Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour
Overview
Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees, adding a visit to the Acropolis Museum or the Ancient Agora, or choosing a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 guests.
Please review the options carefully and select the one that best suits your preferences.
On this Acropolis tour, your local licensed guide will guide you through the most amazing monuments of Athens in approximately 2 hours. You will visit the Acropolis of Athens and its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Dionysus Theatre. You will find all the myths and the stories surrounding those monuments and enjoy the views of the city of Athens from the top of the Acropolis. This tour will end on top of the Acropolis allowing you plenty of time to take more pictures or simply spend some more time on site.
What's Included
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)
- Option to select a small group of up to 10 pax
- Option to Include the Ancient Agora
- Earsets for better hearing the guide
- Local Professional Licensed Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Food and beverages
Meeting Location
Dionysiou Areopagitou 3
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Athens 117 42
Greece
What To Expect
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Acropolis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Di Dioniso
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Temple of Asclepios
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Philopappos Hill (pass by)
Tempio Di Athena Nike
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Propylaea
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Erechtheion
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- BABY STROLLERS are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and 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.
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
- Dress according to weather
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- If you selected the WITHOUT Entrance Ticket, you will receive a separate email after booking with a link to purchase your Acropolis Entrance Tickets. You must complete this step within 48 hours of booking and no later than 24 hours before the tour starts. Please note: You need a valid Entrance Ticket to join the tour.
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2906ACROPOLIS
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected).
- Option to select a small group of up to 10 pax.
- Option to Include the Ancient Agora.
- Earsets for better hearing the guide.
- Local Professional Licensed Guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service.
- Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected).
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Food and beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)
- Option to select a small group of up to 10 pax
- Option to Include the Ancient Agora
- Earsets for better hearing the guide
- Local Professional Licensed Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Food and beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- BABY STROLLERS are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and 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.
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
- Dress according to weather
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- If you selected the WITHOUT Entrance Ticket, you will receive a separate email after booking with a link to purchase your Acropolis Entrance Tickets. You must complete this step within 48 hours of booking and no later than 24 hours before the tour starts. Please note: You need a valid Entrance Ticket to join the tour.
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
