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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

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Take a tour that's been running for 20 years with this Athens walking tour. Immerse yourself in Ancient Greece with a local licensed guide, while discovering in the Acropolis and the Parthenon.

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Duration 2.0 hour - 3.5 hour

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Live tour guide

English

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. The tour ends on the Acropolis.

Highlights

Explore significant landmarks including the Parthenon and Erechtheion
Learn the myths and historical facts associated with these ancient monuments
Only local licensed guides
Personal earsets for enhanced audio clarity
Enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the top of the Acropolis

Know before you go

If you have selected the option with tickets, everything is included. If you have selected the WITHOUT tickets option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. Select the correct date, time, and category (e.g., student). The tour enters the Acropolis right after the start of the tour. Book here: https://hhticket.gr/ Select the correct EU/NON-EU citizenship when booking. Mistakes can lead to extra charges or tour loss. Bring your passport for verification. Buy your tickets BEFORE booking the tour. The tour fee is non-refundable. Not having a valid ticket means you can't join. On free Acropolis entry days, the ticket cost is already deducted from the tour price. Be on time! Strict Acropolis entry times mean no waiting for latecomers, and no refunds. Security checks: Expect airport-style security, with possible waits of 30+ minutes during peak season. Cutoff times sync with Athens local time. Tours run rain or shine

Includes


Walking tour Local licensed guide Headphones to hear your guide clearly during the tour Acropolis entry ticket (if option selected) Acropolis museum entry ticket (if option selected) Acropolis museum tour (if option selected) Athens map Athens Guide magazine for ideas on things to do

Reviews from other travelers

Jerry - Netherlands

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-22)

Very good tour. Georgia was very knowledgeable and happy to explain things.

GetYourGuide traveler - Japan

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-29)

Very good

Clifford - Hungary

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-23)

The tour guide we got was awesome. She was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. She helped us imagine an entire civilization, their beliefs and values, from the pile of rocks. Definitely worth i (Read More)t. Plus the Acropolis is beautiful and there are really good views of the city from there.

Zach - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-29)

Our guide was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable!

Ameera - United Arab Emirates

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-05)

Katarina was an excellent guide! The tour was fantastic and very informative!

Anja - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

Irina told the story very vividly and included many stories

Jonathan - Netherlands

5 /5

(Written on 2024-12-02)

Informative; engaging guide who was open to questions and allowed space for photos

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