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, the National Gardens, and the Zeus Temple 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 Zeus Temple/ 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, the Agrippa monument, 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-line service
• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Feel the pulse of the city 

Covid-19 Safety Measures

**The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities before and during your visit to Greece**

What we do for you:

• Use of antiseptic wipes & gels at our check-in points, and during your tour.
• Contactless procedures wherever possible.
• Regarding transfer services, please note that all vehicles are being sanitized daily and our drivers keep all required safety measures and protocols.

What you do for all:

• Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-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, Temple of Zeus 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-Line Access

We offer to all our guests skip-the-line service by which we purchase the entrance tickets in advance in order to save you time and avoid lining up at the cashier of each archeological site you visit during this tour.

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

Find more information on reduced ticket prices here

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

Entrance fees

Check below the rates applying to your party for all sites visited during this tour. If you haven't chosen the option "Book with Ticket", please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you as well as a valid ID or Passport for verification of age and nationality to purchase the tickets from us upon check-in for your tour.

From April 1 to October 31

• 28 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the sites that will be visited during the tour
• 14 € 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

• 14 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the sites that will be visited
• 14 € 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:

7% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to an 7% 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.