Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Walking Tour
by Athens Walking Tours
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✓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.€94Overview
This walking tour begins by entering the Acropolis hill, where visitors spend about 50 minutes exploring ancient structures including the Parthenon, known for its Doric columns and city views. The group then moves to the Theatre of Dionysus for a 15-minute visit to its rock-carved seating area, followed by a 10-minute stop at the Herod Atticus Odeon, a Roman-era theatre still used for concerts. Next, the tour proceeds to the Temple of Athena Nike for 10 minutes to see the Ionic temple and views it offers. Afterward, visitors spend 15 minutes at the Erechtheion, noted for its Caryatid statues and mythological significance. The Parthenon is revisited for an additional 20 minutes focusing on its architectural details. The tour concludes with a guided visit to the New Acropolis Museum lasting about 90 minutes, where artifacts from the Acropolis are on display, including glass floors revealing excavation sites. The total duration of the walking tour is about 3.5 hours. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide, a small group format, skip-the-ticket-line service if the ticket option is chosen, earsets for better hearing, a guided visit of the Erechtheion, Asclepeion, Parthenon, Dionysus Theatre, and the Acropolis itself. An Athens map and Athens Guide magazine are also provided. Entrance fees and hotel pickup are not included. Visitors should note that security checks can cause waiting times of up to 30 minutes during busy periods.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
Ascend the Acropolis hill and explore its ancient Greek architecture including the Parthenon. Visitors spend about 50 minutes on this part of the tour.
50 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Spend 15 minutes at the Theatre of Dionysus, which features seating carved into the rock where ancient Athenians watched plays.
15 min
Herod Atticus Odeon
Visit the Roman theatre on the Acropolis known as the Herod Atticus Odeon for 10 minutes; it remains in use for concerts and performances.
10 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Explore the Ionic Temple of Athena Nike for 10 minutes, notable for its friezes and views over the city.
10 min
Erectheion
Spend 15 minutes at the Erechtheion temple, famous for its Caryatid statues and connections to Athenian mythology.
15 min
Parthenon
Return to the Parthenon for 20 minutes to examine its Doric columns, intricate friezes, and views of Athens.
20 min
Acropolis Museum
Finish with a 90-minute guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, viewing artifacts from the Acropolis and glass floors revealing excavation sites.
90 min
Meeting point
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Walking Tour
by Athens Walking Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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.€94Overview
This walking tour begins by entering the Acropolis hill, where visitors spend about 50 minutes exploring ancient structures including the Parthenon, known for its Doric columns and city views. The group then moves to the Theatre of Dionysus for a 15-minute visit to its rock-carved seating area, followed by a 10-minute stop at the Herod Atticus Odeon, a Roman-era theatre still used for concerts. Next, the tour proceeds to the Temple of Athena Nike for 10 minutes to see the Ionic temple and views it offers. Afterward, visitors spend 15 minutes at the Erechtheion, noted for its Caryatid statues and mythological significance. The Parthenon is revisited for an additional 20 minutes focusing on its architectural details. The tour concludes with a guided visit to the New Acropolis Museum lasting about 90 minutes, where artifacts from the Acropolis are on display, including glass floors revealing excavation sites. The total duration of the walking tour is about 3.5 hours. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide, a small group format, skip-the-ticket-line service if the ticket option is chosen, earsets for better hearing, a guided visit of the Erechtheion, Asclepeion, Parthenon, Dionysus Theatre, and the Acropolis itself. An Athens map and Athens Guide magazine are also provided. Entrance fees and hotel pickup are not included. Visitors should note that security checks can cause waiting times of up to 30 minutes during busy periods.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
Ascend the Acropolis hill and explore its ancient Greek architecture including the Parthenon. Visitors spend about 50 minutes on this part of the tour.
50 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Spend 15 minutes at the Theatre of Dionysus, which features seating carved into the rock where ancient Athenians watched plays.
15 min
Herod Atticus Odeon
Visit the Roman theatre on the Acropolis known as the Herod Atticus Odeon for 10 minutes; it remains in use for concerts and performances.
10 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Explore the Ionic Temple of Athena Nike for 10 minutes, notable for its friezes and views over the city.
10 min
Erectheion
Spend 15 minutes at the Erechtheion temple, famous for its Caryatid statues and connections to Athenian mythology.
15 min
Parthenon
Return to the Parthenon for 20 minutes to examine its Doric columns, intricate friezes, and views of Athens.
20 min
Acropolis Museum
Finish with a 90-minute guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, viewing artifacts from the Acropolis and glass floors revealing excavation sites.
90 min
Meeting point
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.