Private tour in Athens Eleni M

Highlights of Athens Shore Excursion Full Day Tour

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Eleni M.

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Greetings from beautiful Athens! My name is Eleni and I am an archaeologist. I work as a licensed tour guide in Athens for the last 5 years and these were the best years of my professional life. I enjoy meeting new people and showing them what I have come to love and respect. Athens is a city that offers some of the greatest monuments in the world but Athens is also its people, it is a city full of contradictions lying between the past and the present, a place that you can meet the Greek culture and you can have fun! I would gladly introduce you to Greece and help you to adjust your tour to the interests of your group. Licensed tour guide - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki degree in History and Archaeology

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Overview of your Athens tour

My tour will help you meet the Greek culture, the Greek history and the the Greek mentality in a day! Starting with the Acropolis hill, you will admire the most perfect of all temples in antiquity, the outcome of democracy. Next comes a drive in the modern city to see the Temple of the king of God's, the 1896 Olympic Stadium and of course the changing of the guard and the Parliament House. After that we will walk in the old city Plaka, the neighbourhood of the Gods. The old city is full of narrow streets little cafes and restaurants among the souvenir shops and the mini boutiques. You will be hungry by then so we will have a stop to enjoy an authentic Greek lunch in one of the neighborhoods close to the city centre. Once ready our last stop will be the New Acropolis Museum, the best Museum in Greece that holds the marble statues and sculptures once standing on the Parthenon. After the Museum we will follow our way back to the port and drop you off at your cruise terminal.

Recent Reviews

Mia K.United States
June 2026

We had the pleasure of touring Athens with Eleni, and she was absolutely outstanding. From the very beginning, she promptly met us at our hotel and personally walked us to our transportation, making the start of our day seamless and stress-free. Eleni was kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and significance of the sites we visited throughout Greece. Her passion for sharing her country's rich heritage made the experience both educational and engaging. One thing that truly set Eleni apart was her flexibility and attention to detail. She thoughtfully adjusted our itinerary based on traffic conditions and our family's needs, ensuring that the entire day flowed smoothly and was enjoyable from start to finish. She also recommended an amazing local restaurant for lunch that was one of the highlights of our trip. Traveling with children can sometimes be challenging, but Eleni was fantastic with our kids. She was patient, friendly, and made sure they felt included and engaged throughout the tour. We cannot recommend Eleni highly enough. Her professionalism, warmth, and expertise made our time in Athens unforgettable. If you're looking for a guide who genuinely cares about providing an exceptional experience, Eleni is the perfect choice.

Jerry L.
November 2025

Eleni was an outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything. The restaurant where we had lunch was great with authentic Greek food. Would highly recommend Eleni to anyone that would like to tour Athens.

Michael B.United Kingdom
October 2025

Eleni was an excellent guide and the full day tour was also a good balance of activities. We saw everything we expected and more with a fantastic location for lunch too. Highly recommended.

Jill A.
August 2025

This was just fantastic - Eleni was a wonderful guide who was incredibly knowledgeable and was thoughtful about how to structure the day to be a optimal and full as we desired. She was quick and easy to communicate with via the website in advance, giving clear instruction on how and when to book the Acropolis and Museum tickets. The private van was very clean and nice and was at our cruise terminal early. We loved seeing the changing of the guard at a quiet more close-up location, our Acropolis tour and museum tours were superb. She recommended lunch at a local favorite place which was delicious and authentic. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!!

David D.
June 2025

She was very knowledgeable, we enjoyed the tour. She even took us to a local restaurant for traditional food and friendly atmosphere. She had a book to show us how the places looked like back in the days and that really helped us to to better understand,

Debbie K.
June 2025

We were referred to Eleni by a friend back in the USA…. Eleni was an AMAZING tour guide in ATHENS!!! Eleni was excellent from the start and answered alll my questions and helped organize our full day private tour for 4 of us!!. Eleni and the driver, George picked us up right on time in a very nice air conditioned van and we toured all over Athens and she taught us all about the history of Athens and The Acropolis!! We also went to a wonderful off the beaten path greek restaurant for lunch!! She showed us around various places in the city/different parts of town in the afternoon. I would highly recommend Eleni and her driver George for a 1st class experience of ATHENS!!!

Your Athens tour itinerary

This tours starts from your cruise ship terminal. Once we meet we will drive to the Acropolis hill. (30min). Passing through its monuments we will end up in front of the Parthenon and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. (2hours) Next we will drive by the temple of Zeus, the Stadium of the first modern Olympic Games and the Parliament House to see the tomb of the unknown soldier. (45min) After that we will drive to Plaka, the neighbourhood of the Gods. The old city is full of narrow streets little cafes and restaurants among the souvenir shops and the mini boutiques. You will be hungry by then so we will make a stop to enjoy some free time getting your launch or/and shopping. (1, 5 hours) Last but not least will be a visit to the famous New Acropolis Museum to see closer the masterpieces of the Golden Age once decorating the monuments on the Acropolis hill. (1, 5 hours) After that we will take you back to the port and drop you off at your cruise terminal. (30min)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

Mercedes Mini Van or Mini bus

What's included
Other: Water on the bus
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Acropolis and Museum Tickets (30 and 20 euros each)
Meeting location

Piraeus, Greece

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Museums
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
534660
Languages
English
Greek
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Athens best suited for?

This private tour in Athens is perfect for travellers who want to explore the highlights of the city in a day, including cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. It's also ideal for those interested in Greek culture, history, and the local mentality. Families with kids will find it suitable due to its light activity level and kid-friendly nature.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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