Athens City Tour & Acropolis Tour with Optional Skip-the-line Ticket

What makes this tour unique

On this small-group tour, you get to see part of the modern city of Athens as well as the Acropolis and all its monuments. Your expert licensed guide will take you to see the change of the guards and the National Gardens before you reach the Acropolis where you will skip the long lines with the pre-purchased tickets we will provide you.   

Highlights

• A short-guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station of the Archaeological displays
• The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
• Visit The National Gardens/ The Zappeion Hall/ The Hadrian's Arch/ The Theater of Dionysus
• A visit inside the Acropolis with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Nike Temple
• Enjoy lovely panoramic views of Herodion, Filopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, etc. from the top of the Acropolis.
• Small group tour ONLY
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service
• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Feel the pulse of the city 

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service
• Small group tour
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees (can be booked as an option, only for adults, at extra cost)
• 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

See the Heart of Athens

This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have been standing in the city for millennia. The tour concludes at the Acropolis which is one of the most visited and culturally revered ancient sights in the world. It continues to stand higher than the metropolis built around it, offering panoramic views of the entire capital.

Modern and Ancient Highlights

Start at the Syntagma metro station for a 10-minute tour inside of the station’s museum.  Archaeological artifacts uncovered during the metro’s construction offer insight into daily life here thousands of years ago. The next stop is the Greek Parliament, followed by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier where you will watch the Changing of the Guards.

The walk continues to the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion, and Hadrian’s Arch. The route passes by the Plaka and Anafiotika district to reach the next and final stop: the Acropolis.

The Acropolis

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos.

During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

Skip-the-Ticket Line Access
We are pleased to offer all our guests a convenient skip-the-ticket-line service. We take care and pre-purchasing the entrance tickets for each archaeological site and Museum visited during the tour, saving you the hassle of buying them online or queuing up at the ticket counters. However, please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer. 

However, here's where our service truly shines: Even amidst a queue, our experienced guides will always stay by your side. They will use this time as an opportunity to kickstart your tour, offering in-depth explanations about the history and significance of the site you're about to explore. This way, not a moment is wasted, and you're assured of the full, rich experience we promise.

1. You can either prepay your entrance tickets using your credit card while booking your tour online now, or,

2. You can pay for your entrance tickets upon check-in to our staff in cash

Meeting point

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines.

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

Admission tickets

A new time zone system for entry to the Acropolis has been introduced. This innovative approach aims not only to minimize waiting times but also to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more sustainable and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Booking a tour with us guarantees your entry on that specific date and time. Advance booking is highly recommended due to limited availability.

WITH Ticket option

If you have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone. 

WITHOUT Ticket option

If you've selected the “Book WITHOUT Ticket” option, you will need to make the payment for your admission ticket in cash at the check-in at our meeting point before the tour commences, directly with us. We will have already prepurchased the tickets for you for the correct time slot.

However, if you choose to obtain your ticket independently for any reason, which we do not recommend, please notify us in writing at info@athenswalkingtours.gr at least 24 hours before the tour's scheduled start time. Failure to notify us in advance will require us to buy the tickets for you, and you will have to pay for the entrance ticket through us also at the meeting point. Please be cautious when acquiring your ticket, as selecting an incorrect date, time, or guest type may result in a non-refundable tour fee. Additionally, please be aware that we cannot issue a valid admission ticket at the meeting point under these circumstances.

Additional info 

• Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts.
• It's essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.

Ticket Prices

From April 1 to October 31

• 20 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the sites that will be visited during the tour
• 10 € for all citizens from non- EU countries under 25 years old
• free for all European Union citizens up to 25 years old
• free for all children up to 5 years old

From November 1 to March 31

• 10 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the sites that will be visited
• 10 € for all citizens from non- EU countries under 25 years old
• free for all European Union citizens up to 25 years old
• free for all children up to 5 years old

Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. For more details please check our entrance fees and tickets page

Discounts and 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:

10% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to a 10% 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 (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

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

F.A.Q.

The Acropolis of Athens is a truly unique place and our local licensed guide will help you understand why. At our F.A.Q. section you may read common questions our guests have for the Acropolis.