Highlights

• A visit inside the Acropolis 
• Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary
• See the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum 
• A visit inside Zeus Temple
• Changing of the Guards, Greek Parliament, National Gardens 
• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Shared private tour: Max. 8 participants
• Guaranteed departure with min. 2 persons

Covid-19 Safety Measures

What we do for you:

• Use of protective masks by our staff at all times.
• Contactless temperature tests to all our guests & our staff,
• Use of antiseptic wipes & gels at our check-in points, and during your tour.
• Use of sanitized earsets during your tour.
• Contactless procedures wherever possible.
• Regarding transfer services, please note that all vehicles are being sanitized daily and our drivers keep all required safety measures and protocols.

What you do for all:

• Check if your tour is mask-mandatory and bring your own mask.
• Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-line service
• Athens guide magazine
• Athens map

Exclusions:

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

The Ideal Combination Tour!

See the city center including the three top sights in just a few hours. Among others, you will visit the remarkable temple of Zeus and at the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the 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 tell a story on their own. 

Athens City Tour

The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station where, together with your guide, you will “take a peek” at the life of the ancient and byzantine Athenians, while examining the ancient artifacts wonderfully displayed at the metro’s museum. Next, you’ll be initiated in the modern history of Greece,  while observing the Changing of the Guards, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and the Greek Parliament.

Your walk will continue through the National Gardens and  Zappeion Hall, to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion. Visit the former colossal temple, according to Vitruvius, one of the most famous marble buildings ever constructed. From Hadrian’s Arch, you’ll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway called Dionysiou Areopagitou. 

The Acropolis

Visit the most renowned monuments of the city, starting with the Dionysus Sanctuary and Theater, located at the south entrance of the site, at the foot of the majestic rock of the Acropolis of Athens.

While ascending the sacred hill of the ancient Athenians, your experienced guide, will provide you with ample information on all the significant monuments surrounding the Acropolis and you will have the opportunity to take perfect panoramic photos of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars and Pnyx.

You will then visit one by one all the admirable, eternal buildings of the Acropolis, among which, stand out the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea and the Nike Temple. Your guide will unravel the skein of time, offering you a journey in the mythology, the history and the architecture which resulted in the wondrous creations you see in front of you. 

Birds-eye views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos.

NOTE: After the first part of the tour, which ends on the Acropolis at approximately 13:00 (1:00 pm), you may take more photos before meeting your guide for the Acropolis Museum Tour. During this time, you may get a snack or a drink before the guided tour starts at the museum at approximately 13:45 (1:45 pm).

Top Museum of the World: Acropolis Museum 

The Acropolis Museum is another highlight of this tour, a perfect follow-up to actually exploring the sights at the Acropolis itself. Recognized as one of the top museums in the world, you’ll find yourself up close to the impressive marble masterpieces found on the Acropolis including dramatic sculptures and friezes that brilliantly define the Classical period of ancient Greece. 

Wander among the wonderful ancient Acropolis artifacts, elegantly incorporated in  the museum’s seamless modern lines and view masterpieces created during a wide time range, spreading from the Archaic period up to the time of the Roman empire.

For the first time, you will have the opportunity to view exhibits, such as the infamous Caryatids, from all sides as three-dimensional exhibits. The glass walls of the galleries allow the everchanging natural light to illuminate different aspects of the exhibits throughout the course of the day and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.  

Panoramic views top the experience. 

The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum at approximately 15:00 hours (3 pm).

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 archeological site you visit. This service is provided at no extra charge. The ticket costs will be owed to our staff before the tour begins. Note that children and youths under 25 years old are entitled to reduced or free admission at the site, depending on age and nationality (a valid ID or passport is required for verification). 

Find more information on reduced ticket prices here

Meeting point

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to given tour departure time.

Entrance fees

Our 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 as well as a valid ID or Passport for verification of age and nationality to purchase the tickets from us upon check-in for your tour.

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

• All children under 5 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• EU citizens under 18 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• EU citizens 18-24 years of age: 5 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-17 years of age: 17 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 18-24 years of age: 19 euros
• Students in EU countries under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• Students in NON-EU countries under 25 years of age: 17 euros
• Students in EU countries over 25 years of age: 14 euros
• Students in NON-EU countries over 25 years of age: 17 euros
• All Adults 25+: 19 euros

From April 1 to October 31

• All children under 5 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• EU citizens under 18 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• EU citizens 18-24 years of age: 14 euros
• All Adults 25-64: 38 euros
• EU citizens 65 years of age and over: 19 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-17 years of age: 19 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 18-24 years of age: 24 euros
• Students in EU countries under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites
• Students in NON-EU countries under 25 years of age: 19 euros
• Students in EU countries over 25 years of age: 28 euros
• Students in NON-EU countries over 25 years of age: 33 euros

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

• 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 (FMD): 5% discount to families/groups of 4 or more paying members.
• 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 AWT.

About this shared private tour

This is a shared private tour, meaning you will be joined by other guests, max 8 persons. If you want a fully private tour please check these options.