Introduction

On this Private tour, you will visit the Acropolis, the cradle of European civilization, as well as the Ancient Agora where the Ancient Greek democracy came to life. 

Highlights

• Visit the glorious Acropolis and see the Parthenon, the Nike Temple, and many more. 
• Get a glimpse of the lovely Plaka area, the neighborhood of the Gods. 
• Discover the Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum.

Tour details

Inclusions

• Private local licensed guide
• Skip-the-line service
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens Map 

Exclusions

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

What You Will See and Do 

With your local licensed private guide, you will enter the Acropoli from the south slope where 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. 

You will enjoy an in-depth, comprehensive guided tour of the Acropolis and all its magnificent monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and the Nike Temple. From the top of the Acropolis, you will be able to admire 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.

After your Acropolis tour with your guide you will visit the Ancient Agora, making your way through the narrow streets of the picturesque Plaka. There, your guide with their narrations will bring to life the Market place, where ancient Greeks used to do their trades, but also used to gather to discuss city matters, thus, creating the idea of Democracy. See and capture with your camera the South Stoa, the Tholos, the Monument of the Eponymous Heroes, the Altar of the Twelve Gods, the Temple of Hephaestus, and many more. Visit the beautiful Agora Museum, housed in the Attalos Stoa, and see a rich selection of artifacts used in the daily life of the Athenians. After the conclusion of the visit, your guide will depart, leaving you to enjoy and further explore the site and the old part of the city.

Skip-the-Line Access

Please note that this itinerary is recommended by us, however, all private tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Meeting point

Our recommendation is "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropolis", 3, Dionysiou Areopagitou st , because we believe it is the right and most convenient spot for the route of the tour! Your tour guide or office representative will be holding the orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign to identify them. 

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 the tour departure time.

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropolis, 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!

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 walking tour from there.

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.

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