Why choose this Athens tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
Pass by Zappeion Megaron
Temple of Zeus
Acropolis and all its monuments
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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, it’s up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. This means you’ll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category.
- The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour’s starting time, at approximately 11:40am
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (Depending on the option you choose)
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Special Instructions:
- 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 129 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
DEPARTURE FROM PIRAEUS PORT | Meet us out of the Cruise Terminal Building at 8:30am. We will be waiting for you holding the orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign. You will be transferred to where your tour starts by taxi or bus.
1. YOUR TOUR IN ATHENS | START TIME: 09:30am | MEETING POINT:
Inside the Syntagma metro station. Your guide holding the orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign will be waiting for you INSIDE the Syntagma Metro Station one level down, by the ticket validating machines, underneath the big central hanging clock.
2. RETURN TRIP BACK TO PIRAEUS PORT | MEETING POINT: By Patseas Jewellery shop at the beginning of the pedestrian Walkway of Dionyssiou Areopagitou and Siggrou Ave., across Hadrian’s Arch.
MEETING TIME: 3:40pm | Your transfer will depart at 3:50pm. The guide will point out the meeting point for your return earlier during the tour. The vehicle will have on the screen the oranged colored sign of The Athens Walking Tours. If for any reason you miss the return transfer you will have to return to the port of Piraeus by your own means.
3. If you selected the “WITH Ticket” option, everything is included.
4. If you selected the “WITHOUT Ticket” option, it’s up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. This means you’ll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category.
5.The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis 2hrs approx. past the tour’s starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket here → https://hhticket.gr).
It’s crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour’s specific schedule. You must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour.
Not possessing a valid entrance ticket or being late disqualifies you from joining the tour. No refunds will be given.
7. All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
8. Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.
