About Activity
Make the most out of your stay in sun-soaked Athens and let your local driver show you around! Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car without worrying about leaving something out. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.
The Sightseeing Ride can include many interesting stops visitors always enjoy. The famous Acropolis Hill where you can admire the elegant temples of the Parthenon, the Constitution - in Greek Syntagma - Square, where the building of the Hellenic Parliament is located. Take memorable photos from Lycabettus Hill and stroll along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, explore Plaka, a quaint area developed around the ancient Agora and taste local delicacies in nearby tavernas.
At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel and Tolls
- Water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
- All taxes and handling charges
Excludes
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and Gratuities
- Entrance fee to the Acropolis of Athens (Acropolis Area) is not included and has to be paid on spot.
- Entrance fee to the Temple of Olympian Zeus is not included and has to be paid on spot.
- Entrance fee to the Panathenaic Stadium is not included and has to be paid on spot.
- Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions.
Stop At: Acropolis Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Admire the Herodes Atticus Odeon and the Acropolis Museum walking through Dionysiou Areopagitou street.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included Vast temple in the center of Athens began in 6th century B.C. on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to god Zeus.
Stop At: The three indisputable jewels of Athenian neoclassical architecture: The University of Athens, the Academy, and the National Library.
Stop At: The largest square in the city, where the Hellenic Parliament is located in the place of the Old Royal Palace.
Stop At: Change Of Guards A ceremony following the Presidential Guards marching from the Presidential Mansion to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Constitution Square
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium Admission Ticket:
Tickets are not included An important historical attraction, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896.
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens.
Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Suitable for all physical fitness levels For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group. For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group. For 9-12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group. For 13-17 people: A private bus will be assigned to your group. Information regarding our tours and drivers: Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own. Operated by Welcome Pickups For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Used Welcome Pickups for 4 rideschandlerhtr
We used welcome pickups for 4 separate rides and had booked way in advance. All 4 drivers were on time, friendly and informative! We used the service to pickup at the airport to get us to our apartment, from the apartment to the cruise terminal, from the cruise terminal to a layover hotel, then finally from the hotel to the airport. Everything went as planned. We would definitely use this service again. Also liked that within the app, you can see where the driver was and also has the means to communicate directly if needed.
Glykeria K @ Welcome PickupsdavidsP8988FT
We could not have been happier with Glykeria K at Welcome Pickups in Athens. She is like a breath of fresh air with her engaging personality. She is so interesting without drowning us in minute information. We spent a very full day with her and she was very adaptable making sure we enjoyed the important points on and about Athens. We particularly enjoyed her stories about the origin of Christianity in Greece. If you are in Athens and would like a private tour with a wonderful person, please request Glykeria K at Welcome Pickups. She gave us a very memorable day.
Really Great Round-Trip Service (A Small Tip for First-Timers!)Gray C
We recently used Welcome Pickups for our round-trip transfers between Athens International Airport and our hotel, and overall, we had a really good experience.
Both of our drivers were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. Being offered chilled bottled water immediately upon entering the car was a very thoughtful and appreciated touch. Our drivers acted as mini-tour guides, pointing out significant landmarks and areas of interest as we drove. It was a great introduction to the city.
The only minor issue we encountered was the pickup location upon arrival. As first-time visitors to Athens, we were a bit disoriented in the airport and expected the driver to be waiting inside the terminal with a name sign. Instead, we had to navigate our way to the curb to meet him. If you are unfamiliar with the airport layout, I’d recommend clarifying the exact meeting point beforehand to avoid any confusion.
Despite the slight confusion at the start, the quality of the ride and the friendliness of the staff were top-notch. We definitely recommend Welcome Pickups for anyone visiting Athens and would certainly use their service again.
The drivers were very kind, welcoming and accommodating. The rides were smooth and seamless and the cars were always clean, couldnt have asked for a better ride!
Excellent tour of best sites with wonderfully friendly guideTara_R
We had a wonderful experience with Nasos who was so friendly and knowledgeable. He was extremely accommodating and knew all the best spots for photos. We loved our tour!
