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Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour
4.5
40 Ratings
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Discover the sacred ruins of Acropolis and Parthenon on a small-group walking tour in Athens. Explore the rich history and mythology of ancient Greece while enjoying seclusion and stunning views.
Discover the sacred ruins of Acropolis and Parthenon on a small-group walking tour in Athens. Explore the rich history and mythology of ancient Greece while enjoying seclusion and stunning views.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Theater of Dionysus - Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
- Acropolis - Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the…
- Theater of Dionysus - Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
- Acropolis - Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
- Acropolis Museum - New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
What's Included
- Audio devices for clear commentary
- Entrance ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
- Early Acropolis access
- Professional and licensed guide
- Entrance ticket for Acropolis Museum (if option selected)
- Walking tour
- Small group tour of maximum 20 persons
- Audio devices for clear commentary
- Entrance ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
- Early Acropolis access
- Professional and licensed guide
- Entrance ticket for Acropolis Museum (if option selected)
- Walking tour
- Small group tour of maximum 20 persons
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through time with this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens’ most renowned landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the ancient ruins of the sacred rock, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Gain insights into the Acropolis’ historical and…
Embark on a journey through time with this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens’ most renowned landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the ancient ruins of the sacred rock, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Gain insights into the Acropolis’ historical and cultural importance while taking in stunning panoramic views of Athens.
For those interested in delving deeper into Greek history, enhance your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover a remarkable collection of artifacts and exhibits, featuring original sculptures and relics that vividly depict ancient Athens. Whether opting for the walking tour alone or the comprehensive package with the museum, this experience promises an unforgettable exploration of Greece’s illustrious past.
- If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour’s departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
- Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(40 Ratings)
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Rafael_j
Mar 1, 2026
Very complete and well... - Very complete and well explained. The tour guide was fantastic. I recommend choosing the museum as well.
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Rober
Jan 26, 2026
Exceptional visit thanks to the guide. - Our guide Dimitris demonstrated an out-of-the-ordinary knowledge and gave us an insight into the places visited with a fantastic perspective and made it easy for us to understand everything perfectly. And our time at the museum with him was even better than at the Acropolis. An 11 out of 10, plus his command of Spanish being Greek, left us all stunned.
100% recommended
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Isabella_t
Jan 16, 2026
Perfect combination of knowledge, atmosphere and organisation - We booked the Acropolis tour including a visit to the museum – and it was just beautiful. Originally we had thought about exploring the Acropolis on our own, but in retrospect we are incredibly happy to have decided to take the guided tour.
Our guide Anna was an absolute stroke of luck: charming, humorous and a seemingly inexhaustible source of knowledge. Her enthusiasm for archaeology and the history of this place could be felt in every word she said – and was almost brighter than her bright pink hair 😊.
You don't really have to say anything about the Acropolis and the Parthenon itself: One stands reverently before this mighty structure and feels the importance of the cradle of our civilization. Being able to be there was a real privilege.
The entire organization of the tour was spotless from start to finish. We had an incredible time and took a lot away not only professionally but also emotionally.
A very special thanks to Anna for this unforgettable experience!
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Michelle_a
Nov 27, 2025
The tour guide was so... - The tour guide was so knowledgeable and made this experience so interesting. We loved learning about the history. Would definitely recommend visiting in November. The weather was still great but it was far less crowded.
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E599mflize
Nov 1, 2025
Informatibe - Our guide Petro was brilliant. He was extremely informative, clear and personable. It was a lot of walking but was chopped into manageable sections. For us Petrol made history come alive. Interesting and very informative. Thank you.
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Alcik78
Oct 15, 2025
Amazing Experience with No Waiting! - Our guide, Kiki, was absolutely 👏 amazing! She delivered key information with a great sense of humor, keeping us engaged and focused the entire time.
Booking tickets with a tour guide was the best decision! No queues, a small group, and fantastic insights throughout the tour. Watching others wait for hours made us feel even luckier. Totally worth it!
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Sjphelling
Oct 7, 2025
Well-organized, compact tour of the high points of Athens - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out the significant historical sites as we drove from the port through the city. The walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis (which we did) was crowded with tourists. Our guide handled passage through the ticket gate efficiently, kept track of the group and her commentary was informative and interesting. We spent just enough time at the end exploring the shops and restaurants of the Plaka. I recommend this tour!
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Jaycq9516ar
Sep 8, 2025
Maria was excellent! - We had the pleasure of touring the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with Maria from Key Tours, and she was absolutely fantastic! Maria was funny, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the entire experience both entertaining and educational. She brought the history to life with her energy and enthusiasm, turning every part of the site into a fascinating story. She made complex details easy to understand and kept the group engaged the whole time. She truly is the Original Gangster (OG) of Key Tours Athens, Greece! If you’re booking with Key Tours, I highly recommend requesting Maria—you won’t be disappointed!
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Mary_p
Jun 24, 2025
Must do tour! - Amazing experience from start to finish. Krissa was a great tour guide, funny and informative, kept the whole group engaged despite large crowds around us. The absolute highlight of our trip to Athens!
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Ana_v
Jun 15, 2025
Our guide was funny and... - Our guide was funny and told us a lot about the Acropolis and Acient Greece.
After the tour we had free time to explore by ourselves and take some photos.
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