Private Athens Mini Tour: Explore Ancient Sites and Modern Landmarks

Embark on a private Athens mini tour and discover the captivating blend of ancient sites and modern landmarks. Witness the Changing of the Guard, admire neoclassical architecture, and marvel at the Acropolis from Lycabettus Hill.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - We visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the monument known as Hadrian’s Arch, a distinctive Roman structure dedicated to Theseus and Hadrian, the founders of Athens.
  • Syntagma - See the Changing of the Guard at Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • The Academy of Athens - We will see the Academy of…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transportation from central Athens or Piraeus hotel and the cruise terminal
  • Inclusive of all vehicle-related expenses
  • Professional English-speaking driver offering information and tips
  • Exclusive private tour for your party only
  • Comfortable ride with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, fuel, and tolls included
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional guides within the respective sites (available to hire for an additional fee)
Additional Information

Embark on a concise tour of Athens that includes the city’s most celebrated ancient and contemporary attractions. Witness the Guard Changing ritual at the monument of the Unseen Soldier located before the Parliament House. The guards’ uniform was designed by King Otto of Greece, inspired by the attire of rebel mountains, warriors and robbers who stood…

Location
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas, Leoforos Amalias
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kristenkw8800tx
Nov 1, 2024
Perfect City tour of Athens - We had a fabulous tour with Sophia and Fanis. We were only in Athens a few days after my daughter's wedding in Santorini. We really wanted to see the highlights of Athens before going home. This tour was just perfect, capturing just enough to give us a wonderful feel for this ancient city. As we drove from site to site learning about Greek history, Sophia was very personable and answered all of our questions we had about current Greek culture. The tour ended with an excellent meal at an adorable family restaurant with delicious homemade Greek cuisine. Our party of 5 highly recommends this tour if you are looking for a day tour of Athens!
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Fellowtraveler481926
Sep 18, 2024
Excellent tour if you have limited time, great for all ages where transport is preferred to walking. - Excellent tour. Sophia our guide and Fanis our driver were brilliant. We had a very long stopover at airport for the day so decided to do this tour for the day. Pick up & drop off at airport was seamless. The van was clean, comfortable and air conditioned. Sophia was a great guide and my children (9,8 & 4) all enjoyed the sites. The changing of the guard was a highlight for us all. Would recommend to anybody who wants a tour via car and has limited time. Children have had a great day and so have the adults!
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Jennifer
Jun 14, 2024
Best mini tour of Athens! - This was the perfect tour to see some highlights of the history of Athens. Panos was our driver/tour guide and we couldn’t have asked for a more informative and friendly person! Panos is THE BEST! Highly recommend this tour.
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Melissa1398
May 22, 2024
Most efficient way to get the most of Athens! - We wouldn’t have been able to replicate this tour on our own as efficiently and effectively as we were able to on this tour. Sophia was very knowledgeable and we appreciated the comfort of the air-conditionined luxury van. We appreciated the tour so much!
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66angelk
Jun 30, 2023
Long layover tour. So much fun! - Manolis our driver is so kind, patient, professional, and eager to share what he knows of the city. Arranging the tour was easy via WhatsApp the day prior; we had flown into Athens from Santorini with a long layover. With our luggage checked through to our destination, airport pickup and drop off was simple. We only had our carry-ons, and Manolis kept them secure for us while we toured many iconic sites - Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Parliament/Changing of the Guards, Olympic Stadium, and dinner/shopping in Plaka. Highly recommended! Thank you Manolis!
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Jjjjtravels
Nov 2, 2022
Don't hesistate to book with CATTaxi ! - We had such a wonderful tour with Terry. He was a terrific driver and guide, taking us all around Athens showing us not only the well-known places, but also some hidden gems along the way that we definitely would not have seen without Terry's guidance. He asked my children (11 & 13.5) about their interests and took us somewhere the tour doesn't usually go, to accomodate their interests. It was such a great introduction to Athens. We would not hesistate to book CAT Taxi again for any touring or transport needs.
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9alicey
Aug 8, 2022
Cattaxi is the best ! Book now ! - I recommend Terry and his colleagues 1000%!! We met Terry 4 years ago and this summer we came back to Athens for a day before venturing out to the Greek islands. Terry felt like a member of our family and took care of us as if we are friends. We only had a day so wanted to cram as much in as possible and Terry made sure of it ! Terry even remembered which stores we went to 4 years ago to buy sandals and brought us to the same store this time so we can stock up on some high quality Greek merchandise. Highly recommend. See you again hopefully Terry!
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Raminder
Oct 2, 2018
Best way to see Athens!! - Notis was an amazing driver and guide, he gave us a very good tour and it certainly helped to have a clean Audi to get around town. we ended up extending our mini tour for 3 extra hours and enjoy some of the local food & coffee. A must do in Athens!!
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Brent
Aug 5, 2018
You can't go wrong with CATTaxi! Dimitris, you were great! - Prompt. Professional. Honest. Helpful. Dimitris Sakkis of CATTaxi is all of this and more! Dimitris served as our driver for our week in Greece - whenever we wanted to go somewhere we would just message Dimitris and he would meet us wherever we were in the city and promptly take us to our destination. He's very friendly, informative, and truly has a kind heart. He made such a huge difference in our time in Greece. You will not be disappointed with CATTaxi at all - truly exceptional!
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Monfortmikaelle
Jul 29, 2018
Best taxi service in Athens!!! - We have been using Cattaxi service each time we come to Athens, for the last 5 years. Terry is an amazing guide and adviser to optimize your commute and trip. I have been traveling to Greece for 30 years and I can certify that Terry and his team are the most honest, reliable and friendly taxi drivers in town. They have also developed an extraordinary VR app for an immersive experience of ancient Athens. Highly recommend for private tour!
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