Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

4.7 (405 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration3h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

One for all you history buffs! Discover Athens' ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with an expert local guide! Venture inside the ancient Acropolis of Athens — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and discover just how this ancient monument towers above the city below. You'll also see such sites as the Greek Parliament House and Syntagma Square in the heart of central Athens. All entrance fees are at your own expense.
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.

Options

WITHOUT admission ticket

Without admission ticket: With this option, YOU have to buy admission tickets to the Acropolis on your own by the official site.

WITH ticket

Tour WITH ticket: With this option admission tickets to the Acropolis are included

What's included

  • Athens map
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Local licensed guide
  • Skip-the-ticket line service (if option WITH TICKET booked)
  • Entrance fees to the sites visited (can be booked as a separate option): Acropolis
  • Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Syntagma Station
    15m
    Syntagma Metro Station Museum
  2. Hellenic Parliament
    20m
    Watch the Change of the Guards
  3. Change of Guards
    20m
    Watch the Change of the Guards
  4. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
    Pass by
    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  5. National Garden
    Pass by
    Walk through the National Gardens
  6. Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
    Pass by
    Zappeion Hall
  7. Acropolis
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Get an 1.5 hour comprehensive guided tour inside the Acropolis and all its famous monuments
  8. Theatre of Dionysus
    15m
    Dionysus Theater
  9. Herod Atticus Odeon
    10m
    Herodeion
  10. Propylaea
    Pass by
    Propylaea
  11. Temple of Athena Nike
    Pass by
    Nike Temple
  12. Parthenon
    20m
    Parthenon

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING TIME:15min prior to departure time
DURATION: 3h&30min
MEETING POINT:INSIDE Syntagma metro station
Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be inside Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be there 15 min prior to the start

End point

The tour will and at the top of the Acropolis Hill were you can take your time taking pictures.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: Please have in mind that baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis, archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller.
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
  • Dress according to weather
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
  • All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
  • Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
  • Tours run rain or shine.
  • If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option you must follow the instructions on your voucher to buy the tickets
  • When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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