What makes this tour unique

With this small-group tour you get to beat the heat by going early inside the Acropolis. Your expert licensed guide will share with you myths and stories about the Acropolis and all its monuments. 

Highlights

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

Covid-19 Safety Measures

What we do for you:

• Use of protective masks by our staff at all times.
• 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 we ask of you:

• Bring your own mask. Masks are mandatory in museums and crowded places.
• Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Tour details

Inclusions

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

 Exclusions

• Entrance fees (can be booked as an option 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

The Acropolis

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 top of the Acropolis.

Skip-the-Line-Access:

We offer 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 tickets prices here.

Meeting point

At Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli (3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” This location is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.

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

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli, it is a good opportunity to try a serving of fresh authentic Greek yogurt, best when topped with honey or a spoonful of Greek sweets. Be sure to ask for a free sample after you check in with your guide!

Entrance fees not included

Our Skip-the-Line Service

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

• 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

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 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 discounts and special rates

Winter 2021-2022

Please note that this is Athens' off-season period and our tours operate with a minimum capacity. 

If the tour has not reached the minimum number of participants, we will inform you and offer you the following possibilities: 
a) move the reservation to another tour or another day 
b) run the tour as private with an agreed new fee 
c) cancel tour and refund booking fee

F.A.Q.

Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve been there before, the Acropolis with your expert Athenian guide at your side, you’ll understand why.

Read more on our F.A.Q section