Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum Discount Tickets

Overview

Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Redemption Instructions

The meeting point is at Porinou 5, 11742 (please do not forget to add the postal code) inside the tour office of Athens Walks. Please be at the meeting point 15-30 minutes in advance. Please do not forget to bring passport or IDs or photocopies of them for any participant under 25 years old of EU origin or under 18 years old of NON Eu origin. Please come at the meeting time to receive your entrance tickets and check in with your guide. The tour is not starting at the entrance gates of Acropolis. Do not go to entrance gates of Acropolis. If you reserve a taxi ask them to take you to Porinou 5, 11742. - Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. - Large backpacks, strollers and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. You can store them safely at the meeting point. - Long queues and waiting might occur, and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.* - The order of sites may be reversed based on traffic, weather, and overcrowding of venues. - Temperatures can get extremely high during summer. Guests are encouraged to wear hats, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion, and hydrate. An optional umbrella to create shade is also advisable. - Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards and currency to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs, food, and beverages. - You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary to leave a tip to recognize exceptional service in restaurants, taxis, and excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to determine the amount. - People under 25 years old they should bring their passports or photo copy of them.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets

Small groups of less than 20 people per guide

Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis

Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)

Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

People under 18 years old they should bring their passports or IDs of them to ensure reduce price entrance ticket to Acropolis.

EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance. Others under 25 years old have a 50% discount (Acropolis tickets). IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates.

If you have not choose the option "with" entrance tickets - Entrance fees must be purchased online in advance through the official website. Acropolis 30 euros per adult from April 2025 , 10 euros per adult from November to March. Acropolis museum 20 euros per adult from April 2025

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun cream

Participants under 25 should have with them their passports or photo copies of them