Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Acropolis citadel
- Marvel at Parthenon temple's architecture
- Learn about Greek history from expert guide
- Enjoy panoramic views of Athens city
- Optional visit to Acropolis Museum
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Acropolis and Parthenon
- Optional visit to Acropolis Museum
- Skip-the-line access to archaeological sites
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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.
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.
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Meeting point
Start Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly for the day of the tour.
- Optional museum visit may require additional time; plan your schedule accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for some uphill walking and stairs at the Acropolis.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Fantastic Experience for the Whole Family
Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this tour. If you’re visiting in summer, book the earliest tour possible to avoid the heat and the huge crowds that build up by the middle of the day. The meeting point was easy to find, and everything was well organised. Make sure you bring plenty of water as it gets extremely hot, especially with very little shade. We were in a small group, which made the experience much more enjoyable, and our guide spoke excellent English. They were incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating history about the Acropolis and the surrounding archaeological sites. One thing to be aware of is the timing. The tour is advertised as lasting two hours, so we planned the rest of our day around that. However, it ran at least 30 minutes over the scheduled finish time (and may have gone even longer), which unfortunately meant we had to leave before the tour had finished. That was disappointing, so I’d recommend allowing some extra time after your booking if possible. Also, the tour doesn’t go straight to the top of the Parthenon. There are many stops along the way where the guide explains the history of different sites before reaching the summit. We personally would have preferred to spend a little more time at the top, especially given the heat, but if you’re interested in the full history, you’ll really appreciate the detailed commentary. If your main goal is simply to see the Parthenon, you may be better off buying entry tickets and exploring at your own pace. We travelled with our 15- and 19-year-old daughters, and they both really enjoyed the tour as well. Overall, it was an excellent experience and a great way to learn about one of Greece’s most iconic landmarks.
Beware the sun is hot and...
Beware the sun is hot and the climb is steep. Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes you won’t slip on or out of. Bring water (only food or beverage you’re allowed to have anyways). Guide was great and very knowledgeable. Tried to get us in the shade as much as he could. Would do it again!
Petros! An amazing guide of a lovely tour.
Our guide Petros was amazing. He was friendly and funny. He made the tour both entertaining and highly informative. He gave us a truly one of a kind experience.
Great tour service
Kat was a fantastic guide, extremely well spoken and made it a very enjoyable experience. She is highly knowledgeable and funny too. Would highly recommend this tour. The sunset was unbelievable.
Very good
Amazing experience! I absolutely loved the Acropolis tour. The guide was excellent—very knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. The explanations were clear and made the history come alive. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent tour! I loved visiting the Acropolis, and the guide was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