Acropolis of Athens: Experience Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Walking Tour
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405 Ratings
Athina
Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Athens with a walking tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Discover the iconic Parthenon and marvel at the marble masterpieces that bring history to life.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Change of Guards - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece
  • National Garden - Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece
  • Zappeion - Zappeion, Athens, Attica
  • Acropolis - via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
  • Acropolis Museum - Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
What's Included
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Skip-the-ticket line service
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Athens map
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees are not included; (can be booked as a separate option)
Additional Information

Embark on the Perfect Blend Tour! Navigate through the city’s heart, visiting two primary attractions in just a handful of hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll get to discover the Parthenon, renowned as one of the most significant archaeological landmarks globally. Following this, you’ll delve into its global importance at the Acropolis Museum, where marble creations narrate a tale of their own. 
Please note that despite our bypass-the-ticket-line facility, some wait time may be necessary for security screenings. This is due to the unpredictable fluctuation in visitor count at the sites throughout the day. The usual wait times stand between 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, although, on uncommon instances, it could take longer. 

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • 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 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. Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience. Additional info Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts. It is essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.
  • If you selected WITH Ticket everything is included
Location
Syntagma Square
Platia Sintagmatos
Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to given tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(405 Ratings)
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Kathleen_s
Jun 18, 2024
Great, friendly, well informed and compassionate guide - At the Acropolis, our guide did a wonderful job of not only explaining historical and architectural aspects of the Acropolis and Parthenon but, because it was a very hot day and there were many steps to climb, she arranged her tour so that we would take a flight or 2 of steps and then step aside to rest a short bit and stand in the shade before proceeding to the next level. This was much appreciated by all the participants.
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Jason_p
Jun 3, 2024
Must Do - Long tour but allows you to know out all the must see stuff in Athens in one day. Margarita was an amazing tour guide!
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Kelley_r
May 26, 2024
Demetrius is fantastic - Our tour guide Demetrius was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, very patient, and funny I would recommend him to everyone
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Heather
May 26, 2024
Great tour - Yohannes was excellent. Very knowledgeable and was thoughtful about giving us the best experience. The city is a treasure and filled with history that Yohannes introduced us to. Highly recommend a tour with him.
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Kristine_m
May 25, 2024
So far our favorite part of being in Athens - Our guide, Cici, (might be the wrong spelling) was great. Super knowledgeable. Also we were stuck in traffic getting to our meeting place and then got turned around but the guides found us.
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71jenniej
May 21, 2024
Detailed and informative tour! - I highly recommend this walking city tour for people who like to learn about the history of a new city. It is a very long tour, especially when it is hot in Athens, but it is well worth the info that you learn from your guide! Our guide Giannis, an archaeologist, was a fountain of knowledge, and tried to pace the tour to accommodate each member's needs. We were also provided with ear pieces that made it easy to hear our guide throughout the tour. If you like learning, this tour is definitely for you!
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D5058njbethl
May 20, 2024
Walking Tour of Athens - We had a wonderful experience with Athens Walking Tours. We saw and learned so very much from our tour guide Rina. She was a wealth of knowledge about the city, the Acropolis, the history of Greece and the artifacts in the museam. Far better experience than if we had walked on our own. Highly recommend if you are visitng athens.
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David_g
May 17, 2024
Book it! - I did the walking tour with Hermes, and so glad I did. I am generally against “tourist“ guided trips, but my gut said not this time. Was so knowledgeable, I feel like I got a crash course in Greek history. He was also very nice and remarkably funny. This will be a highlight of the trip.
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Jennyjahn
May 9, 2024
Well-paced tour - Well paced and informative tour. Our guide knew when to slow down and when to speed up in order to give us the most positive experience!
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James_w
May 20, 2024
Hard to find meeting point - Overall, this walking tour was very good. However, finding the meeting spot is VERY confusing. Instead of meeting downstairs in the Metro, the organizers should make the meeting point a more obvious place, such as the water fountain. The problem is that this tour is taken by people not familiar with the city. Only if you ask or call can you easily find the meeting point. The second criticism is that the guide should spend a little less time taking in detail about every historical monument. I feel they are told to do that to stretch the time to about 5 hours. Certainly, we want the have an overview, but I would rather have just finished earlier than heard so many details. It is hot on the way up to the Acropolis. Taking a lot of breaks is good, but sitting for what seems like 15 mins at each stop to hear excruciating details makes it less comfortable. However, all said, still a good experience.
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