Athens & Cape Sounion: History & Landscapes

Embark on a private tour of Athens and discover its rich history and iconic landmarks. Explore the ancient ruins, visit the neoclassical buildings, and be captivated by the breathtaking views from Mount Lycabettus. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, a true marvel of the Golden Age.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Begin your journey with a pickup from your selected Hotel, Airbnb, or apartment in Athens.
  • Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50 - Pass by the historic Hadrian’s Arch.
  • National Library of Greece - View the National Library and Athens University as you drive by.
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with an…
What's Included
  • Fully Private Tour in a first class vehicle
  • Professional Tour Drivers well versed in Greek history
  • Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled Water
  • Skip-the-line ticketing service (on-request)
What's Not Included
  • Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tickets [unless rate option with tickets included has been purchased]
  • Temple of Poseidon tickets [must be purchased at the site 10eur pp]
  • Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost from 190 euros)
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
Additional Information

Experience the essence of Athens and Cape Sounion on a tour that blends history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Start in the heart of Ancient Greece, where renowned philosophers once roamed, and admire landmarks such as the iconic Acropolis and the neoclassical architectural trilogy. Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus and observe the…

Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Passenger762228
Aug 14, 2025
Athens Ancient Temples - My wife and I visited Athens in Aug 2025, from México, it was our first time in the city, so we wanted to make sure that we had a nice and enjoyable first day, to have a glance of the MUST temples and things to know, our driver Spyros outdid himself, he was beyond amazing, very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and had a beautiful attitude ✨ Spyros arrived in perfect time, drove carefully always, he was very kind every step of the way!
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Olivia_00200
Jun 9, 2025
Would do it again! - The views were amazing and our tour driver Giannis was incredibly knowledgeable and super personable. Will recommend to friends!
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Pamela_b
Apr 18, 2025
I've been on this tour... - I've been on this tour twice and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! You'll visit all the must-sees in Athens!!
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V9609ffsophiap
Mar 23, 2025
Amazing Family Tour of Athens & Cape Sounion - Our family had a fantastic private tour of Athens and Cape Sounion! The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and great with our kids, making history come alive in a fun way. We loved exploring the Acropolis and ended the day with a breathtaking sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Comfortable transport, excellent service, and unforgettable memories—highly recommended!
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Vantp11
Jan 12, 2025
Unforgettable Private tour EXCELLENT - We had an unforgettable private tour of Classical Athens and Cape Sounion last December as a family of 4 from the USA. Our driver Mihalis was exceptional—extremely knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. He shared fascinating insights about Athens’ rich history, making every stop even more meaningful. Highlights included the Acropolis, the serene Athens Riviera, and the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio where the sunset views were just magical. The tour was perfectly paced, allowing us to truly enjoy each moment. We highly recommend this experience with this company to anyone visiting Athens—it’s an absolute must!
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Kendrad69
Aug 25, 2024
Special places - George was so kind and accommodating. He was a great tour guide, sharing all sorts of fun facts and history of the area. He took us to some really special places! Thank you George!!
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Tanja
Jul 23, 2024
Very dedicated, super friendly! - The tour was definitely worth the money. We saw everything important in and around Athens within a day. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and gave us insider tips. Can only recommend it and would turn to Ancient Greece Tours again for similar tours.
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Nancy_d
May 22, 2023
Excellent Tour with Eirini! - This was the second time we took this tour while in Greece. Eirini was such a good tour guide the first time, we booked her again for a second tour. She was able to customize the tour so we saw things we didn’t see on the first tour. Eirini is a great tour host and I can’t say enough good about her. She is friendly, accommodating and provided excellent recommendations for our onward journey in Greece. You can’t go wrong with this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide.
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Nancy_d
May 19, 2023
Great customizable tour - This tour was amazing! The ability to customize the tour to our abilities and interests was great. Eirini was a great guide and provided us with an awesome day that included a beautiful drive to various ruins, seeing the changing of the guards, and she even waited while we had a bite to eat at the sea. I highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky enough to have Eirini as your guide you can be sure it will be an awesome tour!
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Michael_l
Aug 24, 2024
Private driver, but not really a tour. - The title says private tour, but what it should have stated was "entertaining driver will take you sites, then drop you off to explore sites on your own". The driver did not enter the sites with us, direct us to unique areas or provide us with studied information. George (nice guy) took us from site to site, where we had to buy our own tickets, not included in the tour price, and explore on our own. It was a very expensive taxi service. Not what I was expecting for a "private tour".
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).