Caryatids of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, private Athens tour

Timeless Athens Tours in Greece

Acropolis tours, Delphi day trips and cruise shore excursions with friendly local drivers.

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Private Athens Tours & Shore Excursions

Private Athens tours, day trips across Greece and Piraeus shore excursions. Just you, your party and your own English-speaking driver in a comfortable Mercedes.

Fair Fixed Prices, No Surprises

Day tours, shore excursions and multi-day trips at one fixed price, agreed before you travel. You’ll know exactly what’s included from the start, and your free quote is just one click away.

Local Drivers, Unforgettable Days

We’re locals, and it shows: flexible plans, honest tips and a warm Greek welcome. We look after the details, so you can sit back and simply enjoy Greece.

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Athens Tours in Greece: Private City Tours & Day Trips

Welcome to Timeless Athens Tours, a licensed Greek tour operator based right here in Athens. We show visitors our city the way we’d show a friend, and if you’re looking for the best Athens tours in Greece, you’re in good hands: private Athens tours, Athens shore excursions from Piraeus Cruise Port and day trips across Greece, all planned around you. You travel in a comfortable Mercedes with your own professional English-speaking driver, at your own pace, for a fixed price agreed before you arrive. Would you like a licensed guide too? We can add one for an extra fee, subject to availability. We’ve been running Athens tours, Greece day trips and cruise excursions for more than 20 years, so every detail is in experienced hands.

Short on time? Start with one of our classic Athens day tours, with the Acropolis and the Parthenon as its highlights.

If you’d rather take things slowly, a private walking tour lets you wander the old streets of the historic center with someone who knows them well. Only passing through? Our airport layover tours are planned around your flight times.

When you’re ready to leave the city behind, we’ll take you to Delphi, home of the ancient oracle, to Corinth and its famous canal, to the seaside town of Nafplio, to Olympia, where the Olympic Games began, and up to the monasteries of Meteora. Along the way, our drivers and guides share the real stories and everyday life of Greece, the way locals know them, not from a script.

Our prices are fixed and good value, and the car is just for you and your party. Tell us your dates and what you’d love to see, and we’ll send you a free quote and help you plan your trip.

Guided tour of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with visitors exploring the Parthenon, "Private Athens tour of Acropolis with local guide in Greece

Best Athens Tours

Athens is where Socrates, Plato and Aristotle once walked, and where the Acropolis and the Parthenon still rise above the rooftops. On our Acropolis sightseeing city tour you’ll see the landmarks that shaped Western civilization in a single day, with time left for a museum or a drive along the Athenian Riviera.

Take a look at our private Athens day tours and pick the day that suits you best.

From €220 per car (1–3 people)

Olympic flame ceremony at Ancient Olympia, Greece

Best Greece Tours

Some of the places you’ve read about since school are only a few hours’ drive from Athens. Stand where the Olympic Games began in Olympia, hear the story of the oracle at Delphi, walk through the Lion Gate of Mycenae, and watch the Meteora monasteries appear on their towering rock pillars, high above the plain of Thessaly.

Browse our best of Greece tours and multi-day tours, then tell us which places you’d love to see.

From €270 per car (1–3 people)

Premier personalized shore excursion from Piraeus Port: Private tour group from a cruise ship exploring the Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens, Greece

You only have one day in port, so let’s make it a good one. We meet you at the pier, show you the best of Athens in a comfortable Mercedes with your own professional driver, and have you back at your ship in good time. A licensed guide can join you on request, for an extra fee and subject to availability.

See all our Athens shore excursions, or our private Greece tours if you’re staying on.

From €220 per car (1–3 people)

Syntagma - Changing of the Guards, AthensTours.GR

Customized Private Athens Tours & Experiences

Tell us what you love and how much time you have, and we’ll plan your day: a private Athens tour, a shore excursion from Piraeus, or your own mix of the Acropolis Museum and the Athenian Riviera.

You travel in a premium Mercedes with your own English-speaking driver. A licensed guide can join you on request (extra fee, subject to availability), and selected packages include airport transfers.

From €220 per car (1–3 people)

Athens Airport Transfers, AthensTours.GR

Airport Transfers & Port Pickups

Land, breathe out and leave the rest to us. Your English-speaking driver will be waiting for you with a name board and will take you to Athens, Piraeus port or your hotel in a comfortable Mercedes. Tolls, baggage and parking are all covered by the fixed rate, so the price we quote is the price you pay.

Got a few hours between flights? Ask us about our airport layover tours and see a little of Athens before your next flight.

