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  • 2022-08-15, 2022-12-25, 2023-01-01
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  • Walking & Bike Tours
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  • EUR
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Timezone
  • Europe/Athens
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Rails Timezone
  • Athens
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Emergency Phone Prefix
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 6945859662
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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
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Trip difficulty
  • Moderate
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  • 18
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  • athens guide magazine, athens map, english speaking professional guide, guaranteed to skip the lines, skip-the-line service
  • athens guide magazine, athens map, english speaking professional guide, guaranteed to skip the lines
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  • EUR
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  • athens guide magazine, athens map, english speaking professional guide, guaranteed to skip the lines
  • athens guide magazine, athens map, english speaking professional guide, guaranteed to skip the lines, skip-the-line service
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  • EUR
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  • adult, infant
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  • adult, child
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  • **The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities**
  • YOUR TOUR IN ATHENS
  • MEETING TIME: 15 minutes prior to tour departure time
  • DURATION: 5 hours & 30 min
  • MEETING POINT: Inside the Syntagma metro station
  • Our staff, holding the orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines.
  • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the given tour departure time.
  • ENTRANCE FEES (TICKETS) ARE NOT INCLUDED:
  • Please make sure you have cash (euros). 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), Dionysus theater and 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
  • Ticket Cost for the Acropolis Museum:
  • Acropolis Museum Ticket for adults (18+): 10 euros between April 1st and October 31st and 5 euros between November 1st and March 31st.
  • If you are entitled to reduced or free tickets please be advised that a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites to collect the tickets.
  • Note: If you intend to stay longer in town and want to visit more places then, there is a combo ticket available at 30 Euro which allows you to visit 7 places (the Αcropolis with all its monuments, Dionysus Theater, Zeus Temple, the Ancient Agora & the Attalos Museum, Hadrian’s Library, the Roman Forum, the Keramikos Cemetery with its wonderful Museum and Aristotle’s Lyceum) within a 5 days’ time span.
  • For more information on entrance fees to the archaeological sites & museums of Attica please check here.
  • INCLUSIONS
  • - Professional licensed English-speaking guide
  • - Skip-the-line service
  • - Athens guide magazine
  • - Athens map
  • EXCLUSIONS
  • - Entrance fees (tickets) to the Archaeological Sites
  • - Gratuities (optional)
  • - Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities.
  • 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
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • ENTRANCE FEES (TICKETS) ARE NOT INCLUDED - Please make sure you have enough cash (euros) with you to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. Note that we are only allowed by the Museum to pre-buy adult tickets.
  • A valid passport or ID is required for verification at the sites for youths under 25 years of age and any person entitled to reduced entrance at the sites
  • The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Booking cutoff
  • 30
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Know Before You Go
  • bring a bottle of water, bring a hat, dress according to weather, wear sunscreen
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Excluded
  • a valid id or passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites, entrance fees are not included; payed in cash on the spot, food and drinks, gratuities, hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • a valid id or passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites, entrance fees are not included; payed in cash on the spot, entry/admission - acropolis, entry/admission - acropolis museum, entry/admission - temple of olympian zeus, food and drinks, gratuities, hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Short Description
  • On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments. Your guide shares the important history and lesser-known facts along the way, giving you a greater appreciation for some of the world’s most significant monuments. 
  • This tour is complemented by a visit to the Acropolis Museum, an impressive center of archaeological research and ancient Greek history — not to mention a great way to take a break from the Athens heat. 
  • Bonus: Start the day with a free sample of Greek yogurt after you check in with your guide!
  • Save time and money on this half-day combo tour that features the major highlights of Athens. After providing an informative walking tour through the city center, your guide enables you to skip long lines at the Acropolis (own expense) and points out features often missed by solo visitors inside. Cap off the itinerary with a guided walk through the Acropolis Museum that pinpoints well-known masterpieces and hidden gems.
Highlights
  • guided tour by a local licensed guide, visit the acropolis museum, visit the acropolis and its monuments
  • 2-part tour: enjoy free time to rest and snap photos in between, go with a guide who can offer little-known facts and anecdotes, take home a map and guidebook magazine
Summary
  • In a few hours, see two of the city’s most visited sights. Explore the Acropolis and take panoramic photos. See the famous marble sculptures and works elegantly housed at the marvelous Acropolis Museum.
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Version 3 – May 11, 2022 06:27
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Short Description
  • Save time and money on this half-day combo tour that features the major highlights of Athens. After providing an informative walking tour through the city center, your guide enables you to skip long lines at the Acropolis (own expense) and points out features often missed by solo visitors inside. Cap off the itinerary with a guided walk through the Acropolis Museum that pinpoints well-known masterpieces and hidden gems.
  • Save time and money on this half-day combo tour that features the major highlights of Athens. After providing an informative walking tour through the city center, your guide enables you to skip long lines at the Acropolis (own expense) and points out features often missed by solo visitors inside. Cap off the itinerary with a guided walk through the Acropolis Museum that pinpoints well-known masterpieces and hidden gems.
Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • ENTRANCE FEES (TICKETS) ARE NOT INCLUDED - Please make sure you have enough cash (euros) with you to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. Note that we are only allowed by the Museum to pre-buy adult tickets.
  • A valid passport or ID is required for verification at the sites for youths under 25 years of age and any person entitled to reduced entrance at the sites
  • The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • ENTRANCE FEES (TICKETS) ARE NOT INCLUDED - Please make sure you have enough cash (euros) with you to purchase the tickets. We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order to avoid lining up. Note that we are only allowed by the Museum to pre-buy adult tickets.
  • A valid passport or ID is required for verification at the sites for youths under 25 years of age and any person entitled to reduced entrance at the sites
  • The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Summary
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  • Go with a guide who can offer little-known facts and anecdotes
Emergency Phone Prefix
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  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
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  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
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  • from: '0'
  • to: '4'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • youth:
  • from: '12'
  • to: '17'
  • adult:
  • from: '18'
  • to: '64'
  • senior:
  • from: '65'
  • to: '120'
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Valid Unit
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Confirmation Necessary
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