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.
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With your local licensed private guide, you will enter the Acropolis 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-Ticket Line Access
We are pleased to offer all our guests a convenient skip-the-ticket-line service. We take care and pre-purchasing the entrance tickets for each archaeological site and Museum visited during the tour, saving you the hassle of buying them online or queuing up at the ticket counters. However, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You will need to make the payment for your admission ticket in cash at the check-in at our meeting point before the tour commences, directly with us. We will have already prepurchased the tickets for you for the correct time slot.
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.
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.
Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. For more details please check our entrance fees and tickets page
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 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
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