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The 15 Half-Day Tours in Athens That Earn Their Price

53 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Leaving Athens from Metaxourghio
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Visit Poseidon’s Temple at Cape Sounion by comfortable bus, hear Greek myths, and watch sunset over the Aegean on a practical Athens half-day trip.

“A fantastic half-day trip that is absolutely worth every penny! The organization was seamless and the views at the Temple of Poseidon were simply breathtaking. The highlight of the tour was definitely our amazing guide – she was incredibly kind, witty, and kept us entertained with fascinating stories and insights. You can really tell she’s passionate about history and loves what she does. Thank you for such a memorable experience!”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Lake Vouliagmeni: A Fifteen-Minute Photo Stop
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis - Central Athens by coach, from Parliament to the Olympics
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

3.Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,402 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Review of Athens half-day tour with Acropolis tickets, city highlights, Parthenon access, optional museum entry, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Good half day tour to go around Athens and see the Acropolis with a very knowledgeable guide. Price might be a little high for just a few hours and a big bus to go up to the Acropolis.”

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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour - The 75-minute coastal drive through Attica
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour - The Acropolis Museum puts the stones in context
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Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

5.Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

See Athens highlights by private car, from the Acropolis and museum to Lycabettus Hill, with flexible timing and pickup from your hotel or cruise port.

“Great tour if you want to see all the sights without having to drag around with 50 people and a boring tour guide.”

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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens with Entrance Tickets - The 8:30 a.m. departure from central Athens
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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens with Entrance Tickets

Athens: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks - Hydrousa Island is the first chance to swim
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Athens: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

7.Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · from $142

Cruise the Athenian Riviera by catamaran, with two swim stops, Greek lunch, wine, snorkeling gear, and views of Vouliagmeni Bay.

“If you want to relax and have a well organised, cared for tour with 2 people that will show you, with passion and hospitality the coast of Athens? Look no further. We had a VERY pleasant memorable trip. Unfortunately it was ‘only’ 5 hours ;-). But a well spend 5 hours.”

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Athens Half-Day Private City Tour - Pickup at Piraeus or your Athens accommodation
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Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

8.Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

See Athens highlights in four private hours, from the Acropolis and Plaka to Olympic sites, with hotel or port pickup.

“An excellent overall experience. Our tour guide, Odysseas, was knowledgeable and experienced, provided wonderful context during each stop and was very engaging.”

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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip - A quick stop at the Panathenaic Stadium
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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Zappio, Plaka, and the old city streets
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Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

10.Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

See Athens in four to five hours with a private driver, Acropolis access help, Lycabettus views, Olympic sites, and flexible stops.

“Driver was professional and always on time. The logistical aspects of the tour were exceptional. The vehicle was clean and new. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable, though he didn't really present the information in an organized or cohesive way. If we asked questions, he would answer, and we talked a lot while we were driving, but the conversations were more social vs. a tour that imparts information. Again, I think the driver/guide knew the content, but wasn't good at delivering it in a cohesive manner. This feedback is very driver dependent, and it's not necessarily a reflection of the tour company.”

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Athens: Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks - Meeting the crew and getting onto the catamaran
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Athens: Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks - Plaka brings the ancient city down to street level
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Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks

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Athens Half-Day Tour:Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Sights

From Athens: Half-Day Biblical Corinth Tour - The Corinth Canal: a short stop with a big story
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From Athens: Half-Day Biblical Corinth Tour

14.Half-Day Biblical Corinth Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 5 hours

Explore Corinth, the Corinth Canal, Apollo’s temple, and St. Paul’s biblical sites on a flexible private tour from Athens.

“Our driver was incredibly friendly and kind making us feel like family from the moment he met us. He immediately took us to a coffee shop, all 6 of us, and bought us coffee!! Our Guide was very knowledgeable, insightful and engaged in making sure our questions were fully answered. We booked on 8 hours notice and had the best private tour possible.”

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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour - Ancient Corinth, where trade and public life met
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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour

15.Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

See the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Temple of Apollo, and St. Paul’s port on a practical five-hour trip from Athens.

“Our guide was Simply AMAZING!! He was very Knowledgeable and Friendly!! The drivers were Superb!! The Tour was Very Insightful!! I thoroughly enjoyed the tour!!”

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