Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide  

Exclusions: 

• Entrance tickets
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Food and beverages 
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

Sites viewed and visited:   

• The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
• A short guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station displays
• The Zappeion Hall
• The Zeus Temple
• The Hadrian's Arch
• The Theater of Dionysus
• The Acropolis of Athens with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument and the Nike Temple.
• Herodion, Filopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora and many more
• The Acropolis Museum 

The Essential City Tour

Meet with your expert licensed private guide in the heart of Athens, Syntagma square and start with a brief look at a lovely collection of archaeological findings dating from classical times and discovered during excavations in the area. Continue to the elegant House of Parliament to watch the Change of Guards done by the famous Evzones, in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Walk through the cool and shady National Garden, the former Queen Amalia’s Garden and admire the neoclassical architecture of Zappeion Hall. Learn about the first Olympic Games of modern times and about prominent figures of Athens recent history. Visit the Zeus Temple and Hadrian’s Arch from the Roman Era. Walk along the beautiful Dionysiou Areopagitou walkway until you reach the side entrance to the Acropolis. 

The Acropolis Tour

Continue to the Acropolis by entering the site from the south slope, in order to visit the first theater of antiquity the Dionysus theater and to avoid the crowds. On your way to the Unesco-listed admirable Acropolis monuments, see the Philopappos hill monument and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Marvel the ancient beautiful constructions of the Acropolis: the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea gateway, the Erechtheion and focus on the astonishing Parthenon. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you with plenty of information and uncover fascinating facts about the construction and history of the monuments. The unique, beautiful view of the city of Athens, including the Mars hill, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus, will capture your heart and mind, same as you will capture them on camera.

Time for exploring and picture taking at the Acropolis will be provided after your Acropolis tour and also a short break for a snack or a drink.

After having admired one of the most famous sites in the world you can continue your tour to the Acropolis Museum. 

Acropolis Museum - The Definite Must Visit

The New Acropolis Museum was designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi in co-operation with the Greek architect Michalis Photiadis. Its unique design has incorporated the excavations which are visible under stunning glass floors. The Acropolis masterpieces are marked out and given the prominence they deserve through the ideal interior atmosphere conditions, the natural lighting, as well as easy visitor access, panoramic views and excellent layout of the exhibition areas. It exhibits about 4,000 artifacts. 

The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

Meeting point

Our recommendation is: inside the Syntagma Metro Station, because we believe it is the right and most convenient spot for the route of the tour! The meeting point is next to the ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. Your tour guide or office representative will be holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign to identify them. 

Ask us for pick up from your hotel! Some, but not all hotels are conveniently located within the route of the tour and in this case, our guide will gladly meet you at your hotel lobby and start your tour from there.

Entrance fees not included

We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order not to line up. Please make sure that you have enough cash (euros) with you to purchase the tickets.

Admission fees for all places we visit during the Athens City Tour & Acropolis (Parthenon, Nike temple, Propylea, Erechtheion, Dionysus Theatre and Temple of Zeus) are not included in the tour's price.

From April 1 to October 31

• 31 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visitedFree for young persons under 18 years old from EU countries and students from EU countries (with current student ID)
• 16 € for students from non-EU countries  (with current student ID)
• 3 € for young persons under 18 years old from non-EU countries
• Journalists are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis by presenting their current identification card.

From November 1 to March 31

Reduced prices will apply;  

• 18 € for the adults, covering all the sites that will be visitedFree for young persons under 18 years old from EU countries and students from EU countries (with current student ID)
• 16 € for students from non-EU countries  (with current student ID)
• 3 € for young persons under 18 years old from non-EU countries
• Journalists are entitled to free entrance to the Acropolis by presenting their current identification card.

Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. 

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.

• For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ ABOUT AWT.

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• On Good Friday (Greek Orthodox Easter) our tour starts at 10:30 am (not 09:30 am).
• The tours do not take place on the public Holidays: January 1st - New Year's Day, March 25th - National Holiday, April 14th - Greek Orthodox Good Friday (before 12:00), Αpril 16th - Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday, May 1st - Labor Day, October 28th- National Holiday, December 25th & 26th - Christmas
• Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.
• The Museum is open daily (Monday to Sunday).