Tour Code: SC4X
109 €
If you choose this option, please read very carefully the admission tickets section.
Tour Code: SC4B
162 € Adults (Summer price)
143 € Adults (Winter price)
With this option, admission tickets are included in the price.
With this worry-free shore excursion, we will pick you up from the port for your tour and return you to the port after the tour. You will get to see the changing of the guards, visit the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with your expert local guide.
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See city center sights including two top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the graceful and enduring 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 from the Acropolis tell a compelling story on their own.
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, our guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you walk towards the Acropolis through the beautiful pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou.
Skip-the-Ticket Line Access
Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
However, here's where our service truly shines: Even amidst a queue, our experienced guides will always stay by your side. They will use this time as an opportunity to kickstart your tour, offering in-depth explanations about the history and significance of the site you're about to explore. This way, not a moment is wasted, and you're assured of the full, rich experience we promise.
From Your Cruise Terminal
An Athens Walking Tour representative will be waiting for you at the cruise arrivals terminal holding an orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign. Your transfer will depart from the port at 8:45 am.
Drop Off Point in Athens
Your driver will drop you off at the entrance of the Syntagma metro station in front of the Parliament building.
Your Athens Walking Tours guide will be holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign inside of the Syntagma metro station, one level down, by the ticket validating machines located underneath the big central hanging clock. Please be at the meeting point by 9:15 am. The tour starts at 9:30 am.
Back to the Port of Piraeus and Your Ship
Your transfer will depart at 15:50 (3:50 pm) from Patseas Jewelry Store, at the beginning of the pedestrian Dionysiou Areopagitou walkway, across Hadrian’s Arch. The guide will point out this meeting place earlier during the tour. The vehicle will have an orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign in the window. If for any reason you miss the return transfer, you will have to return to the Port of Piraeus by your own means.
Important Note: You must be at the designated meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure. The departure vehicle stops briefly to pick up passengers and will depart immediately for the Port of Piraeus.
*On Good Friday (Greek Orthodox Easter) our tour starts at 10:30 am inside the Syntagma metro station.
A new time zone system for entry to the Acropolis has been introduced. This innovative approach aims not only to minimize waiting times but also to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more sustainable and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Booking a tour with us guarantees your entry on that specific date and time. Advance booking is highly recommended due to limited availability.
If you have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone.
If you've selected the “Book WITHOUT Ticket” it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.).
Tour Schedule Alignment: The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr)
Our tour accesses the Acropolis Museum at approximately 2pm (14:00). (Book your Museum ticket independently here → https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr)
It's crucial to ensure both your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule.
Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time.
Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.
Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience.
However, if you choose to obtain your ticket independently for any reason, which we do not recommend, please notify us in writing at info@athenswalkingtours.gr at least 24 hours before the tour's scheduled start time. Failure to notify us in advance will require us to buy the tickets for you, and you will have to pay for the entrance ticket through us also at the meeting point. Please be cautious when acquiring your ticket, as selecting an incorrect date, time, or guest type may result in a non-refundable tour fee. Additionally, please be aware that we cannot issue a valid admission ticket at the meeting point under these circumstances.
From April 1 2025
NON EU CITIZENS
FREE for infants/children/youth (0-17 yrs) with valid ID or passport
EU CITIZENS
FREE for infants/children/youth (0-24 yrs) with valid ID or passport
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From November 24 until 31 March 2025
Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice.
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! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:
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
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 discount and special rates
Common questions our guests have for the Acropolis can be found in this F.A.Q section
Tour Code: SC4X
109 €
If you choose this option, please read very carefully the admission tickets section.
Tour Code: SC4B
162 € Adults (Summer price)
143 € Adults (Winter price)
With this option, admission tickets are included in the price.
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