Top Athens Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

If you’re planning a day trip to Meteora from Athens, your time in Meteora will be limited. Other than fastidiously researching each monastery in advance, having a guide on hand is the most realistic way to guarantee you’ll actually get to see three of the famous monasteries during your half-day in the area. With this full-day excursion from Athens, rest assured that you’ll actually get to share in the wonder of Meteora - instead of risking whittling away all your time as you try to overcome poor planning and logistics.

Make the most of your time in Greece with this private cruise to Poseidon Temple at Sounio Cape. Enjoy the time on the cruise to the temple, about 43 miles (69 kilometers) southeast of Athens. Spend some time at the temple, the second most visited ancient site after the Acropolis in Athens. And then take some time to go swimming in the sea or snorkeling.

On this skip-the-line tour, you'll save time visiting the Athens sight you’re most excited to see: the Acropolis. You’ll whiz past the crowds, and hear fascinating commentary about the UNESCO-listed site. Your itinerary also leaves time for highlights including Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora, as well as hidden gems such as the tiny village of Anafiotika and Greek Orthodox churches. Please note the admission to the sites is not included in the price of the tour.

Take in the architecture and history of Athens with a dedicated guide on this 4-hour private walking tour. Explore the city's iconic sights at your own pace with the personal attention of your guide. Listen to information about the history of the Greek capital while visiting the Temple of Nike, the Proplylaia Gates and the Parthenon. Stroll through the historic neighborhood of Plaka, admiring its charming streets and neoclassical balconies. Taste some of the best food Greece has to offer, such as local coffee, salami, pies and other desserts. All tastings are included.

Experience Athens at its most enchanting — as darkness falls — on this 4-hour evening walking tour. Admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis and roam the alleyways of Plaka past tavernas filled with cheerful locals. Continue by classical sites bathed in moonlight and learn about their role during Athen’s Golden Age between 500 and 300 BC. Lastly, discover Monastiraki’s flea market and join the locals at a bar in picturesque Psyrri, savoring a drink and traditional ‘mezedes’ appetizers.

Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and see the city in comfort on this private, half-day driving tour. Choose what time your small group would like to start, with hotel and port pick-up and drop-off included, and enjoy a professional chauffeur service designed to show-off the best of Greece’s ancient history and hospitality.

Don’t miss a visit to one of the most captivating historical sites in Greece on a private, full-day tour to Delphi. Travel up the slopes of majestic Mt. Parnassus to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site that dates back at least 3,500 years and was considered to be the center of the world in ancient Greek mythology. Learn about the mysterious Oracle of Delphi and the Pythian games, and marvel at sacred artifacts housed in an on-site museum. Afterwards, stop for lunch and soak up spectacular views in the nearby mountain town of Arachova.

Experience Greek island life and get out on the water on a relaxing yacht trip from Athens, with an expert skipper. Escape the city bustle and board a yacht to sail on the beautiful Saronic Gulf. Relax and sunbathe on deck, and drop anchor at two idyllic islands to swim, snorkel, go walking or enjoy kayaking and fishing. Novice sailing instruction and a Greek-style, on-board picnic lunch with beer, wine, water and sodas are included. Ideal for families, friends and all ages, with numbers limited to six people.

Learn to drink like a Greek on a private evening pub crawl just for you and your friends. Take a break from being a tourist and spend the night mingling with locals at four different bars, from a retro-hip cocktail lounge to a traditional Greek ‘taverna.’ Sip Greek beer, wine, and ouzo paired with typical bar snacks, and get personalized tips on the best places to party during your stay in Athens.

Get an on-the-ground lesson in Greek history on this private walking tour. Explore the atmospheric streets of Athens while learning about the myths and legends of ancient Greece from an informative guide. Visit the Trilogy of Athens, learn about neoclassical architecture, explore the Central Market and hear about Hermes, the God of Commerce, explore the colorful local spice market and more on this affordable half-day outing.

Enjoy a private swim and snorkel cruise in the Saronic Gulf from Athens. Travel by private minivan to seaside Lagonissi, and board your skippered RIB (rigid-inflatable boat) for an island-hopping cruise. Stop to swim and snorkel in bays, off beaches, or in a cavern, or just relax on board. Choose a morning or afternoon cruise, with snacks, water, snorkeling gear, and round-trip transport from your Athens hotel, cruise port or airport included.

Planning a vacation to Athens is a major undertaking, so the thought of adding on (and having to plan) a few days in another destination can be more stressful than exciting. Avoid all of that stress and discover two well-loved Greek islands on a pre-planned three-day tour to Mykonos and Santorini, where the only major decision you’ll have to make is which restaurants you want to dine at for lunch and dinner. Transport, activities, and accommodation are all included in the tour price, making this an ideal option if you’re looking for a high value, low-stress option.

Some of Greece’s most astonishing and historic landmarks are within driving distance of Athens. On this two-day tour you’ll visit two of these landmarks, the ancient religious site Delphi and the monumental rock formations of Meteora, without the stress of having to organise a rental car and navigating local roads. Along with these two renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore the battlefield of Thermopylae and the charming Greek towns Arachova and Kalabaka.

Make the most of your time in the Greek capital with a completely private, full-day tour of Athens’ most iconic attractions. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide and hit up all of the city’s must-see sites, including the Acropolis and its new museum, the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, the Old Town Plaka and more. Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at the Greek Parliament Building, and take in panoramic city views from atop Lycabettus Hill. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 7 people.

Visit the Peloponnese and the islands of Hydra and Spetses with ease on this 3-day private tour for up to eight guests. Travel from Athens in a WiFi-equipped vehicle to the Peloponnese region. Explore the ruins at Mycenae and Epidaurus and learn about their history from your guide. Enjoy the use of a mobile phone to reach your guide when you explore independently. Enjoy a local lunch before heading out to wander through the seaside town of Nafplio. Stay overnight in a guesthouse with sea views and then spend two days exploring the islands of Hydra and Spetses.