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The 15 Private Tours in Athens That Earn Their Price

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Athens: Full-Day Private Tour - Starting at the Acropolis
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

2.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

See Athens in one day with Acropolis tickets, ancient ruins, Mount Lycabettus views, Greek lunch, and flexible private transport.

“A truly wonderful experience! The staff at Olive Sea Travel were very supportive and communicated with us regularly both while we were in the US, prior to tour, and when we were in Athens. Our driver Dimitris was exceptional, very responsive to our requests and showed us all the sights of the city. Highly recommended!”

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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet - What the meet and greet feels like after baggage claim
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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

3.Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,495 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Book a private Athens airport transfer with flight monitoring, meet and greet, clean vehicles, and direct rides to city or coastal hotels.

“Pro’s: driver was professional, prompt, and courteous. He was well on time for the pickup, was able to fit all our luggage (4 pieces), car was clean and comfortable, and walk to the car was a short distance away. Con: it took over an hour to get from the airport to downtown because he avoided the toll roads and took side streets. My assumption for a $100+ black car service is we’d be able to take the toll roads to get there faster.”

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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer - Meet and Greet: The Detail That Must Go Right
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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

Athens Greece Full Day Private Tour - Starting at Syntagma and setting the pace
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Athens Greece Full Day private tour

5.Athens Greece Full Day private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

See Athens highlights in one private Mercedes tour, with hotel pickup, local history, flexible stops, and lunch at a traditional taverna.

“Athens is spectacular! The guide was maybe a little unnecessary. We felt we probably could have found it all on our own if we'd read up, and with the bus or metro. He didn't add much, nor was he super personable.”

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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens - Private pickup and the long road west
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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

6.Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 762 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $301

Review of a private eight-hour Corinth tour from Athens, with Paul’s biblical sites, Acrocorinth, the canal, museum, lunch, and practical booking advice.

“Taz wasn’t just our tour guide, he became our friend. And he took care of EVERY detail from pick up to drop off!!! We were greeted with fresh baked cookies and chilled bottles of water, and it just got better from there. His knowledge of history and the culture are incredible. The details he shared at every stop took us back into time…he made history come alive for us. The sites were amazing and he created a special picture gallery to help us remember each place we visited. He even picked out a special place for us to dine with beautiful views. We HIGHLY recommend this tour!”

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4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour - The Acropolis and Parthenon: the essential first stop
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4 Hours – Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner - The drive through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza
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Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

9.Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Watch the Aegean sunset at Poseidon’s Temple, ride Athens’ coast in a private car, and enjoy Greek dinner by the sea.

“Our tour guide, Harry, was fantastic. He spoke great english and was full of local knowledge. The tour was great and perfectly timed. The restaurant we stoped at had the best seafood we had eaten on our trip through Greece so far. Fresh and authenticly greek! The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon was spectacular and we'll worth the drive.”

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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour - Lunch in Vouliagmeni and along the coast
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Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

10.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171

Review of Athens’ private Lake Vouliagmeni spa and Temple of Poseidon tour, with practical costs, timing, swimming tips, meals, and guide details.

“Our services with Theo was nothing less than spectacular. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, attentive to our special dietary needs and showed the utmost care as a host, driver and tour guide. So glad to have met him. He became one of the highlights of our time in Athens Greece. Book this tour. (;”

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Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings) - Greek cheeses and yogurt at a local deli
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Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)

11.Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Taste 15+ Greek specialties, explore Athens Central Market, and walk from Syntagma to Monastiraki with a small-group food guide.

“We LOVE food tours and we were not disappointed with this experience! Manos was exceptional in his rapport and knowledge of not just Greek food, but so much more! His pride in Greek history and culture was obvious throughout the tour and he is an excellent ambassador for all things Greece! We had the opportunity to taste many different foods while strolling through a variety of neighborhoods and associated markets. One of the things we like best on food tours is the mix of people you’re with - this one had mostly Americans plus two great Aussies! We definitely recommend this to anyone!”

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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings - The ten-tasting option: more food and more time
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Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

12.Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 526 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Taste Athens with a private local guide, sampling Greek classics, market treats, sweets, and drinks over six or ten stops.

“We had the best time with Makram Maxime! He guided us to some lovely gems in Athens where we were able to experience yummy food in restaurants that we might not have otherwise tried!”

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Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer - Why the 45-minute estimate needs extra room
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Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer

13.Athens Airport Private Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Athens Airport private transfers, with 24-hour pickup, roomy vehicles, local drivers, luggage limits, pricing, and practical tips.

“The driver was punctual, friendly, safe, and helpful with our luggage. We would use this service again.”

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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert - Walking through the Acropolis in about 80 minutes
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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour - Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch
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Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

15.Athens Highlights Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $305

See Athens highlights in five private hours, with Acropolis tickets, hotel or port pickup, flexible stops, and a choice of Agora or Acropolis Museum.

“This was the perfect way to make the most of our limited time in Athens, and a great way to transfer from cruise port to hotel. Panos communicated clearly thru Whatsapp. Gave good background of the sights. Being able to see the changing of the guards at the much less crowded President's home was much appreciated.”

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