"Athens in a Glimpse with Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-Off"

5.0 (20 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

"A short private tour with a well-informed driver in Athens into the short break from your cruise"

You can enjoy a quick private tour of Athens with a knowledgeable driver who will share the history of the city with you. This experience can easily fit into the short break you have from your cruise: the driver will pick you up directly from the Port of Piraeus and, after your tour, return you back to your cruise ship in time for your departure.

This is a wonderful opportunity to discover Greece’s capital— the birthplace of democracy and one of the world’s most historic travel destinations. Within just a few hours, you will be able to see many of the city’s highlights and enjoy the warm hospitality Athens is known for.

If you would like to add a licensed tour guide, we can arrange that for you as well, depending on availability—just let us know and we will organize everything for you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Greece Athens Taxi GAT

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
Included: Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
Included: English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Mobile Chargers
Included: Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
Included: Private Transportation - Tour

Not included

Not included: Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability
Not included: Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
Not included: The tickets for all archeological places and museums.
Not included: The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Not included: Entrance fees: Acropolis

Itinerary

Port of Piraeus

Passing by

Pick up point - Piraeus port
Parthenon

Passing by

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art.
Acropolis

1 h 15 min Admission not included

The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 156 meters above sea level and approximately 70 meters above the level of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city of Athens. Τhe architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias (5th century BC). Finally, we will see the Erechtheion with the famous Karyatidis and the Propylaea.
Temple of Athena Nike

Passing by

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.
Stop 5

Passing by

The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
Herod Atticus Odeon

Passing by

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus also called Herodion is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
Panathenaic Stadium

15 min Admission not included

Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.
Temple of Olympian Zeus

10 min Admission not included

Like the Acropolis, the temple of Olympian Zeus has been a distinctive Athenian landmark since time immemorial. The Pillars of Olympian Zeus, the outdoor ancient temple of Athena. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is a half-complete temple dedicated to Zeus, chief of Olympian Gods. It’s impressive history and destruction make the site interesting to study and its size a popular tourist attraction. It’s surrounded by other monuments, such as the Kallimarmaro stadium, the Hadrian’s Arch, and Zappeion Megaron. It’s within walking distance from the Athens center, 500 m east of the Acropolis and south from the Syntagma Square.
Arch of Hadrian

Passing by

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling—in some respects—a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Zappeion

Passing by

The Zappeion is a large, palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks.
National Garden

Passing by

The National Garden or Royal Garden is a public park (38 acres) in the center of the Greek capital. It is located directly behind the Greek Parliament building (The Old Palace) and continues to the South to the area where the Zappeion is located, across from the Kalimarmaro. The Garden also encloses some ancient ruins, side are the busts of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, and of the Philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard, of the celebrated Greek poets Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National Hymn, and Aristotelis Valaoritis.
Hellenic Parliament

Passing by

The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard
Syntagma

Passing by

Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

10 min

We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
National Library of Greece

Passing by

National Library (Vallianeion)

This glorious neoclassical reading room once housed over 2 million books and manuscripts, among them 5.200 manuscripts that include over 300 Greek New Testament manuscripts and hand-written renditions of works by Aristotle, Plato and Homer.
Academy of Athens

Passing by

The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, with its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Passing by

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

30 min

Lycabettus is a hill of Athens . It has the small church of Agios Georgios at its top and a cable car also operates . Lykavittos is the second highest point of the Attica basin after Turkovunia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.
Plaka

one hour

Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.
Monastiraki

Passing by

Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.
Hadrian's Library

Passing by

Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens
Ancient Agora of Athens

Passing by

The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state's response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".
Stoa of Attalos

Passing by

The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC.
Piraeus

Passing by

Piraeus port - Drop off

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Ivy Suites
The Editor Athens Hotel
Vision Omonia
Anixis
Novotel Athenes
Hotel Tier Collection
Leonardo Hotel Athens City Center

and 226 more pickup points

The driver can pick you up directly from the Port of Piraeus. He will be waiting for you outside your cruise ship, holding a sign with your name. He can meet you at any time you prefer. From there, he will take you to the center of Athens for a 5–6 hour sightseeing tour, and afterward he will bring you back to the Port of Piraeus in time to re-embark on your cruise ship.

If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher.

Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
The Acropolis is closed on January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, and December 25th and 26th.

Options

"By MiniVan up to 8pax"

Private tour in 4hours

Luxurius Mercendes Benz

Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

Pickup included
"By Sedan up to 3pax"

Private tour in 4 hours

Luxurius Mercedes Benz Sedan

Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

Pickup included
"By MiniBus up to 12pax"

Private tour in 4hours

Luxurius Mercendes Benz

Skip line Tickets: We will purchase the tickets and you can pay the driver directly in cash. (by card-additional charge to cover the bank fees

Pickup included