Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

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

End point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Syntagma Station
Syntagma Metro Station Museum
Duration: 15 mins
2. Hellenic Parliament
Watch the Change of the Guards
Duration: 20 mins
3. Change of Guards
Watch the Change of the Guards
Duration: 20 mins
4. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
5. National Garden
Walk through the National Gardens
6. Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
Zappeion Hall
7. Acropolis
Get an 1.5 hour comprehensive guided tour inside the Acropolis and all its famous monuments
Duration: 90 mins
8. Theatre of Dionysus
Dionysus Theater
Duration: 15 mins
9. Herod Atticus Odeon
Herodeion
Duration: 10 mins
10. Propylaea
Propylaea
11. Temple of Athena Nike
Nike Temple
12. Parthenon
Parthenon
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Athens map

Athens guide magazine

Local licensed guide

Skip-the-ticket line service (if option WITH TICKET booked)

Exclusion

Entrance fees to the sites visited (can be booked as a separate option)

Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Athens Walking Tours

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