Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours

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Group Tour - No Entry Tickets
2 Adults x $36.63
$73.26
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$73.26
Entry tickets not included: For the without tickets option, ask for instructions for the correct time slot before you buy them on your own.
Shared Tour with Entry Tickets
2 Adults x $61.75
$123.50
Approx Total
$123.50
Entry tickets included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Disposable earphones (for groups of over 5 people)
  • Tickets to Acropolis are included (if option selected)
  • Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens (if option selected)
  • Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
  • Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.

Overview

Gain unique insights for the city’s past and present times from our expert English-speaking licensed tour guides, who are all locals and really passionate about what they do. Small groups guarantee a premium and entertaining experience.

Meeting points

Outside Acropolis metro station opposite the Crescendo cafe, near the escalators of the Acropolis Metro station (follow the exit Makriyianni/Dionysiou Arepagitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign.

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Itinerary

  • Teatro Di Dioniso (Pass By)

    Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.

  • Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

    Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.

  • Propylaea

    Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.

    15 minutes

  • Tempio Di Athena Nike (Pass By)

    Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.

  • Parthenon

    Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture.

    30 minutes

  • Erectheion

    Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
  • Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
  • For the option without entry tickets, the activity provider will buy in advance the tickets for you so as to avoid queuing, so carry some cash with you. Otherwise you can buy the tickets yourself but please make sure to be on time at the meeting point for the tour to start as programmed
  • Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
  • We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
  • Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
  • The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.
  • Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.
  • Audio quality may be affected by other groups' equipment during crowded times.
  • Not suitable for children under 6 years old
  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 111 reviews with 5 stars

“Exceptional Tour Experience with John”

Published on Dec, 2024

“We had an incredible guided tour with John, who was both friendly and highly knowledgeable. He went above and beyond by helping us take family photos and even giving the kids a thoughtful, memorable gift. Truly an unforgettable experience!”

Acropolis

Published on Dec, 2024

Had fun with the tour! Kimon was a very informative and interactive guide. I specially loved the little tidbits of history and fun facts he added here and there.Thanks!

Great Acropolis Parthenon tour with Kimon

Published on Dec, 2024

Kimon, thanks so much for a wonderful, interesting tour. You shared your deep knowledge, told us great stories. The earpiece system worked so perfectly

A wonderful Trip!

Published on Nov, 2024

It was a wonderful trip with our guide Kimon! He is very friendly and explained a lot of interesting facts about Athens, the Parthenon and the Acropolis!

Amazing Guide and Tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

Natasha was great!! Well informed tour guide and even provided some local recs for places to eat after. The tour itself was amazing and sites are worth visiting!

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