Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed tour guide. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, and more. Enjoy skip-the-line access to save time. Upgrade to include tickets to the Acropolis Museum for even more insights into ancient Greece.
- Tour of the Acropolis of Athens, led by a licensed guide
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike
- Perfect sightseeing tour for classical history and archaeology buffs
What's Included
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
- Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
- Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (about 5-10%)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)€30.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Porinou 5, Athina 117 42, Greece
Meet your guide inside the tour office of Athens Walks at Porinou 5, 11742. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. Do not forget to add the postal code 11742 when you search for the address on your GPS.
End point
- Areopagus HillTheorias 21, Athina 105 55, Greece
Itinerary
Led by a licensed guide, start your tour at the Acropolis, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As you leisurely stroll through the Parthenon, basking in the late afternoon light that illuminates this landmark. Take ample time to sightsee and learn about classical history and archaeology. If in a larger group, use the audio guide system to ensure an immersive experience.
Continue on to view other monuments, including the Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, and Temple of Nike.
As you leisurely stroll through the Parthenon, basking in the late afternoon light that illuminates this landmark. Take ample time to sightsee and learn about classical history and archaeology. If in a larger group, use the audio guide system to ensure an immersive experience.
Continue on to view other monuments, including the Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, and Temple of Nike.
1
Acropolis
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Parthenon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Theatre of Dionysus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Herod Atticus Odeon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Erectheion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Temple of Athena Nike
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Propylaea
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Persons under 18 years old they must need their passports to ensure their age as they have a discounted entrance ticket, a photocopy on mobile device will work too.
- EU citizens under 25 years old they should bring their passports too, a photo copy on a mobile device or passport or ID will work
- Entrance fees are included (unless you book without entrance tickets) - if you choose without you will need to book them on line at the official website asap since they can be sold out days in advance, if still tickets are sold please inform us to book them for you in advance
- Infants must sit on laps - Strollers are not allowed within Acropolis, you can leave your stroller at the meeting point in our premises at Porinou 5.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure this tour includes approximately one mile of walking uphill/downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both ways).
- Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. Long queues and waiting might occur and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 5,391 reviews
Sandra_B, May 2026
A wonderful and informative tour of the Acropolis and its museum - highly recommend! Lots of great info (but not too overwhelming)!
Brittany_C, May 2026
Fantastic way to explore the Acropolis! Our guide, Petros, was so well informed and personable. We are both Classical Culture majors and found the tour informative without being too information dense. The stops along the way up the hill were great - we definitely got so much more out of our time there than we would have without our wonderful guide!
Lara_G, May 2026
Definitely worth it it go see the acropolis with a guide. The context really adds to the experience. We did the version where we got a guide for the site but not the museum and that was perfect. With the context from the site tour and the signs around the museum we didn’t need a guide and it allowed us to do it at our own pace.
We also appreciated that since we actually booked the guided tour on the free museum day in Athens the tour operator refunded us the cost of the tickets which were originally included in the viator booking price!
Joanne_M, May 2026
Comfortable pacing walking to the top of the Acropolis. Thoughtful and knowledgeable and friendly guide
Margaret_H, May 2026
Very informative. Bring water. Wear sturdy shoes. Kostas was the best guide. Very personable. Answered any questions
Jillian_D, May 2026
Greg was very knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth it to get the full experience of the museum and Parthenon. We would’ve easily missed things if we had tried to go and do the Parthenon ourselves. Highly recommend.
Toni_L, May 2026
Petros with an OS was amazing! We learned a lot about the acropolis and he gave us some mythological background for the different sites. Would recommend this tour!
Karla_H, May 2026
We loved our tour guide. She was very passionate about all of the topics that she was teaching us when it came to history and language, and how Greek languages intertwined with our everyday language, language origins, and how the word had a particular meaning in ancient Greece, but meant something similar or close in today’s language. The walk up the hill is quite steep and rocky, and she was awesome about taking breaks and letting us sit for a moment and talking to us finding little shady spots, etc. She had a great sense of humor. She engaged with us in different ways sometimes regarding our knowledge or where we were from and she was great about intertwining that into how she presented topics or information to us. Would definitely do this again. Would love to have more information on the architecture itself. There was some of that in there, but would love to have had some more.
Mikayla_M, May 2026
Our tour guide was so pleasant and had so much amazing information about the Acropolis. We learned so much and had such a great time learning about the architecture and history of the location!
Gregory_L, May 2026
Great experience, our tour guide is exceptionally knowledgeable and kept the tour moving along. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Athens for vacation.
