ancient Greek artifacts; tickets not included. The total tour duration with this option is about 5 hours.
60 min
Optional Temple of Hephaestus visit
A 30-minute optional stop at this well-preserved 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the god of craftsmanship; entrance fees not included.
20 min
Optional Ancient Agora visit
A 20-minute optional visit to the Ancient Agora, the civic center of ancient Athens with remains such as the Stoa of Attalos, Temple of Hephaestus, and Bouleuterion; entrance tickets not included. This option is part of the 5-hour tour.
20 min
Optional Roman Agora visit
A 20-minute optional stop at the Roman-era marketplace north of the Ancient Agora, featuring the Tower of the Winds; entrance tickets not included. This option is included in the 5-hour tour.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.