Athens City Tour & Acropolis Tour Without Tickets
What your day looks like
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). 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. 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, and Hadrian’s Arch. The route passes by the Plaka and Anafiotika district to reach the next and final stop: 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.
Why travelers choose this experience
- Syntagma Metro Station Exhibits
- House of the Greek Parliament
- Changing of the Guards
- National Gardens
- Zappeion
- Plaka area
- The Zeus Temple
- Hadrian's Arch
- The Acropolis
- Parthenon
- Erechteion
- Propylaia
- Nike Temple
- Dionysus Theater
- Philopappos Hill
- Mars Hill
- Observatory
- Pnyx Hill
- Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Herodeon)
- Ancient Agora
- Hephastus Temple
Your day, step by step
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City/Town Tour.
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Sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens.
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Local Flavor at Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection.
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Sightseeing at Old Parliament House, Athens.
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Sightseeing at National Garden, Athens.
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Local Flavor at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens.
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Sightseeing at Arch of Hadrian (Athens).
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Archaeological Exploration at Theatre of Dionysus.
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Sightseeing at Parthenon.
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Sightseeing at Erechtheion.
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Sightseeing at Propylaea.
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Sightseeing at Temple of Athena Nike.
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Sightseeing at Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
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Sightseeing at Philopappos Monument.
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Sightseeing at Ancient Agora of Athens.
Before you go
Included
Local licensed guide Skip-the-ticket line service Athens guide magazine Athens map
Not Included
Entrance Tickets (must purchase in advance on your own) Hotel pick up and drop off Food and beverages Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen & a hat are recommended Tours run rain or shine.
Restrictions
Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers. All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
Meeting & Pickup
Our staff, holding the orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, in the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
This was a great tour for learning about both the history and modern elements of Athens, while exploring iconic sites. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and passionate. We also did the Acropolis (with entrance tickets) plus the Acropolis Museum Tour the day prior, which I highly recommend so you don't miss out on any of the amazing facts and so you don't feel overwhelmed at such a popular tourist spot. Everything was well organized and staff was very helpful.
Jordan was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
The tour was excellent, and our guide was very engaging
The tour was great as was the tour guide. Thank you.
Great tour!
Our tour was amazing, Nicolette was very knowledgeable and very nice. We’ll worth the time and money.
Should advise people about the distance from where buses drop you off to the top of the Acropolis
We loved our tour in Athens! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the area and taught us so much about history, and also a few words in Greek. We highly recommend this tour!