Highlights

• A visit inside the Acropolis 
• See the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum 
• Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
• Changing of the Guards, Greek Parliament, National Gardens 
• Small group tour
• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Skip-the-line service

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, only for adults, at extra cost)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Food and beverages (please make sure you pack a snack/meal and a bottle of water)
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

The Ideal Combination Tour!
See the city center including two top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own.

Athens City Tour
The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station for a brief look at the ancient artifacts displayed at the metro’s museum. You’ll also see the Greek Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards.

Next, your guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you’ll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway called Dionysiou Areopagitou.

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 its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

NOTE: After the first part of the tour ends on the Acropolis at approximately 13:00 (1:00 pm), you'll have some free time on the Acropolis to take more photos before meeting for the Acropolis Museum Tour (1:45 pm inside the Museum). During this time, there will be no time to grab a snack or a drink so please make sure you have with you a snack/meal and bottle of water which you can also get during your refreshement stop between the City Tour and Acropolis part of the tour.

Top Museum of the World: Acropolis Museum
Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. Panoramic views top the experience.
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum at approximately 15:00 (3:00 pm).

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 (available only for adults), 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 given tour departure time.

Entrance fees information

Our Free 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" (available only for adults) please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase the tickets from us upon check-in for your tour. 

• 36 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visited
• 22 € for students from non-EU countries  (with current student ID)
• 5 € for young persons under 18 years old from non-EU countries
• free entrance for guests under 18 years and students from EU countries (with current student ID).  

From November 1 to March 31

Reduced prices will apply;  

• 18 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visited
• 16 € for students from non-EU countries  (with current student ID)
• 3 € for young persons under 18 years old from non-EU countries
• free entrance 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 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.