How lucky we feel for booking this layover tour. Thank you Michalis for the tour of Athens, mythology lesson and your jokes! The oil olive tasting had been just incredible!! Book this and save time wasted at the airport.
Recommended stops
You can visit all the places from the list or pick only the ones you like. Just inform your driver about your choice before the ride. During the stops you can do whatever you want: visit the landmarks, take pictures e.t.c. Take as much time as you want within the overall time limit of the trip.

Meet & Greet at Airport or Port
With Welcome, the experience starts as you exit the gate at the Airport or Port.

Enjoy the best of Athens
Learn about the Athenian lifestyle today, mythology, ancient Athens, stop for photos, best street food and many more with the tips and local advice from your Welcome Driver!

Drop off at the Airport or Port
After you have experienced Athens like a local your friendly driver will drive you back to the Port or Airport on time y
About the ride
Get picked up by a local English - Speaking professional driver from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port.
View and explore Athens’ main historical sites and landmarks in just a few hours with our Athens Layover experience. The experience is completely customizable, so you can choose how long you wish to spend in each location as well as make extra stops if you like.
Visit and explore the main historical sites of Athens such as the Acropolis and the Panathenaic (Old Olympic) Stadium.
After a quick introduction, you will board your private ride head towards Greece’s most well-known landmark, the Acropolis. Upon reaching the top of the hill you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Athens and it’s seaside suburbs. At the Acropolis Hill, you will explore the infamous Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike, significant archaeological buildings that date back to the 5th century BC.
After the Acropolis Hill, your driver will take you to the next stops on the itinerary; the grand Temple of Zeus and the Odeum of Herodes Atticus, an ancient amphitheater. Following this, you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (sometimes referred to as the Old Olympic stadium), the only stadium in the whole world built entirely out of marble. At your own pace, the tour will continue up to the Lycabettus Hill, the highest hilltop of modern Athens. Surrounded by pine trees and with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, it is the perfect spot for a late lunch break or a quick snack before descending the hilltop.
Then, your driver will escort you into the center while sharing his insider tips of the city. You will visit the President’s Palace and have the opportunity to watch the unique, traditional ritual of the ‘Changes of Guards’. Here you will also visit the Constitution Square (Syntagma square) and The Athens Trilogy (The Academy, University, and Library of Athens), a series of 19th-century neoclassical buildings still being used in modern Athenian society.
In the last hour of your experience, you may choose between two historical attractions, the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora. The new Acropolis museum opened its doors in 2009 and has since been referred to as one of the best museums in the world. It is internationally renowned for its unique display of Ancient Greek History, in a minimal and modern architectural setting. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Ancient Agora, a well-preserved agora used to hold religious, social and cultural activities in Ancient Greece. The Agora includes Greece’s most well-preserved temple, the Temple of Hephaestus as well as the Prison of Socrates.
Finish your ride with some Souvlaki in Plaka, Athens finest and most historic neighborhood.
Enjoy your travel to a maximum
Private
You will be picked up by a personal driver at a convenient place and time
Comfortable
Enjoy your trip in a nice air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
Customizable
Pick the stops and the time you spend on each one
Efficient
Spend less time finding locations and waiting, and more time enjoying your travel
Professional
We hand-pick the best, friendliest and most knowledgeable drivers in the city
Reliable
Our customers rate us excellent on Tripadvisor and other platforms
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Travelers' reviews
Best layover ever, John was fabulous, very knowledgable and we had a great time!
A friend of ours recommended this option and I have to say that we had an amazing and insightful time between our flights over Greece. Thanks again for the treats 😊
Included in the price
- Water and Snacks
- Airport pickup and dropoff
- English-speaking, knowledgable driver / local guide
- 100% personalised layover tour
Not included
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Official tour guide (you can include one after the booking)