Highlights

• Acropolis, Parthenon, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
• Early morning visit to the Acropolis
• Beat the heat and the crowds
• Small group tour
• Skip-the-line service
• Only licensed guides

Tour details

Inclusions

• Local licensed guide
• 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)

Skip-the-Line-Access: The Acropolis
Entrance tickets are not included in the tour fee. We, however, offer free skip-the-line service by which we purchase the tickets in advance in order to save you time and avoid lining up at the cashier of each archeological site you visit. This service is provided at no extra charge. The ticket costs will be owed to our staff before the tour begins. Note that children under 18 years old have free admission to the Acropolis and all the archaeological sites.

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.

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 the Acropolis at approximately 10:15 am.

Meeting point

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at "FRESKO" Yogurt Bar located at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou st, which is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou av (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.

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

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 discount and special rates.