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The 15 Best Private History Tours in Athens

38 tours  ·  from $83 a head

The good private history tours in Athens fill weeks ahead and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens - Acrocorinth, steep paths, and wide views
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Private Biblical Tour Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal from Athens

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

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

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Athens to Corinth with pickup and drop-off included. Your driver, often Yannis, Tas, Peter, or Giannis, connects the canal, Diolkos, Acrocorinth, Paul’s trial site, churches, and Kenchreai. Add a licensed guide for the museum and ruins if you want detailed commentary on site.

“We went on the trip with our sons who are 8 & 12 years old. Yannis was our driver/tour guide and he was so friendly and informative. We had such a great time. Highly recommend this company and Yannis!”

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Private Tour of Apostle Paul's Footsteps in Ancient Corinth - Kenchreai, the port linked to Paul and Phoebe
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Private Tour of Apostle Paul’s Footsteps in Ancient Corinth

2.Private Tour of Apostle Paul’s Footsteps in Ancient Corinth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Athens to Corinth in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. Follow Paul’s route through Kenchreai, the Agora, Bema, Temple of Apollo, Acrocorinth, and Saint Paul’s Church. Guides such as Giannis, Nick, Ruslan, and George are praised for history, safe driving, and personal attention.

“Great trip with Nick following Paul’s footsteps. Nick provided alot of details and insights regarding the sites and Paul’s travels. Thanks Nick for providing a safe trip and special birthday for our 84 year old mother.”

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Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens - The Corinth Canal gives you the first big view
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Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

3.Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229

This 8 to 9-hour private drive from Athens visits the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. Your English-speaking driver, such as George, Petros, or Takis, shares history from the road but does not enter the sites. Add a licensed guide if you want guided walks inside the ruins.

“Our driver, Costa, was one of the best drivers that we had. A good driver and extremely friendly. He was patient and we never felt rushed at all. The drives seemed short due to our conversations with Costa. He also made the effort to personally guide us to the town square of Nafplio.”

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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour - Monastiraki’s shops, stalls, and mixed-up Athens
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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

4.The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend about three hours walking from Panepistimiou through Monastiraki, Athens’ central market, and toward Plaka. Your private English-speaking host links Greek gods and myths to city landmarks, local neighborhoods, markets, and the Anafiotika skyline. Guide quality can vary, so this tour suits curious walkers who value a flexible route over a fixed museum visit.

“Was a great tour through the city and enjoyed seeing the different neighborhoods. Guide was lovely and new her stuff. Not exactly what we expected - we thought it might be more geared towards the kids and mythology, but it was still a good tour.”

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Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio Full Day Private Tour From Athens - Corinth Canal: Ten Minutes with a Big View
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Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

5.Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio full day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $265

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio. Drivers such as George, Panos, Spiros, and Notis provide historical background between stops, while hotel, airport, and port pickup keeps the day simple. Add a Greek lunch if you like.

“We really enjoyed this experience, learning about ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidarius, and more. Our guide was great (Notis) and seemed to know a lot about the area and the history. It was an full yet rewarding day!”

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Ancient Corinth and Canal half day private tour from Athens - The museum, agora, and Temple of Apollo
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Ancient Corinth and Canal half day private tour from Athens

6.Ancient Corinth and Canal half day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Athens, Piraeus, or the airport to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, the Temple of Apollo, and Acrocorinth. Your English-speaking driver offers historical commentary but does not enter sites. Add a licensed guide if you want guided walks inside the ruins.

“I would highly recommend a trip to Corinth if you're in Athens! The canal, Ancient Corinth, Castle and ruins were all spectacular - I'm so glad we decided to go on this tour. To top it all off, we had a delicious meal at Marino's, which was included in our tour. George was a phenomenal guide!! He was so knowledgeable and filled our day with fascinating stories of Greek history. A+!!”

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Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens - Five hours among Olympia’s ancient remains
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Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens

7.Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel from Athens to Ancient Olympia in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel, airport, or port pickup. Your English-speaking driver handles the long drive, Corinth Canal stop, lunch, and return trip, while you explore Olympia’s ruins and museums independently. Ask about a licensed guide if you want detailed commentary inside the sites.

“Long trip but very scenic. Tour guide was very accommodating. Research the museum locations and if they are open as there’s not much assistance in that regard.”

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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour - Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Syntagma Square
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Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

8.Half Day Historical Athens City Private Taxi Service Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $110

Spend about four hours touring Athens in a private taxi with a driver who also explains the city. You’ll see the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Parliament, Syntagma Square, Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Admission fees are extra, and the driver stays outside archaeological sites, but hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and private transport are included.

“Very knowledgeable and a great way to experience Athens. I would recommend. We were a family of 4 and it worked great.”

