Top Athens Layover Tours

Maximize time in Athens with this private half-day tour. Skip the hassle of navigating and join your guide for an insider’s look into top Athens attractions. Visit popular landmarks including the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. See bustling neighborhoods including Plaka and Monastiraki. Explore Athens at your own pace with this private tour.

The Athens Riviera is an alluring stretch of coastline south of the capital. With this sunset tour, avoid being tied to bus schedules and enjoy the convenience of your own private driver. Stop at the Temple of Poseidon, where you can enter at your expense and watch the sun set. Plus, there will be free time to indulge in the gastronomic delights of the Kavouri Beach area.

This is the ideal tour for first-time visitors to Athens. Save hours of research time, and enjoy a comprehensive private itinerary that includes many of Athens' top sights. See the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Zeus, and much more. Avoid busy public transport and travel between sites in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

This half-day tour is a great way to tick off multiple highlights of the Athenian Riviera in just half a day. Instead of waiting for irregular buses, travel with ease in a luxurious private vehicle between sights such as Lake Vouliagmeni’s thermal springs, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon. At the end of the tour, enjoy time to watch the sunset and have dinner at a tavern (own expense).

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Journey around ancient Greece on a Segway! This thrilling Segway tour is the ideal introduction to Athens, taking in historic highlights like the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestous. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic tour around the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Thiseio, stopping to take in the views from Mars Hill. Best of all: this small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Get an expert introduction to Athens’ most important archaeological sites—the Acropolis and Ancient Agora—during this walking tour with skip-the-ticket line. Slip past the crowds at the ticket office at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, where you learn about the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Monument of Agrippa and more. After free time, follow your guide on foot through Athens' political center of Ancient Agora and its famous monuments, including Hephaestus Temple. Top off your itinerary at the museum, housed in the Stoa of Attalos. Admission to the attractions is not included in the tour price, and needs to be paid in cash to your guide. Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.

Enjoy a day on the island of Hydra on an independent trip from Athens. Catch a ferry to this famous island in the Aegean Sea, and enjoy several hours free to relax, explore, and discover the shops, restaurants, bars, and quaint lanes independently. Drink in the slow pace and perhaps finish with time out on a beach before your return ferry. Round-trip ferry tickets, plus pickup and drop-off at select central Athens hotels included.

Skip the long lines at the ticket office of the iconic Acropolis (ticket price not included), discover the Acropolis Museum, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Athens on a tour that’s tailor-made for history buffs. You’ll see the Changing of the Guards outside the Greek Parliament, stroll the National Garden, and admire precious monuments including the Parthenon. Please note that there may be a short wait for security checks.

Ride to Delphi from Athens with a private driver, then explore on a self-guided tour. Relax on the private car ride to Delphi. After drop-off, stroll around the area on your own, seeing the village of Arachova and the Temple of Apollo. The monastery of Osios Loukas is an important part of this private tour and, just like Delphi, is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Opt for an additional surprise destination chosen by your driver, or let the driver know of any special interests you have. Pickup and drop-off at your Athens hotel is included.

Learn to drink like a Greek on a private evening pub crawl just for you and your friends. Take a break from being a tourist and spend the night mingling with locals at four different bars, from a retro-hip cocktail lounge to a traditional Greek ‘taverna.’ Sip Greek beer, wine, and ouzo paired with typical bar snacks, and get personalized tips on the best places to party during your stay in Athens.

Leave the 21st-century bustle of Athens behind and discover the ancient world of the Peloponnese on a private day tour that’s perfect for history buffs. Discover the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth, where St. Paul preached, test the acoustics in the Theatre of Epidaurus, poke around the historic coastal city of Nafplion, and more. Your package excludes admission fees, but you can upgrade to add a traditional Greek lunch.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historic heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building, and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs. Please note admission to the Acropolis is at your own expense.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Drive through the Grecian countryside in a modern bus and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries. View all six sky-high monastic retreats, stopping for visits at three of them, and discover hermit caves. Upgrade to add lunch—or treat yourself to a private tour.

Visit the archaeological ruins of Delphi on a day trip from Athens that's ideal for those short on time in the country. Sights include the Temple of Apollo, Athenian Treasury, Delphi Museum, and more. This tour allows you to skip the stress of finding your own way from Athens to Delphi so you can just relax and enjoy a pre-planned day. Upgrade to add lunch in the village.

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. Skipping the longer ferry ride from Piraeus Port, the excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Metochi port, to take the ferry from there instead. You’ll have ample free time to explore Hydra, and enjoy its beaches and tavernas, before your return to Athens.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by private luxury vehicle to landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Ancient Agora, Mount Lycabettus, and the National Archaeological Museum. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and access to WiFi and an English-speaking driver.

So, this is your first time in Athens and you don’t know where to begin? We have created the best walking tour for first-time visitors to the Greek capital. By joining this walking tour around Athens city center you will be able to see the most important and fascinating monuments in the city. In addition to Athens’ highlights, you will also visit some of the hidden gems most tourists never see. A local expert will make sure that you won’t miss everything Athens has to offer and that you will enjoy the best 3-hour laid back walking tour during your stay in the city.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490 BC.

Delve into the life of the Apostle Paul with this unique tour that traces his years in Athens and Corinth. Admire the sites in the Greek capital where St. Paul visited, including the Acropolis and Agora, and stop on Areopagus where he delivered one of his most famous sermons. Then continue on to Corinth to see the ancient ruins where the apostle preached and visit the church now dedicated to him.

Discover Delphi in one day by simply booking a private transfer with us. Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, and the island of Delos are considered as the top tourist attractions in Greece. If you are traveling with children do not hesitate to request a special seat. We offer child/ booster seats for children up to 5 years old, without any additional charges. Our daily goal is to provide excellent travel services, by giving great emphasis on our fleet and workforce. All our drivers speak English fluently and are travel enthusiasts. * * * Tour guide services are not included in this experience.

Make the most of your time in Athens by visiting the top sights in a single day with a private car and driver. This tour saves you hours so you can visit all the A-list attractions from the ancient Acropolis to the modern Greek Parliament to watch the changing of the guard. Explore the charming neighborhood of Plaka, take in views over the city from Mount Lycabettus, and stop to dine and shop.