Highlights
- A short-guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station of the Archaeological displays
- The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
- Visit The National Gardens/ The Zappeion Hall/ The Hadrian's Arch/ The Theater of Dionysus
- A visit inside the Acropolis with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Nike Temple
- Enjoy lovely panoramic views of Herodion, Filopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora, etc. from the top of the Acropolis.
- Small group tour ONLY
- Skip-the-Ticket Line service
- Experienced, local, licensed guides
- Feel the pulse of the city
Description
With this all-inclusive tour, you will visit the most important sites of Athens with our licensed experienced guides.
See the Heart of Athens
This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern
sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have
been standing in the city for millennia. The tour concludes at the
Acropolis which is one of the most visited and culturally revered ancient
sights in the world. It continues to stand higher than the metropolis built
around it, offering panoramic views of the entire capital.
Modern and Ancient Highlights
Start at the Syntagma metro station for a 10-minute
tour inside the station’s museum. Archaeological artifacts uncovered during the
metro’s construction offer insight into daily life here thousands of years ago.
The next stop is the Greek Parliament, followed by the Monument to the Unknown
Soldier where you will watch the Changing of the Guards.
The walk continues to the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion, Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch. The route passes by the Plaka district to reach the next and final stop: the Acropolis.
The Acropolis
Entering the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll
visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope
leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect
for Instagram-ready photos.
During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.
The tour ends at the Acropolis.
What's Included
Included
- Local licensed guide
- Skip-the-line service
- Athens guide magazine
- Athens map
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Additional Information
Skip-the-Line Access
Entrance tickets are included in the tour fee.
Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
MEETING POINT
Our staff, holding the orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, in the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the given tour departure time.
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