Half Day – Tour of Athens

The Perfect Athens Shore Excursion

The best half day tour of Athens to see all the main sites including the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus or anything else you might want to visit.

What makes ATS different? Brand new vehicles with AC, free wifi, device chargers, child seats (upon request) and without a doubt, the friendliest drivers in town (say hello to Hermes and Nikos). Don’t just take our word for it, see what our guests have to say on Tripadvisor!

We are here to make your visit to Athens worry free and a true trip of a lifetime. Simply contact us with any questions or special needs you may have and we will take care of everything.

We look forward to welcoming you to Athens soon!

Duration:

4 hours

Taxi / Minivan:

170€ / 250€

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If you are visiting Athens and you are interested in having a private tour, we are here to help you organize it! ATS consists of professional drivers with many years of experience in the travel industry. We promise that you will have a memorable day in our city! We will show you all the highlights and you will be dropped off at the starting point (Piraeus port if you are on cruise or at your Hotel/Apartment). Alternatively we can arrange a drop off at another location including direct to the airport of you are leaving Athens the same day (additional charges may apply).

Included

  • English speaking professional driver with basic knowledge of what you are going to visit.
  • Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, WiFi, Child Seats, and cold waters.
  • All taxes and VAT.
  • In one Taxi can fit up to 4 people, and in one Minivan up to 8 people.

Not Included

    • Entrance fees
    • From April 1st to October 31st: Acropolis (20 Euros), Temple of Zeus (6 Euros).
    • From November 1st to March 31st: Acropolis (10 Euros), Temple of Zeus (3 Euros).
    • Meal
    • But we can suggest you some traditional restaurants where local people go.

Confirmation

  • After you confirm your booking you will get also a confirmation from us with full information of what you have booked.

Cancellation Policy

  • Please inform us via e-mail, at least one week before, for alterations or cancellations!

Meeting Point & Time

  • The vehicle will pick you up at the meeting point. In the case of not being able to find the driver please contact the emergency number that appears on your voucher.
  • Please follow the instructions indicated on your voucher.

Itinerary:

Half Day Athens Tour includes: The Acropolis (where you will see the Temple of Parthenon which is dedicated to Athena Parthenos, Propylaea which is the monumental entrance to the sacred area, the Temple of Athena Nike which is dedicated to Athena – Nike, the Temple of Erechtheion, the Caryatides, Herodian Theater, the ruins of the Theater of Dionysus, Areopagus), The Temple of Zeus (which is the largest ancient temple in Greece in the Corinthian order), The Panathenaic Stadium (also known as The Kallimarmaros; the original stadium built for the first modern Olympic games in 1896), The Hill of Lycabettus, The Old Palace, The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier & The Changing of The Guards, The Catholic Cathedral, and finally The “Neoclassical Trilogy” (The Academy, The National Library, and The First University of Athens).

  • The itinerary is subject to change due to lack of time, demonstrations, strikes, or other issues that may arise. Itinerary changes rarely happen, but we are obliged to mention this here.