Athens

Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora and the Agora Museum Tour

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Acropolis Ancient Agora and the Attalos Museum

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  • 4 hours
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get an expert introduction to Athens’ most important archaeological sites—the Acropolis and Ancient Agora—during this walking tour with skip-the-ticket line. Slip past the crowds at the ticket office at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, where you learn about the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Monument of Agrippa and more. After free time, follow your guide on foot through Athens' political center of Ancient Agora and its famous monuments, including Hephaestus Temple. Top off your itinerary at the museum, housed in the Stoa of Attalos. Admission to the attractions is not included in the tour price, and needs to be paid in cash to your guide. Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
  • World Heritage–listed Acropolis and Ancient Agora of Athens walking tour
  • See the Dionysus Sanctuary and visit Hephaestus Temple
  • View artifacts on display at the Stoa of Attalos’ Museum of the Ancient Agora
  • Perfect combo tour for classical history and archaeology buffs!

What's Included

  • Local licensed guide
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Athens map
  • Skip-the-ticket line service
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Entrance fees are not included, to be payed cash on the spot
  • A valid ID or Passport is required to prove age and nationality at the sites

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli
    Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athina 117 42, Greece

    MEETING POINT:   "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli", 3, Dionysiou Areopagitou st. Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli"

Start time

10:45 AM

End point

  • Ancient Agora of Athens
    Athens 105 55, Greece

What To Expect

Acropolis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theater of Dionysus (Pass By)

Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

Eretteo (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Ancient Agora of Athens

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museum of the Ancient Agora

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • You need to pay cash for your admission ticket at our check-in location just before the tour (approx. 30 euros per person). We've secured tickets for your specified time.
  • Opting for an independent ticket purchase (discouraged) requires 24-hour advance notice at info@athenswalkingtours.gr. Failing that, you will also have to pay also the tickets we buy for you at the meeting point.
  • 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.
  • Tours run rain or shine.
  • Accurately select EU or NON-EU citizenship during booking. Incorrect choice may mean paying the price difference or tour forfeiture. 11. A valid passport is required for verification.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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.

