What makes this tour unique

On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments. Your guide shares important history and lesser-known facts along the way, giving you a greater appreciation for some of the world’s most significant monuments. 

This tour is complemented by a visit to the Acropolis Museum, an impressive center of archaeological research and ancient Greek history — not to mention a great way to take a break from the Athens heat. 

Bonus: Start the day with a free sample of Greek yogurt after you check in with your guide!

Highlights

• Start your day with a refreshing, complimentary sample of real Greek yogurt with toppings
• Bypass the busy queues at the main entrance of the Acropolis with your Athens Walking Tour guide
• Experience the magic of the ancient citadel and its landmarks such as the Parthenon, Nike Temple, and more with your local expert guide
• Go at an easy pace—this is an easy to moderate walking tour with plenty of stops to visit the Athens monuments you want to see
• Take a gentle walk up the hill to the Acropolis, entering at the Dionysus Theater
• Behold ancient history at the Acropolis Museum, where you see real excavation sights through glass floors

Covid-19 Safety Measures

What we do for you:

• Use of protective masks by our staff where needed.
• Use of antiseptic wipes & gels at our check-in points, and during your tour.
• Use of sanitized earsets during your museum 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 we ask of you:

• Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-line service
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at extra cost)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Food and beverages
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

See the Acropolis and its Famous Monuments

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, 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.

During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as 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.

Note: After the first part of the tour, between the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Tour, there's an approximate 15-20 min break during which you may get a snack or a drink but there is no time for a leisurely meal.

Visit One of the Best Museums in the World: Acropolis Museum

Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests the moment you arrive. The sleek, modern building opened its doors in 2009, and elegantly showcases more than 4,000 artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis in an open-floor layout. One of the most spectacular aspects of the museum is its glass floors and walkways that reveal real excavations below your own feet. Panoramic views of the Acropolis and top the experience.

The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

Skip-the-Line Access

We offer to all our guests skip-the-line service by which we purchase the entrance tickets in advance in order to save you time and avoid lining up at the cashier of each archeological site you visit during this tour.

1. You can either prepay your entrance tickets using your credit card while booking your tour online now, or,

2. You can pay for your entrance tickets upon check-in to our staff in cash.

Find more information on reduced ticket prices here

Meeting point

At Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli (3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” 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 tour departure time.

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli, 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!

Entrance fees information

We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order not to line up. Please make sure that you have enough cash (euros), as well as a valid ID or Passport with you to purchase the tickets.

Admission fees for all places we visit during the Acropolis (Parthenon, Nike temple, Propylea, Erechtheion, Dionysus Theatre) and Acropolis Museum are not included in the tour's price.

April 1st to October 31st

• Adults 25+: 35 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries 65+ : 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
• All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

November 01 to March 31

• Adults 25+: 20 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries 65+: 20 euros European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
• All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

 Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. For more details please check our entrance fees and tickets page

Discounts & Offers

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:

6% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to a 6% discount. The discount is included when you proceed with the booking (discount applies to Adults, Non-EU Youth, and Senior SUMMER prices). 

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 a 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

F.A.Q. about the Acropolis

Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve been there before, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum are magical places — and with your expert Athenian guide at your side, you’ll understand why.

Read more on our F.A.Q section