• Makrygianni - MEETING OUR GUIDE. The guide will be waiting at 7 Makrygianni Street, conveniently located near the New Acropolis Museum.

This meeting point offers a perfect vantage point to admire the ancient Mycenaean wall of the Acropolis and provides an introduction to its history, significance, and role in ancient Greek life, along with an overview of the temples and remarkable monuments you will explore.

• Acropolis - TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON.
  The knowledgeable guide will vividly describe all the major sites within the Acropolis, including the THEATER OF DIONYSUS, the world’s oldest, and the grand entrance of the PROPHILIA. Learn about the various temples and structures on the Acropolis rock, such as the restored TEMPLE OF ATHENA NIKE, the PARTHENON, and the mystical ERECHTHEION. Enjoy the myths and legends linked to these temples while taking in the views of Athens, and finally, descend through the olive trees to see the HEROD ATTICUS ODEON THEATER as you head towards the nearby Plaka Neighborhood.

Our guides are among the most experienced in Athens and will naturally tailor the commentary to any questions, comments, or interests of your group, whether you prefer more mythological stories, historical insights, archaeological details, specific highlights, or anything else.

• Plaka - TOURING THE PLAKA.
  Stroll in the footsteps of ancient Athenians, philosophers, and founders of Democracy as you continue from the Acropolis through the charming narrow streets and squares of the old town, passing numerous monuments from Classical Greek and Roman times. Your licensed expert guide will share fascinating histories and stories of both old and new Athens. Explore iconic and off-the-beaten-path places such as the classic Anafiotika Neighborhood, Lysikrates Monument, Filimouso Square, Lyssiou, and Mnesikleous streets.

ENDING YOUR TOUR. The guide will return you to the meeting point, or you can choose to stay and enjoy the city’s sights!

• Acropolis - ENDING YOUR TOUR. The guide will conclude your tour at the Plaka unless you have chosen a booking option that extends your tour with food tastings or ends at the Acropolis.
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO INCLUDE FOOD TASTING
  If you have selected this booking option, you can also delve into local Greek food culture, learning about traditional delicacies like Loukomades, yemista, yigandes, beeftekia, and many others, including a variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin ‘filo’ pastry). Discover how they are made and finish with your choice of dish with your helpful guide.
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO TOUR THE ACROPOLIS ONLY: If you choose this option, your tour will include a 90-minute private guiding of the Acropolis only (excluding Plaka).
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS
  If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need to do nothing more.

• 3-Hour Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis & Plaka with Licensed Professional Official Expert
• Traditional Greek Coffee/Mountain Tea, Savories, Sweet Treats
• 2-Hour tour option of either the Acropolis or Plaka

• Archaeological Site Entrance Tickets & Cost (unless choosing this booking option)

A private tour led by an expert combines a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon with an engaging exploration of the most charming streets and neighborhoods in Plaka.

The Acropolis, with its majestic towering monuments and temples dedicated to the Goddess Athena and the mighty god Poseidon, will be vividly brought to life by your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy panoramic views of the city below before descending through olive trees to the most picturesque areas of the Old Town. Here, you will discover the most beautiful and quintessential spots such as the Anafiotika neighborhood, Lysikrates Monument, Filimouso Square, Lyssiou, and Mnesikleous streets, along with many other sites and some hidden gems off the beaten path.

This tour is perfect for all ages and allows you to go at your own pace, making it an excellent start to any Greek adventure. Flexible booking options also allow you to include Acropolis admission tickets, a shorter Acropolis-only tour, or traditional food tastings at authentic local eateries.

• ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting the ‘Admission Tickets’ option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: [email protected]. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..
• BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS Only): Includes a Licensed Official Guide with a tour of the Acropolis only. Tour ends in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the city views & have more time for photos.
• BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Food): Immerse yourself in Local food Culture with this option, which includes Traditional Food Tastings at local eateries and your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available).
• BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Tickets): Includes Admission Costs and Timed Entry Tickets for the Acropolis. Your guide will have them ready for you.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multigenerational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group

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