Acropolis and the Athens old town Tour (Plaka & Monastiraki)

Tour Code: AGT12

50 €

Free Admission: Infants (0-5 yrs)

Entrance fees not included

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Discounts and Offers

Departure time
10 am

Meeting point
Monastiraki Square

Duration time
3 hours

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 picturesque part of the old town of Athens, the Plaka, Monastiraki & 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.)
Small group tour
Skip-the-line service: immediate access to the Acropolis
Feel the pulse of the city

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local licensed guide for the Acropolis part of the tour
Local tour leader for the Plaka & Monastiraki part of the tour
Skip-the-line service, immediate access to the Acropolis
Athens guide magazine
Athens map

Exclusions:

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

Monastiraki

The tour starts at the lively area of Monastiraki square, in the heart of Athens where you will discover iconic landmarks, the Flea Market, lots of souvenir shops, and traditional tavernas all under the majestic eye of the Acropolis.

Plaka and Anafiotika: The Neighborhood of the Gods
Enter the most unique part of the city and discover with your knowledgeable local tour leader, its tranquil, picturesque and mystic hidden corners. Anafiotika is located on a hill above Plaka district; 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 3.000 years! Stroll around the little alleys and admire the white washed cubic houses with bright painted shutters and beautifully carved wooden doors, a typical Cycladic architecture!

Connect the dots between “yesterday” and “today” by letting your tour leader unveil unknown parts of history and significant details on historical buildings, beautiful old chapels and numerous monuments. Create memories that will stay with you forever... and always have your camera ready! Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views and learn secrets unknown even to many Athenians.

After the first part of the tour, you will be introduced to your guide for the Acropolis part of the tour and you’ll have a chance to get a snack or a drink before the second part of the tour begins.

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.

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)

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.

The tour ends on top of the Acropolis.

: Meeting point

Your guide, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you in front of the little chapel located in the center of Monastiraki Square right across the exit of Monastiraki Metro Station.

Entrance fees not included

Our Free Skip-the-Line Service

Check below the rates applying to your party for all monuments visited during this tour. 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

20 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the monuments 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
10 € for all citizens from EU countries over 65 years old
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites

From November 1 to March 31

10 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the monuments 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
10 € for all citizens from EU countries over 65 years old
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites

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.