Acropolis, Monastiraki & Plaka, the Athens Old Town Tour

Tour Code: AGT12

49 € Adults

45 € Students (must hold a valid ID card)

45 € Teenagers (12-17 years)

24 € Children (6-11 years)

Free Admission: Infants (0-5 years)

Entrance fees not included

Discounts and Offers

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Departure time
8:30 am

Meeting point
Fresko Yogurt Bar

Duration time
3 hours and 30 minutes

Info

Walking time: 1 hour

Walking pace: Moderate

Language: English

Other languages upon request on a private basis

Highlights

Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Nike Temple, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
Τhe non-touristy, picturesque part of the old town of Athens, the Anafiotika
Beautiful old houses, chapels “carved” on the slopes of the Acropolis
Plaka’s major monuments (the Roman Agora, the Tower of the winds, Hadrian’s library a.o.)
Early morning visit to the Acropolis
Small group tour
Skip-the-line service
Only licensed guides
Feel the pulse of the city

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local licensed guide
Skip-the-line service, immediate access to the Acropolis
Athens Guide magazine
Athens map

Exclusions:

Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off service
Food and beverages
Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

Skip-the-Line-Access: The Acropolis

Entrance tickets are not included in the tour fee and the ticket costs will be owed to the tour guide before the tour begins. We save you time by buying entrance tickets in advance so you can skip the lines. This service is provided at no extra cost. Note that children under 18 years old have free admission to the Acropolis and all the archaeological sites (by showing ID or pass)

Beat the heat and the crowds by visiting the Acropolis early in the morning! 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.

As you explore the Acropolis with your guide, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia and the Nike Temple.

Note: After the first part of the tour ends at the Acropolis you will have time to take more photos before continuing your walk through the alleys of the Plaka. Before the second part of your tour begins, you may get a snack or a drink.

Plaka: The Neighborhood of the Gods

Enter the most unique part of the city and discover with your knowledgeable local guide, its tranquil, picturesque and mystic hidden corners. For a while, forget the city sounds and get the feeling that you are walking through the alleys of a Cycladic island, however, with a history of over 3000 years!

Myth and history are intertwined with snapshots from the modern culture of Athens.

Anafiotika, Plaka’s hidden gem and all its worth-seeing treasures, will be revealed to you with the help of your guide, while experiencing an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Connect the dots between “yesterday” and “today” by letting your guide unveil unknown parts of history and significant details on historical buildings, beautiful old chapels and numerous monuments.

Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views and learn secrets unknown even to many Athenians.

The tour ends at the lively, touristy area of Monastiraki square, where you will discover the Flea Market and lots of souvenir shops at approx. 12:00 noon.

Meeting point

Your Athens Walking Tours guide will be waiting for you holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign. The meeting point is the Fresko Yogurt Bar located on 3 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street which is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch to the Acropolis.

Please be at the meeting point at 8:15 am

Tip: While you wait for your guide at the Fresko Yogurt Bar, it is a good opportunity to try a serving of fresh authentic Greek yogurt, best when topped with honey or a Greek spoon sweet. Be sure to ask for a free sample!

Entrance fees not included

Our Free Skip-the-Line Service

The entrance tickets are not included in the tours fee because there are various rates depending on participants (students, children etc.), on the season (high, low) and there is free entrance on some specific dates throughout the year.

However, we provide you with a skip-the line-service at no extra cost. We buy the tickets in advance so you skip the lines and have immediate access to the sights listed on the tour.

Please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase the tickets from us at the beginning of your tour. Check below the rates applying to your party:

From April 1 to October 31

€ 20 for the adults, covering all the sights that will be visited.
€ 10 for students outside the EU (with current student ID).
free for guests under 18 years and students from EU countries (with current student ID).

From November 1 to March 31

Reduced prices apply:

€ 10 for the adults, covering all the sights that will be visited.
€ 10 for students outside the EU (with current student ID).
free for guests under 18 years and students from EU countries (with current student ID).

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

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 (FMD): 5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
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 AWT.