Private day tour
Private Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tour
First entry slot, the Caryatids and the Acropolis Museum, without the crowd.
In brief
A private half or full day in Athens with a licensed guide: the Acropolis at the first timed-entry slot, the Ancient Agora and the Acropolis Museum. Your own chauffeur-driven vehicle collects you from your hotel or from Piraeus. From £320 per group of up to four people.
Athens rewards preparation. The Acropolis is visited on timed-entry tickets and the hours around midday are hot and crowded. We book the opening slot, so you stand in front of the Parthenon in cool light with a guide who explains the architecture, the politics and the myths in the right order.
The day continues into the Ancient Agora, where Athenian democracy was practised, and the Acropolis Museum, whose galleries line up with the Parthenon above. Lunch is a long one in Plaka or on a quiet roof terrace.
Highlights
- Opening-slot entry to the Acropolis
- Erechtheion and the Caryatids
- Temple of Hephaestus in the Agora
- Acropolis Museum
- Lunch in Plaka
Insider notes
- We buy Acropolis tickets on the official Ministry platform (hhticket.gr) so you never pay reseller mark-ups; the slot is chosen at purchase.
- Ancient Agora hours were announced by the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities as 08:00–19:30 from 1 April 2026; we plan the Agora for the afternoon.
Itinerary
- 08:00
Acropolis at opening
Climb through the Propylaea to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. Your guide explains how the buildings were made and why they survive.
- 10:30
Acropolis Museum
Walk the Parthenon Gallery, where the frieze is displayed at the height and orientation it had on the temple.
- 12:30
Lunch in Plaka
A taverna chosen for its kitchen, not its menu board.
- 14:00
Ancient Agora
The Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus and the place where Socrates spoke.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur
- Licensed English-speaking guide (Greek Ministry of Tourism guide licence)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Bottled water and cold towels on board
Not included
- Entrance fees (we pre-book and pay at cost)
- Lunch and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Details: pick-up from Your Athens hotel, airport or Piraeus cruise terminal. Vehicle: Mercedes sedan, V-Class or minibus depending on group size. Best for: First visit to Athens, History lovers, Families with teenagers, Cruise passengers. The “from” price is indicative (per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle); your written proposal confirms the exact total.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book the Acropolis in advance?
Yes. Entry is by timed slot and the popular morning slots sell out in high season. We book for you once your date is confirmed.
Is this suitable for older travellers?
Yes. The Acropolis has a lift and a step-free route, and your driver can drop you close to the entrance. We tell you the walking distances before the day.
