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15 Half-Day Tours in Athens Worth Booking

53 tours  ·  from $23

The 15 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - The meeting point at Metaxourghio metro station
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Travel from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where you get about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore Poseidon’s Temple and watch sunset. Guides such as Lydia, Angelina, and Dimitra add Greek myths and local history. The €20 site ticket is extra.

“Lovely tour, our tour guide was amazing and told us lots of interesting information on our way to Cape Sounion. He also told us the myths relating to it on the way back, he was really engaging. The Temple itself is beautiful and was a spectacular setting to watch the sunset. I would really recommend this tour!”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Pickup in Athens and the coastal road
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

2.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride Athens’ southern coast to Lake Vouliagmeni, Sounio Beach, and the Temple of Poseidon with a guide such as Athena, Theo, or Katerina. You get hotel pickup, a comfortable minivan, free time at the temple, and a sunset option. Bring swimwear from May to October.

“The tour is a short but a wonderful one. Our guide Iliana and driver Andi were amazing! They arrived the diagnosed spot on time. It’s a semi-private tour with a small group. I’ve always wanted to see the temple of Poseidon at cape Sounion since I was a teenager. So, it was a special moment for me visiting the site. Iliana kept us busy during the ride with Greek mythology stories and Greek history. Even though it was overcast and could not see the actual sunset, the experience felt wonderful. Cloudy or not, I highly recommended it.”

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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis - Temple of Olympian Zeus: a quick view of a giant ruin
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

3.Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,402 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Start with a guided coach tour through central Athens, then walk the Acropolis with guides such as Dora or Vicki. See the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Panathenaic Stadium, and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Add the Acropolis Museum if you want more ancient sculpture.

“Loved our guide. The tour was great. We got to see the highlights of the Acropolis and we had plenty of free time to explore on our own.”

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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour - The 75-minute drive through Athens’ coastal suburbs
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

4.Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 833 reviews · from $22Best value

Travel from Athens along the coast to Cape Sounion, where an archaeologist guide such as Katerina, Christina, Irene, or Artemis explains Greek myths and the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon. You get about an hour inside the site, scenic Saronic Gulf views, WiFi on the air-conditioned bus, and an optional sunset visit.

“It was a great experience, everything was explained in detail and vividly starting from the city center of Athens to the Temple of Poseidon.”

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Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour - The Acropolis Museum puts the stones in context
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Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

5.Athens Highlights Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Athens with a private English-speaking driver, visiting the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, and Lycabettus Hill. You set the pace, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, and can arrange advance tickets or add a licensed guide for 260 euros.

“We had an amazing time on this sightseeing tour in Athens! Our driver was so informative and funny — he shared not only the history behind each site but also great cultural stories that made everything come alive. The car was very comfortable and made the experience even better. It was the perfect way to see all the major sights in one day. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens!”

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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens with Entrance Tickets - First stop: the Corinth Canal
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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens with Entrance Tickets

6.Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens with Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Athens to the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth. A guide such as Vicky, Maria, or Joy explains the ruins, museum, mythology, and St. Paul’s connection. Tickets, Wi-Fi, and selected hotel pickup are included, with a short Kehreai stop.

“Guide was amazing and gave a wonderful, historical tour. She answered our questions and the site itself was amazing.”

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Athens: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks - Starting at Alimos Marina
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Athens: Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

7.Half-Day Morning Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · from $142

Sail from Alimos Marina along southeast Athens with an English-speaking crew, stopping near Hydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay for swimming and snorkeling. A Greek lunch, salads, appetizers, wine, beer, and water are served aboard the catamaran. Expect a relaxed five-hour outing with limited group sizes.

“My friends and I enjoyed very much the trip! The skipper and the hostess Nikki were super nice and fun. We strongly recommend this experience”

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Athens Half-Day Private City Tour - Starting at the Acropolis
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Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

8.Athens Half-Day Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

You’ll tour Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, Academy, and Plaka, with time for photos and local tips. Entrance fees are extra, and the driver does not serve as a licensed site guide.

