The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum
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Athens, Greece
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the long lines at the ticket office of the iconic Acropolis (ticket price not included), discover the Acropolis Museum, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Athens on a tour that’s tailor-made for history buffs. You’ll see the Changing of the Guards outside the Greek Parliament, stroll the National Garden, and admire precious monuments including the Parthenon. Please note that there may be a short wait for security checks.
- Experience ancient Greece’s greatest monument: the Acropolis
- Explore the new Acropolis Museum with a guide to put everything in context
- Soak up highlights of Athens, including the Changing of the Guards
- Capture magical photos with views across this ancient city and its relics
What's Included
- English speaking professional guide
- Athens guide magazine
- Athens map
- Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees are not included; (can be booked as a separate option)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Syntagma SquarePl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece
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.
End point
- Acropolis MuseumDionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
Itinerary
1
Change of Guards
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Garden (Pass By)
Zappeion (Pass By)
2
Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- 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 446 reviews
Christina_C, Nov 2025
We had 2 tour guides and both were incredible!! Ask for Yota & Annie if taking this tour. You will not forget it!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Christina,
What a wonderful message — thank you! We’re pleased to hear that both Yota and Annie made such a lasting impression. They each bring their own spark to the stories of Athens, and it’s great to know their passion and knowledge made your experience unforgettable.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Wayne_S, Oct 2025
Overall, very good. However, the first portion of the tour was mediocre, at best, which was a "tour" through the subway station with a rapid fire narrative with an assortment of random facts without context or story, followed by a walk through a park with similar disjointed narrative. The tour of the Acropolis and museum was excellent with an engaging guide. Suggest only the Acropolis and museum tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Wayne,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the Acropolis and museum portion of your tour exceeded expectations. We appreciate your comments about the earlier section and will review how we present that part to ensure it’s more cohesive and engaging for future guests.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Joel_G, Sep 2025
It’s hot. Have a hat and sunscreen and water.
Fantastic day. Do the entire tour with the guide including buying and getting a tour of the museum.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Joel! We’re so glad you enjoyed the full experience of the Acropolis and Museum. Excellent tips—hats, sunscreen, and water are a must in Athens’ heat!
SCOTT_C, Sep 2025
The start of the starts at the bottom of escalator of the Metra station. If you use Google maps it takes you above the station. Once I figured that out and stopped being frustrated it was very pleasant. Lol! We were in a group of about 12 people and they issued us ear pieces to hear the guide as she talked and explained everything. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of Athens long history and we enjoyed the walk through all the places. After a couple hours we took a break and we went with another guide to tour the acropolis some stayed with the our original guide. The second guide was also nice and knowledgeable. It was harder to hear her on the ear piece. It kept sounding scratchy and when she turned her head away from the microphone I could barely hear her. We had skip the line access to the Acropolis which I thought was a must as seeing the line long like an amusement park ride. But speaking with other people later on I discovered they allow so many people an hour. So once that hour comes they almost get everyone through. At top of the Acropolis seeing the Parthenon and old sights were amazing. It was very windy at the top. The tour was definitely worth it.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Scott! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Athens with us and that the skip-the-line access made the experience smoother. We really appreciate your detailed feedback about both the meeting point and the audio system—it helps us continue improving for future guests. Delighted you found the tour worthwhile and memorable! We are thankful for your appreciation of our guides!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Yonnie_H, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Apollon was very informative & energetic. It was a very informative & pleasurable experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Yonnie! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your tour with Apollon. His energy and knowledge truly make the experience both informative and enjoyable, and we’re glad it left such a positive impression.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Karen_E, Sep 2025
This experience is like three tours in one! We had a fantastic day with a very knowledgable guide. The first part was a walking tour through the city, then we met up with more people before heading up to the hill to the ruins and ended our day with a tour of the Acropolis museum (which was only the two of us with our guide). I highly recommend going to the museum to get a better understanding of what you see at the ruins site. Tina walked us through the museum and did an excellent job of making the connections between what we had just seen throughout the ruins and the museum exhibits. We greatly appreciated that we were not rushed and that our guide spent extra time with us to make sure we saw everything. Tina's pride in her country, as well as, her love of history and mythology was evident throughout the entire day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Karen,
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your full-day experience combining the city walk, Acropolis, and museum. It’s wonderful to hear how much you appreciated Tina’s knowledge, passion, and the care she took to connect the ruins with the exhibits. We’re so glad you felt unhurried and had time to truly take it all in — that’s exactly the experience we hope to provide.
