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15 Private Tours in Greece, Compared

68 tours  ·  from $25

The good private tours sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to hold early, what each includes and where they differ.

Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour - Pickup from your hotel, airport, or cruise port
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

1.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,714 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91Our pick

This 4 to 6 hour private Athens tour uses a Mercedes sedan, minivan, or Sprinter, depending on group size. Your chauffeur can collect you at a hotel, airport, cruise terminal, or Athens address, then cover major sights, provide local commentary, and finish with moussaka, Greek salad, tzatziki, dessert, and a drink.

“Seb met us at the cruise port and took us directly to the Acropolis to beat some of the crowds. We purchased our tickets in advance through the tour and saw it in our own. Seb took us to the changing off the guard and to many other sites in Greece. He escorted us and took pictures for us when he could. We finished the day with a great Greek lunch and met up with our friends who booked the same tour. Wonderful overview of Athens if you’re limited on time.”

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Athens Full Day Private Tour - Zeus, Hadrian, and the Panathenaic Stadium
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

2.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

See Athens by private vehicle with hotel pickup, early Acropolis entry, the Agora, Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and Mount Lycabettus. Drivers such as Andreas, Terry, and Theodore are praised for local insight and flexibility. Lunch is included, while museum entry costs extra.

“Driver was knowledge about Athens, just the tour itself does not justify the price, spent alot of time in the car, and really didn't get to see the best of Athens, lunch was nice!”

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Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Profitis Ilias and the highest island view
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Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

3.Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $96

Choose a 4- to 8-hour private Santorini tour with local guides such as George, Vasilis, Giannis, Marios, or Kostas. Your air-conditioned van links Oia, caldera viewpoints, traditional villages, beaches, wineries, and Akrotiri, with time adjusted to your interests.

“My husband and I went to Santorini for our Honeymoon and splurged to do this tour with just us instead of on a bus and it was the best idea!! We got to see everything we wanted to see and spend just the right amount of time there. George was an excellent guide showing us all of the best places and being a great photographer. Thank you George!”

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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet - Meeting Chris, Harry, George, or another local driver
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Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

4.Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,495 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $49

You’ll be met at Athens International Airport by an English-speaking driver holding your name, then driven privately to a city-center or coastal hotel or rental. Drivers such as Chris, Harry, George, and Nikos are noted for friendly local advice. Flight monitoring, clean vehicles, and 24-hour service make this a useful first step in Athens.

“George was awesome as he waited for our delayed flight and messaged me right away as my flight landed. He had lots of useful information for us as we drove to our hotel and answered any questions we had to the best of his abilities.”

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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer - The arrivals-hall meeting point
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Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

5.Athens Airport to Athens Hotels Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 947 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $42Best value

Meet your English-speaking driver in Athens Airport’s arrivals hall, get luggage help, bottled water, WiFi, and a private ride to your Athens hotel or apartment. Drivers such as John, Alex, Panos, Giannis, and Efi have provided local tips during the 45-minute to one-hour drive.

“He was there and waiting to greet us. Cell phone with name posted. Be sure you look as there was many others there for other passengers. Helped us to where he will pick us up. He had to get his vehicle which was a taxi car in yellow. But large enough for our suitcases and walkers. Very pleasant, good manners, helpful and helped bringing our suitcases to the hotel. Excellent service.”

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Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations! - Oia gives you the postcard Santorini
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Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!

6.Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend 5 to 6 hours touring Santorini in a private, air-conditioned van with a local driver-guide. Visit Oia, Megalochori, the lighthouse, Red Beach, Perissa Black Sand Beach, and Profitis Ilias. Guides such as George, Thanos, Michael, and Vasilis are praised for local stories, photo help, and flexible pacing.

“We had the best experience with our tour guide Mike! He took me and my friend on a 6-hour private tour in a super comfortable van. From start to finish, Mike went above and beyond to make the day unforgettable and Santorini really showed off for us. He was knowledgeable, kind, and made us feel completely at ease the entire time. He tailored the tour to our interests, shared great local history, and even helped us get amazing photos. He answered all our questions, even about our upcoming activities and helped us find specific souvenirs we had been searching for. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a…”

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Sightseeing like a Mykonian(Small Group or Private) - Ano Mera and Tourliani Monastery
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Sightseeing like a Mykonian(Small Group or Private)

7.Sightseeing like a Mykonian(Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend three and a half hours seeing Mykonos with guides such as Matthaios, Aris, and Costas. Walk through Mykonos Town, visit Tourliani Monastery and Ano Mera, stop at a beach, and sample homemade Greek snacks and drinks. Pickup is offered across the island.

“This is the best way to see Mykonos. Left to your own devices, it’s easy to get lost in the winding back alleyways. Our guide, Aris, expertly took us to the best sites and the best photo spots. In addition, you leave old town to see more of the island, including a monastery and a very scenic lighthouse. We had great local snacks on the beach to round out a fun day. Aris was an excellent guide, very genuine and friendly with great English. Highly recommend!”

