Overview
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues.
Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis.
This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide.
The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (60 meters walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point, and an air-conditioned waiting lounge. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line
Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
Entrance fees unless you book an option with entrance tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
End point
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum
Good to know
The meeting point is at Porinou 5, 11742 (please do not forget to add the postal code) inside the tour office of Athens Walks. Please be at the meeting point 15-30 minutes in advance.
Please come at the meeting time to receive your entrance tickets and check in with your guide.
The tour is not starting at the entrance gates of Acropolis.
MEETING POINT INFORMATION The meeting point is located 60m away from
the metro station "Acropolis" at:16, Athanasiou Diakou str., 11742,
Athens.
- If you use google maps, add the postal code to the address. By Metro:
We are located 60m away from the metro station "Acropolis." Use the
“Athanasiou Diakou str.” Metro exit and take the stairs up. Continue
ahead on Athanasiou Diakou street for 60m, and you will see our shop on
your left. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. This tour includes approximately one
mile of walking uphill /downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both
ways).
- Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes.
- Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the
site.
- Long queues and waiting might occur, and every effort is made to
coordinate the best timings for visits.*
- The order of sites may be reversed based on traffic, weather, and
overcrowding of venues.
- Temperatures can get extremely high during summer. Guests are
encouraged to wear hats, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion,
and hydrate. An optional umbrella to create shade is also advisable.
- Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards and currency to purchase
optional extras such as souvenirs, food, and beverages.
- You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is
customary to leave a tip to recognize exceptional service in restaurants,
taxis, and excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to
determine the amount.
- People under 25 years old they should bring their passports or photo copy of them.
What to expect
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Athens
The capital
Of Greece -
15 min
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia.
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Herod Atticus Odeon
15 min
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
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Tempio Di Athena Nike
10 min
The how it is called temple of Victory
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15 min
Entrance to the Acropolis. Amazing monuments designed 2500 years ago
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Tempio Di Athena Nike
15 min
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
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Parthenon
30 min
Temple of Goddess Athena
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Erectheion
10 min
monument of Acropolis
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Acropolis
1 hour
Acropolis of Athens
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Acropolis Museum
1 hour
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Athens).
Additional Information
- Participants should have with them their passports or photo copies of them
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
Can I cancel Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start?
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
What's included?
- Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
- Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line
- Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
- Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
- Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
What's not included?
- Entrance fees unless you book an option with entrance tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Herod Atticus Odeon, Tempio Di Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erectheion, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Athens Walks Tour Company
