Greece · Walking Tours

Athens Private Walking Tour With Skip The Line Of The Acropolis Ticket

4 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private walking tour through central Athens
  • 02 See Syntagma Square and the changing of the guards
  • 03 Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • 04 Walk through Plaka and Anafiotika
  • 05 Explore the Acropolis with a licensed guide
  • 06 See the Theatre of Dionysus, Propylaea, and Parthenon
  • 07 Skip-the-line Acropolis tickets included if option is chosen

Discover Athens on a private walking tour that connects the city’s modern landmarks with its most celebrated ancient monuments. Stroll through Syntagma Square, pass the Greek Parliament and National Garden, and explore historic corners such as Plaka and Anafiotika before reaching the Acropolis.

With your licensed guide leading the way, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon while learning the stories behind each site. Skip-the-line Acropolis entry is included when that option is chosen, making this a seamless way to experience the highlights of Athens in just a few hours.

Discover Athens on a private walking tour that connects the city’s modern landmarks with its most celebrated ancient monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Athens
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our official guide will meet you at the designated meeting point. Walk through Syntagma Square with a short description and history of Athens most important square.Watch the famous change of the Presidential Guards commonly known as "Tsolias". Our official guide will tell you all about the famous Greek memorial as well as the backround story of the Greek Parliament which used to be the King's Palace.Our guide will walk you along the National Garden which is located next to the Parliament. The National Garden was initially built for the first Queen of Greece, Queen Amalia and it was named Royal Garden.It used to be botanical garden since the first establishment.A short stop at the Zappeion Mansion is about to follow. Our guide will acquaint you with the history of the fist Olympic facility used for the first modern Olympic games of Athens in 1896.Just opposite Zappeion Mansion you will walk and enter the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Live guidance inside the monument which dates back to the early 2nd century BC and was built by the Roman emperor Handrian. This is a great photo stop with the Acropolis as a backround !You will enter the South sloap of the Acropolis and follow the uphill path to the Parthenon. The walk goes through Dionysos Theater and ends up at the entrance of the Acropolis known as " Propylaea". Our licensed guide will guide you through the monuments of Acropolis.The Parthenon is dominating the center of the 5th century BC complex, which is the most accurate reflection of the splendour, power and wealth of Athens at its greatest peak, the golden age of Perikles.The route passes by "Plaka" and "Anafiotika" district to reach the next and final stop, the Acropolis.A great way to discover the traditional part of the city with great shops and restaurants.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Official licenced tour guide
  • Entrance skip the line tickets for the Acropolis and the Parthenon (If option is chosen)

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Comfortable walking shoes will make walking a lot easier. Please avoid wearing sandals.
  • Post Covid 19 Policy: Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Facemasks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, GR
Tour start
Athens, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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