What makes this tour unique

With this private tour, you will discover the magnificent Acropolis monuments as well as the magical Plaka area with its secret corners.

Highlights

Sites to be viewed and visited:

• A visit inside the Acropolis with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple
• The Theater of Dionysus and Sanctuary
• Τhe non-touristy, picturesque part of the old town of Athens, the 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.)
• Only licensed guides

Enjoy your intimate private group, which will allow you the chance to ask any and as many questions to your tour guide you want and learn about anything you wish, explained in detail, at your own pace. Feel the pulse of the city

Covid-19 Safety Measures

**The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities before and during your visit to Greece**

What we do for you:

• Use of protective masks by our staff at all times.
• Use of sanitized Ear-sets for a party of minimum 5 persons during your tour.
• 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:

• Please 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
• Private tour
• Skip-the-line service
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Entrance tickets
• Hotel pickup and drop-off service (unless agreed on)
• Food and drinks (unless specified)
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

Skip-the-Line-Access: The Acropolis

Anafiotika & Plaka: the nostalgic part of Athens

Meeting point

Your Athens Walking Tours guide will be waiting for you holding the orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign. The meeting point is at the "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropolis", located on 3 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street which is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch to the Acropolis.

Please be at the meeting point at 9:15 am. The tour departs at 9:30 am.

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 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, 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

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! 

Book a 2nd tour with us and 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.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discounts and special rates