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Athens Greece Full Day Private Tour - The Acropolis and Parthenon come first
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Athens Greece Full Day private tour

8.Athens Greece Full Day private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Explore Athens with a private Mercedes-Benz, flexible pickup, Wi-Fi, chargers, and a driver who shares Greek history and mythology. The day covers the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Monastiraki, Plaka, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Parliament. Licensed guides are available for an extra fee.

“Christos, our driver and guide was fabulous!!! He was friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable of Athens! And the Mercedes van was luxurious and spotless. We traveled with our two friends and the van was the perfect space for us with a lot of room”

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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens - Seeing the Corinth Canal from above
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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

9.Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 762 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Athens to Corinth in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, following the Apostle Paul’s story through the canal, Diolkos, Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth, and Kenchreai. Drivers such as Yannis, Tas, Peter, and Giannis are praised for local knowledge and flexibility. A licensed guide is optional.

“I highly recommend this tour, whether you are a Christian believer or not. Tas picked us up at our hotel in Athens and was kind from beginning to end, always making sure we were comfortable and finding us a restroom rapidly when needed. Tas knows the scriptures exceptionally well, citing chapter and verse the stories of the Apostle Paul and weaving in local stories and extra-biblical history. While my wife and I knew the biblical stories well, we came away realizing how much we did not know. Taz is from Corinth and seems to have a family relation around every turn. You won’t find a better experience. We spent the…”

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6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience - Firostefani and Imerovigli: two quieter caldera views
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6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

10.6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend six flexible hours touring Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Perissa, and Profitis Ilias. Guides such as Harris, Muriel, Kenzo, and Christina add local stories and photo tips.

“The tour was great! Our guide arrived at our meeting point promptly with a sparkling clean car. Being a native of Santorini, he was able to give us great insights into the island and its history. He was vet pleasant, great sense of humor, and excellent English.”

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Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly - Three Bells of Fira and the first caldera views
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Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

11.Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Build a private Santorini route with guides such as Nikolas, Chris, or Lisandros. Expect caldera views, Oia, quiet villages, volcanic beaches, photo stops, bottled water, and cruise-friendly pickup at the top of Fira’s cable car.

“Pavlina and Yiannis were wonderful tour guides. Pavlina was clearly extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She truly cared about us having the most amazing photos and sights and they made sure that our desires and needs were met for the tour since we had some that were physically challenged in our group. They made wonderful suggestions and the restaurant they took us to was outstanding. They were prompt picking us up and dropping us off and I would go with them again!”

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Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini - Port & Hotel Pickup - Oia: iconic views with a crowd problem
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Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini – Port & Hotel Pickup

12.Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini – Port & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

Build a 4 to 8-hour Santorini tour around your interests with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Oia, Akrotiri, Pyrgos, black-sand beaches, wineries, and lookout points in a Mercedes van, with hotel, airport, ferry, and cruise-port pickup options.

“Our guide, Marina, was excellent and helped us make the most of the day. Great history and cultural insights.”

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4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour - A quick pass through ancient Athens by car
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4 Hours – Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

13.4 Hours – Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

You’ll tour Athens by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Andreas, Panos, Manos, or Tolis. Expect skip-the-line Acropolis entry, hotel or port pickup on private bookings, photo stops, and a self-guided visit inside the ancient sites unless you add a licensed guide for €250.

“Great way to see Athens in 4 hours. Saw all of the major sights and the Changing of the guards was right in front of us. Panos drove us everywhere. Got us the best photo stops. Panos speaks English very well and knew his way around Athens when streets were closed for a marathon. Thanks Panos!”

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Athens Full Day Private Tour - Zeus, Hadrian, and the Panathenaic Stadium
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Athens Full Day Private Tour

14.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 667 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about eight hours touring Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup at your hotel, Airbnb, or port. Your English-speaking driver shares local history, adjusts the route to your interests, and helps you cover the Acropolis, Agora, stadium, guard ceremony, Lycabettus, and central neighborhoods.

“First time in Athens so we really wanted to make the most of the short time we had. Our guide Aristotle was incredible! He was so knowledgeable... not only about Greek history and culture, but also the history of the entire region and how it all fits together. We had terrific dialogue at each place we visited, leading to a more in-depth understanding than one would get with most tour groups. Aristotle was so very kind and patient as well - never trying to hurry us, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable and engaged. I simply cannot say enough good things about him and…”

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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour - Meeting your guide at the front entrance
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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

15.Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 633 reviews · 1.5 hours

Meet licensed guide Vangelis Alefantinos at Knossos Palace for a 1.5-hour private tour. Walk through the Minoan palace, storerooms, theater, and restored areas while learning how the site was built, excavated, and understood.

“Vangelis provided an excellent tour: concise, informative , engaging , complemented with extra details that helped get the whole picture. He knew the best spots for pictures and made the tour enjoyable for our children as well as the adults. Can only recommend this tour .”

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