Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour: A Journey through Western Civilization

Embark on a 4-hour walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, led by an experienced licensed guide. Skip the lines, explore ancient monuments, and visit the New Acropolis Museum. Discover the rich history of Western civilization and enjoy stunning views of the Acropolis.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - The capital
    Of Greece
What's Included
  • Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Skip the line
  • Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
  • Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
  • Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover the origins of Western civilization with a knowledgeable licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the fascinating history as you pass by the Parthenon and other iconic monuments of the Acropolis; explore the New Acropolis Museum to marvel at ancient sculptures. Walk across the glass floor of…

Location
Porinou 5
Porinou
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_d
Jan 29, 2026
Acropolis in January - I am on a solo trip in Greece and while I managed to hang out with a friend here for a bit, we both had very different ideas of how we wanted to spend our time. This tour was perfect for me. We met at the office at 11:30 which was close to my hotel and the Acropolis and walked over together. Aidli was exceptionally knowledgeable about so many of the ruins and pointed out things I would have missed had I gone on my own. She was willing to take photos for us and ensured we were all safe and having a good time. I would do this again.
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4aune4
Jan 28, 2026
Great tour guide!! We... - Great tour guide!! We happened to catch a beautiful day as well. Really fun half day tour. Highly recommended!
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Sharon_b
Jan 27, 2026
Outstanding experience!! - We underestimated the amount of time to get to the meeting place. We notified them via text message we would be late. They assured us that we could catch up to the group or take the next tour. They were expecting us and got us out the door with tickets and audio equipment quickly and we joined without missing a thing. Our tour guide Anna was beyond accommodating and knowledgeable. She knows her stuff!! We took the additional museum tour with her guidance and we had a very informative and enlightening afternoon. Take this tour, you will not regret it. It makes understanding Greek history and architecture worth the trip.
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Emersonluis_p
Jan 19, 2026
Unique experience having... - A unique experience having contact with the past. Acropolis and museum made a rather productive complementarity.
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Mari_a
Jan 17, 2026
Nice tour. Good friendly guide. - Took the guided acropolis and acropolis museum tour with Aphrodite. She was very knowledgeable about the history. She was especially good explaining things in the museum.
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Daniel_b
Jan 17, 2026
Great! Must do, - Excellent and very engaging. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Doing both the Acropolis and museum tour is a must.
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Dan_m
Jan 11, 2026
A Master Class in Classical Art & Architecture - Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history, art, mythology, and architecture and cultural heritage of her country. While we were part of a group for walking the acropolis, we essentially had a private tour for the Acropolis Museum. Almost a master class in classical art.
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Jehopa
Jan 11, 2026
Great historical tour of the Acropolis & the Parthenon - This tour offers a wealth of information about the Acropolis, as well as the Parthenon. The ruins are breathtaking and the information shared on the tour provides a solid understanding of the Greek history at the time. The tour guide provided a slow and manageable walk so that everyone on the tour could keep up. There is definitely a lot of standing while listening to history and examining the artifacts and ruins. The tour guide’s discussion is slow, making it relatively easy to understand, despite her accent. Depending on what you are looking for in the Archaeology Museum, the additional expense may be worth it. The museum houses many Greek artifacts and historical art. The area under the museum, which allows visitors to see unearthed remains of Athens, does not require a ticket and can be accessed from the outside of the museum.
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Wayne_s
Jan 9, 2026
Felt right at home - John D was very informed and full of energy. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Athens for the first time. He stressed to everyone, how important acropolis is to Athens. I felt right at home.
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Cynthia_a
Jan 18, 2026
Lots of standing and... - Lots of standing and walking and fairly steep climbs on paths. A lot of lecture about mythology and history.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).