Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Dive into Athens' rich history with a guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora. Explore iconic monuments, such as the Temple of Athena Nike and Dionysus Theater, and discover artifacts in the Ancient Agora Museum. Skip-the-ticket-line access ensures a smoother visit, though some waiting time for security checks may occur.
- World Heritage–listed Acropolis and Ancient Agora of Athens walking tour
- View the famous Dionysus Theater and Herod Atticus Odeon
- Explore the Ancient Agora and its museum
- Skip-the-ticket-line service for faster entry
What's Included
- Local licensed guide
- Athens guide magazine
- Athens map
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- A valid ID or Passport is required to prove age and nationality at the sites
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athina 117 42, Greece
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).
End point
- Ancient Agora of AthensAthens 105 55, Greece
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Parthenon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
Erectheion (Pass By)
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
3
Ancient Agora of Athens
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Museum of the Ancient Agora
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 the WITHOUT ticket option you must follow the instructions on the voucher to purchase the tickets
- The tour starts with the Acropolis, entering right after the start of the tour and the Agora at approximateley 1pm. It's crucial to ensure both your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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 86 reviews
Omar_H, Aug 2025
Pam was really great. She had so many historical facts to give about the Acropolis and the Agora. She was also very kind to all of us as guests.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Omar, thanks for sharing your feedback! We're so glad you had an ideal tour with us. It's a delight to hear that Pam was so great and that you appreciated her knowledge and kindness. We'll be sure to pass on your praise.
Hope to see you on your next trip to Athens!
Mitchell_R, Aug 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great experience learning more about what we were exactly looking at compared to just looking. Highly recommend going with a guide, ours was awesome!
-Mitchell & Abby
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Mitchell & Abby, thank you so much for sharing this! We couldn’t agree more — having a guide really does bring the whole experience to life, turning the stones and ruins into stories and meaning instead of just “looking.” We’re so glad you enjoyed learning and exploring with us, and that your guide made it awesome for you both.
Hope Athens left you with memories as lasting as its history — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Nzinga_W, Jul 2025
Gina was amazing and so helpful! I wish folks were more attentive to the information she was sharing. Be mindful of pickpockets!
Melissa_C, May 2025
We enjoyed our experience greatly. PLEASE HEED THE ADVICE TO BUY THE SITE TICKETS THROUGH THE TOUR COMPANY! It is confusing that tour and site entry tickets are separate. Others on our tour didn’t do this which created unnecessary stress and delays.
Bring double the water you think you need and wear sun protection and sturdy shoes. We toured in early May and it quickly became quite hot.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for the kind words and for highlighting such helpful advice! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour—and you're absolutely right, purchasing the site tickets through us really does streamline the experience. It is also important to know that you pay for the guide and the entrance fees to the archaeological sight. Touring the ancient sites can be intense under the sun, so your tips about water, shoes, and sun protection are spot on. Hope the rest of your trip was just as memorable!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Robert_D, Jul 2024
This was an excellent tour! We did the Acropolis and the Agora. The guide was excellent. I would recommend just buying the tickets through them as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience on our Acropolis and Agora tour.
We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Karin_H, Aug 2023
Tina was both knowledgeable and gracious, mindful of our individual experiences and how she might connect our stories with the broader narrative of the Acropolis and Western Civilization. Thank you for a fun, insightful tour at just the right pace!
KennenWynn_W, Jul 2023
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly. She was patient with some in the group who had difficulty with some of the climbs in the heat. She always tried to find shady spots to tell us historical facts and interesting information. The tour itself was the right length for young and more mature tourist who were acclimating to the climate and trying to take in all the scenery as well.
Elesa_S, Aug 2022
Our tour guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable, fun and considerate. We learned so much. Unforgettable!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Unforgettable is one of our favorite words! Happy to hear it, dear Elesa, and hope to see you again soon! Cheers!
Michael_F, Jul 2022
This was great---easy to book, easy to find, and super informative! It helped us too be prepared with snacks, sunscreen, and 2L of water each.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much, Michael, for giving us your take on how we are doing. Please visit us again next time you're in Athens!
mikatims59, May 2022
Helen our guide was excellent. The information she holds in her head is amazing and she imparts her knowledge with enthusiasm and pride. We did the Ancient Agora with Helen as well as thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A most worthwhile tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
How lovely! We are thrilled you liked both the tour and your guide so much! Thank you for writing this feedback; we truly appreciate it, and hope to see you again very soon!
Anna_S, May 2022
This tour was very informative, and we got much more out of our visit to the Acropolis and ancient Agora than we ever could have on our own. Our guide, Amaryllis, was extremely knowledgeable, and the historical context and sociological insights that she shared allowed us to gain a much deeper appreciation of what we were seeing. I do not recommend visiting these sites without a guide.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you, Anna, for your lovely feedback! You've left a big smile on our faces. We are elated that you absorbed so much from your Acropolis and Ancient Agora tour! Reviews like yours make us grateful for doing what we do! We are looking forward to your next visit! Keep enjoying wonderful experiences!
Eileen_P, May 2022
Our guide Hermes was was knowledgeable and interesting—a wealth of information. Came away from the tour with a deeper appreciation of history.
Response from Host, May 2022
Very glad to hear it, dear Eileen! We are grateful for your feedback; thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to welcome you again soon in Athens! Have a great day!
Paul_S, Sep 2021
Sissy was our guide and she was exceptional. She brought to life the story of the Acropolis and what it was like in the days when it was being built. This tour gives you plenty of time to do the photography necessary to capture the beauty of this amazing place.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Guest, thank you for your uplifting comments! We are very happy you enjoyed your tour with Sissy, and that you were able to truly enjoy and absorb the beauty of the sites. We hope to see you again in Athens very soon. Keep collecting wonderful moments!
