City Tours in Athens at a glance
- Our pick: Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Acropolis, Piraeus & Beach Routes, € 17.60 per person (1h 20m–1h 50m, 4.05★ · 2,059).
- Top rated: Athens: Acropolis, Plaka & Panoramic City Tour with Pickup, € 375 per group (5h–6h, 4.99★ · 139).
- Lowest price: Athens City Tour from Piraeus: Acropolis & Plaka, € 15 per person (5h, 4.07★ · 87).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: € 15–€ 447 (median € 177). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 15 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 11 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
City Tours in Athens — Acropolis and Plaka
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18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Acropolis, Piraeus & Beach Routes Flexible 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass covering Athens, Piraeus and beach riviera. Three routes, 13-language audio guide, free Wi-Fi and Greek beer included. Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 4.05 (2,059 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m–1h 50m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 17.60 per person
Athens: Acropolis & Museum Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Walk the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum in one morning with skip-the-line entry, professional English guide, and city center stops. Around 3–4 hours, small groups. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.79 (455 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 67 per person
Athens: Acropolis & Parthenon Private Tour with Hotel Pickup Private Acropolis tour in Athens with Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium & Evzone guards. Hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, air-conditioned sedan. Half-day, groups up to 4. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 11:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (374 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Private Athens City Tour with Acropolis Skip-the-Line Access Start with hotel pickup and an official guide, skip the Acropolis queues with included tickets, then choose your own stops, the Parthenon. Every day · 22 start times, 07:30 to 18:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.76 (215 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 350 per person
Athens City Tour from Piraeus: Acropolis & Plaka Five hours from your cruise ship: board an air-conditioned bus, see the Acropolis and Parthenon, walk Plaka's old streets, and return to the port with time to spare. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.07 (87 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 15 per person
Private Athens Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & City Highlights Private tour of Athens with skip-the-line Acropolis and Ancient Agora tickets, lunch and hotel pickup included, see the Parthenon. Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.95 (153 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 200 per person
Athens: Acropolis, Plaka & Panoramic City Tour with Pickup Feel the pulse of Athens on a private city tour: walk the Acropolis, browse Monastiraki market, gaze from Lycabettus Hill, and enjoy Greek lunch. Includes pickup. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (139 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 375 per group
Athens Highlights 6-Hour Cruise Shore Excursion from Piraeus Six-hour small-group tour departing directly from Piraeus cruise terminal, returning you to your ship on time. Visit the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium. Next departure: 22 Mar 2027 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.90 (73 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Private Athens City Tour: Acropolis, Ancient Sites & Plaka Private car tour of Athens hits the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Parliament and Plaka in one morning or afternoon, with hotel pickup and skip-the-line tickets. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 17:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (99 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 150 per person
Athens: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Pickup Private 4-hour Athens tour with Acropolis entry, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus & Changing of the Guard. Hotel pickup included, air-conditioned transport, private guide. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (123 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from € 447 per person
Private Athens City Tour: Ancient Agora, Acropolis & Hidden Gems Private tour of Athens with a local guide covering Ancient Agora, Acropolis views and neighborhood secrets: includes a local drink and three hours on foot away from crowds. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:30 ★ 4.93 (58 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · EL ✓ Free cancellation. from € 171 per person
Athens from Piraeus: Guided City Tour with Acropolis Entry Explore Athens from Piraeus port with a local guide, skip-the-line Acropolis tickets, and stops at Plaka, Syntagma Square, and the Olympic Stadium. Includes pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (28 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 260 per person
Private Walking Tour: Acropolis & Athens City Center Walk the Acropolis with a local guide on a private three-hour tour covering the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.84 (51 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 270 per person
Athens and Delphi Tour: Ancient Sites & Entrance Tickets Combine Athens sightseeing and Delphi archaeology over two days with a licensed guide, entrance tickets included, and flexible day order to fit your schedule. Tue and Thu · 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.22 (36 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 177 per person
Acropolis & Athens Museum tour from Piraeus: Skip-the-line access Guided tour from Port of Piraeus visiting the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus and National Gardens in a few hours. Every day · 08:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.65 (31 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 109 per person
Compare 3 more options for City Tours in Athens
From € 210 per person · 2 h to 4 h
Private Athens City Tour: Acropolis, Plaka & Syntagma Highlights Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m–2h ✓ Free cancellation. from € 330 per person
Athens: Acropolis & Piraeus Port Transfer with City Tour Private Athens city tour from Piraeus Cruise Port with Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki, and Olympic Stadium. Air-conditioned car, English-speaking driver, WiFi. 2 hours. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h 40m–2h 10m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 390 per person
Athens: Temple of Zeus & Acropolis Private Half-Day Tour Private half-day tour of Athens with Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, Plaka & Lycabettus Hill views. Includes driver-guide, water, no group crowds. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 210 per person
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Acropolis, Piraeus & Beach RoutesOur pick | € 17.60 per person | 1h 20m–1h 50m | 4.05★ · 2,059 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Athens: Acropolis, Plaka & Panoramic City Tour with PickupTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | € 375 per group up to 3 people · ≈ € 125 per person if 3 go | 5h–6h | 4.99★ · 139 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 14:00 | English |
| Athens City Tour from Piraeus: Acropolis & PlakaLowest pricePickup offered | € 15 per person | 5h | 4.07★ · 87 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Athens: Acropolis & Museum Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line | € 67 per person | 5h 30m | 4.79★ · 455 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Athens: Acropolis & Parthenon Private Tour with Hotel PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | € 120 per person | 4h–5h | 4.94★ · 374 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:30 to 11:00 | English |
| Private Athens City Tour with Acropolis Skip-the-Line AccessPrivate · Pickup offered | € 350 per person | 4h 30m | 4.76★ · 215 | Every day · 22 start times, 07:30 to 18:30 | English, German, French +1 |
| Private Athens Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & City HighlightsPrivate · Pickup offered | € 200 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 153 | Every day · 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Athens Highlights 6-Hour Cruise Shore Excursion from Piraeus | € 90 per person | 6h | 4.90★ · 73 | Next departure: 22 Mar 2027 | English |
| Private Athens City Tour: Acropolis, Ancient Sites & PlakaPrivate · Pickup offered | € 150 per person | 4h–5h | 4.91★ · 99 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Athens: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Tour with PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | € 447 per person | 4h | 4.86★ · 123 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, French |
| Private Athens City Tour: Ancient Agora, Acropolis & Hidden GemsPrivate | € 171 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 58 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:30 | English, Greek |
| Athens from Piraeus: Guided City Tour with Acropolis EntryGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | € 260 per person | 4h–5h | 4.75★ · 28 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Athens from Piraeus: Guided City Tour with Acropolis Entry (€ 260 per person)
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