Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The moment your cruise ship arrives in port in Athens (Piraeus), your shore excursion to the Acropolis begins. Discover Athens' ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with a local guide. Venture inside the Acropolis, see the Parthenon and admire how this ancient monument towers above the city. As you soak up the local scene, you'll also see such sites as the House of Parliament, the Zappeion and the Zeus Temple. Free time in Plaka district is provided too.
Options
Tour With Ticket
Pickup included
Tour WITHOUT Ticket
With this option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site.
Pickup included
What's included
Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
Free time in Plaka
Acropolis guided tour
Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
Athens map
Athens guide magazine
Local licensed guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Acropolis Tickets (if WITHOUT ticket option is selected)
What to expect
Change of Guards
20m
Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
National Garden
Pass by
Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
Zappeion
Pass by
Pass by Zappeion Megaron
20m · Admission ticket not included
Temple of Zeus
Acropolis
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Acropolis and all its monuments
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from the cruise ship terminal
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: 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 have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone.
If you have selected the WITHOUT Ticket option, follow the instructions on your voucher to purchase the Acropolis Tickets
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
