Acropolis of Athens: Experience Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Walking Tour

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
  • Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
  • Athens map
  • Athens guide magazine
  • English speaking professional guide
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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N5693ozantoniod
Aug 21, 2024
Fantastic Athens - I have been to Athens chaotic city but overall cutting edge with other European cities. The nightlife is located under the acropolis, precisely in Syntagma Square full of important Italian brand stores. You can get lost in the many alleys full of shops and souvenir shops flanked by numerous trattorias where food abounds on the tables. A whole week that we stayed we used the metro how to get around, the weekly ticket costs 8.50. The metro connects Piraeus where to take a bath there is a piece of free beach called Riviera Beach where there are nearby shower bars and changing rooms. Many attractions are nearby, one of them we visited the Parthenon and the museum. We decided to take a hike to visit the tomb of Agamemnon and Mycenae and end up seeing the mythical gate of the lions. Recommendation to visit the legendary Athens at least once in a lifetime.
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Phil_g
Aug 2, 2024
Everything you could want - What an incredible walking tour for our family of five. Gabriela managed to hit all the major sites at a pace that was absolutely perfect over 6hrs with very sensible breaks. Her knowledge was simply exceptional - to keep all our kids interested and us adults fascinated throughout was amazing - thank you!
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Justin_k
Jul 31, 2024
Worth it! - The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out many details that we would have otherwise overlooked. We really enjoyed the tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. It's definitely worth your time to have someone who knows what they're doing show you around.
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Matthew_b
Jul 1, 2024
Walking tour! - Awesome full day walking tour of Athens highlights! The Viator description doesn’t fairly represent all the different sites (gardens, Olympic stadium, hadrians arch just to name a few) that are visited before the Acropolis and museum. Guide Olysia was just the best. Close to 6 hours including quick lunch break and we walked more than five miles in all. Definitely worth the money!
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Sheri_s
Jun 30, 2024
A perfect day in Athens - Vickie our guide was so knowledgeable and we got to see all of the important sites of Athens! Absolutely loved it!!
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Battle_m
Jun 25, 2024
Great tour for overview of Athens history and sites! - One of the best tour guides I’ve experienced on a historical tour. So much knowledge! Great overview of the history of Athens and its key sites.
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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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Judith_g
Jul 4, 2024
A day well spent. - The actual walk was only ok. The second part- the acropolis and the museum were excellent. The history and stories - actually mythology behind the sites is fascinating and our second guide was well versed.
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