This tour starts at 09:30 a.m.
This comprehensive city tour will show you some of the most important landmarks and sights of the historical center of Athens but also a thorough visit to the Acropolis where your guide will give you in-depth guided tour of the history of this world heritage site and its breathtaking monuments.
The tour begins inside the Syntagma metro station where your guide will show you shortly (in 10 minutes) the archaeological exhibits that came to light during the construction of the metro. You will then continue on to the House of the Greek parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and watch the changing of the guards.
Your tour continues towards the National Gardens passing by the Anglican church of S. Paul and on to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the surviving columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, both of which you will have to opportunity to visit.
From there you enter the famous Plaka district where you see the portrait of Melina Merkouri and we head towards the beautiful pedestrian walk way of Dionyssiou Areopagitou until we reach the Acropolis where we will begin our ascent while taking in the spectacular views of the city below. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, Erection, Propylaia, Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments as well (Dionysus sanctuary, Philopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Observatory, Pnyx Hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora).
It is inside the Syntagma Metro Station, next to the ticket validating machines, beneath the hanging clock. Please make sure that you get there at 09:15 a.m. because this tour starts at 09:30 a.m.
Adults: 36 €
Students: 29 €
Children under 12: FREE
Inclusions:
- Athens Guide magazine
- Athens Map
- Local guide
Exclusions:
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The tours do not take place on the public Holidays: 25 & 26 December, New Year's Day, Good Friday (before 12:00), Easter Day, May 1st and March 25, the Greek Independence Day.
- Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.
Entrance fees to the Acropolis are not included in the tour's price. It is 12 Euro.
Acropolis Tickets
The Acropolis ticket can be used for a few days (7-8 days) after its purchase for more archaeological sites, Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos, Kerameikos, Museum of the Ancient Agora, North slope of Acropolis, Olympieio, Roman Agora of Athens, South Slope of Acropolis.You can buy this ticket at any of the five archaeological places you visit first and use it for the Acropolis too.
Prices of the entrance fees are subject to changes without notice.
Acropolis entrance fees
General admission fee: 12 euros.
Reduced admission fee: 6 Euros.
Free admission for:
- Journalists
- Persons under 19
- Tour guides
- University students from Greece and the E.U
Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:
- 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
- 5 June (World Environment Day)
- 18 April (International Monument Day)
- 18 May (International Museum Day)
- The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
- Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
- The first Sunday of April, May, June, September and October (in case this is an official holiday, it is the second Sunday of that month).
- Greek official holidays: 6 January, Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Saturday and Monday, Orthodox Monday of the Holy Spirit, 15 August, 28 October.
Acropolis Opening Times
Winter:
From the 1st of November until the 31 of March 2010:
8:30-15:00
The Acropolis is closed on
- 1 January
- 25 March
- Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
- Holy Saturday
- 1 May
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- 25 December
- 26 December