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Reviews

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Superb Walking Tour with Tina
Karin_H, Aug 2023
Tina was both knowledgeable and gracious, mindful of our individual experiences and how she might connect our stories with the broader narrative of the Acropolis and Western Civilization. Thank you for a fun, insightful tour at just the right pace!
Excellent orientation to the history and ancient culture
KennenWynn_W, Jul 2023
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly. She was patient with some in the group who had difficulty with some of the climbs in the heat. She always tried to find shady spots to tell us historical facts and interesting information. The tour itself was the right length for young and more mature tourist who were acclimating to the climate and trying to take in all the scenery as well.
The Best Tour Guide
Elesa_S, Aug 2022
Our tour guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable, fun and considerate. We learned so much. Unforgettable!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Unforgettable is one of our favorite words! Happy to hear it, dear Elesa, and hope to see you again soon! Cheers!
This was great---easy to...
Michael_F, Jul 2022
This was great---easy to book, easy to find, and super informative! It helped us too be prepared with snacks, sunscreen, and 2L of water each.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much, Michael, for giving us your take on how we are doing. Please visit us again next time you're in Athens!
Athens Acropolis and Ancient Agora
mikatims59, May 2022
Helen our guide was excellent. The information she holds in her head is amazing and she imparts her knowledge with enthusiasm and pride. We did the Ancient Agora with Helen as well as thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A most worthwhile tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
How lovely! We are thrilled you liked both the tour and your guide so much! Thank you for writing this feedback; we truly appreciate it, and hope to see you again very soon!
Very Informative
Anna_S, May 2022
This tour was very informative, and we got much more out of our visit to the Acropolis and ancient Agora than we ever could have on our own. Our guide, Amaryllis, was extremely knowledgeable, and the historical context and sociological insights that she shared allowed us to gain a much deeper appreciation of what we were seeing. I do not recommend visiting these sites without a guide.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you, Anna, for your lovely feedback! You've left a big smile on our faces. We are elated that you absorbed so much from your Acropolis and Ancient Agora tour! Reviews like yours make us grateful for doing what we do! We are looking forward to your next visit! Keep enjoying wonderful experiences!
Great tour
Eileen_P, May 2022
Our guide Hermes was was knowledgeable and interesting—a wealth of information. Came away from the tour with a deeper appreciation of history.
Response from Host, May 2022
Very glad to hear it, dear Eileen! We are grateful for your feedback; thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to welcome you again soon in Athens! Have a great day!
Amazing Acropolis
Paul_S, Sep 2021
Sissy was our guide and she was exceptional. She brought to life the story of the Acropolis and what it was like in the days when it was being built. This tour gives you plenty of time to do the photography necessary to capture the beauty of this amazing place.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Guest, thank you for your uplifting comments! We are very happy you enjoyed your tour with Sissy, and that you were able to truly enjoy and absorb the beauty of the sites. We hope to see you again in Athens very soon. Keep collecting wonderful moments!
Excellent Tour! Excellent Guide!
Jamie_F, Sep 2021
Our guide, Eli, was fantastic. She brought ancient history to life for us, showing us the most important sites at the Acropolis and explaining the historical significance in a relevant way. We took the tour to the Ancient Agora afterwards and we both agree it was one of the highlights of our whole trip to Greece. Eli really helped us grasp how ancient Greece functioned as a city state and how their contributions have trickled down through Western Civilization to affect our daily lives. It was a fantastic tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2021
Dear Jamie, we really appreciate your wonderful, heartwarming comments. Saying that Eli brought ancient history to life makes us very happy because this is all we are trying to achieve through the experiences we offer. All our guides are extraordinary, and Eli of course is no exception. We are also glad you were able to really grasp all the information provided, while having fun! Please visit us again soon for another entertaining activity.
great tour under heat wave
Jeeverlyn, Jul 2021
The guide was very very informative and one can see that she is very enthusiastic. Even though it was a very hot day (there was a heat wave), she was always smiling and approachable, she tried to put us always under shades of trees (even though it seems impossible). It was a short, sporty, tour. Wear comfortable shoes, or better hiking shoes. Bring cold water, umbrella or a hat.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for your kind review! Even on extra hot days we always make sure that our guests feel comfortable are kept under shade and avoid the heat as much as possible. Thank you again!
Informative with good pace
Luca_V, Jul 2021
Daphne is a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide, she strive to make use of your imagination to view all ruins with the eye of the past. visit is very informative with good pace.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Dear Luca, thank you so much for the vivid feedback which means you truly enjoyed your tour with us! When our guests are happy, we are happy. We take pride in the fact that our guides, like Daphne, are not only highly trained experts, but also crafted storytellers which really adds to the whole experience. We will be glad to welcome you in Athens once again, and explore the city some more through our fun activities!
Strongly recommended
T4957CBdennist, Sep 2019
I booked the tour the second time. Meeting point was like last year at the Fresko Yoghurt bar right below the acropolis. Entry fees are not includet so I had to pay there ... a know fact. Perfect choice for me, because they had as well the 5-day-save ticket including acropolic, ancient agora, roman agora, hadrians library, Keramikos in stock, so I could buy this ticket. Out tour guide was Hermes. He was very well informed, a great story teller, aswered our questions and was very caretaking. The acrocpolis and the agora are a must see. We had a great time and there was plenty of time for taking pictures and enjoying the great views. All in all I whould strongly recommend to take this tour. If you have time only for one tour - this is the right choice. And afterwards you should visit the new arcopolis museum. Don't forget to take with you enough water. Comfortable sport shoes are strongly recommended and mind your steps at the acropolis ... the stones are quite slippery.
Acropolis Tour
Charles_C, Jul 2019
This is definitely a walking tour, so make sure to wear your tennis shoes or comfortable shoes. The time on viator was wrong, so we missed our tour but they were able to offer us a different tour to make up for it. Our guide was good but she rambled quite often about the same thing multiple times. Overall, not my most favorite tour we have done on this trip, but I still would recommend doing it.
Greece 2019
Sajida_L, Jun 2019
Our Guide, Costos, was well informed and extremely pleasant. A lovely experience indeed. We absolutely enjoyed this tour.
Very informative tour
David_H, May 2019
This tour was great, my wife and I did the tour in May and it was not to hot so we enjoyed it very much. The guide that we had was great she had a lot of knowledge and was easy to speak to. Her English was really good and she always looked for shade while explaining things. I recommend the tour to all who visit Athens so they can get a thorough understanding of the Acropolis and all the buildings.
Superb visit
Lesa_K, Apr 2019
Our tour guide was excellent. She was very educated on the sites and history. She took the tour at the right pace, stopping enough to explain everything while not going at a breakneck speed.
Climbing ancient rocks
elayned36, Nov 2018
Excellent guide knowledgeable, attentive answers questions for the whole group to hearWould highly recommend this knowledgeable and skillful guide/Historian
Wow
William_M, Oct 2018
No one should miss this tour. So much to learn and see. Great guide and a wealth of historic knowledge. Thank you viator
Excellent tour. I would recommend it...
silvano g, Feb 2018
Excellent tour. I would recommend it to anyone. It really enhances your experience and knowledge.
Amazing sights, wonderful history and...
Paul P, Feb 2018
Amazing sights, wonderful history and great guide.

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