Best Of Athens Private Tour- Acropolis, Parthenon & Highlights

Nikolas was a wonderful, informative and friendly local guide who knows Athens and has great English.

Stefanos was our excellent guide and his passion and knowledge of Greek history was so appreciated! He was entertaining and made the tour so memorable and more than we expected. We are now educated on the fact that so many words we use are based on the Greek language! He was our very own Mr. Portokalos!!

Amazing excursion. Learned so much in a very entertaining way. Stefanos was incredibly knowledgeable. Had great videos clips that enhanced the tour. Highly recommend!

This is a great tour to experience the highlights of Athens in a day. Our guide, Yiannias was knowledgeable, conversant and friendly. Highly recommended !

Theodore picked us up from our hotel and we knew, right away, that we had made the correct choice for our classic tour of Athens! His knowledge base of Greek history, culture, food and the city of Athens is impressive!!!

Manolis was an outstanding guide for our tour of Athens. His knowledge of the area really stood out — he provided thorough, engaging commentary on every site and neighborhood we visited, giving us context we wouldn't have gotten on our own. The lunch arranged as part of the tour was genuinely impressive, and the timeline he set for the day struck a great balance, letting us see everything without ever feeling rushed. Highly recommend Manolis to anyone looking to explore Athens — a fantastic, professional experience from start to finish. Five stars!

Theodore was wonderful! Very knowledgeable. He helped us out with a hiccup that was our groups error!! Spent almost an hour working it out!! Thank you Theo!!

Theodore was excellent! Very knowledgeable and personable. Very smooth and enjoyable day. Doing a private tour is the way to see Athens attractions in one day.

We really enjoyed our private tour with our guide,Panos. He was very knowledgeable. He kept checking to make sure we were having a good time, if we wanted to stop and take pictures anywhere. And gave us a great recommendation for our lunch spot. It was nice to have our tickets included and go right in to the sites.

Terry was an excellent guide. Had a fantastic time seeing all the beautiful Athens. A lovely lunch and he made it very easy by picking us up and dropping us off at the hotel. Thank you! And highly recommend the tour.

This was the best way to see Athens in a day. Our guide was amazing. The knowledge shared was brilliant. Our guide was attentive and funny making the whole experience perfect. The local restaurant, that served authentic Greek food for lunch was unbelievably tasty and trust me, you are left feeling very satisfied. I would highly recommend this tour, you certainly get your money's worth. Thanks for a brilliant time!!

We had a wonderful full day tour of Athens! Aris was so knowledgeable about each and every stop. He pointed out fun and interesting things that we would have missed without his advice. Aris was very accommodating to our needs. Our group had visited Lycabettus Hill the day before so he gave us some suggestions of other things to see which was a perfect for us. The lunch was very enjoyable and filling! Absolutely worth the money. We visited all of Athens highlights in a day and enjoyed the AC and comfort of the very nice and roomy van.

What an incredible day we spent with our guide Aris. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Greece. He was very good at organizing our day so that we could see everything at the least crowded times. We would totally do this again with him!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing day touring Athens with Dimitris! He brought incredible energy, a positive attitude, and a deep knowledge of the city that made every stop more meaningful. He navigated Athens traffic with ease, knew all the best shortcuts, and kept the day running smoothly without ever feeling rushed. One of the highlights was a fantastic lunch that was included, and we especially appreciated his flexibility. He happily customized the itinerary so we could visit the National Archaeological Museum, which ended up being one of our favorite experiences. Best of all, he made sure we were back at the cruise port exactly at the time requested, giving us complete peace of mind. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, personable, flexible, and genuinely wants you to have the best possible experience in Athens, we highly recommend Dimitris!

Our driver Tolis was absolutely great he went above and beyond to make our day special. Everything was timed to perfection and Tolis did a great job of explaining the history and the significants of each site. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an easy well rounded tour of Athens especially if it’s your first time visiting.

Theodore was an awesome guide, giving us so much information on both ancient and current Athens. Great mix of walking and driving for our first day in Athens.

