Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora Guided Tour with entrances
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Athens is famous for its millennia-old attractions, from the hilltop Pantheon to the ancient Agora—but without a guide to help you decipher the ruins, it can be tough to know the significance of what you’re looking at. Explore the highlights of Ancient Athens on this half-day walking tour, which includes admission tickets for a seamless experience.
- Ideal for time-pressed travelers: Tick off the highlights in just half a day
- Enrich your visit with explanations from your guide that go beyond the site's limited signage
- Audio headsets are provided so you can move freely without missing a word
- All-inclusive admission tickets saves you a long wait at the ticket office
What's Included
- Hearing devices connected to guides microphone
- Entrance fees of both Acropolis monuments and Ancient Agora
- Licesned tour guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up or drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Porinou, Athina 117 42, Greece
Inside the tour and activities office on the ground floor
End point
- Ancient Agora of AthensAthens 105 55, Greece
Ticket Redemption Point
Porinou 5, Athina 117 42, Greece
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Herod Atticus Odeon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Theatre of Dionysus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Parthenon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Temple of Aries
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Stoa of Attalos
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Ancient Agora of Athens
1 hour 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
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
4.9
based on 202 reviews
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John the Archaeologist was excellent and shared so much information. He helped navigate the crowds. Office was a little hard to find and there was some confusion regarding which tour guide we were supposed to go with on our side, but once we found John everything else was great! Would consider this somewhat strenuous tour. Went in September and John said crowds were low, but for me it was an overwhelming amount of people all in one space. Would definitely recommend this tour…without an excellent guide like John you would be lost and would not understand the significance of what you are seeing.
Excellent guide - John the archeologist. Definitely worth the money to have a knowledgeable guide. Quite crowded so having the listening units was great compared to trying to gather around the guide to hear him.
This was a very informative tour that my husband and I loved. We really appreciated all the historical insights from our guide
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on. Our guide Artemis was absolutely phenomenal and so knowledgeable!
Eli was fantastic! She’s passionate about the history of The Acropolis, Pantheon and Agora and it shows in her thorough knowledge and delivery. Wonderful ability to lead in a friendly and effective manner. She even offered take photos in front of historical venues. Can’t say enough good things. Enjoy!😊
Christina was a great guide and had a very in-depth knowledge of history, architecture, and the Acropolis.
She was very professional, pleasant and organized.
This is a WALKING tour so make sure to be prepared with water and comfy shoes! Our tour guide, Christine was so knowledgeable about the history and willing to answer questions as we went! She also gave GREAT food recommendations.
Our tour guide Laura, made it easy, for us to go to the top. It was so very worth it!!!!
I would highly suggest it
Hermis was a great guide very informative about the history of the acropolis… highly recommend this tour…
Informative. Lots of climbing on uneven surfaces
Lots of information in a short period Sometimes noise level around is loud
Aphrodite was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only thing is I wish we had more time to take photos at the top of the acropolis.
Guided tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora was well done. Guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Acropolis and Ancient Agora tour. We’re especially happy that our knowledgeable guide made the experience so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Athens Walks!🏛️
What a great experience with a wonderful guide!! Ellie is patient, kind profoundly knowledgeable and learned all 16 of the names of the people taking the tour!! What a great time!!
Excellent! The tour and experience was well planned. Jason was our guide - he was really great! So knowledgeable and stopped in the right places to avoid crowds, have shade, and catered his explanations to the group.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re delighted that Jason made your Acropolis tour such a well-organized and enjoyable experience. His knowledge, thoughtful pacing, and ability to find quieter and shaded spots truly help make the visit more comfortable and engaging. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Athens experience!
Our guide was excellent. Everything was great. Paced right. Reallly educational. Fabulous. So much better than I expected
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the perfect pace and educational experience. We’re delighted our guide made your visit so memorable. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back to Athens again soon!
Highly informative and one of the best tours I've ever done! Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Athens, is a must do!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled that you found the tour highly informative and among the best you’ve experienced. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back to Athens soon!
What a surreal experience this was. From the bottom to the top it was so exciting to learn how democracy started. The way of Greek society, and Greek gods just made our day more memorable.
Our guide Kiki was absolutely fantastic. Her knowledge was amazing and her background very impressive. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Kiki made your Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora tour such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed discovering the origins of democracy, Ancient Greek society, and mythology through her expertise and storytelling. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back to Athens for another unforgettable experience!
Alexia, the winemaker, was a phenomenal tour guide. My wife and I enjoyed her informative, historical perspective. She was pleasant and answered our questions in a delightful manner. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Alexia made your experience so enjoyable with her knowledge, historical insights, and warm personality. It’s great to hear that she answered your questions so thoughtfully and helped make the tour memorable for both of you. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS and for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Angelica was knowledgeable and easy to follow. And made sure to warn us of the slippery slopes and fall hazards along the way. Truly enjoyed this experience
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Angelica made the tour easy to follow and enjoyable, while also helping everyone navigate the Acropolis safely. Her attention to the slippery and uneven areas is especially important when exploring the site. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back to Athens soon!
Although the trip is a great deal of uphill walking on difficult walkways, John was very aware of the groups physical capabilities. He made the tour manageable but also extremely interesting. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that John’s thoughtful approach made the uphill walking more manageable while keeping the tour engaging and informative. The Acropolis does involve uneven paths and inclines, so it’s important to pace the group according to everyone’s needs. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS and for your strong recommendation!
Excellent information. Our guide JOHN THE ARCHITECT was extremely knowledgeable, sincere, professional, and funny. We are thankful that we took this tour. It’s a must see.
Very informative tour. Our guide, Dionysus was terrific. The tour company asked us to gather early so that we could start earlier than scheduled. This helped us to beat some of the heat.
Our tour guide was very organized, passionate and patient with the large tour. She made sure everyone was comfortable and was good with the extreme heat. She was very knowledge about the tour and was great to speak with.
You can't go wrong with a tour of places like these, with so much history. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind, made sure to move slowly and try to keep us cool in 97 degree heat. My only complaint is that we didn't have much time to take pictures and seemed to miss a few of the things there are to see. Felt a little rushed.
Great tour, Annie was a wonderful and informative (and funny) guide. It was a great way to experience the Acropolis. We loved it.
This company is very smart and when they knew the weather was going to be hot they changed the time ahead of time so we could enjoy the walk through the Acropolis and Agora.
Antonia was absolutely wonderful! She had so much knowledge about all of the sites! It was incredibly fun despite the heat. Half considered doing it again this trip because I loved it so much! Do both the Acropolis and the Agora, so worth it.
The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. She stopped many times to let us rest and in the shade which helped a lot in the heat!
We missed our tour and the tour company took really good care of us. They stored our luggage and gave us our tickets so we could self tour. Very accommodating and kind. Would use
Our guide Marina was amazing. This tour is an absolute must for anyone who wants to learn about Acropolis and Greece. Be ready for the heat and slippery marble floors and stairs (especially on top of the hill).
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