Ian_B, May 2026
Our tour guide was great. Katerina used a mixture of humor, history and culture to explain the wonder of the ancient ruins on and around the Acropolis.
Richard_G, May 2026
This was the best way to experience the Acropolis. Our guide Lydia did a fantastic job who made the tour enjoyable that would appeal all travelers. We learnt so much about the site while traveling at a comfortable pace. We completed the 5pm tour which we would recommend to avoid the peak level of crowds whilst still having plenty of time to explore at the end of the tour.
Kimberly_C, May 2026
What a fantastic tour! Greg was so knowledgeable of the Acropolis. He added so much historical facts to everything we saw. Adding the museum was a wonderful end to what we saw since it’s the actually pieces that were removed from the structures.
Having a tour guide with Viator was a smart choice in Athens!
Kelli_G, May 2026
The guided tour of the Acropolis is the way to go. I wasn’t going to book a guided tour, but changed my mind and it was the best decision. Faye was very informative and knowledgeable. She explained what things were and the history…things we would not have known without a guide. Highly recommend this tour.
Steven_M, May 2026
The climb up the hill is worth the views! Go in the morning when it’s less crowded. Our guide was very informative!
Kiki_T, May 2026
Amazing Acropolis tour in Athens with John the Archaeologist! His knowledge, passion, and storytelling truly brought ancient Greece to life. He explained the history in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way, while also sharing fascinating details you would never learn on your own. Walking through the Acropolis with someone so passionate about archaeology made the experience unforgettable. John was friendly, professional, and answered every question with enthusiasm. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Greece who wants a deeper understanding of Greek history and culture!
Alison_P, May 2026
The tour of the Acropolis was fabulous with so much history and fun facts. Alana was so knowledgeable and kept things interesting and flowing. Thank you so much
Robert_S, May 2026
Great insightful guide and pacing. The guide was knowledgeable, easy to understand, and was very personable.
Jacqueline_S, May 2026
Pretty hot. Tons of information and also interesting! Bring umbrella!!!
I Loved the experience!!!!!!
christinecrespo, May 2026
Our guide, Strato, was excellent! Incredibly knowledgeable and full of historical fun facts!. Must do in Athens!
gdnr7gxthy, May 2026
Michael G, our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the tour, he made everyone feel involved and we learned a ton!
John_H, May 2026
Phenomenal visit, tour guide was very informative and really added helpful context to the Acropolis. Highly recommend versus visiting without a guide.
Lynn_C, May 2026
You need to be agile and sure footed. Bring water. The guide was wonderful. The stone walks are slippery.
Dina_A, May 2026
We had an amazing tour guide, his name is John, or Ioannis in Greek. He was a masterful storyteller, combining history and Greek god lore into fascinating stories! He asked the important questions and then gave us the answers that made the day extra interesting. He’s a great teacher and a great tour guide. He kept us in the shade as much as possible on the gradual ascent up to the Acropolis. He was caring for all of the members, especially one that had a knee injury. He also was our tour guide through the museum. I definitely recommend additional big this to your tour. The museum replicates the size and layout of the Parthenon with the layout of decorations. John gave us the interesting facts and explanations of the best artifacts. We learned so much, and we actually remembered because he was such an excellent teacher! The tour company was great with communication also. Thank you John!
Jola_B, May 2026
Very good tour, easy pace, with lots of rest stops up to the top. Plenty of time to enjoy the visit!
Amr_A, May 2026
A must-see in Athens, and maybe life in general. The tour guide and their office were amazing. I would definitely recommend going with a guide.
The reception at their office was super pleasant and easy, they were well-prepared and all went smoothly.
Our guide Evvi was in total command, knew her history and was nice to everyone.
Preston_H, May 2026
I had the good fortune of being guided by Artemis up the Akropolis and around the temples. She was fantastic. It was easy to see her passion for the history of her homeland, and I was very lucky to have been placed in her group. She wove a fascinating tale of every major component of the Akropolis, relating personal stories as well. Thank you for making my trip great!
frederickmegan, May 2026
Was a very nice & informative way to experience the Acropolis. Vangelis was an excellent guide, full of knowledge!
Alexandra_R, May 2026
Yonis was super nice and informative. He kept us in the shade as long as we could and stopped for periodic water breaks. Yonis truly knew his history and really made it fun for us to learn along the way up to the Acropolis.
Thank you!
David_S, May 2026
It was a great tour. Another couple we were with had a different guide for the same tour. Comparing notes, there was quite a difference between the two guides and what was told. I guess it's the discretion of the tour guide on what they want to tell you. We thought our friends had better information provided to them.
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