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. 

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Syntagma Station, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63 Greece

Syntagma Metro Station Museum

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece

Watch the Change of the Guards

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece

Watch the Change of the Guards

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Pass By: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece

Walk through the National Gardens

Pass By: Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center, Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athens Greece

Zappeion Hall

Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

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

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece

Dionysus Theater

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens Greece

Herodeion

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece

Propylaea

Pass By: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece

Nike Temple

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece

Parthenon

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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."
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Syntagma, Athens 105 57, Greece

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-ticket line service (if option WITH TICKET booked)
• Athens guide magazine
• Athens map

Not Included

• 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

Facilities