Great for transfers or tours!michellewK7839DS
We used Welcome Pickups for all of our transfers and for a tour while here in Athens! I highly recommend them! Panagiotis Bouras was our driver and tour guide! He was always prompt, had a clear a visible sign for us to find him, always had bottles of water for us while transferring and touring, was knowledgeable and informative, and just overall took great care of us! If you are ever in Athens and need transportation or a tour, give him a text on WhatsApp… he can answer any questions and can arrange transportation for you.
Panagiotis Bouras
welcome Pickups
+30 697 720 4693 (WhatsApp)
Great guide to Athens in two hours. Mark_S
Guide was fantastic. Very knowledgable and helpful. Would highly recommend him.
Saw all the major sites.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. She provided us with much useful information for our stay.Michael_C
Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. She provided us with much useful information for our stay.
Wonderful tour in Athens! Carolyn_O
Aug 29, 2024, 12:44:41 PM Wonderful helpful driver who was so accommodating! We wanted a quick tour seeing the main attractions and this is exactly what he did. Highly recommend!
Last minute notification they were unable to pick us up at our location. Tried to cancel for refund but denied. Katie_C
Tour guide notified us of cancellation at last minute so refund request denied. I have used Viator successfully and happily in the past.
Please help with refund.
Acropolis within 2 hours, done!jorgeglzj
Betty, our knowledgeable guide was able to show us the Acropolis in such brief time.
Get there early to avoid crowds and the heat.
Get your tickets in advance to save time.
Beautiful and memorable experience Ciprian_D
It was an interesting experience, with a wonderful guide. Everything was like we read about it. A little problem due to danger for fire we couldn’t reach to the panoramic view, but ir was ok.
The driver is knowledgeable, accommodating and understanding. Arrived on time and a good English speaker.
Professional transfer/taxi servicehlcctravelgrrl
Oct 11, 2022, 10:14:53 PM We used them for airport transfers and a shirt tour of Athens. Professional, on time, clean vehicles, we would use them again.
Avoid! All taxis from Athens Airport to the city center are €35 flat fee. L938MYpaulg
Avoid! We took off from London thinking we had a transfer and by the time we landed I had a message that our transfer was cancelled due to lack of drivers. If you get left stranded you won't be able to contact anyone. there is NO customer service. this company is ghost.
What an amazing time. Our driver Alexandros was amazing. He was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Athens. His English was very good. We let him take us to where he thought we’re the best spots. We saw some amazing things. He also was willing to go over our 2 hours to let us walk a bit. I highly recommend this service. Thanks Alexandros!
Bait-and-Switch then a 2-hour rideAfricaAtNewYears
We booked, paid 90€, and got a detailed pickup and itinerary receipt 3-weeks ahead, were assigned a driver and car a week ahead, and told that the 2-hour ride would cost 60€ more about a day ahead - typical bait&switch scam.
Driver with windshield-cracked Merc taxi did the itinerary, but tried unsuccessfully to get us out of the taxi at several points. Glad we had booked early morning because on the return when we asked for a/c, the taxi filled with the odor of the driver’s Winston cigs.
Nikos Choutas has provided a well and truly amazing tour. His knowledge, professionalism and dedication to ensuring value for money and that his customers have a good time I've customising trips according to their interests is well and truly commendable.
Great service- the best driver!924sindys
Honestly our driver, Angelos Chronis, made our entire Athens trip. He was the driver that picked us up from the airport and his attentive and helpful nature made us want to book a tour with him the next day. We were in Athens for three days and all three days, from a personalised Athens tour to a trip to the temple of Poseidon, he tailored to our needs. Would highly highly recommend him to anyone in need of a taxi in Athens. Very Covid complaint and the friendliest face! Thank you Angelos.
Pleasant impressionOdyssey758209
Excellent and recommended service./Drivers were friendly and helpful Also very punctual. They also took care of musicalizing the trip
We had booked pick-up at the airport in Athens and pick-up from the hotel on our way home. Everything worked great. Nice drivers. Clean cars. Safe and easy way to get to and from the airport.
