Landmarks · WALKING TOURS OF THE ACROPOLIS
Good walking tours of the acropolis fill up weeks ahead in the school holidays and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Follow a licensed local guide up Athens’ Acropolis, with clear audio and myth-filled stops at the Dionysus sites, Erechtheion, and Parthenon.
“The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience and I learnt many things with the guide!”
Athens Acropolis guided walk with skip-the-line access, expert stories at each monument, Parthenon views, and optional Acropolis Museum time.
“The tour was good, Annie was very nice and welcoming. I wish more information about the history of the Acropolis had been shared but it was very interesting to learn facts about the function of each site and the lifestyle back in the ancient Greece.”
Skip-the-line guided walk to the Parthenon and key Acropolis ruins, with optional Acropolis Museum visit. Early start, small groups.
“Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history, art, mythology, and architecture and cultural heritage of her country. While we were part of a group for walking the acropolis, we essentially had a private tour for the Acropolis Museum. Almost a master class in classical art.”
A 2-hour guided walk on the Acropolis to the Parthenon with earsets, key temples, optional skip-the-line tickets, and great photo viewpoints.
“A great experience and brilliant guide. There were lots of stops on the way to the top with the guide sharing lots of information, and great to be able to have a rear on the way up. Definitely recommend”
Early Acropolis views and Plaka’s winding lanes in one guided walk, with skip-the-line access and clear wireless audio for details you’ll actually catch.
“The passion with which Katarina told the stories of the greek history really made the tour really worthwhile.”
1.5-hour French-guided Acropolis walk with express security: Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, iconic views, and a calmer evening pace.
“Super visite, j’ai adoré les explications et les anecdotes historiques de notre guide Myrto. Nous y sommes allés en fin de journée, nous avons eu la chance de voir défiler les soldats venus décrocher le drapeau (ils font ça tous les matins et soirs apparemment) et. cerise sur le gâteau, nous avons pu admirer le magnifique coucher de soleil depuis l’Acropole. Belle expérience.”
A 5.5-hour Athens walk that hits the Changing of the Guards, timed Acropolis access, and the new Acropolis Museum with an expert guide.
“We did the full day Acropolis & city tour. Our guide Tina was very informative, knowledgeable & friendly. Thank you.”
A guided walk from Syntagma Station to the Acropolis summit, with Parliament Square, major ruins, and Parthenon views for a great price.
“A good paced walk past a few significant sites to the acropolis. Great knowledge and delivery. Well organised.”
German Acropolis guided walk with skip-the-line entry: Dionysus theatre, Asklepieion, Parthenon views and a 360° Athens summit.
Guided 2-hour Acropolis walk with skip-the-ticket lines option, expert storytelling, earphones for clarity, and a stop-by-stop route to Parthenon sights.
“Amazing tour with lots of information and nice shaded breaks in between steep climbs up to the Acropolis. We also added on the Acropolis Museum tour after and loved the additional facts about Athens history. We booked the 8am tour and ended around 11:45 at the museum - right in time for lunch and beating the rush to both the Parthenon and the museum!”
Acropolis walk with a Spanish guide: Parthenon, Dionysus Theatre and Caryatids. Small group tour for $32.75, entry ticket not included.
“Juan fue un guía estupendo. Aprendimos un montón de historia y anécdotas del lugar y se hizo ameno aún a pesar del calor y a veces la cantidad de gente. Sin lugar a dudas merece la pena descubrir la Acrópolis con una visita guiada tan detallada.”
Skip-the-line Acropolis tour with Parthenon sights, Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods, plus Greek pastry snacks in 3.5 hours.
“Thoroughly enjoyable experience with a great guide, Artemis. The pies at the end of the trip were absolutely delicious! Good value for money too.”
Acropolis and central Athens on a timed, guide-led walk from Piraeus, with Parthenon views, Plaka time, and optional skip-the-line.
“Our walking tour started great with clear communication as to where to meet. Traffic while on the bus was crazy busy, but we were excited about the tour thinking Athena would be our guide. Unfortunately at the bus station we were passed off to another tour guide. Being an elementary teacher, I know from many field trips that the guide makes or breaks the trip. In our case, our guide was mediocre, disinterested and not engaging. He did make sure he stopped to talk in places with shade, but there was not adequate restroom and picture taking opportunities . We enjoyed the sights, but it was not an interesting learning…”
Small-group Acropolis morning walk with skip-the-line access, shaded breaks, and an English guide. Ends at the top with big views.
“Mister Plato was incredible! He was patient and looked to make sure we felt comfortable. He made sure we took breaks in the shade.”
Acropolis in Dutch with a licensed guide: Theatre of Dionysus, Parthenon views, and a 360° Athens panorama, plus free time to explore.
“Het tot leven brengen dankzij de informatie, het leggen van link naar heden en verleden, en met name de vertelkunst van de gids. Inspirerend en aangenaam. Talent voor groter medium”
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