Acropolis Monuments, Parthenon, Plaka, Monastiraki Walking Tour in Athens
by Athens Walks Tour Company
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This walking tour focuses on the historical area surrounding Athens’ Acropolis, lasting about three and a half hours at a relaxed pace. The guide leads the group through the ancient citadel of the Acropolis, where visitors see several important structures, including the Parthenon temple, which was built starting in 447 BC and dedicated to the goddess Athena. The tour also visits the Temple of Athena Nike, the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis, constructed around 420 BC. After exploring the Acropolis, the route continues downhill to the Roman Agora, a marketplace built between 27 BC and 17 BC with various architectural remains such as the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Winds, an ancient clocktower and meteorological station. The tour then proceeds to Monastiraki Square, a historic and lively area in the heart of Athens, followed by a stroll through Plaka. This neighborhood has narrow cobblestone streets with small shops, sidewalk cafes, and family-run tavernas. Nearby, the Anafiotika area features whitewashed homes reminiscent of a Greek island. The tour includes skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Acropolis and snacks. It is suitable for guests aged 10 and above. The guide shares local history and points out architectural details at each stop. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided, and gratuities are optional.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel on a rocky hill above the city, containing the remains of several important buildings. The most famous is the Parthenon. The name Acropolis comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (highest point) and πόλις (city).
Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city’s patron. Construction began in 447 BC during the height of the Delian League’s power. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Temple of Athena Nike
This temple on the Acropolis is dedicated to Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, it is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. Visitors spend about 5 minutes here.
5 min
Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds, also called the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora. It functioned as a timepiece combining sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. Designed around 50 BC, it is considered the world’s first meteorological station. The tower was restored between 2014 and 2016. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Monastiraki
Monastiraki Square is the lively center of Athens, known for its historic importance and energetic atmosphere. Visitors spend about 10 minutes exploring this area.
10 min
Plaka
Located beneath the Acropolis, Plaka has narrow cobblestone streets lined with shops selling jewelry, clothes, and ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family tavernas remain open late, and nearby Anafiotika features whitewashed homes resembling a Greek island. Visitors spend roughly 30 minutes in this neighborhood.
30 min
Roman Agora
Located about 100 metres east of the original agora, the Roman Agora was constructed between 27 BC and 17 BC, funded by Augustus as promised by Julius Caesar in 51 BC. It consisted of an open space surrounded by a peristyle, with a fountain to the south. To the east, behind a marble colonnade, were shops and the Ionic Gate of Athena Archegetis. To the west stood the Doric East Propylon next to the Tower of the Winds and public toilets. The Fethiye Mosque was built to the north during the Ottoman period.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located few steps away from the metro station "Acropolis" at:5 , Porinou str., 11742, Athens. If you use google maps, make sure to add the postal code to the address.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Acropolis Monuments, Parthenon, Plaka, Monastiraki Walking Tour in Athens
by Athens Walks Tour Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This walking tour focuses on the historical area surrounding Athens’ Acropolis, lasting about three and a half hours at a relaxed pace. The guide leads the group through the ancient citadel of the Acropolis, where visitors see several important structures, including the Parthenon temple, which was built starting in 447 BC and dedicated to the goddess Athena. The tour also visits the Temple of Athena Nike, the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis, constructed around 420 BC. After exploring the Acropolis, the route continues downhill to the Roman Agora, a marketplace built between 27 BC and 17 BC with various architectural remains such as the Gate of Athena Archegetis and the Tower of the Winds, an ancient clocktower and meteorological station. The tour then proceeds to Monastiraki Square, a historic and lively area in the heart of Athens, followed by a stroll through Plaka. This neighborhood has narrow cobblestone streets with small shops, sidewalk cafes, and family-run tavernas. Nearby, the Anafiotika area features whitewashed homes reminiscent of a Greek island. The tour includes skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Acropolis and snacks. It is suitable for guests aged 10 and above. The guide shares local history and points out architectural details at each stop. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided, and gratuities are optional.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel on a rocky hill above the city, containing the remains of several important buildings. The most famous is the Parthenon. The name Acropolis comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (highest point) and πόλις (city).
Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city’s patron. Construction began in 447 BC during the height of the Delian League’s power. The visit here lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Temple of Athena Nike
This temple on the Acropolis is dedicated to Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, it is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. Visitors spend about 5 minutes here.
5 min
Tower of the Winds
The Tower of the Winds, also called the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes, is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora. It functioned as a timepiece combining sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. Designed around 50 BC, it is considered the world’s first meteorological station. The tower was restored between 2014 and 2016. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Monastiraki
Monastiraki Square is the lively center of Athens, known for its historic importance and energetic atmosphere. Visitors spend about 10 minutes exploring this area.
10 min
Plaka
Located beneath the Acropolis, Plaka has narrow cobblestone streets lined with shops selling jewelry, clothes, and ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family tavernas remain open late, and nearby Anafiotika features whitewashed homes resembling a Greek island. Visitors spend roughly 30 minutes in this neighborhood.
30 min
Roman Agora
Located about 100 metres east of the original agora, the Roman Agora was constructed between 27 BC and 17 BC, funded by Augustus as promised by Julius Caesar in 51 BC. It consisted of an open space surrounded by a peristyle, with a fountain to the south. To the east, behind a marble colonnade, were shops and the Ionic Gate of Athena Archegetis. To the west stood the Doric East Propylon next to the Tower of the Winds and public toilets. The Fethiye Mosque was built to the north during the Ottoman period.
30 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located few steps away from the metro station "Acropolis" at:5 , Porinou str., 11742, Athens. If you use google maps, make sure to add the postal code to the address.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.