Just arrived in Athens and at a loss as to where to start? Then this is the tour for you! Find out what Athens has to offer in a bite-sized orientation tour that will get you familiar with the city sights in no time!

Highlights

• Off-the-beaten path locations and hidden corners with magnificent views
• Pin down all the basics to ensure an excellent time in Athens
• Get valuable insights from a local about Greek life and culture
• Skip the ticket line by purchasing an Acropolis ticket from us for the time slot corresponding to the end of the orientation tour (optional)

Tour details

Inclusions

• Local tour leader
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service to the Acropolis (Optional)
• Earsets to ensure a smooth experience
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions

• Entrance fees to the Acropolis (available as an optional addition if you book the “with ticket” option)
• Guided tour inside of the Acropolis archaeological site
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Food and beverages
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

On this tour, you will be led through less treaded paths from where you will enjoy majestic views of the city and catch glimpses of its iconic landmarks and snippets of their intriguing story. And if this journey leaves you excited for further exploration, seize the opportunity to enhance your experience by combining this tour with an Acropolis entry ticket!

Get ready to stroll along the outskirts of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, just as the ancient Athenians once did, and converge at Pnyx Hill, where democracy was born! Uncover hidden gems where the essence of ancient Greece intersects with elements of Christianity and modernity.

Once the walk along the winding paths is over, you will be free to roam in the now more familiar area of historic Athens, equipped with your new knowledge. If you wish, you can book an entrance ticket to the Acropolis along with this orientation tour, by which you will be able to enter right after the tour’s end*.

*Important Note: From September 2023 onwards, the Acropolis operates with time slots; the ticket purchased along with this tour will be valid for entering up to 1 hour after the end of the tour (the duration of the visit is not affected).

Meeting Point

At Fresko Yogurt Bar Thissio (11, Apostolou Pavlou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” This location is approximately a 7-minute walk from Thissio metro station.

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Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Thissio, it is a good opportunity to try a serving of fresh authentic Greek yogurt, enhanced when drizzled with the famous Greek honey made from local herbs or adorned with a spoonful of traditional Greek sweets.

Admission Tickets

Please note that this tour does not include guided visits within ticketed archaeological sites. However, we can provide skip-the-line Acropolis tickets if you wish to explore these sites independently. Tickets purchased with this tour will remain valid for entry up to one hour after the tour's conclusion.

Discounts & Offers

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:

13% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to a 13% discount. The discount is included when you proceed with the booking (discount applies to Adults, Non-EU Youth, and Senior SUMMER prices). 

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups 

5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.

Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with a second tour.

10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours, using code SNDT+4.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discount and special rates.