THE ACROPOLIS AND CITY TOUR
WITH LUNCH

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 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, Erechteion, Propylaia, Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments as well (Dionysus sanctuary, Philopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Observatory, Pnyx Hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora).

After the tour we can arrange for you lunch at a very nice restaurant, picked up for you by our experienced team in one of the most picturesque and traditional areas of Athens in Plaka within max 15 min walking distance from the Acropolis where the tour ends. You will enjoy the authentic and carefully designed menu in a nice atmosphere. You are free to go to the restaurant any time. Your menu will include starters (for two people), salad (for two people), the main course, dessert and either a glass of house wine or a glass of beer or a soft drink. Bread is also included in the price. If while at the restaurant you wish to order something else you are free to do so but you will have to pay for it at the restaurant either cash or by credit card (most places accept all credit cards).

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. Look for the orange color Athens Walking Tours sign our guides are holding.
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Adults: 59 €
Students: 49 €
Children (3 - 12): 23 €

Inclusions:

• Athens Guide magazine
• Athens Map
• Local guide
• Lunch
  • Starter
  • Salad
  • Main Course
  • Dessert
  • One glass of house wine or beer

• Entrance fees
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Gratuities (optional)
• Extra food and drinks

• 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 Sunday, May 1st and March 25, the Greek Independence Day.
• Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.

 Family discount of 5% applies to this tour. For more information please read the FAQ ABOUT AWT

If you choose more than one tour you are entitled to 5% discount. This offer does not apply to third party activities. For more information please read the FAQ ABOUT AWT

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 (4-5 days) after its purchase for more archaeological sites, Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Attalos Museum in the Agora, Kerameikos and its Museum Northern slope of the Acropolis, the Dionysus Sanctuary, the Zeus Temple,  the Roman Agora & Hadrian's Library. You can buy this ticket at any of the seven archaeological places you visit first and use it to visit the other places also .

Acropolis entrance fees

General admission fee: 12 euros.

Reduced admission fee: 6 Euros.

Free admission for:

• Journalists
• Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age)
• 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 31st of March 2010:
8:30-15:00

The Acropolis is closed on

• 1 January
• 6 January (opens 08:30 - 15:00)
• Shrove Monday (opens 08:30 - 15:00)
• 25 March - Independence Day of Greece
• Good Friday: until 12:00 closed
• 1 May - Labor Day
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday (opens 08:30 - 15:00)
• Holy Spirit Day (opens 08:30 - 15:00)
• 28 October (opens 08:30 - 15:00)
• 25 December
• 26 December