Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour: A Journey through Western Civilization

Embark on a 4-hour walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, led by an experienced licensed guide. Skip the lines, explore ancient monuments, and visit the New Acropolis Museum. Discover the rich history of Western civilization and enjoy stunning views of the Acropolis.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - The capital
    Of Greece
What's Included
  • Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Skip the line
  • Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
  • 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)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees unless you book an option with entrance tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the origins of Western civilization with a knowledgeable licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the fascinating history as you pass by the Parthenon and other iconic monuments of the Acropolis; explore the New Acropolis Museum to marvel at ancient sculptures. Walk across the glass floor of…

Location
Porinou 5
Porinou
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tim_r
Jan 15, 2025
Great value Tour with fantastic info & Guide - A fantastic tour and Annie our Tour Guide was exceptional and very informative. Got to see all of the main Acropolis attractions and some added free time to explore.
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Milly_c
Jan 11, 2025
Well worth it to go on... - Well worth it to go on the optional museum tour aswell. A great experience that was well worth the money.
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S5014rwpaulas
Jan 10, 2025
A beautiful view from the top! - A wonderful afternoon, sunny and warm with a hike to an amazing view! History is spectacular and our guide was very informative. From start to finish we schooled on Greek history. Thank you
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Robert_v
Jan 10, 2025
A must fo - Well worth it. John the archeologist/former accountant was a great tour guide - very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Wideeyedworldwide
Jan 5, 2025
Athens Acropolis and Museum - This tour, Acropolis and Acropolis’s museum,was very informative, easy walking, luckily we also had good weather. This tour is a must while visiting Athens and having a knowledgeable guide makes this experience even more memorable. Lydia our guide is an encyclopedia of history, she’s also a part time photographer 😉. Thank you for the wonderful time !
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Paul_g
Jan 5, 2025
Very nice tour. - It was a nice tour. Our guide spoke English very well. He gave us very good information and gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. I was very happy that we did the tour at the site first and then the museum.
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Angela_c
Jan 4, 2025
Great tour. Started off... - Great tour. Started off on a walk up to the Parthenon, our tour guide stopped along the way to talk to us about the history. We then finished off the tour by visiting the museum and were given free time to explore it further once our tour had finished.
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Linda_l
Jan 4, 2025
Fabulous tour of the Acropolis and its museum - Kostos (a trained archaeologist) gave us a fabulous tour of the Acropolis and the museum. The company is very organized and easy to meet at their office. The pace was perfect and EVERYTHING was explained and pointed out. He also provided the right amount of free time to explore on our own. The museum tour was unlike any other. I would never noted all the details without his tour. This was one of the best tours we have taken anywhere. We saw him a few days later leading a tour of the Agora and we almost wanted to join! It was a perfect day at the Acropolis and we are so lucky to have Kosto as our guide.
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Cindy_a
Dec 31, 2024
I feel smarter! - Lisa’s tour was an amazing combination of interesting historical insights and practical applications of ancient Greek mythology. I’d recommend doing the museum tour at the end, it’s a great way to cap off the visit. There is a lot of walking, most of it up hill and a fair bit on slippery marble, so wear sturdy shoes and plan to tread carefully. Lisa did a good job of reminding people where it was especially slippery or extra care was needed. On our tour in December, we experienced multiple weather patterns in one two hour tour. At the start, it was warm and sunny. On the top it got windy and rainy, and when the clouds cleared we were treated with a rainbow. If you go in winter, be prepared for changing weather. The best part was that it wasn’t very crowded, we didn’t wait in queues anywhere throughout the tour, and we actually have some photos without any other people in them! Be advised there is some reconstruction work across the Acropolis and in the Parthenon so don’t be surprised to see some scaffolding and construction equipment. Lisa made great recommendations for lunch restaurants after the tour as well.
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Joshua_b
Dec 30, 2024
John the archeologist was... - John the archeologist was our tour guide. He gave probably one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Super attentive to everyone, every question and every topic. Was very funny, and filled with cool information, and was in no rush to finish the tour. Views were great too, would 10/10 recommend
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