Athens is a wonderful and complicated city. Get a tour driver who knows how to navigate it. Pantelis did a great job getting us to all of Athen’s historical highlights. He was prompt, patient and efficient. Highlights were the Parthenon and its museum, the changing of the guard near the prime minister’s office, and the incredible views from Mt. Lycabettus.

Stefanos was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a lot of new things about the history of Greece. He made our visit extra special.

Manolis was great. The private tour is worth it. He had all our tickets ready drove us so close to the entrances. We lived it

Pantelis drove us to all the important sites of Athens. Pantelis provided us with detailed history of all the sites. Pantelis is a true professional and his knowledge of Athens is very impressive. Thank you Pantelis for an amazing experience. You are an awesome tour guide and our Professor!

Stefanos was an excellent guide with a constant barrage of information about his city, Athens. We got to see so many things we simply couldn’t have otherwise. The itinerary was perfect for the day, and our guide, Stefanos really put things over the top. Definitely one of the most knowledgeable and friendly guides we have ever had.

Aris is an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable and warm. He took care of my family’s needs and gave us a comprehensive tour of Athens. We had a range of family members - 11 to 81 years old - everyone had a spectacular day.

Nicklaus was a fabulous guide, even added an extra stop that we requested for photos. Was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great driver!

We had a great day with Tolis visiting the major sites of Athens. Tolis was on time and very personable. Our first stop was at the Agora and our second, the Acropolis. He had our tickets ready and gave us great directions on where to go and where to meet him after visiting the sites. He had cold water bottles waiting for us after each visit, which was so nice on a hot day! The included lunch was pretty good. Typical Greek fare. After lunch was a bit slower. Lots of time spent in the van driving to some other Athens highlights. I did appreciate how Tolis gave us the history of the changing of the guard and explained the uniforms worn by the guards. One of the other persons on our tour wanted to go into the National Garden and Tolis happily led us thru a part of the garden and explained how the garden was created in Athens. Overall, the tour was well worth it. The van was comfortable and Tolis was a great tour guide! The only reason for the four stars is strictly because of the time spent in the van on the latter part of the tour.

Stefanos was amazing! We enjoyed his upbeat personality and knowledge. He was patient with us when we had questions and wanted to stay places longer. He took us to some amazing places that we didn’t even know existed and the lunch was delicious!!

We had a wonderful day with Aris our guide. He was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. Great was to see the city and get to know some history!!

Terry was an excellent tour guide. From the first moment we connected, he was warm, congenial and friendly. He showed thorough, in-depth knowledge of everything Athens / Greece, and was very flexible at accommodating our needs and interests. If we were to return, we would request Terry as our guide. Also the Mercedes minibus was very comfortable and allowed great views in all directions.

Our guide, Manos, was friendly and funny with lots of stories. He gave us a flavor of Greek history and knew how to dodge the tourists. We highly recommend him!

Tolis was our knowledgeable and charismatic tour guide for our full day of Athens. We had the best experience and would recommend to all. Top class!

Our driver Aris was fantastic. From picking us up at the cruise terminal we were provided an amazing day. Aris has an incredible amount of knowledge of history past and present which made seeing the sites much more interesting. He is very kind and offered to do whatever we wanted to do and had excellent advice on the important sites to visit .

Stefanos was fabulous from the start! He has so much knowledge of Greek history and passion for his country. He was super informative and enthusiastic, a safe driver, and lots of fun energy.

Theodore was wonderful!!! He has a rich knowledge of his country and clearly enjoys sharing this with others!! He is a great story teller and finds ways to make the history fun for everyone. Was a super smooth and easy day - we saw The Acropolis and many other fantastic sites! Athens is alive with flowers and greenery this time of year - highly recommend!

Tolis, our driver, was everything we were hoping for. Kind and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. We appreciated getting to see the city sights in an efficient way that helped us use our time well.

Our tour with Panos (and expert guide Margaret) was fantastic! He was friendly and shared great insights, and Margaret’s detailed knowledge of the ancient Acropolis (Parthenon and temples) was second to none!

