Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour

Tour Code: AGT21

56 €

Free Cancellation
Admission tickets not included
Discounts and Offers

: Departure times
10:45 am (May 15 to Sep 30)
: Meeting point
Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli
: Duration time
4 hours approx.

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What makes this tour unique

On this small-group tour you will visit the Acropolis, the cradle of the European civilization, as well as the Ancient Agora where the Ancient Greek democracy came to life. Your expert local guides will bring life to all these amazing monuments with their storytelling!

Highlights

Acropolis, Parthenon, Dionysus Theater, and Sanctuary
The Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum
Temple of Hephaestus
A glimpse of picturesque Plaka neighborhood
Small-group tour
Skip-the-line service
Only licensed, local 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)

What You Will See and Do

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 tour to the Agora, there will be no time for a leisurely lunch, so please make sure you have a snack and bottle of water with you.

Walk through Plaka

After making your way through the narrow streets of the picturesque Plaka, under the Acropolis, you will end up at the Ancient Greek 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.

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 archaeological site you visit. The ticket costs will be paid by cash to our staff member before the tour begins.

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.

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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!

Admission tickets not included

Our Free Skip-the-Line Service

Check below the rates applying to your party for all sites visited during this tour. Please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase the tickets from us upon check-in for your tour.

Children and youths under 25 years old are entitled to reduced or free admission at the sites, depending on age and nationality (a valid ID or passport is required for verification).

65+ EU Citizens are entitled to reduced admission at the sites and the museum (a valid ID or passport is required for verification).

The presentation of a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is compulsory, in order to be eligible for any discount.

April 1st to October 31st

Adults 25+: 30 euros
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 15 euros
European citizens 65+ : 15 euros
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

November 01 to March 31

Adults 25+: 15 euros
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 15 euros
European citizens 65+ : 15 euros
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

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