ATHENS · GREECE
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular half-day tours in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Half-day Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, free time, and a scenic Riviera bus ride.
Most Popular“Nice tour, the gods were angry and there was a storm at the end, but it didn’t spoil the nice visit.”
Half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal Riviera stops, Lake Vouliagmeni, and sunset option.
“Amazing trip with Catherina and the driver. They are friendly and warm. We are very satisfied and felt happy after the tour.”
Athens half-day coach tour with Acropolis entry. See Parthenon highlights, plus Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and Museum upgrade.
“Nancy and driver Nico were great. We went to Acropolis first🙏. Very hot, very crowded and strenuous walking! So very glad the rest of the trip was on the bus!❤️”
See the Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion from Athens with an archaeologist guide, coastal bus ride, and optional sunset.
“Was worth the journey out and back. Sunset was stunning”
Private Athens highlights with hotel or port pickup, Acropolis views, Lycabettus panoramas, and the Acropolis Museum in one 5-hour loop.
“Jimmy was one of the best tour guides we have had. He was relatable and personable. He was so knowledgeable of Greek history and Athens and was able to answer our varied questions on all of the things we were curious about related to Greece. He was very kind and helpful. We ended up using…”
Morning Athens coach to Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, museum entry included, expert guide, hotel pickup, about 6 hours.
“Our tour guide Vicky was wonderful. Her knowledge in the Apostle Paul’s involvement regarding Corinth was enjoyable to hear and reading the Biblical account of his ministry coinciding with this experience is very picturesque.”
Half-day Athens catamaran cruise with two swim stops near Hydrousa and Vouliagmeni, snorkeling gear, Greek lunch, and wine.
“This cruise is a MUST DO! Our host, Ioanna, and skipper, Christos, were the best and so knowledgeable about the area and the sea! Luckily for us there were only 6 of us (plus Ioanna and Christos) on the cruise. The boat was sparkling clean and there were cabins for us to store our belongings…”
Private Athens half-day tour packing Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Zeus, stadium of 1896, and Plaka, with air-conditioned transport.
“Our guide Perros was the best! He was knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and made sure we had ample time at each stop to explore. He went above and beyond by leaving us with postcards. A book about the history of Greece and a bottle of my husband’s favourite drink! So…”
Athens Super Saver pairs Acropolis Museum and main sights with Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, including tickets and coach transport.
“Both tours meet our expectations. The two ladies who were our guides are very knowledgeable and professionals. Everything was as scheduled. It was a very nice experience.”
Private half-day Athens tour with skip-the-line help, Acropolis highlights, free Wi‑Fi, and flexible add-ons from Agora to Lycabettus.
“We had Vasilis Milinas and he was amazing! We had already been to some of the major attractions so he took us to the changing of the guards, the Olympic Stadium and to Lycabettus Hill where we had an amazing view of the Acropolis and the city of Athens! It was spectacular and something I…”
Sail the Saronic Gulf at sunset from Athens on a small catamaran cruise with Greek meze, wine, and swim/snorkel stops.
“Had a lovely day sailing on the catamaran, host was lovely and couldn’t do enough to keep us comfortable, making sure we had enough to drink and chatting to us all. We stopped off for swimming in the sea (noodles and masks provided) then had a lovely freshly made dinner, after the trip we had…”
Private half-day Athens tour with pickup to the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, and Syntagma Square.
“We had a great tour with Dimitrous. He was easy to communicate with and patient with us as we had not listed our pickup address correctly. We saw all the major landmarks in Athens and learned a lot about its history. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day Athens highlights by private car: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Agora, photo stops, and English commentary.
“Stravros was very informative. Contacted us the day before and arranged our tickets to Acropolis saw many historical sites in 4 hours that we would not have been able to do ourselves. Highly recommend great day out.”
Half-day trip from Athens to Corinth to see the canal, ancient ruins of Corinth, and the Port of Cehrees tied to St. Paul.
“The knowledge of the tour guide.”
Private half-day Ancient Corinth trip from Athens: Corinth Canal, Acrocorinth, and Archaia Korinthos with flexible driver-led insights.
“We very much wanted to visit the Acrocorinth. That is spectacular, but you need to be in decent shape - there is a fairly challanging slope at points but the view is worth it. We asked our dirver to skip the canal and head there first so as to avoid some of the heat. He…”
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