Jamie_F, Sep 2021
Our guide, Eli, was fantastic. She brought ancient history to life for us, showing us the most important sites at the Acropolis and explaining the historical significance in a relevant way. We took the tour to the Ancient Agora afterwards and we both agree it was one of the highlights of our whole trip to Greece. Eli really helped us grasp how ancient Greece functioned as a city state and how their contributions have trickled down through Western Civilization to affect our daily lives. It was a fantastic tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Jamie, we really appreciate your wonderful, heartwarming comments. Saying that Eli brought ancient history to life makes us very happy because this is all we are trying to achieve through the experiences we offer. All our guides are extraordinary, and Eli of course is no exception. We are also glad you were able to really grasp all the information provided, while having fun! Please visit us again soon for another entertaining activity.
Jeeverlyn, Jul 2021
The guide was very very informative and one can see that she is very enthusiastic. Even though it was a very hot day (there was a heat wave), she was always smiling and approachable, she tried to put us always under shades of trees (even though it seems impossible). It was a short, sporty, tour. Wear comfortable shoes, or better hiking shoes. Bring cold water, umbrella or a hat.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review! Even on extra hot days we always make sure that our guests feel comfortable are kept under shade and avoid the heat as much as possible. Thank you again!
Luca_V, Jul 2021
Daphne is a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide, she strive to make use of your imagination to view all ruins with the eye of the past. visit is very informative with good pace.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Dear Luca, thank you so much for the vivid feedback which means you truly enjoyed your tour with us! When our guests are happy, we are happy. We take pride in the fact that our guides, like Daphne, are not only highly trained experts, but also crafted storytellers which really adds to the whole experience. We will be glad to welcome you in Athens once again, and explore the city some more through our fun activities!
T4957CBdennist, Sep 2019
I booked the tour the second time. Meeting point was like last year at the Fresko Yoghurt bar right below the acropolis.
Entry fees are not includet so I had to pay there ... a know fact. Perfect choice for me, because they had as well the 5-day-save ticket including acropolic, ancient agora, roman agora, hadrians library, Keramikos in stock, so I could buy this ticket.
Out tour guide was Hermes. He was very well informed, a great story teller, aswered our questions and was very caretaking.
The acrocpolis and the agora are a must see.
We had a great time and there was plenty of time for taking pictures and enjoying the great views.
All in all I whould strongly recommend to take this tour. If you have time only for one tour - this is the right choice. And afterwards you should visit the new arcopolis museum.
Don't forget to take with you enough water. Comfortable sport shoes are strongly recommended and mind your steps at the acropolis ... the stones are quite slippery.
Charles_C, Jul 2019
This is definitely a walking tour, so make sure to wear your tennis shoes or comfortable shoes. The time on viator was wrong, so we missed our tour but they were able to offer us a different tour to make up for it. Our guide was good but she rambled quite often about the same thing multiple times. Overall, not my most favorite tour we have done on this trip, but I still would recommend doing it.
Sajida_L, Jun 2019
Our Guide, Costos, was well informed and extremely pleasant. A lovely experience indeed. We absolutely enjoyed this tour.
David_H, May 2019
This tour was great, my wife and I did the tour in May and it was not to hot so we enjoyed it very much. The guide that we had was great she had a lot of knowledge and was easy to speak to. Her English was really good and she always looked for shade while explaining things. I recommend the tour to all who visit Athens so they can get a thorough understanding of the Acropolis and all the buildings.
Lesa_K, Apr 2019
Our tour guide was excellent. She was very educated on the sites and history. She took the tour at the right pace, stopping enough to explain everything while not going at a breakneck speed.
elayned36, Nov 2018
Excellent guide knowledgeable, attentive answers questions for the whole group to hearWould highly recommend this knowledgeable and skillful guide/Historian
William_M, Oct 2018
No one should miss this tour. So much to learn and see. Great guide and a wealth of historic knowledge. Thank you viator
silvano g, Feb 2018
Excellent tour. I would recommend it to anyone. It really enhances your experience and knowledge.
Paul P, Feb 2018
Amazing sights, wonderful history and great guide.
Jamie F, Dec 2017
Our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and shared information on other locations in Greece we were visiting. It was great to have conversation and suggestions to improve our trip! The tour is good, just got to be a long day. Acropolis is amazing to see and very enjoyable. By the time we got to the Agora and Museum, we were spent.
Andrea W, Dec 2017
We enjoyed the experience with Angeliki. She's an archeologist too, so it helped with the history and explanations of the sites. The views from the Parthenon were stunning and we were lucky with the crowds and weather. Beautiful place. Loved the Agora too, without Angeliki's explanations, we wouldn't know the significance of the various ruins. It was lovely. The Agora museum was closed for renovations though, which was a pity. We went up to the temple of Hephaestus too. Good tour.
David S, Oct 2017
Excellent tour! Our guide was Stavros, who was very knowledgeable about the locations and rather than just explaining what we were seeing, he worked hard to explain their significance and impact on our modern world. This is the place where our modern ideas of democracy and education began, and Stavros helped to put all of this into perspective with our own experiences today. This tour does require a lot of walking, and climbing steep ramps and steps.
Lee_D, Sep 2017
We enjoyed the tour very much. Nikos was very knowledgeable and did great explaining things. Set a nice pace for walking since we had to ascend quite a ways to the top of the acropolis. I'm also glad we did the Agora and learned about it's purpose and place in culture. Could have skipped the museum.
Neil_T, Sep 2017
Was a well run and organised tour. The tour guide was very informative and knew his stuff but was a bit too detailed for my liking. It was very hot so maybe that was why I was impatient. The Acropolis bit was great just the extra Museum tour was too much.
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