From €85 per car

Business & Corporate Travel

In Athens for work? Let a personal driver take care of the getting around. Our professional chauffeurs and Mercedes vehicles keep private transfers and airport transportation punctual and stress-free, and our private tours are a great fit for client visits and corporate groups.

We are a licensed tour operator, registered with the Greek National Tourism Organization (MH.T.E 0261E60000638601).

From €85 per car

Thank you for giving us a wonderful tour of Athens. Your insight into Greek culture and history gave us an inside look at the way Greeks live today and in the past. We will definitely recommend you to friends and family who visit Athens.

We had a wonderful time on the tour and it was great to learn about the city, history, and culture from someone local + knowledgeable who was also a lot of fun to talk with! Thank you for a great day in the city!

Greece has such a rich, inspiring history. It is wonderful to see & feel the history I have only read about. You are a terrific guide, knowledgeable, and funny! You have a great understanding of all things. Thank you for a great day.

Thanks for a wonderful day of sights, history, and discussion! We had a wonderful time and will recommend you to anyone who has the good fortune to visit this glorious city. We wish you all the best in life and love!

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On a bus tour you follow a fixed schedule with 40 strangers, a microphone and a timetable. On a private tour with Timeless Athens Tours, the car, the driver and the day are yours.

  • Your time, your pace. Start when it suits you (usually between 08:00 and 14:00), linger at the Acropolis, skip what doesn’t interest you.
  • Door-to-door. We pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb, the airport or the Piraeus cruise port.
  • One fixed price per car, not per person. From €220 for 1–3 people, with fuel and tolls included. Bigger groups travel in a Mercedes minivan or minibus.
  • Comfort. Air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles with Wi-Fi and bottled water on board.
  • Local know-how. Your English-speaking driver knows the quiet hours, the best photo stops and where Athenians actually eat.
  • A licensed guide when you want one. Your driver takes you there; licensed guides are optional, available on request for an extra fee.

Running Athens tours since 2004, licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization.

How much do private Athens tours cost?

Prices are per car, not per person: Athens tours start from €220 and day trips from Athens from €270 (half-day) or €430 (full-day) for 1–3 people, with minivans and minibuses for larger groups. You get a fixed price before you book, with no hidden fees.

Do I get a guide, or just a driver?
Every tour includes a professional English-speaking driver in a Mercedes. A licensed guide can be added on request for an extra fee, subject to availability.

Where do we meet?
We meet you at your hotel, at Athens airport or at the cruise port in Piraeus.

Can I customize my tour?
Yes. Tell us your interests and how much time you have, and we’ll plan the day around you. Ask for a free quote.

What do airport transfers include?
Your driver meets you with a name board. The fixed rate, from 85€, covers tolls, baggage and parking.

Are Acropolis and museum tickets included?
No. Entrance tickets are not included, so you pay only for the sites you choose to visit. We’ll tell you the current prices and the best time to go.

How much is a licensed guide at the Acropolis?
A licensed guide for the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum costs €250 for about 3 hours, on top of the tour price. Guides are subject to availability, so ask when you book.

I’m arriving on a cruise ship. Will I be back in time?
Your driver meets you at the Piraeus cruise port, and we plan the day around your ship’s all-aboard time, with a comfortable margin.

What if my flight is delayed on a layover tour?
Your driver tracks your flight and waits if it’s late. Your luggage can stay safely in the vehicle during the tour. The return transfer to the airport is €90 extra.

Do you have child seats?
Yes, child seats are free. Just tell us your children’s ages when you book.

Are your tours wheelchair accessible?
Sorry, no. Our vehicles are not adapted for wheelchairs, so we cannot carry wheelchair users. If you have limited mobility, message us before booking and we’ll tell you honestly whether a tour will work for you.

Are you a licensed tour operator?
Yes. We are licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization (MH.T.E 0261E60000638601).

Deposit & Payment

Book with a small deposit, paid through our secure online banking system. We never ask for or keep your card details. Licensed guides, if you add one, are paid in cash on the day.

Cancellation & Refunds

  • Cancel at least 48 hours before your service date: 100% refund, no fee.
  • Less than 48 hours before: no refund.
  • Can’t make it because of your airline or cruise ship (strikes, weather, mechanical issues): 100% refund.
  • If we cancel for reasons outside our control: you’re notified by email and refunded 100%.
  • If you cancel more than 2 months after booking, payment providers (cards, PayPal) may charge 2–4%.
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