Private Athens City Landmarks Tour: Learn History with Convenient Stopovers

Discover the rich history of Athens on a private city landmarks tour. Explore at your own pace with a professional driver who provides informative commentary and convenient stopovers.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Acropolis - The first stop is at the Acropolis, to see the architectural monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, including the Parthenon, Erectheion the temple of Athena Nike and the magnificent views of the city all the way to Aegean sea.
    The Acropolis is located on a flattish-topped rock that rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon for up to 4 passengers
  • WhatsApp communication required
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Mercedes-Benz MiniBus for up to 12 passengers
  • English speaking professional driver (not licensed to escort inside sights)
  • Mercedes-Benz MiniVan for up to 7 passengers
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Tickets to All Archaeological Sights and Museums
Additional Information

Athens Taxi Wagon provides the most convenient way to explore the top attractions in Athens at your own pace!
A professional and experienced Athens Taxi Wagon driver will share insights in English about the history and background of the monuments you are about to visit. They will stop at each entrance (where possible) and allow you time to explore the…

Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Philiphm4236hi
Feb 2, 2026
The excursion was a pleasant experience - When our ship was docked in Piraeus, we booked an excursion using Athens Taxi Wagon and we enjoyed it from start to finish. The booking process was fast and simple. Alexis picked us on time and we first visited Acropolis before it got crowded. Also, a licensed guide was arranged for us. We then drove around Athens and Alexis showed us many landmarks no to be missed. Overall, it remains to be a memorable experience.
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Emanuelgemmu
Jan 31, 2026
More than transportation service - During our visit to Greece in September and October 2025, we had several days at the start and at the end of our trip. So, we decided to see as much as possible and we did a quick research. We then used Athens Taxi Wagon, and it turned out to be a correct decision. On the first day we went on a city tour opting for a licensed guide. The entire day was wonderful. The guide shared interesting facts about history and culture. We had smooth access to the main attractions. Our driver, Alexis, mentioned that while he also knows the history well, Greek regulations do not allow drivers to guide inside sites. We appreciated the clarity. After that first day, Alexis continued with us for the rest of our travels, and very quickly he became much more than just a driver. He truly felt like a friend. He took us to Meteora, which is absolutely unforgettable, and along the way he stopped at special places we never would have found on our own. We saw beautiful countryside, charming towns, and viewpoints that made the journey just as memorable as the destinations. Without Athens Taxi Wagon, we would never have experienced Greece in this way or met someone like Alexis who added so much warmth, insight, and care to our trip. They also arranged our final transfer back to Athens, which was seamless and stress free. We genuinely recommend Athens Taxi Wagon not only for city tours, but also for longer trips throughout Greece. It was far better than renting a car, and the personal touch made all the difference.
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Excursion800364
Oct 4, 2025
Athens city tour - Alexis is the best tour guide with high quality fleet of Wagons. True gentleman, kind hearted with lots of knowledge to share on Greece. He even presented us a return gift - local Baklava specialty. Highly recommended!
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Mikikoc2025
Aug 1, 2025
Incredible wanderlust 🤩 - Alexis and team were amazing and very entertaining, wonderful experience. I highly recommend him to anyone traveling to Greece.
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Freedom97444
Jun 15, 2025
Athens Wagon City Tour - We had a fantastic day with Spiros! He was kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, which truly enhanced our time in Athens. From the moment he picked us up at the Port of Piraeus, we felt completely at ease. Our tour began with a visit to the iconic Acropolis, where Spiros shared fascinating insights into its ancient history, including stories about the Parthenon and the origins of democracy. After exploring the site, he took us to a wonderful local restaurant he recommended — the food was absolutely delicious and felt authentically Greek. In the afternoon, we toured more of the city's highlights, including the historic Panathenaic Stadium — the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and home to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. We also witnessed the ceremonial Changing of the Guards at the Hellenic Parliament, a tradition steeped in history and national pride. Athens Taxi Wagon exceeded our expectations, and Spiros made it a truly memorable day. We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Athens!
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Dgschroader
May 24, 2025
Clean, fun ride - The taxi driver was so sweet and curtious. He made sure we were comfortable and took great care that we saw all the highlights of the city. To top it off, he took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch and ordered us our meal since we didn't speak Greek. We couldn't have seen all the highlights of the city without his guidance. I highly recommend taxi wagon. .
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Krystyna_b
Oct 4, 2024
Athens Cruise stop - Alexis, our driver, was wonderful. Very reliable. Right on time. Full of information. Highly recommend him.
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Catturntrav
Sep 21, 2024
Great service - Athens Taxi Wagon was great. Responded to my What’s App inquiry and further messages promptly. Spiro was our driver for the day. He picked us at the cruise terminal and took us to all the major highlights of Athens city, found us a great place on the beach for lunch, down to the Poseidin Temple then to the airport. He was informative, attentive and looked after us very well. He made our last day in Greece memorable. Would recommend Athens Taxi Wagon.
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651verai
Jul 6, 2024
Best Taxi Wagon in Greece. - On our first family trip to Greece I was worried about navigating the city with a small child. Alexi, and his team made it super easy, and comfortable for us. He took us to all the popular sites and gave us tips on how to navigate around the thousands of tourist trying to visit the same places. He took great care of us, and even catered to our 6 year old. We didn't have the greatest cruise experience (not part of his service) but his day tour of Athens made up for it. We will definitely use his services again on our next trip to Greece. Vera, Sheldon, & Marlie
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Travel13122229003
Jun 19, 2024
Private Tour of Athens - Nicholas was an outstanding guide as he drove us to many hidden gems throughout the city! Athens Taxi Service is a must use company while visiting Athens. They made everything so easy and comfortable throughout our stay. All transportation is confirmed via Whatsapp and communication is extremely timely!!
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From $454 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).