Acropolis of Athens, Afternoon Tour

Tour Code: AGT28

29 € Adults

26 € Students (must have a valid ID card)

26 € Teenagers (12-17 years)

18 € Children (6-11 years)

Free Admission: Infants (0-5 years)

Entrance fees not included

Discounts and Offers

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Departure time
May to Aug at 5 pm / Sep 1 to Oct 15 at 3:30 pm

Meeting point
Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli

Duration time
1 hour and 30 minutes

Info

Walking time
30 minutes
Walking pace
Moderate
Language
English
Other languages upon request on a private basis

Highlights

A visit inside the Acropolis
Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Erechtheion, Nike Temple, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
Small group tour
Experienced 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 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 late in the afternoon! 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: The tour ends on the Acropolis at approximately:
6:45 pm from May 3 to August 31
5:15 pm from September 1 to October 15

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.

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 sites 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

10 € for the adults, covering all the sites 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.