Nikos, a lifelong resident of Greece, takes groups on full- and half-day tours of Athens in an air-conditioned vehicle. Full-day tours last eight hours and give visitors a feel for Athens' rich history and culture. For a comprehensive overview of the city, consider the "Best of Athens" tour, which includes the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Olympic stadium and many other historic sites. Half-day tours last four hours and cover the city's most famous highlights for a reduced price.
Athens Private Tours
+30 22860 28115
athensprivatetours.com
Want to tour Athens in a day but aren't sure where to visit? Consider Antelope Travel, a privately owned company licensed with the Greek National Tourism Organization and a member of the Hellenic Association of Travel Agents, for a guided vehicle tour. An English-speaking, nonsmoking driver escorts your party around Athens in a sedan, minivan or motor coach. Full-day tours and half-day tours of Athens are available, as well as a full-day Athens and Cape Sounion tour. Stops include famous historical sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon and the Roman Market, among many others.
Antelope Travel
+011 30 697 203 0853
athensminibus.com
If you prefer to get recommendations from a local, speak to the concierge at your hotel, who will probably have some good suggestions for private tours. You may also consider contacting the Association of Greek National Guides. This company is recommended by Frommer's as one of the top private-booking agencies in the Athens area.
Association of Greek National Guides
9a Apollonos St.
105 57 Athens
Greece
+201-322-0090
tourist-guides.gr
