Acropolis of Athens, Plaka, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour

Tour Code: AGT21

49 € Adults

45 € Students (must have a valid ID card)

45 € Teenagers (12-18 years)

24 € Children (6-11 years)

Free Admission:Infants (0-5 years)

Entrance fees not included

Discounts and Offers

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Departure time
Jun 1 to Sep 30 at 10:30 am Up to May 31 & from Oct 01 to Nov 15 at 11:30 am

Meeting point
Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli

Duration time
4 hours

Info

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

Highlights

Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
The Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum
A glimbse of picturesque Plaka neighborhood
Small group tour
Skip-the-line service
Only licensed guides
Feel the pulse of the city

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local licensed guide
Skip-the-line service, immediate access to the Acropolis and all archeological sites visited during the tour
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
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.

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 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.

Note: After the first part of the tour, which ends on the Acropolis, you will have time to take more photos before walking to the Ancient Agora with your guide. Before the guided Agora, you may grab a snack or a drink. There will be no time for a leisurely lunch.

Walk through Plaka
On your way to the Ancient Agora, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the oldest neighborhoods in the world: Plaka. You will stroll this unique urban pocket of culture and charm which oozes with atmosphere; the perfect spot to snap the most memorable photos as you stroll down the narrow stone pedestrian walkways and wander cobbled paths. Passing by the Roman Agora and Hadrian’s library you’ll find yourself to lively Adrianou street with many shops and cafes. Right across the beautiful Orthodox church of St. Philippe’s is the main entrance of the Ancient Agora.

Ancient Agora: The Core of Ancient Athenian Life
Of all Athens' ancient sights, the Agora firmly defines the city’s status as the cradle of Western civilization. This was where ancient Greek democracy came to life. It was a commercial, political, religious, and cultural hub where the greatest Greeks such as Plato, Socrates, Demosthenes, e.t.c. theorized, spoke out and debated. Explore the temples, an ancient concert hall and imagine ancient life under its famous long, marble colonnaded arcades. You’ll also see the significant artifacts at the Agora Museum, located in the two-storied Stoa of Attalos which was built in the 2nd century BC.
The tour ends at the Ancient Agora.

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 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to given departure time. This tour is a continuation of the Athens City Tour and the Acropolis tour which starts earlier.

Tip: While at the 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 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

28 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visited
14 € for students from non-EU countries (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 will apply;

14 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visited
14 € for students from non-EU countries (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 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.