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Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour - Plaka brings a change of scenery
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Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour

9.Ancient Athens for Kids 4-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $174

Take a four-hour private walk from the Pnyx to Syntagma Square, using games, myths, and age-based activities to bring Athens alive for children. Guides such as Effie, Niki, Martina, Dimitris, and Antonis have led families through the Acropolis area, Plaka, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the National Garden, with a traditional refreshment along the way.

“2 families 4 kids 8-12 this kept them entertained and educated all of us. We loved seeing the guard changing and were greatful for the pit stop w drinks for all”

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Ancient Sparta Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens/ Nafplio - The long road to Sparta is part of the experience
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Ancient Sparta Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens/ Nafplio

10.Ancient Sparta Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens/ Nafplio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $265

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver from Athens or Nafplio, visiting the Corinth Canal, ancient Sparta, Leonidas’ monument, and Ancient Corinth. You can add the olive oil museum, adjust the pace, and request an archaeologist guide for a deeper visit. Drivers such as Christos, Nikolaos, Takis, Makis, and Philippe have led past outings.

“This was truly an amazing trip. Our driver Philippe Christodoulopoulod was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable about Greek history, philosophy, society, politics, and just about any subject you could think of. The ruins of Mystras was stunning and we were encouraged by Philippe to take all the time we needed to fully enjoy the site. I would recommend this trip to anyone Thinking about a vacation in Greece.”

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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens - Starting at Lempesi 9 at 11 a.m.
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Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens

11.Semi-private Historical & Contemporary Segway Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82Best value

Glide through central Athens on a beginner-friendly electric Segway tour limited to six people. With hands-on instruction, a helmet, a mounted camera, and stops at the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Monastiraki, and Mars Hill, you cover a lot of ground without wearing out your feet.

“Questa è stata la prima esperienza con il Segway in famiglia; Di certo Il primo di identici futuri tour in altre città ; A parte l'utilizzo del segway nella parte pedonale di Atene, con il quale, divertendoci e senza fatica, in sole poche ore è stato possibile visitare zone molto ampie , voglio segnalare l'eccezionale cortesia di tutto lo staff e in particolare della guida che ci ha accompagnato nel tour: gentile, calmo, simpatico, attento; E' riuscito a coinvolgere tutti con un inglese semplice e concreto; Il dolce greco che ci ha fatto assagiare durante una piccola pausa è stata la ciliegina di un pomeriggio che difficilmente dimenticheremo ; il…”

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Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens - Five hours among Olympia’s ancient remains
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Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens

12.Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 12 hours · from $298

Spend 12 hours traveling privately from Athens or Piraeus to Ancient Olympia with an English-speaking driver such as Nicholas, Spyros, or George. Stop at the Corinth Canal, then explore the archaeological site, Zeus temple, Philippeion, Olympic Games Museum, Archaeological Museum, and Archimedes Museum at your own pace. Lunch is arranged independently.

“Postino was a really good driver and had lots of knowledge about the area, Athens and some things along the way. The value for this activity is spot on because it's a long drive and having someone else drive a large vehicle (SUV) was really great. Postino was right on time and stopped for driving and restroom breaks often. It was a long day, but a great day and we got to see something we've wanted to see for a while. He even helped us find ideas for another day in Athens and what to see/do.”

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Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour - The Acropolis: the day’s main event
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Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

13.Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $363

Spend about nine hours touring Athens and Ancient Corinth in a private vehicle with hotel, port, or Airbnb pickup. See the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, changing of the guard, Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth. Drivers share local context but cannot enter sites. A licensed guide costs extra.

“The historical sites we visited were awesome! It’s difficult to imagine those structures still standing after all these years. Really enjoyed the changing of the guard at the Presidential palace. Very unique! Our tour guide, Socrates was super! He was very knowledgeable of the area and very accommodating.”

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Athens: The History of Greek Mythology Private Tour - The Academy and University of Athens
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Athens: The History of Greek Mythology Private Tour

14.The History of Greek Mythology Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $187

Walk central Athens with a private English-speaking guide and connect Greek myths to the city around you. The route can include the Academy and University, Varvakios Market, Monastiraki, and historic sites such as the Ancient Agora. Guides including Markella, Costas, Elisivet, and Myriam have brought history to life for past guests.

“Our guide Markella was amazing , everything on time and perfectly smooth flowing walking tour , interesting stories , we got more than we guess. thanks one again Markella.”

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Ancient Corinth - Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens - Walking through Ancient Corinth and the small museum
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Ancient Corinth – Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens

15.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 a private 5 to 6 hour trip to Corinth, with pickup from your Athens accommodation. See the Corinth Canal, climb Acrocorinth, and explore the ancient forum, Temple of Apollo, museum, theater, and bema. Drivers such as George, Anthony, Harry, and Nick share history along the way, while a licensed site guide can be added for a fee.

“As we are Christian, going to Corinth is our target. We had a private tour and our tour driver Nick is a very nice young man. His driving skill is very good and the car is very comfortable. We went to all the places as scheduled and added a spot as we requested. A wonderful trip and a wonderful driver.”

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