Athens Acropolis Walking Tour Including Syntagma Square and City Center
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 in Athens lasts about three and a half hours and covers key sites in the city center. It begins at Syntagma Metro Station with a visit to the small museum inside the station. The group then walks to the Hellenic Parliament building at Syntagma Square to watch the Change of the Guards ceremony. Afterward, the route continues through the National Gardens, a public park near the city center, and passes by the Zappeion Conference and Exhibition Center. The main part of the tour is a ninety-minute guided visit inside the Acropolis archaeological site. The guide explains the history and features of the main monuments, including the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Herod Atticus Odeon, and the Parthenon. Entrance fees are not included unless the skip-the-line ticket option is selected; otherwise, tickets must be purchased separately. Visitors should expect security checks at the Acropolis, which can take from a few minutes up to thirty minutes or longer during busy periods. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Baby strollers are not permitted inside the Acropolis site, so using a baby pouch is recommended. Comfortable shoes, sun protection, weather-appropriate clothing, and water are advised. The tour operates rain or shine and follows strict entry times; late arrivals cannot be accommodated and no refunds are given.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Syntagma Station
Visit the Syntagma Metro Station Museum located inside the station, with a typical stop of about 15 minutes.
15 min
Hellenic Parliament
At Syntagma Square, view the Hellenic Parliament building and watch the Change of the Guards ceremony, which lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Change of Guards
Pass by the area where the formal Change of the Guards ceremony takes place, lasting about 20 minutes.
20 min
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Pass by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument.
National Garden
Pass through the National Gardens, a public green space.
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
Pass by the Zappeion Hall, a conference and exhibition center situated within the city center.
Acropolis
Take a 1.5-hour guided tour inside the Acropolis archaeological site, including all its main monuments.
90 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Visit the Theatre of Dionysus, an ancient open-air theatre located on the southern slope of the Acropolis, with a stop of about 15 minutes.
15 min
Herod Atticus Odeon
See the Herod Atticus Odeon, a stone theatre structure on the southwest slope of the Acropolis, for approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Propylaea
View the Propylaea, the monumental gateway that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis.
Temple of Athena Nike
See the Temple of Athena Nike, a small temple on the Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Parthenon
Visit the Parthenon, the large temple on the Acropolis, with about 20 minutes spent viewing this landmark.
20 min
Meeting point
MEETING TIME:15min prior to departure time DURATION: 3h&30min MEETING POINT:INSIDE Syntagma metro station Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be inside Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be there 15 min prior to the start
End point
The tour will and at the top of the Acropolis Hill were you can take your time taking pictures.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Acropolis Walking Tour Including Syntagma Square and City Center
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 in Athens lasts about three and a half hours and covers key sites in the city center. It begins at Syntagma Metro Station with a visit to the small museum inside the station. The group then walks to the Hellenic Parliament building at Syntagma Square to watch the Change of the Guards ceremony. Afterward, the route continues through the National Gardens, a public park near the city center, and passes by the Zappeion Conference and Exhibition Center. The main part of the tour is a ninety-minute guided visit inside the Acropolis archaeological site. The guide explains the history and features of the main monuments, including the Propylaea entrance, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Herod Atticus Odeon, and the Parthenon. Entrance fees are not included unless the skip-the-line ticket option is selected; otherwise, tickets must be purchased separately. Visitors should expect security checks at the Acropolis, which can take from a few minutes up to thirty minutes or longer during busy periods. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Baby strollers are not permitted inside the Acropolis site, so using a baby pouch is recommended. Comfortable shoes, sun protection, weather-appropriate clothing, and water are advised. The tour operates rain or shine and follows strict entry times; late arrivals cannot be accommodated and no refunds are given.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Syntagma Station
Visit the Syntagma Metro Station Museum located inside the station, with a typical stop of about 15 minutes.
15 min
Hellenic Parliament
At Syntagma Square, view the Hellenic Parliament building and watch the Change of the Guards ceremony, which lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Change of Guards
Pass by the area where the formal Change of the Guards ceremony takes place, lasting about 20 minutes.
20 min
Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Pass by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument.
National Garden
Pass through the National Gardens, a public green space.
Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center
Pass by the Zappeion Hall, a conference and exhibition center situated within the city center.
Acropolis
Take a 1.5-hour guided tour inside the Acropolis archaeological site, including all its main monuments.
90 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Visit the Theatre of Dionysus, an ancient open-air theatre located on the southern slope of the Acropolis, with a stop of about 15 minutes.
15 min
Herod Atticus Odeon
See the Herod Atticus Odeon, a stone theatre structure on the southwest slope of the Acropolis, for approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Propylaea
View the Propylaea, the monumental gateway that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis.
Temple of Athena Nike
See the Temple of Athena Nike, a small temple on the Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Parthenon
Visit the Parthenon, the large temple on the Acropolis, with about 20 minutes spent viewing this landmark.
20 min
Meeting point
MEETING TIME:15min prior to departure time DURATION: 3h&30min MEETING POINT:INSIDE Syntagma metro station Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be inside Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be there 15 min prior to the start
End point
The tour will and at the top of the Acropolis Hill were you can take your time taking pictures.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.