Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens

4.8 (6 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

The Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron saint of the city. This activity is the essence and wonder of the monuments of Classical Greece. Our tour of the Acropolis will begin on the southeast side, avoiding the main entrance which is always more crowded. Our official tourist guide will explain the most interesting legends of the archaeological site while we make the tour visiting all the temples and monuments of the place.

• Walking tour of the Acropolis.

• We will visit the emblem of Greece.

• Admire the Parthenon, the crowned temple on top of the sacred rock.

• Marvel at other monuments such as the Erechtheion, the theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea or the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

• See the city of Athens with extraordinary views.

What's included

  • Guided tour of the Acropolis
  • Spanish speaking official tour guide
  • Admission to the Acropolis 30€
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the archaeological site and all the temples of the place.
  2. Theatre of Dionysus
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    It was the largest theater in ancient Greece.
  3. The Temple of Asclepios
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    It was the sanctuary made in honor of the gods Asclepius and Hygieia.
  4. Herod Atticus Odeon
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    It is the best preserved monument in the entire enclosure of the Acropolis of Athens.
  5. Temple of Athena Nike
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Dedicated to the protective goddess of the city.
  6. Propylaea
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    They are the access point to the interior of the fortification of the Acropolis of Athens.
  7. Parthenon
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    This is the most famous and important symbol of the entire archaeological site and the emblem of the city.
  8. Erectheion
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    This is the most sacred temple in the entire enclosure, famous for the Caryatids.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your official guide at the entrance of the Acropolis metro station, on street level. The real start time of the tour is at 8:00 am. However, please arrive at 7:40. For the tour between 9:30 and 17:00, please arrive between 10 and 5 minutes before the start of the tour.

End point

The end of the tour ends at the Acropolis, once we visit the entire site.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received when booking is made
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Confirmation will be received when booking
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes
  • The ticket must be bought in advance by the visitor. For the low season: - For the morning tour at 09: 30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09: 00 - 10: 00, - For the evening tour at 15: 00, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 15: 00 - 16: 00. For the high season : - For the morning tour at 08:45 and 09:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09:00 - 10:00. - For the morning tour at 10:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 10:00 - 11:00. - For the evening tour at 16:00 and 16:15, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 16:00 - 17:00. - For the evening tour at 17:45, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 18:00 - 19:00. We recommend that you buy the tickets online beforehand. If you buy it at the ticket office, you have to go to the ticket office area of the South entrance around 30 minutes before the tour time, so that you have time to buy it while waiting online. Once they give you the tickets, you have to go to the meeting point that is less than a 2-minute walk from the ticket office. Note: If you can't get the ticket online because there is no availability, we can help you.
  • From 15 April until 30 September the tour from 08:30 will start at 08:45
  • From 01 July until 30 September the 17:30 tour will start at 17:45
  • From 1 November until 31 October the 16:00 tour will start at 16:15

Cancellation policy

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

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4.8 (6)

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