Your kind recommendation means the world to us, and we’ll be sure to share your lovely words with Tina!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Lara_A, Aug 2025
Amazing! Our guide Eva is one of the best guides ever ❤️ She is kind, patience, sweet and always smiling. We loved every second. She kept us interested for hours, waited for everyone and constantly made sure every participant was ok and happy with the tour. Thank you so much dearest Eva! Thanks to you our tour and visit were fantastic 🤗
Response from Host, Aug 2025
What a beautiful review, thank you Lara! We’re overjoyed to hear how much you loved your tour with Eva. Her kindness, patience, and warm smile truly shine through, and we’re so glad she made the experience fantastic for you. We’ll be sure to share your sweet words with her! ❤️🤗
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Kristin_M, Aug 2025
The first hour and a half was pretty much standing in 3 different spots listening to the tour guide talk… but then we were only given a 20 minute break to grab a drink/bite to eat and go to the restroom. Then we spent the next 45 minutes sitting on a rock OUTSIDE the Aceopolis, listening to our tour guide talk about the Acropolis… And then my husband and I left the tour. WASTE of money.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kristin. Each of our tours follows a planned itinerary that includes specific stops to explore, rest, and listen to the guide’s insights. These stops and their timing are adjusted based on conditions and the group’s needs, though we understand this pacing may not suit everyone’s preferences. We appreciate your perspective and will take it into consideration for future tours.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Beth_P, Jul 2025
See and hear about the sights in Athens from an expert guide! Our guide, Annie, shared her love, passion and knowledge of Athens while also asking questions and getting to learn about her tour group.
Luis_R, Jul 2025
Excellent Guide! John was outstanding! Do this tour as early as possible or late afternoon. The midday sun is killer with all this walking. 7.5 miles
John_M, Jun 2025
It was a great way to see the Parthenon and other important parts of Ancient Athens. Panos, our guide, was very entertaining and well informed and was very careful in guiding us across any busy main roads. He even made a change to the route to accommodate a lady in her 80s.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
John,
We're so glad you had a great way to experience the Parthenon and other significant parts of Ancient Athens! It's wonderful to hear that Panos was so entertaining and well-informed, and that his careful guidance – even adjusting the route for a guest's comfort – made such a positive impact.
Warm regards, Athens Walking Tours Team
BillieB_W, Jun 2025
Very informative, wonderful guide. Would highly recommend this to others. There were some pretty intense climbing and not enough railings for those with bad joints.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Billie, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're so glad you found the tour informative and the guide wonderful—it means a lot coming from someone who clearly values a meaningful experience. You're absolutely right about the terrain; the Acropolis can be quite demanding, especially for those with joint issues. We always aim to set expectations clearly, and your note is a helpful reminder to continue doing so.
We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again—perhaps on one of our less physically intense routes next time.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Kathryn_M, May 2025
Wonderful overview of the Acropolis. Tour guide Vassalikki was knowledgeable and made the experience a highlight of our time in Athens.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Kathryn! We're so glad to hear Vassiliki made your time at the Acropolis a highlight. Her knowledge and enthusiasm always shine through, and it's great to know the tour gave you a meaningful overview of such a historic site.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Gena_M, May 2025
Oleysa was an absolute delight! She is so smart and caring. This is an alllll day activity with lots of walking, climbing, sunshine and learning. It is not an easy day. Be sure to wear sneakers because you are in stones and pebble with slippery footing. We learned so much history of the empires from a very smart Oleysa. We recommend but know that it is not super easy.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Gena! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Oleysa, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. You're absolutely right – it’s a full day of exploring, and those stone paths can be a challenge! We're glad you were well-prepared and got to soak in all the rich history. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure!
Warm regards,
The Athens Walking Tours Team
Michael_B, Dec 2024
Incredible amount of knowledge shown by our guide like we had our own professor leading us! Would absolutely recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you, Michael! Having a guide who feels like your personal professor? That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver—deep knowledge served with a side of awe. We feel rewarded that you found it so memorable and would recommend it! We wish you more journeys filled with wonder and discovery. If Athens calls you back, we’ll be here to walk you through even more history!
