Athens: Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis

The Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron saint of the city. This activity is the essence and wonder of the monuments of Classical Greece.

Our Athens: Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis will start from the south-east side, avoiding the main entrance which is always more crowded.

Our official tour guide will explain to us the most interesting legends of the archaeological site as we visit all the temples and monuments of the site. See the temple of the Parthenon and the Propylaea, a monumental gateway to the Acropolis.

Walk around the Acropolis dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Learn about the long history of the capital of modern Greece. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus, which seats 17,000 spectators and was used to host festivals in honour of the birth of the Greek god.

Be impressed by the Erechtheion, named after the demigod Erechtheus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Enjoy your guide's commentary on the ancient Greek myths behind the ruins.

Take a look at the stone carvings of the Caryatids and the Temple of Athena Nike, the smallest temple. After your tour, have free time to stay longer and explore the exceptional site at your own pace.

FAQ

1. Regular tickets can be purchased online but all free or discounted tickets can only be purchased in person at the ticket office. Even if you benefit from free admission, it is necessary to have the physical ticket that is only given at the ticket office.

2. You can buy your regular ticket online here in advance: https://toursgratis.com/athens/Acropolis-&-Parthenon-Skip-the-line-Tickets

2.1. The ticket that must be purchased for this activity is the single. If you buy the 9:15 tour, you will have to buy the 9:00 ticket, and if you buy the 3:00 pm tour, the 3:00 pm ticket. It is very important that the day and time selected are correct.

If you buy the 8:15 tour, you will have to buy the 8:00 ticket, and if you buy the 5:00 pm tour, the 5:00 pm ticket. It is very important that the day and time selected are correct.

3. Once you have purchased your regular ticket, you should not go through the ticket office, but go directly to the meeting point indicated on your reservation voucher.

4. If you do not have your ticket purchased, you have to go to the ticket office area of the South entrance around 30 minutes before the tour time so that you have time to buy them while waiting in line. Once they give you the tickets, you have to go to the meeting point that is less than 2 minutes walk from the ticket office.

Ticket office location: https://goo.gl/maps/2NrUQSAh2ww5XZxG6

Meeting point location: https://goo.gl/maps/84CxmmK2pvrSsRrU9

5. As the route is not adapted, child strollers will not be able to access the tour either.

6. Inside the archaeological sites is not allow to eat or smoke. Only water is allowed as drink.