Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

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. 

Syntagma Metro Station Museum

Watch the Change of the Guards

Watch the Change of the Guards

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Walk through the National Gardens

Zappeion Hall

Get an 1.5 hour comprehensive guided tour inside the Acropolis and all its famous monuments

Dionysus Theater

Herodeion

Propylaea

Nike Temple

Parthenon

• 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 It’s up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you’ll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.).
• The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour’s starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr) It’s crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour’s specific schedule. Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time. Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement. Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience.

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• 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)
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drinks

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1. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the given tour departure time.
2. Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen & a hat are recommended
3. IF YOU SELECTED WITHOUT TICKET OPTION: It’s up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you’ll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.).
Tour Schedule Alignment:The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour’s starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr)
It’s crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour’s specific schedule.
Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time.
Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.
4. If you Selected WITH Ticket option everything is included
5. Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can’t wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
6. All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
7. Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.
8. Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
9. Tours run rain or shine.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Athens Walking Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 399 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.