Greece · Walking Tours

3-Hour Acropolis Walking Tour in Athens with South Slope Entry

3 Hours Round trip from Acropolis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore archaeological exhibits uncovered during the excavations of Ancient Athens
02 Walk along Makrigianni and Dionysus Areopagitou near Plaka and the new Acropolis Museum
03 Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to skip the lines and avoid the crowds
04 Visit the Theatre of Dionysus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and the Concert Hall of Herodes Atticus
05 See the glorious monuments of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaia, and Nike Temple

Start at Acropolis metro station and discover archaeological exhibits uncovered during the excavations of Ancient Athens before walking through Makrigianni and Dionysus Areopagitou near Plaka and the new Acropolis Museum. Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to skip the lines and avoid the crowds, while taking in spectacular views over the city below. Along the way, explore the Theatre of Dionysus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, the Concert Hall of Herodes Atticus, and the glorious monuments of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Beule Gate, and the surrounding hills.

Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to skip the lines and avoid the crowds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Athens

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Acropolis and Its Ancient Monuments

Begin the Acropolis Cultural Tour right from Acropolis metro station, where your Greek guide will show you archaeological exhibits found during the excavations of Ancient Athens, casts of the "Parthenon marbles", and displays of classical artifacts.
Continue your walk along the pedestrian streets of Makrigianni and Dionysus Areopagitou, near Plaka and the new Acropolis Museum.
Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to skip the lines and avoid the crowds. Your ascent begins here as you take in the spectacular views of the city below. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and the Concert Hall of Herodes Atticus.
On reaching the Acropolis, your Greek guide will give you a detailed explanation of its glorious monuments, such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Beule Gate, the Observatory, and the Philopappos, Mars, and Pnyx Hills.
Finish your tour at a viewpoint of the Acropolis, then enjoy free time to explore the hill on your own.