Ancient Athens Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum

Explore the history of Athens on a walking tour with a private guide or in a group tour. Start at the city's most monumental site, the iconic Acropolis. Admire the astonishing collection of sculptures that describe more than 2,500 years of history, from the glorious first theater of humanity at the Theater of Dionysus to the Healing Temple of Asclepius and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.See the Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of Wingless Victory), the gateway of the Propylaea, the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion, and the crowning glory of the Parthenon.Your licensed guide will explain the roles the various monuments played at the center of classical civilization in the western hemisphere before taking you to the new state-of-the-art Acropolis Museum, where relics from Ancient Greece await your discovery in spectacular displays.Start with magnificent Acropolis monuments and walk around the iconic Parthenon.You enter through the South Slopes, and on the way up, you admire the Ancient Theater of Dionysus on your right hand. Be part of the theater's spectators and listen to the stories and descriptions of your archaeologist guide. Walk up and pass by the concert hall of Herodes Atticus, still used today by Modern Athenians as a music hall. Walk under the Propylaia Gates and admire the great Parthenon temple.Make your way downhill and walk in the new state-of-the-art Acropolis museum designed by the famous architect Bernard Tschumi.Explore the world heritage galleries and walk over the glass floors looking down to the ruins and buildings of Ancient Athens city.

Starting location: Porinou 5

Makrygianni: Break time, Walk (15 minutes)

Theatre of Dionysus: Guided tour (15 minutes)

Odeon of Herodes Atticus: Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

Propylaea, Athens: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

Temple of Athena Nike: Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (5 minutes)

Parthenon: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

Erechtheion: Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes) - Extra fee

Acropolis of Athens: Break time, Photo stop, Free time (15 minutes)

Dionysiou Areopagitou: Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

Acropolis Museum: Guided tour (1.5 hours)

Finish at Areopagus Hill

• Guide
• Tour of the Acropolis monuments, Parthenon, and Acropolis museum
• Skip-the-line entrance tickets (if option with tickets is selected)
• Skip-the-line entry to the Acropolis museum
• Wireless hearing devices

Meet your guide at the Athens Walks office, located 10 meters from the Acropolis metro station. If you are using Google Maps, make sure to add the postal code to the address. Porinou 5 street, 11742 If you are arriving from the Acropolis metro station, use the Athanasiou Diakou Street exit and take the stairs up. Continue on this street and first coprner on your right hand is Porinou street.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat

Not allowed

• Pets
• Oversize luggage
• Baby strollers
• Smoking
• Luggage or large bags