Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

4.7 (405 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

One for all you history buffs! Discover Athens' ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with an expert local guide! Venture inside the ancient Acropolis of Athens — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and discover just how this ancient monument towers above the city below. You'll also see such sites as the Greek Parliament House and Syntagma Square in the heart of central Athens. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Athens Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Athens map
Included: Athens guide magazine
Included: Local licensed guide
Included: Skip-the-ticket line service (if option WITH TICKET booked)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to the sites visited (can be booked as a separate option): Acropolis
Not included: Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Syntagma Station

15 min

Syntagma Metro Station Museum
Hellenic Parliament

20 min

Watch the Change of the Guards
Change of Guards

20 min

Watch the Change of the Guards
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Passing by

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
National Garden

Passing by

Walk through the National Gardens
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center

Passing by

Zappeion Hall
Acropolis

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Get an 1.5 hour comprehensive guided tour inside the Acropolis and all its famous monuments
Theatre of Dionysus

15 min

Dionysus Theater
Herod Atticus Odeon

10 min

Herodeion
Propylaea

Passing by

Propylaea
Temple of Athena Nike

Passing by

Nike Temple
Parthenon

20 min

Parthenon

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

MEETING TIME:15min prior to departure time

DURATION: 3h&30min

MEETING POINT:INSIDE Syntagma metro station

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be inside Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be there 15 min prior to the start

End point

The tour will and at the top of the Acropolis Hill were you can take your time taking pictures.

Using your ticket

1. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the given tour departure time.

2. Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen & a hat are recommended

3. If you select the WITHOUT entry ticket option, you must purchase your Entrance Tickets separately here

https://athenswalkingtours.link-twist.com/product/acropolisadmissiontickets-tourupgrade

Select the correct category (e.g. Adult, Student) and enter your Booking Reference Number.
If you select the WITH entry ticket option, your Entrance Tickets are already included — no further action needed.
If you're eligible for a reduced or free Entrance Ticket, please bring official documentation or/and a valid ID showing your age and nationality.

Failure to present an ID may result in denied entry or a need to pay the full ticket price (subject to availability). In such cases, the tour fee is non-refundable.

4. Be On Time: Acropolis has strict timed entry. Latecomers cannot be accommodated or refunded.

6. All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.

7. Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.

8. Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.

9. Tours run rain or shine.

10. Strollers and big backpacks are not allowed

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
Dress according to weather
Bring a bottle of water
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 your voucher to buy the tickets
When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price

Options

WITH ticket

Tour WITH ticket: With this option admission tickets to the Acropolis are included
WITHOUT admission ticket

Without admission ticket: With this option, YOU have to buy admission tickets to the Acropolis on your own by the official site.