“Peter Takis was very knowledgeable and accommodating with the scheduling. We were accompanying an older couple and he was very kind. we had a great 😃 day in Athens”

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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip - The Acropolis: the essential morning visit
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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

9.Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 163 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, and Temple of Poseidon. Guides such as Vicky, Joy, Mina, and Iota have earned warm praise. Expect a long day, a coach change, and about three hours on the road to Sounion.

“Our guide spoke too fast and in monotone, very boring. We left the tour and didn’t finish, we went off on our own. Waste of time and money!”

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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour - Zappio, Plaka, and the old city
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Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

10.Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Explore Athens in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver, visiting the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, Syntagma, Plaka, and Monastiraki. Choose a four-hour highlights tour or add museums and ancient sites in the five-hour option. Kostas, Vasilis, and Panos are among the drivers praised for friendly local insight.

“Very informative and fun way to experience the history filled city of Athens. The Acropolis was the highlight and got to personalize the rest of the tour with the time we had left. We had our great driver (Kostas) leave us in Monastiraki to check out the markets, shops and restaurants.”

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Athens: Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks - Swimming and snorkeling in the evening sea
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Athens: Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

11.Half-Day Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $142

Spend four hours aboard a modern catamaran along the Athenian Riviera. Swim and snorkel in the Saronic Gulf, enjoy seafood pasta, Greek meze, salads, wine, beer, and soft drinks, then watch the sunset from the water with a local crew.

“We had such an amazing time and Joanna was an incredible host and guide! The views were amazing, both Joanna and her captain were so accommodating and kind, and the food was AWESOME! Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, relaxing, and gorgeous experience. We did this after flying 18 hours the previous day, and we were both hesitant to go as we were still so exhausted and jet lagged, and it ended up being the perfect way to begin our Grecian vacation. Thank you again Joanna!! We’ll absolutely be doing this again when we return to Greece.Read more”

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Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks - The Acropolis and Parthenon: allow time for the essential sights
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Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks

12.Athens Half-Day Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & All Major Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Explore Athens by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Panos, Petros, or Stavros. Visit the Acropolis area, Parthenon, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, and more. Add the Acropolis Museum or Ancient Agora, but buy entrance tickets separately.

“Petros was an excellent guide. He was prompt, had a very comfortable van, and offered water often. We saw multiple locations and he shared interesting facts about the city. He ensured we had front door service and kept an eye on our stuff left in the van while we toured.”

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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour - Ancient Corinth and the remains of a powerful city
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From Athens: Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour

13.Half-Day Ancient Corinth Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 59 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, and Cehrees, where St. Paul landed. An English-speaking guide explains the agora and Temple of Apollo, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and free cancellation included.

“The history and sights were great. We were rushed because traffic was so bad that morning. Wish we would have done the full day.”

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Ancient Corinth - Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens - Acrocorinth: the stop that earns the drive
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Ancient Corinth – Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens

14.Ancient Corinth – Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Athens for the Corinth Canal, climb to Acrocorinth, and explore Ancient Corinth with a private driver such as George, Anthony, Harry, or Nick. Expect flexible timing, bottled water, a Greek culinary gift, and an optional meal stop. A licensed site guide costs extra.

“Driver George was very obliging and patient in explaining the historical significance of Acrocorinth and Ancient Corinth.”

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Paul's Biblical and Ancient Corinth Half-Day Tour - The road from Athens to Corinth
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Paul’s Biblical and Ancient Corinth Half-Day Tour

15.Paul’s Biblical and Ancient Corinth Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $145

Travel from Athens to Corinth in a black Mercedes limousine or minivan with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Apollo’s Temple, the museum, Kechries, and Paul-related sites, with guides such as Konstantinos, Fotis, George, Michael, and Nick bringing the biblical story to life.

“This tour was a highlight of our 1.5-week Greece trip. We have some friends visiting Greece in a few months and this is our top recommendation for them! The tour itself was well-organized and informative. All of the logistics were well-handled by Konstantinos and his team. We were extremely lucky that Konstantinos (the owner) was our personal guide for the day. We felt so taken care of by Konstantinos - not only did he share so much information and stories, but he made the tour personal for us. We enjoyed every stop that was planned, but what made this experience special was all of the personal touches. We mentioned wanting…”

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