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Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: Spanish
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Overview

The Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena, patron saint of the city. This activity is the essence and wonder of the monuments of Classical Greece. Our tour of the Acropolis will begin on the southeast side, avoiding the main entrance which is always more crowded. Our official tourist guide will explain the most interesting legends of the archaeological site while we make the tour visiting all the temples and monuments of the place.

• Walking tour of the Acropolis.

• We will visit the emblem of Greece.

• Admire the Parthenon, the crowned temple on top of the sacred rock.

• Marvel at other monuments such as the Erechtheion, the theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea or the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

• See the city of Athens with extraordinary views.

What's Included

  • Spanish speaking official tour guide
  • Guided tour of the Acropolis
  • Admission to the Acropolis 30€
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Makrigianni
Athina 117 42, Greece

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End point

Athens 105 58
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The end of the tour ends at the Acropolis, once we visit the entire site.

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Acropolis

Visit the archaeological site and all the temples of the place.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Di Dioniso

It was the largest theater in ancient Greece.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Temple of Asclepios

It was the sanctuary made in honor of the gods Asclepius and Hygieia.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

It is the best preserved monument in the entire enclosure of the Acropolis of Athens.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio Di Athena Nike

Dedicated to the protective goddess of the city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea

They are the access point to the interior of the fortification of the Acropolis of Athens.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon

This is the most famous and important symbol of the entire archaeological site and the emblem of the city.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Erectheion

This is the most sacred temple in the entire enclosure, famous for the Caryatids.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Confirmation will be received when booking
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes
  • The ticket must be bought in advance by the visitor. For the low season: - For the morning tour at 09: 30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09: 00 - 10: 00, - For the evening tour at 15: 00, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 15: 00 - 16: 00. For the high season : - For the morning tour at 08:45 and 09:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09:00 - 10:00. - For the morning tour at 10:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 10:00 - 11:00. - For the evening tour at 16:00 and 16:15, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 16:00 - 17:00. - For the evening tour at 17:45, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 18:00 - 19:00. We recommend that you buy the tickets online beforehand. If you buy it at the ticket office, you have to go to the ticket office area of the South entrance around 30 minutes before the tour time, so that you have time to buy it while waiting online. Once they give you the tickets, you have to go to the meeting point that is less than a 2-minute walk from the ticket office. Note: If you can't get the ticket online because there is no availability, we can help you.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Walking Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Spanish speaking official tour guide
  • Guided tour of the Acropolis
  • Admission to the Acropolis 30€
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Confirmation will be received when booking is made
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Confirmation will be received when booking
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes
  • The ticket must be bought in advance by the visitor. For the low season: - For the morning tour at 09: 30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09: 00 - 10: 00, - For the evening tour at 15: 00, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 15: 00 - 16: 00. For the high season : - For the morning tour at 08:45 and 09:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 09:00 - 10:00. - For the morning tour at 10:30, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 10:00 - 11:00. - For the evening tour at 16:00 and 16:15, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 16:00 - 17:00. - For the evening tour at 17:45, you'll have to buy the ticket for the time slot 18:00 - 19:00. We recommend that you buy the tickets online beforehand. If you buy it at the ticket office, you have to go to the ticket office area of the South entrance around 30 minutes before the tour time, so that you have time to buy it while waiting online. Once they give you the tickets, you have to go to the meeting point that is less than a 2-minute walk from the ticket office. Note: If you can't get the ticket online because there is no availability, we can help you.
  • From 15 April until 30 September the tour from 08:30 will start at 08:45
  • From 01 July until 30 September the 17:30 tour will start at 17:45
  • From 1 November until 31 October the 16:00 tour will start at 16:15
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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