Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the awe-inspiring Acropolis of Athens, an architectural marvel of Ancient Greece. Join a guided walking tour to explore this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Marvel at the impressive Propylaea gateway and the Dionysus Sanctuary as you ascend to the summit. Traverse the sprawling citadel, envisioning its former glory amidst captivating ruins. Stand before the grandeur of the Theatre of Dionysus and gaze upon the city from the iconic Parthenon. Unveil the secrets of this renowned archaeological site alongside an expert guide. Keep in mind, there are two booking options: WITH tickets (prepaid) or WITHOUT tickets (it's up to you to buy the tickets). For the first option we pre buy the tickets saving you the hassle of buying them online or queuing up at the ticket counters.
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Small Group tour
Local licensed English-speaking guide
Athens map
Athens guide magazine
Skip-the-ticket line service if you buy WITH ticket option
Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
Acropolis, Athens, Greece A comprehensive tour of the Acropolis and all its monuments (Parthenon, Nike Temple, Dionysus Theater and many more) 25 minutes
Parthenon, Athens, Greece Parthenon 20 minutes
Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece Information about Theater of Dionysus 20 minutes
Herod Atticus Odeon, Athens, Greece Information about Herod Atticus Odeon 10 minutes
Erechtheion, Athens, Greece Information about the Erechtheion 20 minutes
Temple of Athena Nike, Athens, Greece Information about the Temple of Athena 10 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
BABY STROLLERS are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and 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.
ENTRANCE FEES (Depending on the option you choose they can be included or NOT included):from April 1st to October 31st: Adults 25+: 20 euros . Reduced prices apply for youth 6 - 24 years old. Infants are entitled to a free entrance
If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
Bring a bottle of water
Dress according to weather
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.
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.). Tour Schedule Alignment: We enter the Acropolis right after the start of the tour. (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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Colleen M
23 Apr 2023
This was a great experience, Pan our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable and answered lots of questions. I’m glad we skipped the queue since the line was really long when we walked past it! Would highly recommend
Eli B
18 Apr 2023
It was worth every penny. Our guide, Pan, was super helpful and knowledgeable to answer all answers and keep us interested at all moment. I booked this because my husband doesn’t like history or ruins as much as me and even he enjoyed it! Def recommend
Anonymous
15 Apr 2023
Second time to the Acropolis, first was right after reopening from the COVID fiasco, when no guided tours were allowed. Needless to say, this tour really opened our eyes to the historical, cultural, political and architectural background that enriched our visit immensely from the first time when we just walked around and read the posted placards. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and made the visit that much more memorable. Worth doing so you can fully appreciate the Parthenon.
This tour in
Athens
is organized by
Athens Walking Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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