Wonseok_N, Oct 2024
The guide, Vasilliki was wonderful. So full of knowledge, she made sure that the visit was worthwhile for even those who did not read much about the Greek mythology. A must-do tour when you are in Athens!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you, Wonseok! We’re delighted that Vasilliki’s knowledge made your Acropolis experience so memorable and enjoyable. She truly has a gift for bringing these stories and history to life in a way that feels exciting and meaningful. Thank you for sharing, and we are so happy you felt the tour was a must-do, so we’d love to welcome you back for more moments like this in Athens!
ernesha_P, Oct 2024
Tour guides were extremely knowledgeable. Enjoyed the changing of the guards as well as the Acropolis and the museum.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, Ernesha! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and the chance to witness the changing of the guards along with the Acropolis and museum. It's rewarding that you recognized the guide’s knowledge and how much it added to your experience. We’d love to welcome you back for more discoveries in Athens!
John_R, Oct 2024
Excellent walking tour of multiple historic sites. Guide Hermes gave outstanding perspective in his descriptions. Well worth the time.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, John! We're delighted to read how much you enjoyed the walking tour and appreciated Hermes' insightful storytelling. It's rewarding to know the tour was worth your time. Your feedback means a lot to us!
william_s, Oct 2024
This was an amazing tour and our guide was very knowledgeable about Greece and its ancient history. The only thing i would recommend to change would be to speak more while walking and limit the amount of time we stand and listen for.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, William! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s knowledge. Your feedback on balancing walking and standing is valuable, and we’ll keep it in mind to enhance the experience. We do include stops to offer a bit of rest, but we’ll continue to fine-tune the flow. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! 😊
Rebecca_S, Oct 2024
Cici was a great tour guide. She was full of knowledge and you could tell she really likes her job! We enjoyed the tour!! Thanks
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much, Rebecca! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Cici! It’s wonderful to know her passion and knowledge came through and made the experience special for you. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon! 😊
Kelland_W, Oct 2024
I just loved how knowledgeable our guide was. Lots of information and she was so easy to understand. She took her time and was not in a hurry.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you, Kelland! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s wealth of knowledge. It’s a joy to know that the pace allowed you to take everything in comfortably. We aim to provide informative and relaxed experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Gerald_M, Sep 2024
The Acropolis was amazing! Our tour lady (Alexandria?) was excellent! Recommend this tour if in Athens!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Gerald! We’re overjoyed that your time at the Acropolis was so memorable. It’s an honor to know that our guide helped make your visit so special. As a team, we appreciate the recommendation and hope your next visit to Athens is just as fantastic!
Karen_C, Sep 2024
The tour was fantastic and our tour guide was so informative and educational. We so appreciated her. The rest periods with educational opportunities where fantastic. I highly recommend you as a tour
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Karen, for your wonderful review! What a joy to know that you had a fantastic time on the walking tour and found the guide both informative and educational. We’re satisfied with the rest periods with extra insights to enhance your experience. Your high recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back on another tour!
Bennett_F, Sep 2024
We did the full day Acropolis & city tour. Our guide Tina was very informative, knowledgeable & friendly. Thank you.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Bennett, it's wonderful that you appreciated the value of our full-day tour and that you found Tina to be so informative and friendly. Her passion for Athens was evident in her guidance. Thank you for choosing Athens Walking Tours!
Phil_G, Aug 2024
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!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Phil,
We’re excited to hear that your family had such an incredible experience on our Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum tour!
It’s wonderful to know that Gabriela was able to create a perfect pace and keep everyone engaged throughout the day. Her passion for sharing Athens’ rich history is truly inspiring.
Thank you for choosing our tour and for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to Athens in the future!
Justin_K, Jul 2024
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Justin! It’s always nice to hear that you enjoyed our Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour. Our guides are passionate about sharing the rich history of Athens, and we're delighted that you found their insights valuable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
judith_g, Jul 2024
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Judith,
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed our tour of the Acropolis, city and Museum! We appreciate your feedback on the walking tour and will strive to make this part of the experience more engaging!
Matthew_B, Jul 2024
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!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for your fantastic review of our Athens Walking Tour! We’re delighted to hear that you had an awesome experience and that Olesya made your day memorable! We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future.
Sheri_S, Jun 2024
Vickie our guide was so knowledgeable and we got to see all of the important sites of Athens! Absolutely loved it!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Sheri,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect day in Athens and enjoyed seeing all the important sites with Vickie. Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad we could make your visit special.
Battle_M, Jun 2024
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.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Battle,
Thank you for your wonderful review of our tour! We're thrilled to know that our tour guide's extensive knowledge enhanced your experience and provided a great overview of Athens' history. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon to explore even more of our beautiful city.
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