Private Athens Tour: Explore Classical Athens & Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon

Embark on a private tour of Athens and discover its rich history and iconic landmarks. Explore the ancient ruins, visit the neoclassical buildings, and be captivated by the breathtaking views from Mount Lycabettus. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, a true marvel of the Golden Age.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
  • Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50 - Drive by Hadrian’s Arch
  • National Library of Greece - Drive by the National Library and Athens University
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - Drive by the Temple of Olympiad Zeus (optional to visit)
  • Kallimarmaro - Visit Olympic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)
  • Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus) - Visit Licabettus Hill with magnificent panoramic views of Athens
  • National Archaeological Museum - Visit the breathtaking Archaeological Museum (with an option to visit the incredible Acropolis Museum)
  • National Historical Museum - Drive by the famous Stadiou street with the remarkable statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, “General” of the War Of Independence, 1821
  • Hellenic Parliament - Visit the Constitution Square, the Hellenic Parliament and the changing of the Royal Guards
  • Monastiraki - Enjoy lunch at a traditional taverna

Shopping for your friends and family in the flea market

  • Ancient Agora of Athens - Visit the remarkable Ancient Agora, tracing the footsteps of the Athenian philosophers

  • Acropolis of Athens - Visit the Acropolis (Sacred rock) and glorious Parthenon

  • Voula Beach - Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Voula

  • Varkiza - Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Varkiza

  • Glyfada - Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Glyfada

  • Vouliagmeni - Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Vouliagmeni

  • Temple of Poseidon - Drive by the Athens Riviera, the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni ,Voula and Varkiza.

Be captivated by the crowning jewel,Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon built during 444 - 440 BC, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age.

Enjoy your refreshments at the snack bar overlooking the temple and the sea.

Drive to Kavouri where you will treat your taste buds to delicious Greek delicacies by the Saronic sea.

  • Kavouri Beach - Enjoy your evening dinner at the Athens Riviera by the Saronic sea!
  • Athens - Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
What's Included
  • Fully Private Day Tour
  • Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
  • Transportation by private first class vehicle
  • Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history
  • Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water & refreshing wipes
  • Skip-the-line ticketing service (on-request)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the sites (AGT provides a ticket purchase service)
  • Food and drinks
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost, on request)
Additional Information

Experience the wonders of magnificent Athens! This capital city of Greece, the birthplace of numerous intellectuals of yore, was the core of Ancient Greece, a dominant civilization and dynasty.

Take pleasure in awe-inspiring vista from Mount Lycabettus, towering 300 metres above the land before being swept away by the spectacular neo-classical structures of the ‘architectural trilogy’, composed of the National Library, the University of Athens, and the Academy of Athens.

The curiosity of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the rotation of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square is equally captivating!

The vibrant district of Monastiraki with its iconic edifices including the remnants of Hadrian’s library, the Stoa of Attalos, the ancient Agora, and the bustling flea market captures great fascination.

Allow the calm Athens Riviera to mesmerise you and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, a prominent monument of the Golden Age, to cast its magical allure!

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tanja
Jul 23, 2024
Very dedicated, super friendly! - The tour was definitely worth the money. We saw everything important in and around Athens within a day. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and gave us insider tips. Can only recommend it and would turn to Ancient Greece Tours again for similar tours.
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Nancy_d
May 22, 2023
Excellent Tour with Eirini! - This was the second time we took this tour while in Greece. Eirini was such a good tour guide the first time, we booked her again for a second tour. She was able to customize the tour so we saw things we didn’t see on the first tour. Eirini is a great tour host and I can’t say enough good about her. She is friendly, accommodating and provided excellent recommendations for our onward journey in Greece. You can’t go wrong with this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide.
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Nancy_d
May 19, 2023
Great customizable tour - This tour was amazing! The ability to customize the tour to our abilities and interests was great. Eirini was a great guide and provided us with an awesome day that included a beautiful drive to various ruins, seeing the changing of the guards, and she even waited while we had a bite to eat at the sea. I highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide you can be sure it will be an awesome tour!
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Sandraeliana_p
Aug 6, 2022
Best way to experience Greece if you're short on time. - Both the administrative support before the tour (George A) and the guide (George B) were excellent!! We were able to experience the ruins and museum with pre-booked tickets, enjoyed a fantastic traditional lunch and were at the Parliament just in time for the guard change. George B also picked us up right at our cruise port and took us back safely and timely.Greatly recommended.
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Judy4bb
Jul 3, 2022
Exciting and FUN - Giannis started our tour with a warm smile and firm handshake. I knew immediately he would be a super guide. He was on time and drove us in a beautiful car! Typically I’m indifferent to cars but this drive felt luxurious! He offered to take us for coffee! This was an unexpected thrill because we saw a local coffee shop that was vibrant and had delicious coffee! He is a natural communicator who is not only interesting but very informative! I highly suggest requesting him as your driver and guide. He explained local culture and history! I felt like he really cared! We finished off the evening tour at a seaside local restaurant. It was a magical time! He gave us a relaxing, fun, and exciting tour! I can’t wait to return to Greece and would not hesitate to use this company. Thank you so much!
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Andiara_p
Sep 18, 2020
Amazing - Amazing! Our guide Tas was incredibly friedly with a great knowledge of the country. VIP service we recommend
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Ritamsaha
Oct 4, 2019
Excellent service - I had the pleasure of visiting Athens and Cape Sounión with them. The service was exclusive and fantastic. I thank them for the lovely experience!
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Wjmclm
Sep 27, 2022
Private Tour of Classical Athens & Cape Sounion. - Beautiful sites. Saw Athens at night with tour and once our guide found that out I think we skipped a few things. Drive was beautiful along the coastline. Was slightly upset that we were offered a lunch stop at a seaside fresh fish restaurant and paid over 125 dollars for fresh fish, vegetables, and iced tea. Food was OK but rather pricey for a lunch stop. Driver seems preoccupied with multiple phone calls and talked on phone much of trip. I guess we got what we paid for but was slightly disappointed.
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Jbk
Sep 3, 2021
Not a tour or skip the line - George was very nice, however the tour was shown as ‘private tour’ and ‘skip the line’! He basically just drove us around (a taxi service) no history offered or skip any line, sorry to report
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