We had an absolutely fantastic private tour of Athens with Manos and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. His knowledge, organisation, and timing made all the difference. He expertly planned our day so we arrived at attractions at exactly the right times to avoid the queues, which meant we spent our time enjoying Athens rather than waiting. Thank you Manos!

This tour made our stay in Athens amazing. Our tour guide was very aware and familiar with the history of Athens and expressed extreme passion when explaining everything to us. We really enjoyed it.

Outstanding Full-Day Athens Tour with Manos We had an outstanding full-day tour of Athens with Manos. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and incredibly engaging. He brought the history of Athens to life in a way that was both educational and enjoyable, connecting the ancient sites, Greek culture, religion, architecture, and modern Athens in a way that made the entire day memorable. Manos was well organized, easy to understand, and very attentive to our interests and pace. He knew exactly how to structure the day so we could see the major highlights without feeling rushed. His explanations added real depth to every stop, and he was excellent at answering questions and sharing insights that we never would have gotten on our own. What made the tour especially enjoyable was Manos himself. He was warm, personable, patient, and clearly proud of Athens and its history. By the end of the day, we felt like we had not only seen Athens, but truly understood it better. I would highly recommend Manos to anyone visiting Athens who wants a first-class, full-day private tour experience. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

Nikos and Magda were great. Nikos maneuvered the narrow Athens street like a champ. He made sure to get us as close as possible when dropping us off and picking us up. Magda is a gem. She’s thoughtful and enthusiastic and prepared. She’s knowledgeable and kind and personable. Our group had a range of folks 1-79 and she made sure all were cared for and comfortable while providing detailed information. We would recommend this tour with Nikos and Magda. The sites are all amazing and I wouldn’t have wanted to miss any of them.

What a wonderful Athens tour we had with Manos. He went out of his way to make sure each stop was explained , and he was immediately available when the 4 of us had completed a site. Skip the Line tickets made things even better . Highly recommend .

Manos was fantastic. Very informative & had our entire tour planned out perfectly. Everything was timed just right so you didn’t feel rushed. If we find ourselves back in Athens we will certainly be getting a hold of Manos again.

George and Margarita were very knowledgeable. We went to all major spots seamlessly and absorbed as much history as we were able.

Stefania is super experienced . He knows where is the best spot to see exchange guards . We love the " before and after" booklet he gave us before we entered Acropolis to show what several sites looked like in the old days . He surely has done his homework well .

Panos was a great driver and knowledgeable guide taking my son and I to the best sights Athens has to offer.

ARIS was a great driver. Told us as much as he could he could and was attentive to our questions and basically our every need. He also worked extra time to get in everything we wanted since one of the venues, the Acropolis, took so long very impressed with him.

Tolis was an excellent driver and tour guide. My family of 8 really enjoyed working with him!

Our tour guide Stephanos was very knowledgeable and passionate about the facts on language and history of the culture of Greece. The lunch was very delicious at a street side cafe. It was a long day so be ready to walk as many of the sights are a bit of an uphill incline. This is a highly recommended tour.

Kyriakos was superb! He was kind, knowledgeable, engaging, a great driver, flexible, accommodating, got us back to the ship on time and had a great sense of humor to top that off! Hope we can return the favor if he ever gets to come to USA! Highly recommend this trip!

Our second city tour of Athens with Manos in 2 years. When we were returning with friends there was only one man we wanted to whizz us across the city to catch as many sights as possible! With superb timing, pre bought tickets for the Acropolis and Agora, to miss the main crowds we had a fantastic and humour filled 5 hours with Manos. He is so passionate about this city and we also learned different things from our last visit. Also learnt so much about Greece in general. Highly recommend. Note. The guide doesn’t to the sights with you as you have to be an accredited guide but this makes it all the more flexible and be was able to give us all the knowledge before and after.

This tour was a great way to see Athens. Our tour guide Aris was very knowledgeable of the areas of Athens. Also gave us a great history about Greece and the city of Athens. We highly recommend him to anyone who would book this tour.