Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 6,804 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour worth booking?
Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $39 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6,804 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6,804)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Explore the magnificent Acropolis of Athens with a licensed professional guide in a relaxed and unforgettable way. Visit in the morning or afternoon and enjoy cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a leisurely pace. Admire the glorious Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion and other iconic monuments while your expert guide brings ancient Athens to life through fascinating stories, history and mythology. Choose from several tour options to create the experience that suits you best. Upgrade with a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum and discover remarkable treasures behind the monuments. You can also extend your experience by 2 hours for a deeper exploration of Athens and its ancient heritage. Enjoy a professionally organized experience with our dream team of knowledgeable, licensed guides, dedicated to expert storytelling, personal attention and seamless handling from start to finish. Discover the Acropolis with a team that makes your visit truly special.
What you get
About this experience
Explore the magnificent Acropolis of Athens with a licensed professional guide in a relaxed and unforgettable way. Visit in the morning or afternoon and enjoy cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a leisurely pace. Admire the glorious Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion and other iconic monuments while your expert guide brings ancient Athens to life through fascinating stories, history and mythology. Choose from several tour options to create the experience that suits you best. Upgrade with a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum and discover remarkable treasures behind the monuments. You can also extend your experience by 2 hours for a deeper exploration of Athens and its ancient heritage. Enjoy a professionally organized experience with our dream team of knowledgeable, licensed guides, dedicated to expert storytelling, personal attention and seamless handling from start to finish. Discover the Acropolis with a team that makes your visit truly special.
What's included
Included
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets)
- Small groups of maximum 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)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (about 5-10%)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Acropolis
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 30 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Parthenon
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
30 minutes here
Theatre of Dionysus
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission included
Herod Atticus Odeon
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission included
Erectheion
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Athena Nike
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission included
Propylaea
Acropolis of Athens monuments include Parthenon, Erechtium, Herodes Atticus Odeon, Ancient theater of Dionysus, Propylaia Gates, Temple of Nike. Tickets cost 20 euros per adult and free for non adults with show of the passports. Unless you book "with entrance tickets option of the tour"
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Athens
Meet your guide inside the tour office of Athens Walks at Porinou 5, 11742. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. Do not forget to add the postal code 11742 when you search for the address on your GPS.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Acropolis Semi private (12max)
Included entrance tickets Duration: 2 hours Semi-Private 12 max group: Enjoy a more personal Acropolis experience in a semi-private group of up to 12 guests. Entrance tickets are included
Acropolis in French or German
Acropolis with entrance ticket: Book our skip the line afternoon departure in French or German language included entrance tickets
Acropolis WITHOUT entrances
Entrance tickets excluded : Extra cost of entrance tickets Duration: 2 hours IMPORTANT: Extra ticket cost !: IMPORTANT NOTE: Doesn't include entrance tickets, you need to buy them at the meeting point or online!-extra cost 30 EUROSp.p
Acropolis tour with entrance tickets
Included entrance tickets : Entrance tickets included 20 max group Duration: 2 hours Acropolis WITH entrance ticket: This option is the best choice if you want a stress-free experience with guaranteed entrance tickets secured in advance.
Acropolis+Museum+all entrances
FULL PACKAGE: Included all entrance tickers. Expand your experience with a visit to Acropolis museum after the Acropolis. Duration: 4 hours: We this option you add the Acropolis museum +2hours tour (4hours duration) included the entrance tickets of Acropolis+Museum Included guided tour at museum: We this option you add the Acropolis museum +2hours tour (4hours duration) included the entrance tickets of Acropolis+Museum
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Athens Walks Tour Company
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Persons under 18 years old they must need their passports to ensure their age as they have a discounted entrance ticket, a photocopy on mobile device will work too.
- EU citizens under 25 years old they should bring their passports too, a photo copy on a mobile device or passport or ID will work
- Entrance fees are included (unless you book without entrance tickets) - if you choose without you will need to book them on line at the official website asap since they can be sold out days in advance, if still tickets are sold please inform us to book them for you in advance
- Infants must sit on laps - Strollers are not allowed within Acropolis, you can leave your stroller at the meeting point in our premises at Porinou 5.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure this tour includes approximately one mile of walking uphill/downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both ways).
- Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. Long queues and waiting might occur and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6,721 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6,721 verified traveler reviews for Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Enrich your experience of the Acropolis with this excellent guided tour!
The tour was excellent! Our tour guide, Aphrodite, did an amazing job of gradually guiding us up the terrain to the Acropolis while informing our group of the incredible history of this ancient Greek wonder! She showed us a variety of illustrations to add to the stories, and her love of history, Greek mythology and architecture was evident. We highly recommend this tour!
via Viator
Acropolis History
Helen was an expert on everything Acropolis. She was interesting and allows short breaks to share information and let us catch our breath.
via Viator
Our guide Alana was...
Our guide Alana was incredible. Love that they use headphones and a speaker to make it easy to hear. Definitely recommend going right away in the morning.
via Viator
Loved It
Met at the location and time stated, very easy to find. Our tour guide was Sofia. We visited all the locations in the itinerary. What made the tour so special was Sofia. She was engaging, energetic, amusing and interactive. Her energy was unmatched. Plus her knowledge about Greece, the Parthenon, the acropolis and the museum artifacts is incredible. She is definitely in the top tier of guides that I’ve had and that’s from my experience of 500 plus tours over the past 20 years or so. My group of 4 had an amazing tour and day with Sofia.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent guide and tour
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. So much history was shared. He took stops along the way to share which made the walk up manageable. Excellent tour
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $110
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2,381
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Athens Walks Tour Company, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.3 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
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Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6,804 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Around 2,381 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis, Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Included: Professional licensed tour guide; Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets); Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide; Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis; and Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5). Not included: Food and drinks; Gratuities (about 5-10%); Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Meet your guide inside the tour office of Athens Walks at Porinou 5, 11742. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. Do not forget to add the postal code 11742 when you search for the address on your GPS. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infants must sit on laps - Strollers are not allowed within Acropolis, you can leave your; and Not wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Across 6,804 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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There are 5 options to choose from, including Acropolis Semi private (12max), Acropolis in French or German, Acropolis WITHOUT entrances, Acropolis tour with entrance tickets. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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