Athens City Tour & Acropolis Tour

Explore the most significant modern and ancient sights with our knowledgeable guides. Visit the Temple of Zeus, watch the Changing of the Guards and visit the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, the Nike Temple and more).

• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Small group tour ONLY
• Skip-the-line service
• Feel the pulse of the city
• Visit the Acropolis and its monuments

On this small-group tour, you get to see part of the modern city of Athens as well as the Acropolis and all its monuments. Your expert licensed guide will take you to see the change of the guards, the National Gardens, and the Zeus Temple before you reach the Acropolis where you will skip the long lines with the pre-purchased tickets we will provide you.  This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have been standing in the city for millennia. The tour concludes at the Acropolis which is one of the most visited and culturally revered ancient sights in the world. It continues to stand higher than the metropolis built around it, offering panoramic views of the entire capital.

Modern and Ancient Highlights

Start at the Syntagma metro station for a 10-minute tour inside of the station’s museum.  Archaeological artifacts uncovered during the metro’s construction offer insight into daily life here thousands of years ago. The next stop is the Greek Parliament, followed by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier where you will watch the Changing of the Guards.

The walk continues to the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion, Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch. The route passes by the Plaka and Anafiotika districts to reach the next and final stop: the Acropolis.

The Acropolis

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos.

During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

• Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece
• Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Athens, Greece
• Hadrian's Arch, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Athens, Greece
• Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece
• Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece
• National Garden, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias, Athens, Greece

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that the tour itinerary may be subject to change
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Please make sure you have cash (euros). If you are entitled to reduced entrance fees, please hold a valid ID or Passport for verification of age and nationality to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up.
Tickets Cost covering the Acropolis with all its monuments (Parthenon, Erechtheion, Nike Temple, Propylaia) and also Dionysus theater and the Temple of Zeus: 
April 1st to October 31st 
Adults 25+: 28 euros 
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 14 euros
European citizens 65+ : 14 euros 
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour 
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour 
November 01 to March 31 
Adults 25+: 14 euros 
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 14 euros
European citizens 65+ : 14 euros 
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour 
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund